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Looking At The Following: Help Me Pick 1
04-25-2007, 07:34 PM
#1
Looking At The Following: Help Me Pick 1
2003 Nissan Maxima SE 36874 miles
2004 Nissan Maxima SE 31369 miles
2004 Infinity I35 31700 miles
2002 Infinity I35 41000 miles
All of them are Automatics, clean titles, no wrecks, just looking at something better between those 4 to upgrade to. Yes it will be modded, trust and believe. The 2003 and both 2004s are still under factory warranty and certified.
2004 Nissan Maxima SE 31369 miles
2004 Infinity I35 31700 miles
2002 Infinity I35 41000 miles
All of them are Automatics, clean titles, no wrecks, just looking at something better between those 4 to upgrade to. Yes it will be modded, trust and believe. The 2003 and both 2004s are still under factory warranty and certified.
04-26-2007, 06:11 AM
#5
If you're going to mod it, why take the Infiniti? The body lines are a little crisper on the Maxima, and the interior is sportier. Of course, the AT doesn't do the engine any favors, but it will be a nice cruiser.
If mods are in your future, you're better off hunting a 6MT. Otherwise, take the 04 Max--at least the interior and dash makes it a little more of a show car, if you went that route.
If mods are in your future, you're better off hunting a 6MT. Otherwise, take the 04 Max--at least the interior and dash makes it a little more of a show car, if you went that route.
04-26-2007, 11:12 AM
#9
I voted for the 04 max. I love the 5.5 gens. I just always picture them to be a 6 speed. If auto are your only choices, then I think the 04 is the way to go. Especially if it has the 'tiptronic, manumatic, triptronic.....' Whatever that is callled.
Infiniti's are classy be far, but also pricier when really all you're getting is a Maxima. Why pay the bigger sticker if you are going to mod anyway. Insurance will likely be more as well.
Infiniti's are classy be far, but also pricier when really all you're getting is a Maxima. Why pay the bigger sticker if you are going to mod anyway. Insurance will likely be more as well.
04-26-2007, 07:21 PM
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the 02 i35 is also under warantee, infiniti has the ILLEST warrentee program EVER, fully transferable (original owner or not, no paperwork), mandatory loaner (almost always a 2wd G45!!) and NO questions asked, they fix it. period.
04-27-2007, 04:42 AM
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A 6 speed gearbox would be probably a deal-winner for me. That said, one of the things I don't like about my 5th gen is that they are really not very good handling cars. They're relatively big and heavy cars, but the amount of understeer even with decent tires is pretty disappointing. I don't have experience with the infinitis as much, but perhaps you should take them into corners a bit and see what you think. Maybe others have different opinions on this-
04-27-2007, 06:01 AM
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Originally Posted by Madsci
A 6 speed gearbox would be probably a deal-winner for me. That said, one of the things I don't like about my 5th gen is that they are really not very good handling cars. They're relatively big and heavy cars, but the amount of understeer even with decent tires is pretty disappointing. I don't have experience with the infinitis as much, but perhaps you should take them into corners a bit and see what you think. Maybe others have different opinions on this-
There are steps to take to mitigate understeer (eg. RSB, FTSB, SFC, bending the rear beam, higher tire pressure, etc.). Having said that, there is only so much you can do to a big FWD sedan. You're never going to make a Maxima feel anything like a Miata or S2000 or a track monster.
04-27-2007, 11:20 AM
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Originally Posted by 4MySwee
I voted for the 04 max. I love the 5.5 gens. I just always picture them to be a 6 speed. If auto are your only choices, then I think the 04 is the way to go. Especially if it has the 'tiptronic, manumatic, triptronic.....' Whatever that is callled.
Infiniti's are classy be far, but also pricier when really all you're getting is a Maxima. Why pay the bigger sticker if you are going to mod anyway. Insurance will likely be more as well.
Infiniti's are classy be far, but also pricier when really all you're getting is a Maxima. Why pay the bigger sticker if you are going to mod anyway. Insurance will likely be more as well.
I voted for the 03 SE before I read the first post, precisely because I was thinking 6 speed. I take it back, I would vote the 04 over an auto 03. The gearing of the 4 speed auto tranny is absolutely unnerving when considered against the 5 speed auto. That alone is enough to win the decision. The 5 speed would be much more enjoyable. I absolutely LOVE my 5.5 gen, but it's a 6 speed and that helps a TON.
05-07-2007, 07:58 AM
#24
Originally Posted by MD 06 MAX
is a car model manufacture by nissan.
But yeah, I didn't know there was an 04 i35. My friend has on 03 and they do move.
06-23-2007, 05:18 PM
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Originally Posted by maximafrenzy
I would go for the 5 gen (any one), Infinity has a low resale value, even though they have great styling.
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
What's an Infinity?
Seriously, you'd figure a bunch of Nissan enthusiasts would at least know the difference between cars and car speakers by now... guess not.
06-23-2007, 09:29 PM
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If you intend to do ALOT of modding, the 03 or 04 max. the I35s seems to have more limited parts(like headlights) even though they are mechanically identical. the 03 is lighter, and I'd take that over the 5AT anyway (lets just say the 5AT i drove didn't feel anywhere near as nice as my 4AT or the CVT in the 07 i had just taken out). If you're WAY into handling; I might lean on the 04 more though because it has the independent rear suspension, and you can get NISMO Altima SE-R parts to bolt right on(iirc the ECU harness is a dead ringer for the 350z which makes it easier to fit an V/S AFC unit). for strait up speed, the 03 can nudge damn near anything with a couple bolt-ons. . .plus imo the interior quality is better in the 03/I35.
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