M3style69

I AM LOOKING FOR A 2ND CAR, THE MAXIMA LOOKS LIKE A GOOD BANG FOR THE BUCK PLUS I COULD GET A 5SPEED. IS THERE ANY PROBLEMS OR COMPLAINTS ON YOUR MAXIMA?

RICOiz704

Well if you are getting a 2002 you not only can get a manual but a 6speed manual at 260hps.....might be changing that to...Im looking for a first car... Just kidding man...if you do have an M3 congrats...but the Maxima would be a good second car behind that...especially the 2002 if not any other gen would be good...don't know if you are considering modding but if you are.....you would have a "grocery getter" easily in the 14's and some 13's...good luck

Maximus97SE

If you can, wait another year for the 2003 Max.

bmxsteve

Why wait for the '03? If anything, it will be slower than the '02 and there is a chance it might not even come with the manual tranny. It will probably become a bigger car, more like the Q. I would go with the '02. It will be the fastest max ever. But if a bigger sized car is what your looking for, than maybe the '03 is what you need.

deezo

iTrader: (3)

We don't have the facts on the 2003 Max yet and I don't believe it will be slower at all.

David

Even with the chocolate auto box and exhaust manifold studs, it's much prettier.

SleeperSE

- Look, I'm going to be realistic here. The Maxima is a wonderful car. It has a very smooth, responsive V-6 that makes glorious sounds. It is also roomy, quiet, and has a subdued style to it.
- But honestly, it all boils down to what you need. It is a FRONT WHEEL DRIVE CAR. If you are (4 door) performance minded, go buy a Bimmer. Other factors inhibiting performance are: a tall suspension, heavy weight (3300lbs), solid rear axle (4th and 5th gen cars), and the large size.
- Also, the city mileage is less than what I would like (even with a stick), and the highway mileage is only average.
- It is a great practical car that can go very fast in a straight line compared to its other family sedan competitors. One of the great features is that you can have a well-built Japanese car with a stick-shift! (God Bless Nissan for that.) There are a growing number of aftermarket go-fast goodies coming out, but since the market is small, the price is typically high.
- The Maxima is wonderful for some reasons and horrible for others.

- Personally, I intend to keep my Max as a street car and buy a track car... I really need to find a cheaper hobby.

dmontzsta

iTrader: (8)

I would recommend 92-94SE or 95-2001SE Maximas are damn good cars they have a little bit of everything in them.Luxury,Power,Handling,Style...Go for it

bmxsteve

Oh brother, I knew if I typed that someone would shoot me down. OK, those aren't the FACTS and that's why I typed "might". But rumors have it that it will be what I said. But hey, we'll have to wait and see. My opinion, go with the '02.

M3style69

I ALREADY OWN A M3, I AM LOOKING TO BUY A NEW (2002) MAXIMA OR MAYBE ALTIMA(WITH NEW V6 ENGINE) WITHIN 3 MONTHS.

SO I AM ASKING IS IT ALL THAT IT IS CRACKED UP TO BE, I DON'T WANT TO BE DISSAPPOINTED.

bmxsteve

Ok, what we need to know is what are you looking for in a family sedan? Are you looking for performance? Handling? or Luxury? The new max will be a FWD car, 260hp. You probably looking at a mid 14 sec car. There is a thread at the top of this forum that explains the new features on the 2002 such as nav system and HID's. If you can wait a fe more months you will be able to test drive a '02. Later

Nine7Max

https://maxima.org/news/sub_nissan_n...dex.shtml#Take

The_quorum

I looked at an M3 (4-door) a while ago. For me the 3 series BMW's are just way too small for my needs. And if I drop a Supercharger in my maxima (haven't yet), I can have similar performance. I like the Maxima's size a lot better, and I thought the interior in the maxima was a lot nicer as well. It does drive differently though (definitely a "Japanese" feel) and there is the FDW/RWD difference. So now I'm looking at used 540's and GS400's...good power and they have the size I need. you might want to look at your BMW 5 series if you're looking for comprable size/performance and want to keep the German feel. I love my car, and I beat it to death with mileage (91k in 2 years), but have never had a repair other than basic maintainance things (brakes, tires, battery)...Just a suggenstion, go to Budget rent a car and rent one of their Maximas for a weekend and drive it in your "real-world" conditions. my 2 cents.