Would you prefer a loaded 2010 Maxima or 08 Infiniti M35. They are about the same price. They both offer alot but the decision is a tough one to make. What is your opinion?

 

A comparison I haven't heard yet...I like the Dual Panel Moonroof on the max, but like the motor and the Bose in the M35. I have a good feeling about this thread!

 

I would pick the 08 M35.

But you did not specify what options does the M35 have and the 2010 Max will have.

Who will be owning the car? You? What is your driving style?

But all in all, I would prefer the 08 M35 to the 2010. Its class and probably has more options than the 2010. And the engine is great! And with proper maintainance, will definitely last you up to 200k atleast.

 

2010 Maxima sv with premium tech package or 2008 Infiniti M35 X AWD. Normal driving style for daily commute.

 

The M35 is a good car. My grandpa drives an '08 M35x. It's a big luxo-boat, but it isn't sloppy. Definitely pulls hard, and has a very stable highway ride. It's got a nice controlled ride at high speeds, and I like it. Much smoother and quieter than my car on the highway. Tons of interior room too - I'm 6'2 and I'm comfortable in the back seat.

Not sure how the 7th gen Max compares, though. Never driven one, only sat in it at the auto show. The M is definitely styled in a more 'boring' way, but also looks fancier (very Benz-like with the chrome and stuff). The Max styling is fierce, and I like it. Interior-wise, though, I think the M had a better fit-and-finish inside.

 

I would pick M35. More power, AWD... assemble in Japan.

 

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The M is a better overall package and unlike the "Nissan" its resale is not gonna tank

EDIT: Just realized that the current M has the "more" powerful 303 hp engine but the Max actually has more power than the 08 M35

 

IDK where "more power" comes from - the M is 280hp at the crank, versus 290 for the 7th gen. Not to mention, the auto/AWD has more drivetrain loss than the cvt/FWD, and the M is a few hundred pounds heavier iirc. I think the M has better 0-60 times and a better launch just due to traction, but IDK if it's any faster than the Max from a roll.

 

2010 Max, without hesitation. IMHO, '35 has ugly-as-sin headlights, chews tires drinks gasoline heavily. Bland overall styling.

And before the atypical, "Better looking then the new Max", The ONLY people I know of that slam on the new Max are people on this forum.

...at that price point, though, I would hop in to an Audi A6 4.2 ANY day of the week over the two.

 

We haven't been given the options on the M you are looking at. The '08 M35 price began at $43K when released. It went on sale two years ago. It has the older design 5 speed auto tranny, is rated at only 19 MPG in all-around driving, and has a 0-60 time of 6.9 seconds. The M is a wonderfully comfortable freeway cruiser, but, somewhat surprisingly, is not as quiet inside the cabin as this new Maxima. The Maxima has a slight edge in handling, as the M is an older design chassi, intended for both handling and a comfortable ride. The Maxima has a clear edge in acceleration; around 6 seconds for the Maxima and 6.9 seconds for the M.

The M has the image of being a luxury brand, but the styling somehow never quite caught on with the buying public. Other than 'car fans', the general public can't distinguish an M from a G. Both Maxima and M 'require' premium gas. I personally eliminated Infinity from consideration because I much prefer FWD, and the M is RWD. You may like RWD.

The '08 M is a very fine vehicle, and you can't really go wrong here. But, unless the M is under a transferrable extended warranty, or you factor purchasing an extended warranty on the M into the sales comparison figures, I feel the Maxima is the better choice.

 

What kind of f*ked up M35 were u in that was not as quiet inside as a max?

The M35's handling is on par with BMW's 5 series...i dont think u know what you are talking about with this "old" chassis but its the Front mid-ship design used across the Infiniti line up which gives the car a nearly perfect weight distribution. Saying any FWD Nissan handles better than Nissans own RWD/AWD configuration is not even an opinion its physically impossible.

 

Time passes, and things change. First of all, I'm not talking about the AWD M. The 2010 M will handle better than the 2010 Maxima, but this 2010 Maxima is an excellent handling vehicle; much better than my 6th gen Maxima. Every day I drive it, I more fully understand just how much the handling on the Maxima has improved. I will give you that the older M may still be an excellent handling car, possibly better than the new Maxima, but I would really be impressed if it is.

The noise level info I took from the CU test of the '08 M, where they listed the cabin noise as excessive for a car in this price range. They reported that same noise problem in the '09 M. By contrast, cabin noise was so low on the 7th gen Maxima that Nissan 'pipes in' noise so the driver can tell the engine is running. Several posters here have commented on the surprisingly low noise level in the new Maxima.

Other than the RWD and styling, I love the Infinities. But for the money, I still day the Maxima is the better buy.

 

Personally I'd take the Max for these reasons:

1. I prefer the Maxima's exterior styling.

2. The Maxima is new (do you know who's been driving the M35?), and still EARLY in its current generation.

3. I prefer the CVT over the 5 spd auto.

I looked HARD at every Infiniti option before making my Maxima purchase. Both are great cars, but bottom line is it comes down to personal plus's and minus's.

 

BLACKNESS - perhaps I have let my disappointments with my local Infiniti dealer weigh too heavily on my critique of the M.

 

Wow, I was considering the same thing before I purchased my 2009 Maxima. Although I was cross shopping the Maxima with either a used M35 RWD or a new Hyundai Genesis Sedan.

But I went with the new 2009 Maxima SV Sport + Tech for these reasons.

1. I preferred the sporty handling of the Maxima.
2. The Maxima gets better gas mileage than the M35.
3. FWD Maxima will handle better in the snow.
4. I preferred the sporty styling of the Maxima over the other two.

 

hyundai genesis sedan/MB e class ftw

 

All things even I would buy the Max over the Infiniti. It's a much more unique design and I think it's a good one at that.

Have you thought about looking for a 2009 Maxima? You could probably get one for about 5k less than a new 2010 which will help you with that plummet in value that comes with buying new cars...

I had a similiar decision a few months ago where I chose between an 06 BMW 330i and a 2009 Maxima. In that case I went for the BMW, and part of that is b/c I believed the 3 Series is a good design that will stand the test of time. I think in this case the Infiniti is just another luxury sedan and nothing else.

GET THE MAXIMA!

 

Let us all not forget that the Maxima borrows most of it's suspension components from the M, and combined with the Max's dashboard, straight from Infiniti, there's not much we're missing!

Get the Maxima!

 

I would always choose new over used unless you get an exceptional deal on the M35AWD, that would include all previous maintenance records, as well as a pre-owned warranty covering you until 100k or 120k.

I'm always skeptical of used cars just cause most treat their cars like appliances

 

The styling comment is like saying that that unless you are a "car fan" you can't tell the Altima from the Maxima (most people can tell they are different cars) and despite what you might think there are people that think they are similiar. M and G have totally different looking front ends, rear ends, different side profiles etc.. Now the upcoming 11 M looks alot like the G from the front and really from the side, and alot of people think that is a good thing.

 

Thanks for the comments everyone.

 

Source?

I would have assumed the maxima shares more components with the Altima since they are based on the same platform, have the same engine, transmission, suspension setup etc. etc.


Anyways I would pick the M35x because well theres not a single reason to pick the Max if they're both the same price.

Nissans flagship vs. Nissans luxury/performance divisions flagship = no brainer

 

Nissan told us at '09 Maxima intro that they began with the Altima chassi, then replaced key components with parts from the M, and changed the setup in order to have a better handling platform. So far, virtually every tester has commented on the improved handling of this 7th gen Maxima.

When did Nissan move the newly redesigned '09 Maxima CVT over to the Altima? The Altima had not switched to the newly redesigned CVT as of a year or so ago.

And there are MANY reasons one might choose the '10 Maxima over the '08 M. In my opinion, the Maxima styling is far ahead of the older fairly bland M styling. The Maxima has a 0 - 60 time around 6.0 seconds, while the M is 6.9 seconds. The '10 Maxima has a full three year warranty. The '09 could have been originally bought in September of '07, which means two of the warranty years are gone, and who knows how this M was driven and maintained?

As I said, there are many reasons to see this either way. I would easily chose the new Maxima, but others would do otherwise.

 

Where are you getting this 6.9 second 0-60 time from? Most reviews I've seen put the M35x around 6.2.

 

Page 57 of the April 2008 issue of Consumer Reports. I prefer the CU numbers for 0 to 60 times because they use the same track, equipment and method for all cars, so even if they are slightly off, they are slightly off in the same way for all cars, so the comparison between vehicles is valid.

By the way, we are not talking about the 'X'.


EDIT - As MONTE points out in the next post, Willis changed the M to an MX in his second post. So we ARE talking about the MX.

 

Yes we are, see Willis 2nd post.

 

Def the Maxima. Just a big fan of the M looks. The M45 - now that would be another story...

 

Whooops! I did not note that correction. Different ball game now. Much tougher choice. If I lived up north, the AWD seals this for the M. But living in the deep south, I would probably still opt for the Maxima, as AWD is not as useful where I live and how I drive, and both lowers MPG and makes for costlier repairs. But since the M is an MX, this probably makes the MX the better choice for folks living where weather can get well below freezing.

 

I say go with the new 2010 Maxima, many people who reviewed it said it's a Nissan with an Infiniti touch, but if the AWD is that important, then go for the M but make sure the Dealer puts an updated Nav disc in the car, and can provide you with all previous maintenance records

 

Well im just looking at this comparison as car x vs. car y...not considering warranty, service, reliability, dealership etc.

If im buying any Japenese car and its 08+ then im not concerned with Warranty/Reliability...especially with a Maxima or a M35x

But thats just me

 

After a long debate, I'm choosing the 2008 Infiniti G37 coupe sport.

 

GREAT CHOICE

 

I don't like coupes but I do have to agree with the G37.

 

Have fun with her, I thought you wanted a sedan tho.

 

Well, well. Now we find out you don't have several children or grandchildren living nearby. If you really have no use for a sedan, you can't go wrong with the G37 coupe.

 

I love maximas just as much as the next guy but for 37k you can get a brand new genesis sedan 4.6l v8, 380 hp, 1/4 in 14 flat, rwd, nicer than the max/mxx, looks better, handles better, brakes better, rides better, has a better warranty...I'm sorry but thats the best deal out there for aluxury sedan right now.

Find a used one for even cheaper

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Yeah but then you gotta go through the trouble of completely debadging it, and maybe replacing the grille...

 

You make a good point, but to me at the end of the day it is still a Hyundai.

 

The Genesis V-8 similarly equipped to a SV+Tech+Premium is also $3,000 - $4,000 more expensive. Tough pill to swallow for a Hyundai.

 

Some good points, but looks hummmm. Max has that bland looking Lexus wanna be looking car beat in almost every front.