All I can say is the thing pulls like crazy. When I was at about 5,000 RPM and the V-TEC started kicking it, the engine was saying..give me more ..give me more. None the less the salesman was egging me on to go faster ( although there was only 50 miles on the odometer). I didn't even make it into 6th gear before I was approaching 90! I'm happy with my Max for now, and I'm going to wait until the 2003 (new body comes out) until a make a move. The salesman was telling me I could get the CL-S with Navi for about 32.5K ..sticker was almost 34K. I am sure Nissan can put together a better value than this!

 

Same for the auto, when that vtec kicks in, hold on! :P

Anyways, I want to test drive the 6spd, but I know what will happen if I do, so I am trying to stay away

 

I drove the automatic right after the 6 speed. I'm not saying it was bad, but the automatic was a lot less fun. The sequntial sport shift didn't even do it for me. It was kind of a "blah" experience after the manual.

 

Test drive ya-a 6sp max!!

 

you should be approaching 90 in 3rd.

 

how often do we need to rehash the fact that a 2 door coupe and a 4 door sedan are NOT direct competitors...had this been a test drive story for a TL, it would be more appropriate in this forum...

Can't wait for the new Z to hit the streets which IS direct competition for the CL and see what comparisons are made! Just please not a hundred posts for the 2 in a Maxima forum!!

 

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Yeah I got up to 90 in 4th. I thought I was gonna blow a rod in 1st and 2nd because the car was so new. Russ, how much did you pay for your automagic?????

 

Acura CL-S =

 

Don't get me wrong. I love my Max. I am defiantely waiting for the 2003 to come out. But test driving has gotten me itching for a new ride.

 

Yeah the G35 is the answer to the Acura

 

27,8k. They were getting rid of the 2002s at heavy discounts. Couldn't pass it up. I like 4 doors and 2 doors, 2 doors to me are more sporty, so in a way it makes me feel like I have a sports car, even though its just a luxury coupe.

 

I thought its the answer to IS300 and 3 series b/c of its size.

 

it's an answer to everything, even SUVs, YES, it is that good

 

Now that is FUNNY!

 

Automagics rule! I hit 90 in 2nd! No unnecessary shifting here

 

If your waiting for the 2003 Maxima's your waiting for the same car as the current 2002 with a few added items and the Limited edition stuff! man you have a basically new car mod it!

 

 

G35 Coupe!

 

What you need to do is go test drive a 2K2 Maxx.. your response sounds like my test drive on a 2002 Maxx.. This is coming from a owner of serious V-8 Muscle.... Test Drive the 2K2, and then get back to us..

 

right now you can get a 2k2 fully loaded 6sp SE w/ navigation system w/ a sticker of 32K and you can probably take it for around 28-30K

so I think that's a better deal by far

Vinipux

p.s. I'm one of the nissan salesman right now, I know, hehe, if you're in NE area, give me a buzz, I can hook you up

 

I'm with most people on this board. I can't believe you even LOOKED at a CLS knowing the G35 coupe is on its way. The CLS is so blah. The TLS even looks waaay better. Wait for the G35 coupe

 

Hey...I am all Nissan to the grave! I just wanted to kick some tires :-)

 

Russ, see you should have waited for the 6spd.