gelly42

Ok, So I LOVE my maxima, but I am often finding myself that I would love an all black or white with the black top maxima. Mine is dark slate. I bought this car used with 17,000 miles on it, two years ago. I have never owned a car as the first owner and what better start than with a maxima? What are your guys' thoughts? Keep my Maxima or trade up into the new 2014? The maxima I have is completely stock. Any helpful input would be greatly appreciated.

Gfporter1015

I am assuming when you say stock your meaning an S model. I would consider trading up for an SV but not new, there isn't enough difference between the 7th gen model years to justify the cost. While having a new car is nice, I don't think the cost would be worth it.

gelly42

its not S… its the SV with tech package…

Nopike

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I agree hang on to the 09 or buy used. If you really want a new Maxima wait until the redesigned one comes out.

Gfporter1015

Yeah, I would hang on to that 09 then. The biggest hit in depreciation has come and gone. Wait for the redesign to go new.

No Shift_CVT

+1

gelly42

Thanks for the info gents! So when is the redesigned model scheduled to hit? Anyone have any ideas or rumors?

JakeOfAllTrades

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Here's a little article about the new one. It says it should be available "later this year"

http://www.motorauthority.com/news/1...e-photos-video

And here's another article with some different pictures

http://www.topspeed.com/cars/nissan/...-ar160220.html

gelly42

Oh wow, that is one gorgeous car…. I shall keep my '09 and wait, anxiously… thank you guys. Means a lot…

nsnrider

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i'd like to see the new max in a production ready photo shoot and not the concept look. sometimes they change quite of few things for production and it throws the whole look of the car.

to the op, give it a year before you make up your mind.

silberma

If you are happy with your Maxima buying an new one will essentially give you the same car with no mileage at a great cost. Save you money until you really need a new car. One of the follies of youth is buying new cars often and absorbing a great deal of depreciation. That money can better be used for vacations, housing or an early retirement. I buy 2 year old used cars with proven high reliability and low mileage that have depreciated a lot. I maintain my cars well and keep my cars at least 9-10 years and do not give in to Madison Avenue car commercials on shiny chrome.


If you still need to change cars frequently lease them, don't buy.

boatguy272

+1 I don't need to put the first miles on a car,,,, I bought my 2006 in 2010 with 25k on the clock for 15 k,,,,,, just traded it for a 2010 Sport/Tech with 30k miles on it for 19K,,,,, less than half of sticker price with only 30k and some history of its a good car or not makes great sense in my book

gelly42

Well, thank you guys for the input... it is greatly appreciated.

silberma

Last week I bought a 2012 BMW 535i with a sport package and other options with 10K miles for $40K. MSRP was close to $70K. Gave my Maxima to my wife but still enjoy driving it especially for short trips.


PS new BMW's are not a good bang for the buck. Too expensive and come stripped of items that are standard in other cars.

Propa Teknique

What? You don't say! LoL. I agree though. They really are taking lots of items out and keeping the price the same or raising it. I guess you really are starting to pay for a name on a car these days. I'm sorry....the Ultimate Driving Machine.

OP... definitely keep your ride until the redesign.

silberma

In the past the 5 series was a good handling car justifying the "ultimate Driving Machine" statement. However, the 2011 redesign made it more into a touring sedan. It is not the canyon carver that it used to be unless equipped with the sport package that allows you to vary the suspension setting (Dynamic damper control) and the engine throttle response. I have 5 settings that I use to go between highway cruising comfort and excellent handling. The plain BMW 5 series handles no better than the Maxima. In fact the best handling BMW is the 3 series which I drove prior to buying the Maxima, but the Maxima in my opinion was the better car for less money.


PS Consumer Reports just gave the thumbs down to the 7 series calling it "ponderous". The Maxima in my book is a great value for the money although I understand that the new Honda accord is quite a car.

BBmaxi

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ya just keep what u have and possible repaint it to color u want.

your going to take a beating on the trade in price and then your going to reset new car price. it's so not worth it.

bja72774

Wow! The 2015 looks pretty impressive. Lets see how it turns out.

gelly42

Agreed about the 2015. I'm kinda excited for it. I'll just trick trinity out for the time being. Haha. Thanks for the info everyone.