The 2004 Maxima Wins Best New Car $23,000 to $30,000 for 2004 by the highly respected Kiplinger Magazine. I must admit I'm slightly biased, but I'm really not suprised

What do you think? here's the link:

http://www.kiplinger.com/magazine/ar...3to30.html#new

 

That's nice and everything, but...

1) What were the other competitors in this category?
2) Kinda takes the shine off to have the Max juxtaposed next to another Kiplinger winner - the Buick LeSabre.
3) I'm sure this magazine is "highly respected" by someone, but I sure as heck never heard of them. Are they an automotive magazine?

Cheers,

Jaeger

 

Kliplinger is a pretty big Financial magazine, I've got it for quite some time, and my dads been getting as long as I remember.

 

I say it's ABOUT TIME that somebody recognized this car for what it is!!!!

 

I just got back from a 500 mi. roundtrip and all I have to say is wow! I have 2200 miles on my 04 SE and the ride was beautiful. I got 28 mpg, even with all the passing I was doing. No rattles, shimmy's or anything else, I am addicted to driving this car!

 

I usually have faith in Kiplinger's Auto Issue, but did you see what they picked for "Best in Class" in the $30K plus range?

The MERCURY MARAUDER! Gimme a friggin' break.

And, the Murano isn't even mentioned up front in the mid-sized SUV category.

I dunno, this is pretty bizarre even in comparison with Consumer Reports' way of thinking.