Whats up everyone. Wanted to get some opinions from a couple people. My lease on my 04 Nissan Max SE is almost up, and im not sure as to what to do. Prolly the best car I ever had. Im 22 years old, have had a ford ranger and ford mustang before my max. Im deciding on going back to Nissan and getting the 350Z when the lease is up, going to Infiniti for the G35 Coupe, or leaving Nissan altogether and waiting for the 07 VW GTI R32. Looking for something with a lil more power this time around. Test Drove the Z, G Coupe and regular 06 GTI. And I must say, for 20,000 the GTI is one hell of a rocket. That little car is FAST
it had a six-speed (DSG), stock 1/4 at 14.5, The 350Z didnt have that much more pep then the MAX to be honest, didnt really feel as fast as the GTI. And the G35 Coupe is Nice, but for 35,000, I dont think its worth it. I would really wait for the Next Max, but its leaning toward Luxary. I just wanna get some opinions from people, as to what car they think is best Bang for the Buck!.. Holla At Me...!

 

Next R32 looks nice (both power and looks).
You might want to check out an STI or EVO is luxury is making you sick. Makes for good daily drivers too.
If your more upto something that handles slicker at the limit, more technical to drive, but low on the torque you can try an S2000.

I've had all the above. Currently drive an S2000 and an S13. I'll either get another EVO or a CRV as a daily in place of the S13 (which will become a road course baby).

Just take your time and make sure to get something YOU LIKE.

 

Leasing is just plain not a good idea. Have they jacked up the residual value on the back-end of your lease yet?

 

If they gave you a higher residual value when the lease was up (the car didnt depreciate much) your lease rate will be lower because the value of the car is still high when they get it back. All lease termas and conditions are calculated in advance when you sign the lease, you should know the day you sign the lease what the residual value will be at the end of the term, they can't jack up the residual value, and even if they could, it would play in the buyers favor, thats why they say leasing is a better deal on more expensive cars.

 

Simple enough, get another one and maybe change up the color!!!

 

I'm thinking the same thing right now, toying over the idea of buying it out or leasing another. I think I'm heading towards purchase. All I'd get with the new one is a different colour and a few extra gadgets (auto dimming outside mirrors and Bluetooth). Not really enough difference to warrant the extra cost.

I'll probably just buy mine out at the end of the lease and see what happens. Maybe the redesign in the 07 year will make it appealing enought to trade it in.

CM

 

My lease is up in October, and I'm leaning toward a 24-month lease this time so I can keep my options open.

I know it's a personal decision, but I wouldn't keep any car beyond 45-50,000 miles. I haven't had one that old in decades, so I haven't had to buy transmissions, suspensions, engine rebuilds, or even batteries! My Max has been gloriously trouble-free and a joy to have, but I'll feel all warm and fuzzy when I smell that new car smell again.

 

check out the new Acura TL's
they're really nice cars

 

Most Maxima go well beyond that mileage without major issues, and alot of us here love our cars therefore thats why we hold onto them. In most cases stick with them when they have a small prob or 2.

 

Decisions, decisions. I guess it's just a matter of preference. I love my 2 max's but then again I have owned 4 maximas and a 86 z. I even had the 85 max wagon. I am a fan of these cars. Leasing is not an option for me because I know they will kill me when I shoot way over the mileage. I like driving my car without worrying about the mileage. Good luck on whatever decision you make.

 

I lease, and if the 07's interior is that drasticly changed when it drops I will be getting into it.

If i were you, I for one would not lease the Z because the leases suck on them, If max isnt the way you want to go again, I would def say get 6 speed G coupe or possibly a TL if the lower torque doesnt bother you.

And as for jacking up the residual value....that makes zero sense...because the higher the residual value, the cheaper the lease.

Leasing is def not a waste, it all depends on what kind of person you are. No matter how you look at it, if you finance a car, in the end when you sell it, all the money you get pretty much covers the interest you paid over the term of the finance...so there isnt that much benifit.

 

Im possibly going to lease next time around, its nice having he flexibility to choose when to get rid of the car because i bought it....but its been2.5 years and i could go for something new, i think just because i get sick of things so fast leasing might be for me....i dont care about modding the car either. If you mod the car or want to keepit for 150,000mi. then buy it....me, once its got 75,000+ i want a new car.

 

I woudn't downgrade to some sh*tty VW. Just my opinion.

 

Hm, the Bentley Continental GT, Lamborghini Gallardo, and all Audi's must be ****ty cars too, all with VW powertrains. :

 

I would consider the new 07 G thats coming out later this year. Infiniti is supposedly deputing it at the NY Auto Show next month and the word on the street is it may be getting an upgraded engine and interior. Thats just rumor though...can't be sure for a couple more weeks.

Huh?! Don't be ignorant...a lease has its pro's and con's and it's value is totally dependant upon the person. Like mentioned previously, the residual value is set at lease signing and the higher the residual, the lower the monthly payment.

In a lease, you are paying for the depreciated value of the car, sales tax and interest. So, the lower the residual, the more you have to pay to cover the depreciation.