Official - My Accord V6 Totalled - What To Get? Used Max or...??
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Originally posted by deezo
That chick is in the way and I can't see the car.
That chick is in the way and I can't see the car.
#44
Originally posted by SteVTEC
Super Black (or whatever that color is called) with gray-ish leather interior.
Super Black (or whatever that color is called) with gray-ish leather interior.
Super Chippy Black?
HAVE MY PLEADINGS WITH EVERYONE TO ONLY BUY MAXIMAS BEEN IN VAIN?
In 6 months Steve will be ****ed at the quality of the car and the paint.....
What you'll love
- The 5-speed
- The VQ
What you'll hate
- Super Chippy Black
- Interior rattles
- Lumpy seats
- Crappy leather
Please
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=60533
#45
Originally posted by bill99gxe
Oh dear........Steve I hope you realize you're buying a Minima.
Super Chippy Black?
HAVE MY PLEADINGS WITH EVERYONE TO ONLY BUY MAXIMAS BEEN IN VAIN?
In 6 months Steve will be ****ed at the quality of the car and the paint.....
What you'll love
What you'll hate
Please
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=60533
Oh dear........Steve I hope you realize you're buying a Minima.
Super Chippy Black?
HAVE MY PLEADINGS WITH EVERYONE TO ONLY BUY MAXIMAS BEEN IN VAIN?
In 6 months Steve will be ****ed at the quality of the car and the paint.....
What you'll love
- The 5-speed
- The VQ
What you'll hate
- Super Chippy Black
- Interior rattles
- Lumpy seats
- Crappy leather
Please
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=60533
welcome steve!!
#46
Originally posted by CKNY
bill stop trying to saw him away from us superblack minimas... this is a great time and cause for a celebration
welcome steve!!
bill stop trying to saw him away from us superblack minimas... this is a great time and cause for a celebration
welcome steve!!
#47
Originally posted by bill99gxe
I just said he should get a MAXima, not another dam Minima....we have enough of those here........
I just said he should get a MAXima, not another dam Minima....we have enough of those here........
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Bill. Relax dude. Yo it's Ok
My new car may be a "Minima" to you, but to me it's a M A X I M A
My new car may be a "Minima" to you, but to me it's a M A X I M A
#49
Originally posted by SteVTEC
Bill. Relax dude. Yo it's Ok
My new car may be a "Minima" to you, but to me it's a M A X I M A
Bill. Relax dude. Yo it's Ok
My new car may be a "Minima" to you, but to me it's a M A X I M A
I look forward to your posts 6 months from now......
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Originally posted by bill99gxe
Denial.....a sure sign of a soon to be Minima owner....
I look forward to your posts 6 months from now......
Denial.....a sure sign of a soon to be Minima owner....
I look forward to your posts 6 months from now......
We'll see Mr. Bill...we'll see.
Keep in mind this, though...
My Accord V6 rattled all over the place - ****ed the hell out of me.
The leather was not very high quality and was not all that comfy (for me)
But at least my paint was okay.
Also, I did not buy this M A X I M A new.
I took advantage of a special Nissan financing deal called "crappy resale" and got a significant discount off of the new price. So even if it becomes like my Accord was or a "Minima" as you put it, I don't care. So be it. Now I would definitely be ****ed if I had paid the full new price for it of $27k+ and it turned into a "Minima" but I paid waaaaaay less than that so I'm happy even if it does turn into a Minima.
Win-Win for me
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Originally posted by CoolMax
You can fit in WRX but not a Max?:gotme
Just get the damn already.
You can fit in WRX but not a Max?:gotme
Just get the damn already.
I did get it already
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#54
Originally posted by SteVTEC
I fit in a WRX and a 4th gen, but not a 5th Gen Max.
I did get it already
A Picture
A Whole Pic Album
I fit in a WRX and a 4th gen, but not a 5th Gen Max.
I did get it already
A Picture
A Whole Pic Album
#55
I agree. Me thinks Bill needs a new hobby.
Originally posted by CKNY
bill stop trying to saw him away from us superblack minimas... this is a great time and cause for a celebration
welcome steve!!
bill stop trying to saw him away from us superblack minimas... this is a great time and cause for a celebration
welcome steve!!
#56
Originally posted by bill99gxe
Oh dear........Steve I hope you realize you're buying a Minima.
Super Chippy Black?
HAVE MY PLEADINGS WITH EVERYONE TO ONLY BUY MAXIMAS BEEN IN VAIN?
In 6 months Steve will be ****ed at the quality of the car and the paint.....
What you'll love
What you'll hate
Please
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=60533
Oh dear........Steve I hope you realize you're buying a Minima.
Super Chippy Black?
HAVE MY PLEADINGS WITH EVERYONE TO ONLY BUY MAXIMAS BEEN IN VAIN?
In 6 months Steve will be ****ed at the quality of the car and the paint.....
What you'll love
- The 5-speed
- The VQ
What you'll hate
- Super Chippy Black
- Interior rattles
- Lumpy seats
- Crappy leather
Please
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....threadid=60533
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Originally posted by Paul6speed
Congrats Steve! I didn't think you would do it.
Congrats Steve! I didn't think you would do it.
Originally posted by SprintMax
sig update please
sig update please
#59
Originally posted by SprintMax
simple answer to that.. you don't have fuzzy pillars or a pop out draw... your car is actually a GXE .. not a GLE .. sorry to break it to you..
simple answer to that.. you don't have fuzzy pillars or a pop out draw... your car is actually a GXE .. not a GLE .. sorry to break it to you..
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#61
Originally posted by SprintMax
rice !!!!
rice !!!!
who gives a **** if my car is a American GLE or not, its a GLE here.
#62
Originally posted by costcowholesale
:who gives a **** if my car is a American GLE or not, its a GLE here.
:who gives a **** if my car is a American GLE or not, its a GLE here.
Car's looking great Steve, get some floormats so you don't leave marks in the driver's side carpet.
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Originally posted by Weasel
Car's looking great Steve, get some floormats so you don't leave marks in the driver's side carpet.
Car's looking great Steve, get some floormats so you don't leave marks in the driver's side carpet.
Yeah, floormats are #1 on the list right now. I actually have them in the trunk but they're bleached out or something? I think the previous owner tried to wash them or something and the beige got bleached out so I'll just get some new ones.
#66
Originally posted by SteVTEC
thanks
Yeah, floormats are #1 on the list right now. I actually have them in the trunk but they're bleached out or something? I think the previous owner tried to wash them or something and the beige got bleached out so I'll just get some new ones.
thanks
Yeah, floormats are #1 on the list right now. I actually have them in the trunk but they're bleached out or something? I think the previous owner tried to wash them or something and the beige got bleached out so I'll just get some new ones.
Cliff's Notes: If you do need to get new mats, spring for the OEM.
Geez, I'm such a nice poster today... it's probably cause I haven't got down to the 4th gen forum yet and read the 8 million questions about LED washer nozzles.
Bill: Paul doesn't have the 6-speed anymore.
#67
Originally posted by SteVTEC
thanks
Yeah, floormats are #1 on the list right now. I actually have them in the trunk but they're bleached out or something? I think the previous owner tried to wash them or something and the beige got bleached out so I'll just get some new ones.
thanks
Yeah, floormats are #1 on the list right now. I actually have them in the trunk but they're bleached out or something? I think the previous owner tried to wash them or something and the beige got bleached out so I'll just get some new ones.
why didnt u get a maxima first instead of v6 accord?
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Originally posted by Weasel
The ones I have slide everywhere when I'm driving and always end up at the front of the footwell.
Cliff's Notes: If you do need to get new mats, spring for the OEM.
The ones I have slide everywhere when I'm driving and always end up at the front of the footwell.
Cliff's Notes: If you do need to get new mats, spring for the OEM.
Originally posted by Weasel
Geez, I'm such a nice poster today... it's probably cause I haven't got down to the 4th gen forum yet and read the 8 million questions about LED washer nozzles.
Geez, I'm such a nice poster today... it's probably cause I haven't got down to the 4th gen forum yet and read the 8 million questions about LED washer nozzles.
#69
Originally posted by SteVTEC
Yeah I got some ghetto clear-plastic Wal-Mart ones today for $5. I'd like to order the OEM ones - where can I get them? I checked Courtesy and didn't see them listed...
Yeah I got some ghetto clear-plastic Wal-Mart ones today for $5. I'd like to order the OEM ones - where can I get them? I checked Courtesy and didn't see them listed...
#70
Originally posted by SprintMax
WRX can be made fast.. but the tranny is **** and you will be upgrading parts because you will want to go faster and faster.. second of all every light you stop at you will have a rice boy and thier mother trying to race you.. that and its fugly..
ok how much is the settlement? tell me if its enough to pick up a 97 5spd ($8000) and a Supercharger ($3250) .. if thats the case? then just get a smaller pulley (3.125) with the SC.. you have a nice sleeper.. people only race you because they think you are slow and you can have lots of fun.. nice.. big.. lots of cargo room and passenger room.. and its a nice conservative daily driver..
ok if you are considering the WRX.. then thats enough money to get a 97 5spd.. Supercharge it.. do engine work $1200 and go 14 PSI boost body kit, rims, you can have a sweet 97 5spd with all that money..
its a no brainer stevie.. why did you even get me all worked up..
WRX can be made fast.. but the tranny is **** and you will be upgrading parts because you will want to go faster and faster.. second of all every light you stop at you will have a rice boy and thier mother trying to race you.. that and its fugly..
ok how much is the settlement? tell me if its enough to pick up a 97 5spd ($8000) and a Supercharger ($3250) .. if thats the case? then just get a smaller pulley (3.125) with the SC.. you have a nice sleeper.. people only race you because they think you are slow and you can have lots of fun.. nice.. big.. lots of cargo room and passenger room.. and its a nice conservative daily driver..
ok if you are considering the WRX.. then thats enough money to get a 97 5spd.. Supercharge it.. do engine work $1200 and go 14 PSI boost body kit, rims, you can have a sweet 97 5spd with all that money..
its a no brainer stevie.. why did you even get me all worked up..
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Originally posted by LucentAUTO
why did u post in max forum but owned a accord?
why didnt u get a maxima first instead of v6 accord?
why did u post in max forum but owned a accord?
why didnt u get a maxima first instead of v6 accord?
When I graduated from college a year ago I was driving an old 90 Camry 5spd beater and only considered new cars at the time. I was tired of driving old beaters and wanted to treat myself to a brand-spanking-new car for all of my hard work. I wanted an import mid-sized V6 sedan so I considered a Camry V6, Accord V6, and Maxima. I preferred a stick but auto was okay too.
I wanted the Maxima first but couldn't fit in it (not enough knee room - don't ask) and there were some other things too (fuel-cut issue was still unresolved) so I threw out the Maxima.
Next I looked at the Camry V6. You seriously could not find these things in 5spd form. Nobody had them and all you could do was factory orders. I didn't like the car that much anyways and felt a little cramped as well so I said to hell with that.
At this point I was giving up on getting a 5spd and was just going to settle for an auto (big mistake) and got an Accord V6. I fit okay, fully loaded and the price was right. But then after a few months of having it I missed an stick shift and the car responded extremely poorly to mods. Great car, can't say anything bad about it, but performance potential is just too low and requires spending too much money.
Then one day SprintMax mentioned that I might fit in a 4th Gen because it's cockpit layout seemed to be a little more spacious than the 5th Gen's. So I went to the local dealership and sure enough I fit great in it!
So I was then sorta considering trading in my Accord V6 but wanted to wait for some new models (gen 6 Max, Gen7 Accord, WRX STi, EVO VII, etc.) but then some jacka$$ did me the favor of totalling my car for me and didn't give me the choice of waiting.
The insurance settlement was so damn good that I was going to just get a "new" (again) WRX 5spd. But the woman of my life complained that the seats were horrible and she didn't have enough leg room, and that if I got it I would "owe her" and she would whine and complain non-stop if we ever went on long trips. So she convinced me to look for a good used Maxima.
Sunday morning I searched AutoTrader.com, print out a bunch of info, and then went and test drove a lot of beat up, poor condition Maxima's that afternoon. Finally drove about 30 miles away and found one fully loaded and in mint condition.
Now it's Monday and I have a 4th Gen Maxima
I don't regret purchasing the Accord V6 though. It's a great car. And last year I was driving a ton (30,000 miles in one year) and it saved me a good chunk of change by being able to pump 87 octane in it - something you can't do in the Maxima. But this year I don't need to drive a lot any more and now I have a Maxima
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Originally posted by dmbmaxima88
from steve to steve, get a maxima. WRX's are sso ugly and you will have to race all the time/ it's more fun beating a stang in a maxima, they never expected it.
from steve to steve, get a maxima. WRX's are sso ugly and you will have to race all the time/ it's more fun beating a stang in a maxima, they never expected it.
PICS
99 SE 5spd - every option.
P.S.: Is your 4th Gen intake ready? I need one soon. I had an intake on my Accord and this VQ is much too quiet for me with the stock intake
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Originally posted by SprintMax
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I tell ya. You take a break from this place for one day and you miss everything
bill thought Paul still had his 6spd...
Russ is jumping ship...
etc...
#77
Hey Man,
congrats and welcome! You've got a good woman there.
VTEC - - -out
DOHC VQ- - -IN!
By the way, you're in a catch-22 situation. You gave up a car that you wound up driving alot, and that was not known as a drivers car.
Now you're in a 5 speed Max, and you don't need to drive alot? I can almost here your VQ snickering and saying "we'll see about that"
I bet you'll soon be making excuses to make a road trip. 1st you'll start small and pick up groceries 2 towns over instead of right down the street! All I can say is this:
Enjoy the ride!
DW
congrats and welcome! You've got a good woman there.
VTEC - - -out
DOHC VQ- - -IN!
By the way, you're in a catch-22 situation. You gave up a car that you wound up driving alot, and that was not known as a drivers car.
Now you're in a 5 speed Max, and you don't need to drive alot? I can almost here your VQ snickering and saying "we'll see about that"
I bet you'll soon be making excuses to make a road trip. 1st you'll start small and pick up groceries 2 towns over instead of right down the street! All I can say is this:
Enjoy the ride!
DW
Originally posted by SteVTEC
Good question.
. . . .So she convinced me to look for a good used Maxima.
Sunday morning I searched AutoTrader.com, print out a bunch of info, and then went and test drove a lot of beat up, poor condition Maxima's that afternoon. Finally drove about 30 miles away and found one fully loaded and in mint condition.
Now it's Monday and I have a 4th Gen Maxima
I don't regret purchasing the Accord V6 though. It's a great car. And last year I was driving a ton (30,000 miles in one year) and it saved me a good chunk of change by being able to pump 87 octane in it - something you can't do in the Maxima. But this year I don't need to drive a lot any more and now I have a Maxima ...
Good question.
. . . .So she convinced me to look for a good used Maxima.
Sunday morning I searched AutoTrader.com, print out a bunch of info, and then went and test drove a lot of beat up, poor condition Maxima's that afternoon. Finally drove about 30 miles away and found one fully loaded and in mint condition.
Now it's Monday and I have a 4th Gen Maxima
I don't regret purchasing the Accord V6 though. It's a great car. And last year I was driving a ton (30,000 miles in one year) and it saved me a good chunk of change by being able to pump 87 octane in it - something you can't do in the Maxima. But this year I don't need to drive a lot any more and now I have a Maxima ...
#79
Originally posted by Amazing2
Congratulation on your "new" car Steve!
WOW, it does look like it's in mint condition.
Congratulation on your "new" car Steve!
WOW, it does look like it's in mint condition.
#80
Originally posted by dwapenyi
Hey Man,
congrats and welcome! You've got a good woman there.
VTEC - - -out
DOHC VQ- - -IN!
By the way, you're in a catch-22 situation. You gave up a car that you wound up driving alot, and that was not known as a drivers car.
Now you're in a 5 speed Max, and you don't need to drive alot? I can almost here your VQ snickering and saying "we'll see about that"
I bet you'll soon be making excuses to make a road trip. 1st you'll start small and pick up groceries 2 towns over instead of right down the street! DW
Hey Man,
congrats and welcome! You've got a good woman there.
VTEC - - -out
DOHC VQ- - -IN!
By the way, you're in a catch-22 situation. You gave up a car that you wound up driving alot, and that was not known as a drivers car.
Now you're in a 5 speed Max, and you don't need to drive alot? I can almost here your VQ snickering and saying "we'll see about that"
I bet you'll soon be making excuses to make a road trip. 1st you'll start small and pick up groceries 2 towns over instead of right down the street! DW