In the next few months i will be in the market for a new car, I've been looking at infiniti's, bimmers, a porsche or two, but figured the new altima is supposed to be great, ill go price one out online. I begin to build a 3.5 SE 6speed, i figure i may as well option it out, so the first thing i click, fog lights..not only requires $2,000 worth of other options, but worse it requires a CVT to be chosen, the stupidity of that is beyond me. Ohh well, i guess ill do what i did with ford after i didnt like their way of doing things a similar manner...i wont buy a nissan (although i guess if i do end up in an infiniti they dont really care). How they can be this dumb though is beyond me.


Sorry for the rant

Ohh, and yes i will still keep my 98 I30 when i get something newer, the C240 is finnally departing

 

You're looking at Infiniti's, BMW's, Porsche's & Altimas???

 

Well, the BMW, Audi (didnt mention that the first time around), porsche, and possibly infinit would all be used, i figured id spec out an altima that was loaded with everything and see what i thought. I really want RWD, but where i live FWD does have its ups, as does AWD. But nissan made my list one shorter very easily

 

I'm sure those options has something to do with the new Altima coupe. Those options might be different.

 

just select the sport package

I was looking at altimas the other day and I came across the perfect (IMO) one at the dealer. It was a 6-speed with the sport package that comes with foglights, rear spoiler, and a sunroof. Sticker was 26k including destination charge.

 

Ahh...I see. I will admit that the new Altima looks nice.

 

Yea, i dont think id buy one either way, but with the way im going i will have driven and researched every car known to man before i make this desision

heres a short list of what ive looked into so far (talk about random)
E46 M3
330Ci
Z4
G35
350Z
Audi S4
Audi A4
1993 Cadillac Allante (i already own a 1992 and love it, but i dont think it would be a great DD)
CTS-V (great car minus that freakin diff)
Porsche Boxster
Porsche 911 (outta my $$)
Honda S2000
Mazda Miata
Mustang
Altima
And likely about 4,000 others i cant remember.....it will likely come down to:
G35
M3
330ci
S4
Boxster

 

yeah i actually built an altima 3 days ago, and was soo pissed because i was trying to avoid the option with the sat radio because the price became something like 32k.

Id go for the G35 (6spd), S2000, E46 M3, S4, 330, or E36 M3. Overall nice range of choices there, also mazdaspeed6? its AWD but nice. or if you have the money to get a porsche, why not hold out for about a year and get the GT-R???

 

what kind of driving will u be doing?
cause some of the car u mentioned are not that practical as a daily driver

 

for a guy who lives in Rochester, that's alot of RWD cars....

Add Subaru Legacy GT 6MT to your list....nice.

 

you know, I love my I35. Never liked the g35 b/c it always felt lacking and cheap on the inside. More in line with Altima vs. Max. But man thos enew g35's look sweat. Fast as can be, and they finally remedied the cheap interior. I should get another 4 years at least ou tof mine though, at whgich time I can hopefully afford a 2004 or later 911.

 

I'm assuming it's just a fun car to replace the C240. The I30 is staying, so I assume that's the DD/practical car in the stable. For pure fun, I don't think you can go wrong with any of the choices there, except maybe the G. It falls more into the luxury category than sport if you ask me.

 

Lotus > Boxster.

 

i would say S200 and call it a day.(just my opinion)

 

Just to help you out.....if I were you, I'd get an 06' S4 (new body w/4.2 v8), or CTS-V.

 

^^^ I agree I think you should get the S4 or if you can afford it the new RS4. 4.2 V8 with all wheel drive great combination. good luck

 

Well, I'm not sure what your price range really is, but I'd say the 07 G35 is an awesome car for the money. The only downside I can speak of is its lacking in trunk space.

 

M3 all day

 

why not the new 335i?

 

that list made me laugh....because the max was the most "elite" car in my list of cars I could afford. It's sucks being poor and paying back loans...

but M3 FTMFW!

 

Good cars, horrific service both in sales and service! Only buy a Nissan if are or have a great mechanic!