My Maxima is history.
08-20-2003, 03:59 PM
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My Maxima is history.
Well old friends, my Maxima is gone. The Infiniti dealer called me yesterday and told me my '04 G35 coupe (diamond graphite, auto, navigation and premium package) just came off the truck, and they would turn in my leased Maxima for me. A few hours later I drove home in my new car.
Of course, I had to sign a waiver that if ever questioned by any younger G35c owner I would say I'm driving my son's car. I mean they can't spread it around that a 66 year old has such a hot machine.
As far as this forum is concerned, I would like to stick around for awhile, just to keep my finger in the pie, so to speak. I wouldn't want you youngsters to go completely amok without me.
Of course, I had to sign a waiver that if ever questioned by any younger G35c owner I would say I'm driving my son's car. I mean they can't spread it around that a 66 year old has such a hot machine.
As far as this forum is concerned, I would like to stick around for awhile, just to keep my finger in the pie, so to speak. I wouldn't want you youngsters to go completely amok without me.
08-20-2003, 04:12 PM
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Re: My Maxima is history.
congrats.. i am jealous
where is that Tim W fellow.. i think he owns a gee turdy five too
where is that Tim W fellow.. i think he owns a gee turdy five too
Originally posted by Magellan
Well old friends, my Maxima is gone. The Infiniti dealer called me yesterday and told me my '04 G35 coupe (diamond graphite, auto, navigation and premium package) just came off the truck, and they would turn in my leased Maxima for me. A few hours later I drove home in my new car.
Of course, I had to sign a waiver that if ever questioned by any younger G35c owner I would say I'm driving my son's car. I mean they can't spread it around that a 66 year old has such a hot machine.
As far as this forum is concerned, I would like to stick around for awhile, just to keep my finger in the pie, so to speak. I wouldn't want you youngsters to go completely amok without me.
Well old friends, my Maxima is gone. The Infiniti dealer called me yesterday and told me my '04 G35 coupe (diamond graphite, auto, navigation and premium package) just came off the truck, and they would turn in my leased Maxima for me. A few hours later I drove home in my new car.
Of course, I had to sign a waiver that if ever questioned by any younger G35c owner I would say I'm driving my son's car. I mean they can't spread it around that a 66 year old has such a hot machine.
As far as this forum is concerned, I would like to stick around for awhile, just to keep my finger in the pie, so to speak. I wouldn't want you youngsters to go completely amok without me.
08-20-2003, 04:14 PM
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Originally posted by IceY2K1
NICE nice choice for a ride.
We will see how long you can keep the "finger in the pie".
NICE nice choice for a ride.
We will see how long you can keep the "finger in the pie".
08-21-2003, 08:53 AM
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Originally posted by Padsy
Nice choice....I want one of those SOOOOOO bad.
Did you get the Senior Discount?? Or just the usual free cup of coffee??
But an automatic????? C'mon Maggie where's the spirit??
Nice choice....I want one of those SOOOOOO bad.
Did you get the Senior Discount?? Or just the usual free cup of coffee??
But an automatic????? C'mon Maggie where's the spirit??
Now I know you're a MT fanatic, but in my case my wife needs to drive it every now and then and she refuses to learn how to drive a stick. Considering that I wouldn't be able to get the car without her buy in, I got the auto. It does have that manual shift mode, however, if that's not below your dignity. I could always just open up the window while shouting "Verrooom, verrooom."
08-21-2003, 04:17 PM
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Originally posted by CRIS_Y2K_SE
nice/wise choise. the older you get the wiser you are.
nice/wise choise. the older you get the wiser you are.
08-21-2003, 05:46 PM
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Originally posted by Magellan
Thanks. I've always followed a simple rule with cars: The next one should always be better than the last. We should all follow this rule, as we only get to travel life's road once.
Thanks. I've always followed a simple rule with cars: The next one should always be better than the last. We should all follow this rule, as we only get to travel life's road once.
08-21-2003, 08:03 PM
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Originally posted by todamax
crap, I'm 25 and I started with a Maxima... I guess I better get to earning more frog skins.
crap, I'm 25 and I started with a Maxima... I guess I better get to earning more frog skins.
08-21-2003, 09:04 PM
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Originally posted by Magellan
Thanks. I've always followed a simple rule with cars: The next one should always be better than the last. We should all follow this rule, as we only get to travel life's road once.
Thanks. I've always followed a simple rule with cars: The next one should always be better than the last. We should all follow this rule, as we only get to travel life's road once.
CM.
08-22-2003, 07:06 AM
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You wouldn't live in Michigan, would you?
One recent morning, at 6 a.m. on my way to work, I passed a sweet a silver (diamond graphite?) G35 driven by a, ahem, seasoned driver. I had envy all day.
My younger bro, who has always had nice cars and diminished my Maximas, finally admitted that my new one is nicer than what he drives (a maxed out Saab 9.5se). So now he's threatening to get a G35, the b*stard.
BTW -- his Saab ate my '99 Max SE alive, but he's not too eager to take on my new one.
One recent morning, at 6 a.m. on my way to work, I passed a sweet a silver (diamond graphite?) G35 driven by a, ahem, seasoned driver. I had envy all day.
My younger bro, who has always had nice cars and diminished my Maximas, finally admitted that my new one is nicer than what he drives (a maxed out Saab 9.5se). So now he's threatening to get a G35, the b*stard.
BTW -- his Saab ate my '99 Max SE alive, but he's not too eager to take on my new one.
08-22-2003, 07:17 AM
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Re: My Maxima is history.
Originally posted by Magellan
Of course, I had to sign a waiver that if ever questioned by any younger G35c owner I would say I'm driving my son's car. I mean they can't spread it around that a 66 year old has such a hot machine.
Of course, I had to sign a waiver that if ever questioned by any younger G35c owner I would say I'm driving my son's car. I mean they can't spread it around that a 66 year old has such a hot machine.
There's a guy in my complex with the same color coupe.
08-22-2003, 08:43 AM
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Originally posted by highroad
You wouldn't live in Michigan, would you?
One recent morning, at 6 a.m. on my way to work, I passed a sweet a silver (diamond graphite?) G35 driven by a, ahem, seasoned driver. I had envy all day.
My younger bro, who has always had nice cars and diminished my Maximas, finally admitted that my new one is nicer than what he drives (a maxed out Saab 9.5se). So now he's threatening to get a G35, the b*stard.
BTW -- his Saab ate my '99 Max SE alive, but he's not too eager to take on my new one.
You wouldn't live in Michigan, would you?
One recent morning, at 6 a.m. on my way to work, I passed a sweet a silver (diamond graphite?) G35 driven by a, ahem, seasoned driver. I had envy all day.
My younger bro, who has always had nice cars and diminished my Maximas, finally admitted that my new one is nicer than what he drives (a maxed out Saab 9.5se). So now he's threatening to get a G35, the b*stard.
BTW -- his Saab ate my '99 Max SE alive, but he's not too eager to take on my new one.
08-23-2003, 09:16 AM
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Originally posted by Magellan
Thanks. I've always followed a simple rule with cars: The next one should always be better than the last. We should all follow this rule, as we only get to travel life's road once.
Thanks. I've always followed a simple rule with cars: The next one should always be better than the last. We should all follow this rule, as we only get to travel life's road once.
Good luck, gramps. Nice car!
08-23-2003, 03:11 PM
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Originally posted by lcf
My father has the same predicament. He wants a G35 coupe so badly, yet my mother doesn't drive a manual and good lord in heaven I don't even want to think about her learning. Haha. I want him to get it so I can drive it when I visit. I know he'd have a blast too. Especially because he'd be coming from driving a boat (Q45). The '96 Q45 has over 100k and still drives strong. Only problems have been electrical; rear view mirror memory no longer functions. I hope it lasts at least 3 more years so I can buy him the G.
Good luck, gramps. Nice car!
My father has the same predicament. He wants a G35 coupe so badly, yet my mother doesn't drive a manual and good lord in heaven I don't even want to think about her learning. Haha. I want him to get it so I can drive it when I visit. I know he'd have a blast too. Especially because he'd be coming from driving a boat (Q45). The '96 Q45 has over 100k and still drives strong. Only problems have been electrical; rear view mirror memory no longer functions. I hope it lasts at least 3 more years so I can buy him the G.
Good luck, gramps. Nice car!
Tell him, like me, that he probably has more days behind him than ahead, so he has earned the right to drive the car he really wants; not three years from now, but today. And the five speed auto with manual shift should answer any complaint your mother may have.
08-23-2003, 03:31 PM
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Originally posted by Magellan
Tell your father that this old man has had his G35c for three days now and it’s the greatest automotive pleasure I’ve ever had. It’s roomy in the front (old people may need that), responsive, powerful, full of the latest gadgets and just fun to drive.
Tell him, like me, that he probably has more days behind him than ahead, so he has earned the right to drive the car he really wants; not three years from now, but today. And the five speed auto with manual shift should answer any complaint you mother may have.
Tell your father that this old man has had his G35c for three days now and it’s the greatest automotive pleasure I’ve ever had. It’s roomy in the front (old people may need that), responsive, powerful, full of the latest gadgets and just fun to drive.
Tell him, like me, that he probably has more days behind him than ahead, so he has earned the right to drive the car he really wants; not three years from now, but today. And the five speed auto with manual shift should answer any complaint you mother may have.
I figure I have about 2 or 3 more years before I have more days behind me than ahead of me so I'm still saving up!
Enjoy it man! (but leave the young hotties that drool over your cool ride for the less-experienced set)
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