lovin the 7 gen Maximas.... really considering trading in my 6th generation for one.....

I'm a few months shy of the half century mark, but feeling good about the appeal of the ride to you the younger gen. I just gave up a lease on a 2008 Altima 2.5SL with all the bells. Was actually going to pull the trigger on a 10 CTS as I previously owned a 04 CTS prior to the Altima. When I was turning in the Altima lease my sales rep talked me into taking out the GM's ride. I signed a new lease within the Hour. So I'm still in the Nissan family with a 2010 Max with Sport, Monitor and Tech Pkg, WInter Frost Pearl with Charcoal interior. I just order 13 wedge LED bulbs to replace the interior and tag bulbs. Looking forward to the next 3 years with it.

Welcome to the .org


Norm

wow, you might be the youngest yet. How did you get so lucky?

No your right. Sorry about the passing of your father. I also went from an accord to the Maxima like you did. (just not from a crash) I think quite a bit of people here did

I liked the speed and handling of an '06 Mazda 6 that I owned before buying my first Maxima. I switched b/c the kids were starting to get tall enough that the back seat in the Mazda just wasn't very comfortable. I have loved both new Maximas that I've owned starting in 2008. Fast & fun to drive, but I must say that the 2010 Max SV Sport is even more addicting than my '08 was. (I may end up with a fist full of speeding tickets this year, just like when I got my first turbo-charged Volvo... :- )

34. Traded in an Audi A6 S Line for the Maxima. Can't say I'm disappointed with the purchase at all. The Maxima performs and handles as well if not better while offering a much, much better value and reliability. Audi was the worst car I ever owned. So many problems and so much $$$ to both buy and repair. I get to sit back and simply enjoy the Maxima!

well i had a 6th GEN when i juss hit 18 nowim 19 i got my 7th gen last week i love maximas =]

Requiem, if you don't mind a bit of curiosity, how did you and the Accord fare in that collision? What hit you?

25 and just bought it today! Had a 03 pathfinder LE before..But after getting a NISSAN I will never go back too anything else.

Good color choice man! Really sharp

I don't know about the government's official safety rating of the 7th gen Maxima, but Consumer Reports gives the 7th gen Maxima orange ***** (top rating) for frontal collision for both driver and passenger.

not sure what that means but I guess it's better than Blue ones right?
(now tell me you didn't see that one coming)

27 here. First brand new car I've ever owned. I was checking out the 07-08 Maxima SE's for a few years before I decided on the 7th gen. The first time I saw the 2009 Maxima on the road, I wasn't really impressed. Didn't like the way they cut the hood lines, etc. After a year, it really grew on me and I bought one the day after Easter this year.

In regards to the previous cars, it's been a Government Motors kind of past:

1981 Pontiac Bonneville (small block 305) - First car (grandma's car) SOLD
1998 Chevy S-10 (4.3L Vortec with a few mods)- Totalled in 2003
1988 Volvo 740 Turbo (Parents beater car with 160,000 miles which still hauled @$$)
2001 Pontiac Grand Prix GT Coupe (3.8L Gen II) Sold in Apr-2010 with fragged 4th gear in the trans.

The 2010 Maxima actually gets 5-star crash safety ratings in every category (front, side, rollover). With how fast I drive, probably a good thing!

Wow, 34-39 is making A strong comeback.

Speaking of the headlights on the Maxima, anybody notice how Much they look like the tail lights on the Z??

I was actually hanging out with a 370Z group last weekend and a few of the guys noted how my Maxima headlights look similar to their headlights with that little hook on the side. The 370's tails do look similar to the headlights as well.

I turned 50 earlier this year. This is my first brand new car since I was 26 (an '86 Toyota MR2). My other car is a 2003 Infiniti G35, which I have really enjoyed and still love (keeping it for now). I have to echo the comments of some other "mid-century" types like me -- I was pleasantly surprised to find so many other Max owner are shy of 30! I didn't realize this decision was so hip! I considered a new G37, but to tell you the truth, the interior had stayed the same in so many ways, I thought it would feel like getting into my old car. I do like the exterior all right (on the G), but the Max body has caught my eye for the last year -- and at the same time, there aren't that many of them on the road (around here at least, way more Altimas). I really think they nailed it -- aggressive character without getting gimmicky or overstating anything -- tough to do. I think it will age well, and I hope (like Inifiniti) they don't mess with it too much over time. It's nice to have a 5 or 6 year old car that still looks as good as new -- not just with respect to condition, but with regard to the design. Infiniti has passed this test, but Nissan has not (if you disagree, just look at the 6th gen Maxima -- that will NOT look good in five years, in fact, I'd suggest it doesn't look good right now). As with many other posters, I feel the CVT, at least with respect to the programming of the computer that controls it, could stand some improvement. But overall, a terrific car that I'm excited to own.

i'm 24

Congrats on the new purchase! I could agree with you more on the points you have made all except I think the rear of the 6th gen looks sexy still. Welcome to the Forum

They def made by the same company, that's for sure.

Haven't seen the 'Fairlady' designation in . . . ages.


Norm

I'm 29 and i just purchased my second maxima. I bought a new 2003 back in 2002 and just bought a 2010 in July.

18 years old, just picked up a Sport/Tech!

Finally man. 236 post on maxima.org before owning your first Maxima ever. Congrats! I know you have really wanted one. Glad to see you went for the sport tech you were wanting. Your going to enjoy it. Let us know how much you love it.

LOL, thanks alot Flip, I've had the car for about 8 hrs and already love it! The sport wheels and the xenon hid's really set it off I get crazy looks and the color stands out too, I really love this car so much it has more than I need at my age!

20 Years-old, turning 21 exactly a week from today. Been through 5 cars so far including this one, although I'll be keeping this one for a while seeing as a little one is on the way!!

Congratulations on both the new car and the little one

Thanks alot man, very happy with both of my new babies

25 with a 2010 SV Sport + Tech

35

Congratulation's guys on your new purchases

Im New To the Forum.. Just picked up a Max 10 Sv sport package on Friday. and im 25 this is my first new car and i love it. Hey just wondering if there are any Meet coming to philly or jersey area any time soon

You sound like me. 25 and first new car

with this some many 7gen, there got to be alot going to Lincoln tech car show august 21st

33 Here, Got my first car when i was 15 and only had a permit in florida at the time. First car back in 1992 - bought used 87 Chevy spectrum turbo, then 1993 got - 89 Nissan Maxima GXE, Got totalled and almost lost my life but the max saved my life due to side beams and being a strong car, then 1993 got - brand new 1994 Nissan Altima GXE, had that for 6 years, got taken away and got a 94 mazda mx6 v6 but blew the tranny a few weeks after and got back my altima, i had about 160,000 miles till oil pump went in 2000 on my beloved altima, 2000 picked up a - brand new 2001 jeep cherokee (boxy one), leased till 2003 and got into leased brand new 2004 jeep grand cherokee, till 2007 - picked up - leased brand new 2008 dodge avenger r/t, till 3 weeks ago picked up leased 2010 maxima premium w/tech and loaded more then any car i ever owned i finally got what im looking for in a vehicle! Sticking with nissan cars from now on!!!

Dont understand what you mean? and where is the car show?

there's a car show coming up and heres the link
http://forums.nycmaximas.org/showthread.php?t=54468

Thanks Kmoney... Look interesting Plus its FREE... definitely considering the 2 hour Drive.

you welcome.