2001 Max SE or 2001 300M which one would you choose
10-27-2001, 12:47 PM
#1
2001 Max SE or 2001 300M which one would you choose
Sup Everyone,
I am a fan of the Nissan cars and was planning to purchase one this year. I was really looking forward to the 02 Altima, but after test driving it and noticing the chaeap plastic they used on the doors and dash I decided not to buy it. I'm pretty much stuck on choosing either a fully loaded 2001 Max SE or a fully loaded 2001 300M. The only con with the Max is the poor quality of paint that has been used on the 01 models (has every 01 owner had the same paint chip problem ?). I don't want to have to pay for a paint job after a year. The con with the 300M is it's size and I prefer a 5speed. They are both going for around 25K (chrysler dealer has a $7700 rebate off msrp!)....in your opinion which one would you pick?
I am a fan of the Nissan cars and was planning to purchase one this year. I was really looking forward to the 02 Altima, but after test driving it and noticing the chaeap plastic they used on the doors and dash I decided not to buy it. I'm pretty much stuck on choosing either a fully loaded 2001 Max SE or a fully loaded 2001 300M. The only con with the Max is the poor quality of paint that has been used on the 01 models (has every 01 owner had the same paint chip problem ?). I don't want to have to pay for a paint job after a year. The con with the 300M is it's size and I prefer a 5speed. They are both going for around 25K (chrysler dealer has a $7700 rebate off msrp!)....in your opinion which one would you pick?
10-27-2001, 01:06 PM
#2
I bet they are giving you also 0% financing on Chyrsler. $27K deal is hard to beat, but...I'd go with the Max on one condition. Before leaving the sales floor, get a 3M clear film...Someone on the .org posted this, and I really loved this idea. I wish I knew about it when my car was brand-new.
10-27-2001, 01:08 PM
#3
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i would take a max in a second...you could always buy mine 
but i'd defenitely take the max over a 300m in a second...the max handles better, looks better, has more aftermarket, is faster, has more features, is not american...the list goes on and on...better quality etc.
the 300m is more of an old persons car...although old people have started making the max an older persons car also, there are tons of young people driving them and nissan is trying to center the car and advertisements towards younger people
maxima no doubt...sticker price on mine was over $29k and i got it for $25,500...later found out that the dealer lost money on my car but they needed to get it off the lot to meet their quota...got it below invoice
but i'd defenitely take the max over a 300m in a second...the max handles better, looks better, has more aftermarket, is faster, has more features, is not american...the list goes on and on...better quality etc.
the 300m is more of an old persons car...although old people have started making the max an older persons car also, there are tons of young people driving them and nissan is trying to center the car and advertisements towards younger people
maxima no doubt...sticker price on mine was over $29k and i got it for $25,500...later found out that the dealer lost money on my car but they needed to get it off the lot to meet their quota...got it below invoice
10-27-2001, 01:25 PM
#4
Originally posted by Y2KMaxGXE-R
I bet they are giving you also 0% financing on Chyrsler. $27K deal is hard to beat, but...I'd go with the Max on one condition. Before leaving the sales floor, get a 3M clear film...Someone on the .org posted this, and I really loved this idea. I wish I knew about it when my car was brand-new.
I bet they are giving you also 0% financing on Chyrsler. $27K deal is hard to beat, but...I'd go with the Max on one condition. Before leaving the sales floor, get a 3M clear film...Someone on the .org posted this, and I really loved this idea. I wish I knew about it when my car was brand-new.
Is the 3M film the stuff they spray on....I've always heard that it really doesn't help protect the paint...thanks for the info though!
10-27-2001, 01:31 PM
#5
Originally posted by MrBurner
i would take a max in a second...you could always buy mine
but i'd defenitely take the max over a 300m in a second...the max handles better, looks better, has more aftermarket, is faster, has more features, is not american...the list goes on and on...better quality etc.
the 300m is more of an old persons car...although old people have started making the max an older persons car also, there are tons of young people driving them and nissan is trying to center the car and advertisements towards younger people
maxima no doubt...sticker price on mine was over $29k and i got it for $25,500...later found out that the dealer lost money on my car but they needed to get it off the lot to meet their quota...got it below invoice
i would take a max in a second...you could always buy mine
but i'd defenitely take the max over a 300m in a second...the max handles better, looks better, has more aftermarket, is faster, has more features, is not american...the list goes on and on...better quality etc.
the 300m is more of an old persons car...although old people have started making the max an older persons car also, there are tons of young people driving them and nissan is trying to center the car and advertisements towards younger people
maxima no doubt...sticker price on mine was over $29k and i got it for $25,500...later found out that the dealer lost money on my car but they needed to get it off the lot to meet their quota...got it below invoice
The 300M is not bad looking...but I do agree with the old people car thing. I'm gonna try to see if I can get the dealer to go down to the $24K area since it's almost 2K2 and they want to get rid of their 2k1s.
Your kit is hella sick!! how much did you pay for it (incl. installation)
10-27-2001, 01:52 PM
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Originally posted by awsker
Is the 3M film the stuff they spray on....I've always heard that it really doesn't help protect the paint...thanks for the info though!
Is the 3M film the stuff they spray on....I've always heard that it really doesn't help protect the paint...thanks for the info though!
Here is a link to describe what it is.
http://products.mmm.com/us/auto_mari...gvPKD7VS0CHGgl
WHEN I get my Max, the first thing I will do is have this film put on my hood and front bumper. It's suppose to do wonders.
10-27-2001, 02:17 PM
#9
Originally posted by Amazing2
I think that Y2KMaxGXE-R was talking about 3M Paint Protection Film .
Here is a link to describe what it is.
http://products.mmm.com/us/auto_mari...gvPKD7VS0CHGgl
WHEN I get my Max, the first thing I will do is have this film put on my hood and front bumper. It's suppose to do wonders.
I think that Y2KMaxGXE-R was talking about 3M Paint Protection Film .
Here is a link to describe what it is.
http://products.mmm.com/us/auto_mari...gvPKD7VS0CHGgl
WHEN I get my Max, the first thing I will do is have this film put on my hood and front bumper. It's suppose to do wonders.
Thanks for the link
Does any one know how much it costs ?
10-27-2001, 03:11 PM
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Re: 2001 Max SE or 2001 300M which one would you choose
Originally posted by awsker
Sup Everyone,
I am a fan of the Nissan cars and was planning to purchase one this year. I was really looking forward to the 02 Altima, but after test driving it and noticing the chaeap plastic they used on the doors and dash I decided not to buy it. I'm pretty much stuck on choosing either a fully loaded 2001 Max SE or a fully loaded 2001 300M. The only con with the Max is the poor quality of paint that has been used on the 01 models (has every 01 owner had the same paint chip problem ?). I don't want to have to pay for a paint job after a year. The con with the 300M is it's size and I prefer a 5speed. They are both going for around 25K (chrysler dealer has a $7700 rebate off msrp!)....in your opinion which one would you pick?
Sup Everyone,
I am a fan of the Nissan cars and was planning to purchase one this year. I was really looking forward to the 02 Altima, but after test driving it and noticing the chaeap plastic they used on the doors and dash I decided not to buy it. I'm pretty much stuck on choosing either a fully loaded 2001 Max SE or a fully loaded 2001 300M. The only con with the Max is the poor quality of paint that has been used on the 01 models (has every 01 owner had the same paint chip problem ?). I don't want to have to pay for a paint job after a year. The con with the 300M is it's size and I prefer a 5speed. They are both going for around 25K (chrysler dealer has a $7700 rebate off msrp!)....in your opinion which one would you pick?
10-27-2001, 08:19 PM
#14
maxima no doubt
go with the maxima, much better quality than the chrysler and looks hella better too! not to mention faster and all that good stuff. i was talking to a guy that used to work for BMW, and he told me that the maximas are of the same or better quality than the BMWs, so again GO WITH THE MAXIMA!
10-27-2001, 08:24 PM
#15
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Originally posted by emax95
Were can you buy that 3M stuff?
Were can you buy that 3M stuff?
Im only kiddin!!!definitly go w/ the maxima. its faster, looks better and it will run 3 times longer then the chrysler..
10-27-2001, 08:37 PM
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10-27-2001, 08:56 PM
#19
I've driven a 300M and its a nice comfortable car. In comfort, it might be better then the Max. But the Maxima wins in every other catagory, especially performance. Get a Maxima SE
10-27-2001, 09:10 PM
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10-27-2001, 11:29 PM
#21
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if you want to drive stick... then it's max no contest baby
also what do you mean a 300m is an old person's car!! almost all the maxs around here are driven by old people
but of course... I'd perfer lots of old people driving my car around than lots of ricers like my car
also what do you mean a 300m is an old person's car!! almost all the maxs around here are driven by old people
but of course... I'd perfer lots of old people driving my car around than lots of ricers like my car
10-27-2001, 11:36 PM
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Originally posted by kit99bar
if you want to drive stick... then it's max no contest baby
also what do you mean a 300m is an old person's car!! almost all the maxs around here are driven by old people
but of course... I'd perfer lots of old people driving my car around than lots of ricers like my car
if you want to drive stick... then it's max no contest baby
also what do you mean a 300m is an old person's car!! almost all the maxs around here are driven by old people
but of course... I'd perfer lots of old people driving my car around than lots of ricers like my car
10-28-2001, 12:02 PM
#23
I'm going with the Max(fully loaded)..do you guys think at $25,471+tax&lic. it's still a good deal even though it's almost 2k2 ?
I test drove the 300M and it didn't have the same pull as the Max...you can feel the difference.
Thanks for the link on the paint protection peel...is this the 3M brand?
I test drove the 300M and it didn't have the same pull as the Max...you can feel the difference.
Thanks for the link on the paint protection peel...is this the 3M brand?
10-28-2001, 12:18 PM
#24
Originally posted by awsker
I'm going with the Max(fully loaded)..do you guys think at $25,471+tax&lic. it's still a good deal even though it's almost 2k2 ?
I test drove the 300M and it didn't have the same pull as the Max...you can feel the difference.
Thanks for the link on the paint protection peel...is this the 3M brand?
I'm going with the Max(fully loaded)..do you guys think at $25,471+tax&lic. it's still a good deal even though it's almost 2k2 ?
I test drove the 300M and it didn't have the same pull as the Max...you can feel the difference.
Thanks for the link on the paint protection peel...is this the 3M brand?
10-28-2001, 12:30 PM
#25
Originally posted by emax95
Why not just get a 2002? I would much rather the new engine and HID's etc. on the 02 and skimp out on leather and bose. The price would be about the same.
Why not just get a 2002? I would much rather the new engine and HID's etc. on the 02 and skimp out on leather and bose. The price would be about the same.
10-28-2001, 01:15 PM
#26
Re: 2001 Max SE or 2001 300M which one would you choose
Originally posted by awsker
Sup Everyone,
I am a fan of the Nissan cars and was planning to purchase one this year. I was really looking forward to the 02 Altima, but after test driving it and noticing the chaeap plastic they used on the doors and dash I decided not to buy it. I'm pretty much stuck on choosing either a fully loaded 2001 Max SE or a fully loaded 2001 300M. The only con with the Max is the poor quality of paint that has been used on the 01 models (has every 01 owner had the same paint chip problem ?). I don't want to have to pay for a paint job after a year. The con with the 300M is it's size and I prefer a 5speed. They are both going for around 25K (chrysler dealer has a $7700 rebate off msrp!)....in your opinion which one would you pick?
Sup Everyone,
I am a fan of the Nissan cars and was planning to purchase one this year. I was really looking forward to the 02 Altima, but after test driving it and noticing the chaeap plastic they used on the doors and dash I decided not to buy it. I'm pretty much stuck on choosing either a fully loaded 2001 Max SE or a fully loaded 2001 300M. The only con with the Max is the poor quality of paint that has been used on the 01 models (has every 01 owner had the same paint chip problem ?). I don't want to have to pay for a paint job after a year. The con with the 300M is it's size and I prefer a 5speed. They are both going for around 25K (chrysler dealer has a $7700 rebate off msrp!)....in your opinion which one would you pick?
go for the Maxima...but not the 300M...if u don't like the Maxima, then buy a Camry(><) or something...but not the 300M....
10-28-2001, 08:05 PM
#27
Re: Re: 2001 Max SE or 2001 300M which one would you choose
Originally posted by irvine78
just don't buy black color if you're concerned about the paint chip...
go for the Maxima...but not the 300M...if u don't like the Maxima, then buy a Camry(><) or something...but not the 300M....
just don't buy black color if you're concerned about the paint chip...
go for the Maxima...but not the 300M...if u don't like the Maxima, then buy a Camry(><) or something...but not the 300M....
I'll go with the Max and put the 3M stuff on the hood and bumper.Thanks
10-28-2001, 10:55 PM
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Re: Re: Re: 2001 Max SE or 2001 300M which one would you choose
Originally posted by awsker
I want black though...damn decisions!! I'll go with the Max and put the 3M stuff on the hood and bumper.
Thanks
I want black though...damn decisions!!
I'll go with the Max and put the 3M stuff on the hood and bumper.Thanks
dont ask these type of questions again
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