lightonthehill

I had two 2nd gen Maximas (one was my wife's daily driver), and put 206,000 miles on the one I drove.

I have owned cars since 1949, and if I had to pick one car out of all the dozens I have owned as my all-time favorite, it would be that 1985 Maxima. It was probably a 'place and time' thing. But that car was exactly what I wanted at that time, gave me wonderful service as I drove it all over the U.S., and I always felt so happy driving it.

You say your uncle is almost 65? That isn't so old. I have bought a new 2000 SE, a new 2004 SL and a new 2009 SV Premium since I turned 65. And I bought the 2000 SE in summer of 1999. I can't remember back to when I was only 65.

Age is simply a state of mind. I still shoot three pointers for an hour or so on my half-court several times a week.

I hope to drive several more generations of Maximas, then, when I die, have my ashes sprinkled across the hoods of the newest Maximas on my dealer's lot.

Jbling700

I know 65 years isn't that old but he's spending too much time and money repairing his Max every year. On top of that, he's missing out on driving different cars. His wife tried to persuade him to buy a different one but he wouldn't drive anything else unless it's wearing the Nissan Maxima badge. Last time I checked, his Max has about 300,000 miles on it. SO when I got my Max last summer, I showed it to him. He took one look at it and called it garbageuntil I got my Eibach springs eariler today. I showed it to him to see what he would think. Now he calls it a Mexican low rider

RVG09MAX

LMFAO!! I apologize if your completely serious and my laughing offends, I dont mean to, but that is just one of the most awesome statements I've ever read on a forum. With that being said I'm new to the forum, and 25 with a 09 Maxima I just purchased this weekend. I absolutely hate cars but I love this maxima it is incredible!

Previous vehicles
1985 K-5 Blazer 4x4(My baby )
1987 Toyota Camry(K-5 was killing me in gas in highschool)
1997 Toyota Tacoma Ext. Cab 4x4 5sp(my ride in college Loved it!!!!)
2001 Cavalier Z24(Wifes old car traded in for the Max)
1996 2dr Tahoe/K-5 4x4(Current DD when I'm not with the wifey)
2009 Maxima S(plain jane but still so refined!)

Loving the site so far guys absolutely terrific keep up the good work and great info!!

johazy_baby

I'm 27 ... My first car in HS was a '97 Maxima, then I owned an '06 Altima, then an '08 Altima... I then went back to my roots and got into a '10 Maxima.... and just for xmas, the dealership gave me a deal I couldn't say no to on a new '12 Maxima and I haven't been happier!

And here she is... I named her Macy...

Prestige

I am 25 and I have to say I love the maxima. My mom had bought a new one in 04 and it was so much fun to drive. Now that I'm older and can afford it I had to grab me one. I got to the snow white sv, premium package and the peanut butter guts.

tonyn3b

32 y/o

jjmac

I'm 50 (the new 40 right?) first Maxima but my 4th new Nissan since 2005. Still have all four. 2005 Altima, 2008 Sentra, 2010 Altima and the 2011 Maxima. My 2 kids drive the Altima's and the wife drives the Sentra. The Max is mine.

CheddarPhil

I'm 29, and this is the first Nissan that I've owned. Admittingly, I went to the dealership to look for a used Acura TL-S and I walked away in an 09 SV/Sport. I'm very happy with the Maxima, it rides great, looks great and is sporty enough, but also roomy enough for my entire family. I just finished installing a Stillen Intake (talk about a pain in the *** getting the rubber coupling on the throttle body). Great car and I would definitely consider it again.

MrExcite

I'm 51. Just traded in my 2002 Altima 3.5 on this 2009 S. This car is a looker man, white frost just looks gorgeous.

redoo2000

Im 33 yrs old. I love this car even though i bought for the wife i enjoy every time i drive it. I have the 05 TL now.

Magnus Maximus VII

51 My list of cars is too long for me to remember anymore. I used to think 4 door cars were lame, slow and boring. My G20 changed my way of thinking. I am hoping a Maxima will reinforce this.

Oh-Nine

Id quit loaning the cars out if were you lol. I am 31 this is my first maxima.
previous cars. First to last owned.
1987 Olds Cutlass Supreme Salon 200k mile still own project now
1981 Camaro 350k+ miles odometer only 5 digits guesstimated
1992 Camaro RS 36k when bought in 02
2001 Camaro SS 63k when bought
1998 Jetta 217k
1996 Dodge Ram 176k
When saw this car I was driving the 01 camaro with 117k miles and I thought man that's a goodlooking car. The dealership made me an offer I couldn't refuse. Traded the camaro, my 07 harley, and my wifes hyundai for it(she was drivin her new Rav 4) only 20k miles and I absolutely love this car

JimShady84

27. I've always wanted a Maxima ever since I git

JimShady84

Let's try this again...27. I've always wanted a Maxima ever since I bought my '04 Altima but just couldn't afford it. I've had my Maxima for about a month now and I love it! Still have my Altima too. Gotta love Nissans.

ttt3

30 and just bought a brand new 2012 SV Prem/Tech, black on charcoal. I've owned Mazdas most of my life and wanted to go Mazda6 brand new but drove it vs the Maxima and Maxima won by a long shot. Friend of mine had an '89 Maxima SE (5-speed) back in the day; that car always impressed me and persuaded me to switch over to Nissan.

tAdAaA

I wanna hit Macy from the back! Congrats !!

wik

I'm 54 and loving my '11 Maxima Sport. Came out of a 2008 G35xS last fall. Had a lot of nice rides in my short life thus far. Two Audi avants, two MBs, some Vettes, some Porsches, a Jetta GLI and a Golf R32, a Subaru SVX and a Saab Turbo (black of course). I used to have more money than I do now (two kids in college, some bad real estate deals). Simply stated, the Max is the best ride for the money I've ever had. What a stunner in Mystic Jade.

SouthernBoy'83

29 in two months.

Just bought my '11 in August and love it. Just waiting to learn more on this site. The Maxima is actually my wife's but she won't know what I'm doing with mods. I have a '00 Camaro SS that I have been in the process of moding. Just looking to do minor stuff to hers for now. Well, until my addiction to the Camaro is over.

jeffmn

Just purchased a new 2011. I am 31. Had a 09 WRX before this car. Time will tell if i will love this car. The inside and outside are awesome. I havent tested performance yet, waiting to get some break-in miles on it first. I have had a stick for the last 11 years so I am hoping i dont get bored with an auto transmission, CVT is about as far from a manual as you can get. So far I love it.

ArvindCpatel

Look you all invincible young techies, I am 66 years old Aerospace Stress engineer and this is my third Maxima. I have 2010 Black/Crimson which my better half picked. It has had a ton of minor problems but all in all it's an awesome car to drive. I am a little bit picky about performance- a little noise, ride, vibration, gas mileage etc. My dealer tells me some of the things I complained are so specific that average drive won't be bothered with.

bryansuavo

Im 23 and i bought a 2010 nissan maxima. I love it.. I came from a 2001 altima pretty darn modded to my likes, and the maxima has gone down the same road lol

speed4tu

33 here. Just picked it up yesterday. Traded a lifted 2009 super crew f150 4x4.

Setsuna

I'm 38, just about three months shy of 39, and I just bought my 2010 SV 3.5 with Premium package yesterday; she's Winter Frost with the Cafe Latte interior. I'm an active duty Air Force officer and bought it as my early promotion present (I'm prior enlisted and just came back on active duty a couple of years ago, and will make captain in December).

I named her Setsuna, which in Japanese means 'calm snow' - I thought with her color it was appropriate! Plus, like snow - it may look serene until you hit it on a mogul screaming down the mountainside - she's more than her appearance: she's a four door, sensible car - until you try to overtake me on I-410 at 70 mph...

I traded my 4th Accord yesterday for her; I've driven Hondas for the last 14 years. My dad drove Datsuns and Nissans when I was growing up and I helped put 275,000 miles on a Stanza sedan when I was in high school (and wrecked a Stanza wagon before that one with 112,000 miles on it!) - he always wanted a Max and I wish he was here to see this one.

Setsuna

You would so be my dad's kind of guy.

Wesley Givin

27. Bought after 7 month deployment because of the style. Drove a friends 2010 G37S for a year and loved it, so i knew the max wouldnt be a disappointment . Since I have a family and my Dodge Magnum flooded, i decided to get that "4 door sports car" the ads always talk about. Friends dad worked at the dealership in VA Beach and hooked me up with the best one on the LOT. PROUDLY SUPPORT 7th GEN with my 2012 MAXIMA SV SP/TP!!!!!

nissan00maxima

23, got myself a real job so i decided to get myself a real car

ksellers10

20 y/o leased a 2010 vw cc v6 4motion at 18 y/o then a year later now leasing a 2012 maxima sv prem/tech. graduated high school got a good job and treated myself big time

Thanhkiem

24. Just got mine 2011 maxima a month ago, I love it! Just got r2c intake installed yesterday!

GoodFella218

I'm 27 but my first car was a 1999 Nissan Maxima GLE when i was 16, Loved that car. Then I needed something faster so I got a 2001 Audi S4. Then I seen how sick the new Maxima was and had to go back to my roots. LOVE my car, still have my Audi but drive my Maxima as my daily driver. Getting the 6k HID foglights installed and debadging the car. Excited to get it back!

GoodFella218

How does the intake sound? I am debating on which one to get. Any noticeable performance gains yet? Let me know, thanks

Silvermax09

I have a 09 max and it's by far the best combination of luxury and performance I've had in my 50 years for the price.

bezoul

I'm 32. My first car was a 86 bmw e30 325e, second car 01 b5 audi s4, third car 05 bmw e60 545i, and the 12 maxima sv is my current ride purchased four months ago. This is my third white on black vehicle and I love all the features and creature comforts. I am using synthetic oil and I was wondering at what service interval are fellow members changing the oil?

PSU09MAXIMA

I change mine at like 3,750 and or every 6 months which ever comes first since that is Nissan recommended amount of miles... with synthetic though you can go longer but I wouldnt go over like 5,000 miles or so

Timmy

22 years old right here and so far this is my car list:
1992 Nissan 240SX SE
1996 Nissan 240SX SE
1993 Nissan 300ZXTT
1986 Toyota Corolla GTS
2001 Chrysler Concorde LXi
2009 Nissan Murano SL
2012 Nissan Maxima SV
and i wonder what the future holds for me
I want to add an BNR34 Skyline SOOOOO badly to this list lol

MK33

Wow some of you guys have had a lot of cars!! Well this is my first Maxima and my third car. I have somewhat of a special situation in that I'm not in the country most of the year so I don't have as much of a need for a car. Im 28 and my first car was a 1996 Camry and then I bought a 2008 Altima which was totaled by a tree falling on top of it. Upgraded to the Max and not looking back!

sparky1562

48 years young! Just bought my third Maxima, 2011 in my sig. I have had it week and I love it.
My cars to date:
69 VW
55 Chevy
71 Monaco (Dad didnt want me driving the bug to college!)
88 Mustang GT
90 Chevy Z71 (stolen)
94 Chevy Extended CAB 1500
96 Maxima
2003 2500HD
2008 Maxima
2011 Maxima.
1962 Fairlane Restomod under construction

Thomas Rooke

Just turned 23, purchased it for my birthday.

cwerks

25yrs old. Saved up and paid cash for a 2009 with 16k miles on it. Well worth driving a beater previously.

Serpent

Just joined forums, been looking here for ideas. I'm going to be signing papers for my '11 Maxima SV (premium w/nav) tomorrow! Added my vote saying that I'm 28, although I think that all we're really finding out is the average age of the 7th gen Maxima owner who is tech-y enough to join a car discussion forum. Anyway, looks like I'm right at the average age! Couldn't be more excited to own a Maxima tomorrow!

7_JMax_11

43 yrs old.

1st post. I have been a creeper for years but just never joined. Finally did join. Just too many awesome rides and ideas on these forums not to join.