Here's what happened. I was heading home from Midtown and got on West Peachtree so that I could get onto the Buford Highway ramp to go North. As I was rounding the first sharp curve, I noticed 2 a white BMW 3-series and a Red Audi A4 racing up behind me. I decreased my speed as a precaution, but when the first car went past me, he cut right in front of me and damn near hit my car. My first instinct was to hit the brakes, which my mind knew was not the right thing to do on a curve, but my foot had a mind of its own. The next thing I know, I had hit the guardrail, spun around and hit it 2 more times before coming to a complete stop. We immediately jumped out of the car and checked to see the 3 of us were ok. No one was injured. Someone called the police, who was there immediately. Luckily, there was a guy who saw what happened who stopped also and gave his account of the incident to the police.












But I did get another car. And after 10 years and 5 Maximas I didn't get another one. Let's just say that I got an "upgrade".

 

Ouch man sorry to hear about the car. Better that then you and you friends lives. Glad you guys are ok. A car can always be replaced and I see you already have done that. What's the upgrade?

 

The upgrade is in my new signature (G35x). Can you believe that I almost bought a Volvo XC90??????

 

XC90?

 

I deserve that!!!! I was about to take a test drive of the XC90 when I realized that I have no kids, no dogs, and no spouse. And how could I ever abandon the Nissan family.

And even though I have an Infiniti, i'm not leaving this site.

 

Why not get the coupe then or a G37?

 

For some reason, I just don't like coupes. And I didn't get a new G37 because of the price. I got this car with 33,000 mile on it for $13,900. I pay less per month for the G than I did for my Max.

I also had it inspected at an Infiniti dealership and they found no issues with it. It was a great deal and I had to jump on it.

 

Ouch that looks bad. Glad everyone was safe.

 

Man your crazy I love the coupes. But yeah you got a great deal. GL with it. When does the modding begin?

 

Well unlike most members of this forum I don't mod my cars. The only mod I ever did was adding a sunroof to my 97 Maxima. But then again since my new G35 doesn't have a sunroof...

 

Hm add a sunroof then. But why don't you mod?

 

damm thats sucks man.,glad everyones ok, u dont seem as mad as i would if i totaled my max lol, u got a crazy deal on that g35

 

Wow man, Glad to see your not hurt. Which car was the first to pass you tho? (Curiousity)

 

Great deal on the G35!!! Thats a very nice car!

 

Hey the max did it's job kept everyone safe that's the important thing. Now the fact that you picked up an awd g for 14k? Makes me wanna get one! LOL how do you like it so far? How is it going to a rwd biased car?

 

I have just never had an interest in modifying my cars. I've always bought my cars because of the way they look and drive and I guess I don't want to alter them.

 

If you're guessing the BMW, then you are guessing correctly.

 

It's a lot different driving a rear-biased AWD drive car. I mostly feel the difference when making turns or going through curves. The car feels more planted to the ground.

But to be honest, the Maxima seemed to be faster during acceleration. I notice that when I mash the gas, the G takes longer to take off whereas the Maxima seemed to respond immediately.

 

I gotcha. Your a simple kinda guy.

 

first of all...glad to hear everyone is ok...that sucks how your car is totalled...but u got a hell of a deal for the infiniti...

 

wow! glad youre ok and sorry to hear about your max.

 

Sorry to hear about your max, but congrats on the g...

 

damn that sux man. glad you ok.

 

glad you're ok. nice upgrade!

 

You should bring the new ride to the meets we have in atlanta. Check the SE forums on this site. Glad everyone is ok and hope to see the new ride soon.

 

sucks about the wreck, but now all is well and i love the infinite, good choice bro.

 

damn that is a steal!! you must be really happy with your purchase..and dont worry your maxima is resting hapily in a junk yard with her friends. lol.

i keep seeing a lot of luxary cars going for really low prices.

 

Damm man that sucks but at least you guys are ok that what counts.

 

By my calculations we should all wreck and upgrade like that. 14 G's for a G35 with only 33K??? You are still under factory warranty. That is a fantastic deal man. Good job (oh yeah, glad you & your passengers are fine)!

 

it was a great deal but thats gotta b at least a basic g35x with nuthing luxurious on it.. but after all at least nuthing bad happen to non of the driver and passangers..

 

This just proves how street racing is dangerous.

 

don't let deus hear u.....jk...

 

Sorry bout that man. At least you were in a very safe car t must of been big is all air bags went off but now you have a g35x and you are all safe.

 

Even a stripped down 2005 G35x with 33k miles generally sales for 18K. But of course, the basic model even has nice goodies (way prettier dash/interior IMO). But mainly we are talking RWD baby! More refined, pretty, classy, more respect, and can easily be parked. The HUGE turning radius is starting to kinda getting to me on the Maxima. Especially during Christmas. One must really plan way ahead when parking a Maxima...

While trying to park at the mall (during black Friday), because I had to back up one more time, two freakin Mini Coopers took both parking spots I had planned to bogart. To add insult to injury, I quickly had to back up again two more times to get out of there (bad turning radius) before I killed someone. I'm telling you, eighty year old ladies with poor eyesight, shot knees, and really bad autheritus are stealing parking spots from me due to my lack of turning radius.

 

Well that would have to be defined by what you call luxurious. The 2 things that I had to have in my car were a 6 disc CD changer and heated leather seats.

But what I got in addition was a car with great driving dynamics, tight turning radius, reduced NVH, smaller footprint, and a quieter ride.

And the dealership where I got my car sells most of their cars for below KBB. According to KBB, the retail on this car is $17910.

Check out the dealership yourself at www.atlantauc.com. And if you're in Atlanta and decide to stop by, tell them Norris sent you!!!