Maxima or Altima?
11-30-2001, 02:03 PM
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Maxima or Altima?
Hey guys,
My girlfriend wants to buy a car befor the end of the year. She wants an Altima but I figured since it's pretty much the same price as the Maxima, she has two options. She didn't like the Camry. But anyways, she wants a fully-loaded 3.5SE (Auto). I was thinking Maxima SE. What would you guys pick? Also, what are the going rates for the Maxima and Altima. Would I be able to pick one up at cost? If anyone can help me out, I'm in the Los Angeles area. Thanks.
Regards,
Mike H.
My girlfriend wants to buy a car befor the end of the year. She wants an Altima but I figured since it's pretty much the same price as the Maxima, she has two options. She didn't like the Camry. But anyways, she wants a fully-loaded 3.5SE (Auto). I was thinking Maxima SE. What would you guys pick? Also, what are the going rates for the Maxima and Altima. Would I be able to pick one up at cost? If anyone can help me out, I'm in the Los Angeles area. Thanks.
Regards,
Mike H.
11-30-2001, 02:08 PM
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Re: Maxima or Altima?
Originally posted by Mike H.
Hey guys,
My girlfriend wants to buy a car befor the end of the year. She wants an Altima but I figured since it's pretty much the same price as the Maxima, she has two options. She didn't like the Camry. But anyways, she wants a fully-loaded 3.5SE (Auto). I was thinking Maxima SE. What would you guys pick? Also, what are the going rates for the Maxima and Altima. Would I be able to pick one up at cost? If anyone can help me out, I'm in the Los Angeles area. Thanks.
Regards,
Mike H.
Hey guys,
My girlfriend wants to buy a car befor the end of the year. She wants an Altima but I figured since it's pretty much the same price as the Maxima, she has two options. She didn't like the Camry. But anyways, she wants a fully-loaded 3.5SE (Auto). I was thinking Maxima SE. What would you guys pick? Also, what are the going rates for the Maxima and Altima. Would I be able to pick one up at cost? If anyone can help me out, I'm in the Los Angeles area. Thanks.
Regards,
Mike H.
11-30-2001, 02:22 PM
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Yeah, I would say Maxima as well (6-speed of course) but that's me. I think she's leaning towards the Altima which is cool with me. But since it's 1st gen, I'm a little worried about little knick-knacks that Nissan overlooked (or ignored). Also, what's the price mark-up on Altimas? I went to 2 dealers and they told me they were selling like hotcakes. Doubt it. Would I be able to get one at cost? Thanks again.
11-30-2001, 02:39 PM
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I'd hafta say
there's no substitute for the test drive. We're all Maxima owners so we're not that objective here. If it were me it'd be Maxima at invoice or nothing, no way to Altima. Most women hate having to go to the car dealer so for reliability I'd hafta say Camry SE 4-cyl with stick. 157 hp? Sure, but again, drive the cars before making a decision based on stats.
11-30-2001, 03:06 PM
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I love going to the dealerships and messing with them....the Nissan dealer around town knows me pretty well...I've bought 2 cars from them and am always going in for something...
I test drove the 02 V6 Altima last weekend....MAN what a fast car....I love the body styling...however I felt more comfortable with the interior of my maxima. The Alty handled very well and got up to 100 MPH very quickly hehehe, all in all I was almost thinking about trading in my maxima, but I don't think I will. I love that I have a 100K mile warranty and I'm pretty comfortable with my car.
I test drove the 02 V6 Altima last weekend....MAN what a fast car....I love the body styling...however I felt more comfortable with the interior of my maxima. The Alty handled very well and got up to 100 MPH very quickly hehehe, all in all I was almost thinking about trading in my maxima, but I don't think I will. I love that I have a 100K mile warranty and I'm pretty comfortable with my car.
11-30-2001, 03:16 PM
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Originally posted by Sarah99GXE
I love going to the dealerships and messing with them....the Nissan dealer around town knows me pretty well...I've bought 2 cars from them and am always going in for something...
I test drove the 02 V6 Altima last weekend....MAN what a fast car....I love the body styling...however I felt more comfortable with the interior of my maxima. The Alty handled very well and got up to 100 MPH very quickly hehehe, all in all I was almost thinking about trading in my maxima, but I don't think I will. I love that I have a 100K mile warranty and I'm pretty comfortable with my car.
I love going to the dealerships and messing with them....the Nissan dealer around town knows me pretty well...I've bought 2 cars from them and am always going in for something...
I test drove the 02 V6 Altima last weekend....MAN what a fast car....I love the body styling...however I felt more comfortable with the interior of my maxima. The Alty handled very well and got up to 100 MPH very quickly hehehe, all in all I was almost thinking about trading in my maxima, but I don't think I will. I love that I have a 100K mile warranty and I'm pretty comfortable with my car.
A woman in our office turned in a lease on Wed. and she dreaded the whole routine of having the '99 inspected and then going to pick up the 2002.
Did you fill in the Altima test drive coupon? I still haven't gone to take a test drive, I don't really want to. Figure I'll do it one of these days though for the Ken Cole bag....
11-30-2001, 05:44 PM
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Originally posted by Frank Fontaine
A woman after our own hearts
A woman in our office turned in a lease on Wed. and she dreaded the whole routine of having the '99 inspected and then going to pick up the 2002.
Did you fill in the Altima test drive coupon? I still haven't gone to take a test drive, I don't really want to. Figure I'll do it one of these days though for the Ken Cole bag....
A woman after our own hearts
A woman in our office turned in a lease on Wed. and she dreaded the whole routine of having the '99 inspected and then going to pick up the 2002.
Did you fill in the Altima test drive coupon? I still haven't gone to take a test drive, I don't really want to. Figure I'll do it one of these days though for the Ken Cole bag....
12-01-2001, 01:02 PM
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You are in LA? Join us sometime at the meets bro. As far as decision making. I say MAXIMA all the way, the Altima is nice. But it is no MAXIMA. I test drove all the new Nissan line up. And the 6 speed Max is by far the fastest in my books. The shifter was smooth and quick. The motor was sooo quite I couldnt hear if it was on or off. Accelerating hard it made hardly any noise. More than I can say for the Sentra SER Spec V that thing is already fart loud. I cant imagine with aftermarket exhaust. You gotta love the VQ either way you choose.
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12-01-2001, 07:08 PM
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Originally posted by dmontzmax
You are in LA? Join us sometime at the meets bro. As far as decision making. I say MAXIMA all the way, the Altima is nice. But it is no MAXIMA. I test drove all the new Nissan line up. And the 6 speed Max is by far the fastest in my books. The shifter was smooth and quick. The motor was sooo quite I couldnt hear if it was on or off. Accelerating hard it made hardly any noise. More than I can say for the Sentra SER Spec V that thing is already fart loud. I cant imagine with aftermarket exhaust. You gotta love the VQ either way you choose.
You are in LA? Join us sometime at the meets bro. As far as decision making. I say MAXIMA all the way, the Altima is nice. But it is no MAXIMA. I test drove all the new Nissan line up. And the 6 speed Max is by far the fastest in my books. The shifter was smooth and quick. The motor was sooo quite I couldnt hear if it was on or off. Accelerating hard it made hardly any noise. More than I can say for the Sentra SER Spec V that thing is already fart loud. I cant imagine with aftermarket exhaust. You gotta love the VQ either way you choose.
. I'll be sure to make it to the next meet.Anyways, my GF is going for auto so no 6-speed. Actually, I was checking out prices and the 2002 TL (regular, no nav) is in the same price range as the fully-loaded Altima. Now, she's leaning towards the TL. I personally think that's better. Either Maxima or TL for me. What do you think?
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