G35 or 2K2 SE
07-10-2002, 04:40 AM
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G35 or 2K2 SE
Graduation is coming up and I need to decide which to spend my signing bonus on. I LOVE the G35, but I really like and respect my little ol' 3rd gen Max (which makes me want another max w/ ~100 more hp). The G35 is rear-wheel and does 0-60 in 5.4! I don't see the max turning out those #'s (stock) and it costs about the same. What do you guys think? (let me guess....the Maxima) 
07-10-2002, 05:08 AM
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I agree. I would go with the G35. RWD and much better handling from what I have read especially with the sport package. Infiniti customer service. So many good reasons. I would wait and get the coupe unless you want four doors, then I would still wait for the manual in the sedan.
07-10-2002, 07:32 AM
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WAIT for the 350Z
Man, I spent my signing bonus as on a 2K Max. While I love it, I am so jealous that the G35 is out and better. Plus, damn it if I won't be able to get a 350Z for a few more years as a house will be next and I can't keep dropping mod money on a car that I am going to sell.
So, go G35!! and congrats on graduating
So, go G35!! and congrats on graduating
07-10-2002, 08:11 AM
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Re: G35 or 2K2 SE
Originally posted by KCMax
Graduation is coming up and I need to decide which to spend my signing bonus on. I LOVE the G35, but I really like and respect my little ol' 3rd gen Max (which makes me want another max w/ ~100 more hp). The G35 is rear-wheel and does 0-60 in 5.4! I don't see the max turning out those #'s (stock) and it costs about the same. What do you guys think? (let me guess....the Maxima)
Graduation is coming up and I need to decide which to spend my signing bonus on. I LOVE the G35, but I really like and respect my little ol' 3rd gen Max (which makes me want another max w/ ~100 more hp). The G35 is rear-wheel and does 0-60 in 5.4! I don't see the max turning out those #'s (stock) and it costs about the same. What do you guys think? (let me guess....the Maxima)
so I can get a G35 
07-10-2002, 08:25 AM
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I went through that same decision process myself about a month ago... I purchased a 2K2 Max SE for 3 reasons:
* 6 speed manual on Max...auto only on G35 (for about a year)
* 6 speed Max is faster than G35 (where are you getting 5.4 for 0-60?
It is more like 6.4 0-60)
* Huge price difference. They sell the G35's close to sticker and
sell the Max's below invoice. When all is said and done, you
are probably looking at about $6-7K in price difference.
I am a BIG fan of the G35, but a bigger fan of shifting for myself. Without a manual transmission, I couldn't consider it.
You won't go wrong either way though...
* 6 speed manual on Max...auto only on G35 (for about a year)
* 6 speed Max is faster than G35 (where are you getting 5.4 for 0-60?
It is more like 6.4 0-60)
* Huge price difference. They sell the G35's close to sticker and
sell the Max's below invoice. When all is said and done, you
are probably looking at about $6-7K in price difference.
I am a BIG fan of the G35, but a bigger fan of shifting for myself. Without a manual transmission, I couldn't consider it.
You won't go wrong either way though...
07-10-2002, 09:48 AM
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5.4 sec 0-60
Check out this month's Road and Track - she's right on the cover. I think that I am going to wait for the coupe and the 6 speed. I saw a pic of the coupe and WOW 
Daddy likey! My fiance wants me to get the sedan though, so I don't know. Depending on how well my fiance's 1992 Olds' 98 (150k) holds up once we're both out of college, I'll probably will wait to buy for another year or two b/c hopefully then they'll be coming down off those sticker prices. My '93 GXE is still going strong with 110K and many more to go.
How much can you buy the 2K2 SE Maxs for if they're selling them below invoice?
I was also looking at the I35s that are based of the Max also. I know it doesn't come with a manual, but I can probably do without b/c, damn, that's just a nice car for the $$.
P.S. GO VOLS!
Daddy likey! My fiance wants me to get the sedan though, so I don't know. Depending on how well my fiance's 1992 Olds' 98 (150k) holds up once we're both out of college, I'll probably will wait to buy for another year or two b/c hopefully then they'll be coming down off those sticker prices. My '93 GXE is still going strong with 110K and many more to go. How much can you buy the 2K2 SE Maxs for if they're selling them below invoice?
I was also looking at the I35s that are based of the Max also. I know it doesn't come with a manual, but I can probably do without b/c, damn, that's just a nice car for the $$.
P.S. GO VOLS!
07-10-2002, 09:50 AM
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BIG CORRECTION!!!!!
WOW WOW WOW! I meant that the Z350 could go to 60 in 5.4! My bad! I was thinking the G35 b/c it's the same thing except for the skin and a couple of other things. Man, I need to get more sleep! Sorry.
07-10-2002, 10:14 AM
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Re: 5.4 sec 0-60
Originally posted by KCMax
Check out this month's Road and Track - she's right on the cover. I think that I am going to wait for the coupe and the 6 speed. I saw a pic of the coupe and WOW Daddy likey! My fiance wants me to get the sedan though, so I don't know. Depending on how well my fiance's 1992 Olds' 98 (150k) holds up once we're both out of college, I'll probably will wait to buy for another year or two b/c hopefully then they'll be coming down off those sticker prices. My '93 GXE is still going strong with 110K and many more to go.
How much can you buy the 2K2 SE Maxs for if they're selling them below invoice?
I was also looking at the I35s that are based of the Max also. I know it doesn't come with a manual, but I can probably do without b/c, damn, that's just a nice car for the $$.
P.S. GO VOLS!
Check out this month's Road and Track - she's right on the cover. I think that I am going to wait for the coupe and the 6 speed. I saw a pic of the coupe and WOW
Daddy likey! My fiance wants me to get the sedan though, so I don't know. Depending on how well my fiance's 1992 Olds' 98 (150k) holds up once we're both out of college, I'll probably will wait to buy for another year or two b/c hopefully then they'll be coming down off those sticker prices. My '93 GXE is still going strong with 110K and many more to go. How much can you buy the 2K2 SE Maxs for if they're selling them below invoice?
I was also looking at the I35s that are based of the Max also. I know it doesn't come with a manual, but I can probably do without b/c, damn, that's just a nice car for the $$.
P.S. GO VOLS!
i'm waiting for the 6sp manual sedan.....me got toddler....
and i'm just about fed up with the Nissan dealer service...
07-10-2002, 10:21 AM
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Geez guys!
How much signing bonus are you all getting??
My signing bonus was -500. That's right, negative 500. I had to spend that money just to get hired.
Anyway,
I would not get the G35. I think it's ugly. The coupe is awesome, but not the sedan.
If I were you, I would wait for the coupe. Or, if you want 4 doors, I would get the 2k3 Maxima. The G35 sedan is really small, it's backseats are not very roomy at all. In my philosophy, getting a 4 door car with a small backseat is nullyfing the purpose of getting a 4 door in the first place.
Sure, the G35 is RWD and has 5-speed auto, but it costs like $5k more than the Maxima. To me, the price difference is not worth it unless you get the coupe.
My signing bonus was -500. That's right, negative 500. I had to spend that money just to get hired.
Anyway,
I would not get the G35. I think it's ugly. The coupe is awesome, but not the sedan.
If I were you, I would wait for the coupe. Or, if you want 4 doors, I would get the 2k3 Maxima. The G35 sedan is really small, it's backseats are not very roomy at all. In my philosophy, getting a 4 door car with a small backseat is nullyfing the purpose of getting a 4 door in the first place.
Sure, the G35 is RWD and has 5-speed auto, but it costs like $5k more than the Maxima. To me, the price difference is not worth it unless you get the coupe.
07-10-2002, 11:16 AM
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Re: Geez guys!
Originally posted by ArcticMax
How much signing bonus are you all getting??
My signing bonus was -500. That's right, negative 500. I had to spend that money just to get hired.
Anyway,
I would not get the G35. I think it's ugly. The coupe is awesome, but not the sedan.
If I were you, I would wait for the coupe. Or, if you want 4 doors, I would get the 2k3 Maxima. The G35 sedan is really small, it's backseats are not very roomy at all. In my philosophy, getting a 4 door car with a small backseat is nullyfing the purpose of getting a 4 door in the first place.
Sure, the G35 is RWD and has 5-speed auto, but it costs like $5k more than the Maxima. To me, the price difference is not worth it unless you get the coupe.
How much signing bonus are you all getting??
My signing bonus was -500. That's right, negative 500. I had to spend that money just to get hired.
Anyway,
I would not get the G35. I think it's ugly. The coupe is awesome, but not the sedan.
If I were you, I would wait for the coupe. Or, if you want 4 doors, I would get the 2k3 Maxima. The G35 sedan is really small, it's backseats are not very roomy at all. In my philosophy, getting a 4 door car with a small backseat is nullyfing the purpose of getting a 4 door in the first place.
Sure, the G35 is RWD and has 5-speed auto, but it costs like $5k more than the Maxima. To me, the price difference is not worth it unless you get the coupe.
07-10-2002, 11:24 AM
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Re: Geez guys!
Originally posted by ArcticMax
How much signing bonus are you all getting??
My signing bonus was -500. That's right, negative 500. I had to spend that money just to get hired.
Anyway,
I would not get the G35. I think it's ugly. The coupe is awesome, but not the sedan.
If I were you, I would wait for the coupe. Or, if you want 4 doors, I would get the 2k3 Maxima. The G35 sedan is really small, it's backseats are not very roomy at all. In my philosophy, getting a 4 door car with a small backseat is nullyfing the purpose of getting a 4 door in the first place.
Sure, the G35 is RWD and has 5-speed auto, but it costs like $5k more than the Maxima. To me, the price difference is not worth it unless you get the coupe.
How much signing bonus are you all getting??
My signing bonus was -500. That's right, negative 500. I had to spend that money just to get hired.
Anyway,
I would not get the G35. I think it's ugly. The coupe is awesome, but not the sedan.
If I were you, I would wait for the coupe. Or, if you want 4 doors, I would get the 2k3 Maxima. The G35 sedan is really small, it's backseats are not very roomy at all. In my philosophy, getting a 4 door car with a small backseat is nullyfing the purpose of getting a 4 door in the first place.
Sure, the G35 is RWD and has 5-speed auto, but it costs like $5k more than the Maxima. To me, the price difference is not worth it unless you get the coupe.
07-10-2002, 11:28 AM
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Re: Re: Geez guys!
Originally posted by Mystical2k2SE
Obviously if you're looking for a car under $30,000 then the G35 is not the car for you. That's goes without saying.
Obviously if you're looking for a car under $30,000 then the G35 is not the car for you. That's goes without saying.
07-10-2002, 10:20 PM
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G35
outperforms the 330I in handling and 0-60, and 100-0 braking, for about $13K less, G35 might be a little more costly than the MAXIMA, but its definitely worth it. wait for the coupe or the manual and you won't regret it.
:laugh
:laugh
07-11-2002, 03:36 AM
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Well, right now I'm working for Ford Motor Company 
at their Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, KY - I'm the only Maxima in the whole parking lot! This is my second internship here and my 3rd overall. I'm getting my degree in Logistics & Transportation from the U. of Tennessee, Knoxville. My fiance is getting her masters in Accounting and she's getting here school loans paid off for her signing bonus. Me......I'm not sure where I want to work yet, definitely not Ford, but my roommate got a 10K sign-on bonus when he graduated last semester w/ an L&T degree. So, I'm going to remain skeptical, but I think I'll get around that. Starting average for my degree is 40K and that's just average. I have 3 internships w/ 2 huge companies and a good GPA to boot (3.75 major). So, not to blow my own whistle, I consider myself above average in this category, but if it will pay off, I have yet to see.
at their Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, KY - I'm the only Maxima in the whole parking lot! This is my second internship here and my 3rd overall. I'm getting my degree in Logistics & Transportation from the U. of Tennessee, Knoxville. My fiance is getting her masters in Accounting and she's getting here school loans paid off for her signing bonus. Me......I'm not sure where I want to work yet, definitely not Ford, but my roommate got a 10K sign-on bonus when he graduated last semester w/ an L&T degree. So, I'm going to remain skeptical, but I think I'll get around that. Starting average for my degree is 40K and that's just average. I have 3 internships w/ 2 huge companies and a good GPA to boot (3.75 major). So, not to blow my own whistle, I consider myself above average in this category, but if it will pay off, I have yet to see.
07-11-2002, 08:27 AM
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Originally posted by KCMax
Well, right now I'm working for Ford Motor Company at their Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, KY - I'm the only Maxima in the whole parking lot! This is my second internship here and my 3rd overall. I'm getting my degree in Logistics & Transportation from the U. of Tennessee, Knoxville. My fiance is getting her masters in Accounting and she's getting here school loans paid off for her signing bonus. Me......I'm not sure where I want to work yet, definitely not Ford, but my roommate got a 10K sign-on bonus when he graduated last semester w/ an L&T degree. So, I'm going to remain skeptical, but I think I'll get around that. Starting average for my degree is 40K and that's just average. I have 3 internships w/ 2 huge companies and a good GPA to boot (3.75 major). So, not to blow my own whistle, I consider myself above average in this category, but if it will pay off, I have yet to see.
Well, right now I'm working for Ford Motor Company
at their Kentucky Truck Plant in Louisville, KY - I'm the only Maxima in the whole parking lot! This is my second internship here and my 3rd overall. I'm getting my degree in Logistics & Transportation from the U. of Tennessee, Knoxville. My fiance is getting her masters in Accounting and she's getting here school loans paid off for her signing bonus. Me......I'm not sure where I want to work yet, definitely not Ford, but my roommate got a 10K sign-on bonus when he graduated last semester w/ an L&T degree. So, I'm going to remain skeptical, but I think I'll get around that. Starting average for my degree is 40K and that's just average. I have 3 internships w/ 2 huge companies and a good GPA to boot (3.75 major). So, not to blow my own whistle, I consider myself above average in this category, but if it will pay off, I have yet to see.
07-11-2002, 09:54 AM
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Originally posted by Texasguy
Well, I got a $5K signing bonus when I started with Accenture. Just remember that they tax the $hit out of those things so be smart and plan accordingly. Even though you are getting out of school and things look rosey, I have lost a lot of friends to layoffs recently. In retrospect, I would certainly live WAY under my means for a while untill this economy settles out. I realize that you are a good student and have nice credentials, but I do too and have an MBA and I am still worried about being laid off. Just my $.02
Well, I got a $5K signing bonus when I started with Accenture. Just remember that they tax the $hit out of those things so be smart and plan accordingly. Even though you are getting out of school and things look rosey, I have lost a lot of friends to layoffs recently. In retrospect, I would certainly live WAY under my means for a while untill this economy settles out. I realize that you are a good student and have nice credentials, but I do too and have an MBA and I am still worried about being laid off. Just my $.02
07-11-2002, 10:52 AM
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Originally posted by MichaelAE
Not as worried as you would be if you lucky dogs hadn't broken off from Andersen when you did.
Not as worried as you would be if you lucky dogs hadn't broken off from Andersen when you did.
07-11-2002, 02:17 PM
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Re: x-type
Originally posted by nissanmaximas
im actually liking the jaguar x-type 3.0 AWD. the car is nice as hell, plus i love how the HIDs light up on that car. i will be gettin rid of my 2k max after winter and goin ova to jaguar!
im actually liking the jaguar x-type 3.0 AWD. the car is nice as hell, plus i love how the HIDs light up on that car. i will be gettin rid of my 2k max after winter and goin ova to jaguar!
07-11-2002, 05:51 PM
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A sign on bonus is a bonus that you get from a company if you agree to work for them. Depending on how large the bonus is you might have to commit to work for a set period of time. I just graduated from Pharmacy school, and received a $50,000 sign on bonus, but had to commit to work for 3.5 years for this company.
Regarding the Jag X-type...have you sat in one of these yet? I test drove one, and it was one of the most uncomfortable cars I have ever drove in my life! It felt like you were sitting on a piece of concrete...absolutely no cushion at all, and when I found that it was built on the Ford Contour Frame, I said no thanks. Before you go jag, make sure you check out the consumer reports, and reliability info.
Scott
Regarding the Jag X-type...have you sat in one of these yet? I test drove one, and it was one of the most uncomfortable cars I have ever drove in my life! It felt like you were sitting on a piece of concrete...absolutely no cushion at all, and when I found that it was built on the Ford Contour Frame, I said no thanks. Before you go jag, make sure you check out the consumer reports, and reliability info.
Scott
07-11-2002, 08:20 PM
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Originally posted by ScottG61376
Regarding the Jag X-type...have you sat in one of these yet? I test drove one, and it was one of the most uncomfortable cars I have ever drove in my life! It felt like you were sitting on a piece of concrete...absolutely no cushion at all, and when I found that it was built on the Ford Contour Frame, I said no thanks. Before you go jag, make sure you check out the consumer reports, and reliability info.
Scott [/B]
Regarding the Jag X-type...have you sat in one of these yet? I test drove one, and it was one of the most uncomfortable cars I have ever drove in my life! It felt like you were sitting on a piece of concrete...absolutely no cushion at all, and when I found that it was built on the Ford Contour Frame, I said no thanks. Before you go jag, make sure you check out the consumer reports, and reliability info.
Scott [/B]
07-12-2002, 03:35 AM
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Re: G35 or 2K2 SE
Originally posted by KCMax
Graduation is coming up and I need to decide which to spend my signing bonus on. I LOVE the G35, but I really like and respect my little ol' 3rd gen Max (which makes me want another max w/ ~100 more hp). The G35 is rear-wheel and does 0-60 in 5.4! I don't see the max turning out those #'s (stock) and it costs about the same. What do you guys think? (let me guess....the Maxima)
Graduation is coming up and I need to decide which to spend my signing bonus on. I LOVE the G35, but I really like and respect my little ol' 3rd gen Max (which makes me want another max w/ ~100 more hp). The G35 is rear-wheel and does 0-60 in 5.4! I don't see the max turning out those #'s (stock) and it costs about the same. What do you guys think? (let me guess....the Maxima)
07-12-2002, 06:36 AM
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Re: x-type
X-type = Ford Contour/Mondeo + Taurus Duratec engine
And its pricey as hell for what you get.
And its pricey as hell for what you get.
Originally posted by nissanmaximas
im actually liking the jaguar x-type 3.0 AWD. the car is nice as hell, plus i love how the HIDs light up on that car. i will be gettin rid of my 2k max after winter and goin ova to jaguar!
im actually liking the jaguar x-type 3.0 AWD. the car is nice as hell, plus i love how the HIDs light up on that car. i will be gettin rid of my 2k max after winter and goin ova to jaguar!
07-12-2002, 07:11 AM
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Please go test drive
a G35 before you comment, such a nice ride. And while the rear end hasn't grown on me yet, it took me many months to like the fifth gen Maxes rear when it came out. Oh btw when you arrange for service on your G35 if you need a loaner you might get a QX4 or a Q45.
07-12-2002, 07:26 AM
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Re: Please go test drive
Originally posted by Blackgums100
Oh btw when you arrange for service on your G35 if you need a loaner you might get a QX4 or a Q45.
Oh btw when you arrange for service on your G35 if you need a loaner you might get a QX4 or a Q45.
yeah it'll come out later this year, but i think it'll be worth the wait...
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