i would appreciate everyones input i like my Maxima but the other day i test drove a 2008 g37s manual in black fully loaded and i fell in love. please give me your opinion do you think it is a good deal 1 have a Maxima s with 10,000 miles on it the g37 has 12500 miles on it and is pre certified and loaded, i will be giving my car and 5,000 dollars. the real reason i am looking elsewhere is i am not happy with the cvt trans and i miss having a manual car. but i do love my max... thanks for the help

 

That is def a trade up, but your giving them a 2010 and 5k for a car thats two years older than yours? Plus the 08 G37 6mt has some clutch problems along with a few others. I would rather just trade car for car keep the 5k and then make sure none of the first year bugaboos plagued this car and its first owner.

 

thank you i appreciate your input..

 

Well I suppose to determine if it really is a good deal or not we would need additional information. Do you owe anything on your car? If so, how much?

I understand the desire for a manual, I have had manuals for every car I have owned except my current Maxima. However I drive in so much stop and go traffic I grew tired of the constant shifting over and over and over again. 1st, second, back to first, second, first, etc. As far as auto's go, the Maxima CVT kicks butt, only other auto that feels close to me is the VW DSG. The CVT is butter smooth and does a good job of matching ratio's when I want to play.

 

the max is paid off

 

I also thought about trading in for a g37 coupe but im losing too much money by selling my max how much are u getting for your maxima?

 

im getting 24500 i paid 28,000 almost two years ago and they dropped the price a lil wit the 37s.

 

Theyre giving you 24500! wow thats great for an almost 2yr old S...you really arent loosing much from what you paid for it. Well it really comes down to your driving desires, sounds like you really miss the manual but as sg1214 said, I would try to keep as much of that $5k in your pocket as possible. Perhaps consider another G with slightly higher mileage like just under 20

at the end of that day its your call

 

WOW 24g and u paid 28 thats a good deal id say go for it but try to find a 09 g37 atleast and hope the previous owner didnt abuse it...that much

 

The manual was the most efficient tranny for almost a hundred years (about the only tranny available until around 1950), but, even thought some folks don't like the feel of the CVT, it is now a more efficient tranny than the manual.

Having said that, the true difference in efficiency over the manual at this stage of the CVT's development is somewhat insignificant, and so the greater question is what makes you happy. From your post, it would seem to be the manual.

Of course you are thinking of swapping a 4 door car for a 2 door coupe. If you seldom have more than two in the car, that is of no consequence.

You will also be switching from FWD to RWD. I much prefer FWD because FWD can still get around when the roads get slippery, while RWD cars have no chance in snow. I also prefer the pulling out of curves of FWD over the pushing into curves of RWD. Having said that, more sports-minded drivers prefer RWD than they do FWD.

The G37 has a more cramped cabin, as well as less trunk space, but again, those may not be important factors in your case. The smaller cabin might actually make the G37 seem more sporty.

The Maxima 'S' can now be bought new off the showroom floor for around $24K, and the '12 models will be out in in three or four months, so the true value of a 2010 'S' is probably now well under $20K.

You said the G was loaded. A true loaded 2008 G was originally a $40K+ car. But half the 2008 Gs were built in the last half of 2007, and that was awhile back. But if the 12.5K (seems low to me) mileage on the G's odo is correct, then age is not much of a problem.

Keep in mind that when it is time to let your G go, it will actually be considered less marketable because it is a stick shift. Over 90% of drivers on the road today prefer automatics over manuals. Car dealers know that very well.

Consumer Reports shows the '08 G to be a very reliable car. It is, after all, an upscale Nissan product. The G's styling is getting rather long in the tooth, but it is still an attractive style. Also, some folks are happier driving an upscale brand name like Infinity than a pedestrian name like Nissan or Ford, etc.

It may be that the offficial Kelly Blue Book prices for these cars is closer than $5K (I haven't checked), but you would have to be the one to do the checking, as only you know all the exact differences between how these cars are equipped.

A lot of weight has to be put on how you feel about these cars. If you are really happier in the G, then that should somewhat offset the fact you may (I don't know this) be paying a little more than the true difference in market value between these cars.

Sleep on it a day or two, and you will come to a clear decision. If the G is already gone when you reach a decision, that is fates' way of telling you that car was not meant for you.

Good luck, whatever you decide.

 

is the 08 coupe the new coupe body style ? for coupe version, I actually prefer the older body style coupe, the g35.

the newer g37 coupe is very girly and has about the same presence as the hyundai genesis coupe.

I see a lot of fixed of genesis coupes now, they look pretty hot when fixed up.

I'd keep the max but that's a very bias opinion.

 

getting 24.5k for a 2010 S sounds good to me. But I think for 29k u can get a 2009 G37S which has alot of the bugs fixed.

 

Totally different class of car, if this works for you financially and you understand your moving to a much smaller, but upscale car with higher maintenance costs at the dealer. I don't blame you I love my Max but love my Cayman on the weekends, nothing like rowing those gears. Maybe you keep the Max as a DD and the G37S for track days!

I highly recommend myG37.com very good group of people at that forum.

 

if you can part with the 5k then it seems like a good deal, an 08 G37S manual with 12.5k is like 35k

 

How much faster is the G than the Max? Or is it just driving preference to get a manual? I can see that, although I've gotten nice and used to this CVT especially on long trips.

 

Also keep in mind of the cost of the upgrades on the G vs Max. You're going to want to keep the $5k!!

 

They trap a few mph faster and do mid to high 13's easily and trap 103 ish on avg. The VQ37 really shines power wise in the upper rpm ranges and has pull at high speeds.

 

You have already taken the depreciation hit on the Max. I'd wait this urge out, Drive your car awhile since there is/were some clutching issues on the first G37's 6 speeds. I think they are playing with the 5 k cash spread to give you a the unrealistically high trade in value. What would the outright cash deal be without your trade?

If this were an only car, I'd wonder how you will feel going from a 4 door to an cramped 2 door cockpit. I like the looks of the G-37 Coupe but hate the "mooing" exhaust sounds the automatic versions make when you take off. In that sense the 6 speed would be better though you will get whacked on trade value when you sell this G-37.

Good luck!

 

trade the car in, the deal seems to be in your favor long as they don't change the numbers at the last minute, for 5k I would trade my car in for a g37s with no payments

your taking advise from people who are making car payments, you own your cars outright, do the trade

lastly, you could probably sell the G and make a profit on your next trade

 

Biggest thing to consider seems to be going from a large cabin 4 door vehicle to a smaller cabin 2 door vehicle. Personally I hate riding in the back of 2 door vehicles and I hate my friends who buy them. If you don't have passengers though, might be a great move!

 

thank you to everybody that replied here. When it came down to it i had to keep the maxima. The 5,000 dollars wasnt the issue i was worried what was done and how the car may have been abused b4 i got it. and i had my maxima from day one and took great care of it. so for now im keeping the max. thanks again

 

Good to hear but theres no harm in having both save your money n just buy a brand new g37 when your ready or even better the S5 =)

 

My wife used to have a G37...it was definitely a very nice car. But to have to spend $5k on top of a newer Maxima for one?...I think you made the right choice to stick with the Max.

 

Awesome decision!!! Your car is already paid off! No need to go into a car with 2 doors, older (2008) and then you start making car payments. Besides, the the drivers of the Gs don't get too much pride that the owners of the 7thgen don't have either. So, both cars are awesome. Just a little difference in performance. Also, if you have family and kids, definitely the Max is one to stay with.

As for the $5k, send me half and then use the rest for upgrades on the Max. Just kidding....

On a serious note, save your $5k and upgrade your max or do something new at your house. Or just take a trip or best yet, continue keeping it where it is at: your savings account.

 

I use to feel that way. I had a trans am and would feel bad about putting friends in the back. Then I had a friend's wife complain about back room space... and I was driving a Chevy caprice ( she was use to being in a mini van and a full size car was just too small for her and her bag). Since then I really don't care. It's my car, I pay for it. I'm getting what I want. I make considerations on car size only for immediate family. Any one else can deal with it or find some other form of transportation.

 

i just wanted to say your car looks very good ^^^^

and i would trade it in, but the mileage hurts me because it could of been off a lease and previous owner could of dumped that clutch 100 times, which could lead to diff problems...dont know to be honest i would be hesitant on it.

i personally wouldnt buy a used jap car.

 

Mod it.. or disable it

 

take that 5k and dump a 6spd in the Max!

 

A real man would just wait to trade in his max for the 8th gen !!!!!

 

I'd save my $ and wait until the next gen comes out, for both the max and the G.

Either way, it's your money and you should do whatever makes you happy.

Also, I'm assuming that the G's insurance will be higher, as well as the maintenance $s.

 

Or wait a few years and get a used M37, those cars are sick!!

 

Way to bump an almost 2 year old thread guys.

 

I seem to recall attending the original poster's funeral a year or so ago. I think he died a natural death of old age.

If I recall correctly, he made the trade, didn't like the problems he was having with his G37, and became aware the CVT gives better fuel efficiency and better elapsed times than a manual tranny. As a result, he traded the G37 in on a 2012 Maxima. Also, traffic had gotten much worse where he lives since he made that original post way back in the past, so he was happy to be back with a CVT.

But then my memory is not what it used to be way back in my youth when that thread-starting post was made, so the thread-starting poster may still be very much alive, may still be driving his G37, and I just assumed the subsequent events took place based on simple, rational logic.