02-03 Maxima 6spd. or Automatic?
04-09-2007, 06:44 AM
#1
02-03 Maxima 6spd. or Automatic?
Looking to upgrade from my 99 Max (Auto) to 02-03 Max. I'm not sure which transmission to look for. How much faster is the 6spd.? Can I get some pro's and con's for the two please? I appreciate it guys. 
04-09-2007, 06:47 AM
#2
6-spd>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>>> >>auto
times: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=289125
times: http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=289125
04-09-2007, 06:59 AM
#4
thanks for that link my dude, i know how ****ty the auto's are. I just got a little skeptical when I read this in newcartestdrive.com:
"We also spent some time in a Maxima SE with the six-speed manual. While we usually prefer shifting for ourselves, the six-speed had a notchy feel that will take some getting used to. Also, the throws are long. With so much torque from the powerful V6, little shifting is needed on winding roads to keep it in the power band. Six speeds are not needed. For these reasons, we recommend the automatic transmission for the Maxima. (It also seemed as though the steering felt better in cars with automatics; the steering felt lighter in the six-speed cars.)"
But I'll probably regret getting an automatic. So I'll get the 6spd.!!! =)
"We also spent some time in a Maxima SE with the six-speed manual. While we usually prefer shifting for ourselves, the six-speed had a notchy feel that will take some getting used to. Also, the throws are long. With so much torque from the powerful V6, little shifting is needed on winding roads to keep it in the power band. Six speeds are not needed. For these reasons, we recommend the automatic transmission for the Maxima. (It also seemed as though the steering felt better in cars with automatics; the steering felt lighter in the six-speed cars.)"
But I'll probably regret getting an automatic. So I'll get the 6spd.!!! =)
04-09-2007, 07:16 AM
#5
Definitely stick for sure... Not sure about you. But I have owned nothing but sticks. My last car I bought AUTO and after the 1st month I was wishing I had a stick.
I hate the stick at times, when I'm tired and lazy. But love it every other time, so it wins out.
I hate the stick at times, when I'm tired and lazy. But love it every other time, so it wins out.
04-09-2007, 02:30 PM
#12
6 speed. the shifting gets a little getting used to. i recommend changing out the fluid with some amsoil tranny fluid. you can find a dude selling in the group deal section and from what i heard, it feels real nice. and you have surprisingly good pull at low rpms. i can go into 3rd gear at about 15 miles and hour and i can still go. lotta cars would bog at that speed.
04-09-2007, 03:08 PM
#15
Go for the 6 spd. I never even knew how to drive stick when I purchased it 4 years ago. It is not hard to learn but 1st gear really sucks with the DBW. You get used to it tho. It's almost better starting the car in second
Go with stick if you love the car, its an experience must.
Cheers
Tip py Toes
Go with stick if you love the car, its an experience must.
Cheers
Tip py Toes
04-09-2007, 03:51 PM
#17
6 speed all the way. I owned an auto 5.5 before it met its maker. Now I have a 6 speed and let me tell you the 6 speed is much better. On the highway the speed can really move while the auto seem to run out of steam. Not the mention the 6 speed is just plain faster........
04-09-2007, 05:17 PM
#21
Guess im the only one that loves my auto. im an enthusiast but in my opinion, unless im getting my car to race it, etc, the only reason i'd want a stick is over 80 mph. People talk as if auto is the devil. It shifts great, picks up great, unless your tryna go over 120 which you shouldnt anyways. I love my auto, and i came from driving a 5-speed 4th gen. I've driven a 6-speed 5th gen, my boy has one, and dont get me wrong, it's sexy, pulls like a bat outta hell, etc...But i still prefer my auto. sit back cruise, no shifting worries, in a traffic jam? no problem. it's all personal opinion.
04-09-2007, 06:00 PM
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Originally Posted by Scooobay
Guess im the only one that loves my auto. im an enthusiast but in my opinion, unless im getting my car to race it, etc, the only reason i'd want a stick is over 80 mph. People talk as if auto is the devil. It shifts great, picks up great, unless your tryna go over 120 which you shouldnt anyways. I love my auto, and i came from driving a 5-speed 4th gen. I've driven a 6-speed 5th gen, my boy has one, and dont get me wrong, it's sexy, pulls like a bat outta hell, etc...But i still prefer my auto. sit back cruise, no shifting worries, in a traffic jam? no problem. it's all personal opinion.
I love my auto as well. I love the 5 speed auto in my Frontier even more.
04-09-2007, 08:46 PM
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I've owned and built hot rods of all types some of which were pretty fast but even after owning my 2k2 6speed for two years now it STILL feels fast in a way even my 4.10 geared 383 el-camino never felt. Heck it even feels faster to me than my KZ1000.
So yes buy a 6 speed, automatics are for your grandmaw
So yes buy a 6 speed, automatics are for your grandmaw
04-09-2007, 09:00 PM
#26
Originally Posted by Zero Deuce SE
I love my auto as well. I love the 5 speed auto in my Frontier even more.
04-10-2007, 02:35 AM
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Originally Posted by Coupedncal
What no one seems to mention is the availablity of 6 speed. It will be quite a bit of work to find a clean used one.
This isn't picking cars off a shelf at a super wal mart. Ir will take a lot of work and flexability to find a clean 6 speed, especially if you are particular on options for the car. However, I wish you luck in your hunt!
04-10-2007, 02:56 AM
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Originally Posted by PandaXpress
I have an auto..but a 6speed is alot better. We auto's lose alot of power to the drivetrain crap. My God...whatever..thats why we chip our ecu's and do proper tunning
I don't concern myself with the so called power loss. My car is way faster than I need it to be on a daily basis. Power isn't something that I use all the time when I'm driving. It's still there when I need it and it's not in short supply. Both of my previous Maximas and trucks were 5 speeds and I don't miss them a bit.
04-10-2007, 05:13 AM
#30
Originally Posted by Coupedncal
What no one seems to mention is the availablity of 6 speed. It will be quite a bit of work to find a clean used one.
04-10-2007, 06:21 AM
#31
Originally Posted by Coupedncal
What no one seems to mention is the availablity of 6 speed. It will be quite a bit of work to find a clean used one.
Originally Posted by soonerfan
6 speed...if you can find one
04-10-2007, 10:03 AM
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Originally Posted by 1NICEMAX
this is true, I have found one that's 45 miles away that I'll be checking out this weekend. fully loaded 6spd. sterling mist 1 owner and less than 12k miles a year on average and the listing price is 14.6 grand. I hope i can get a better deal on it though. what do you guys think about the price?
True Fully Loaded:
Leather, HLSD, navigation, Premium Sound system, one touch sunroof, power memory seats, heated steering wheel, auto climate control, etc.
These are EXTREMELY rare... if you can find one, I'd jump on it for that price. If you find one with everything but Nav, then you have some negotiating room, though 14k is fair depending on the condition of the car.
04-10-2007, 10:15 AM
#34
op already decided, however i like to say. auto is great, but controlling your gears, your power, your gas mileage is even better IMO. I get in my car everyday looking forward to drive where I am going. In an auto, i wouldn't even want to buy clear corners. haha, just my 2 cents.
and traffic doesn't phase me..... as long as there are some roads i can really enjoy my car, traffic doesn't tire me out.
and traffic doesn't phase me..... as long as there are some roads i can really enjoy my car, traffic doesn't tire me out.
04-10-2007, 10:25 AM
#35
Originally Posted by Rydicule
Describe "Fully Loaded", because a true fully loaded SE would be well worth 14.6 grand.
04-10-2007, 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by 1NICEMAX
Everything except navi. but how do i know if it has HLSD? wats the H in HLSD BTW?
6 speed fully loaded FTW especially if it has NAVI cus those are definitely RARE! g' luck
04-10-2007, 11:40 AM
#39
Sad to say I dont have a "fully loaded" 6mt...I have cloth seats but I have the titanium edition with meridian package (good for cold days). Still fun as hell and the cloth/velour seats are comfy as hell!
04-10-2007, 12:06 PM
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Originally Posted by djbonsu
check the transaxle code to see if you have HLSD...if it ends with an "H" then you have HLSD. if not, then you dont have it. the transaxle code can be found under the hood on the firewall on the driver's side.
6 speed fully loaded FTW especially if it has NAVI cus those are definitely RARE! g' luck
6 speed fully loaded FTW especially if it has NAVI cus those are definitely RARE! g' luck