Sup all, I was just wondering how everyone else here honestly rates their Max on a scale of 1-10. Don't compare it to the Bimmers and Lexus's, but just compared to other cars you know are in the same class; Or just don't even compare it - Just rate your car, based on how happy you are while driving it, looking at it and how it has performed for you. I have yet to have a major problem on my '97 and love every minute behind the wheel... Rate your car and mention the model too...

My '97 SE
A 9 for me... Love it.

 

I'm right there with ya with a 9!
I haven't had any problems with it and love every aspect of it.
96 SE

 

I wuld have to give my car an 8.5. It would have been a 10 if my parenst didnt drive BMW's and Mercedes.

 

I love my car as far as cosmetic mods...but in a couple of months it will be up to my standards in HP....

CHI99Limited
to be a newbie you havs a tight car...good job man....

 

8 now, 9 when I get the kit, 9.5 when I get the SC, and 10 when I figure out how to make this thing RWD.

 

LOL! Hahaha... I feel the same way as you... It would be a blast if it was RWD. A SC wouldn't hurt either...

 

Sorry, but I've just had too many problems with the car since I bought it in my 1 year and 2 month ownership....
I guess you can expect that from a 93 SE auto w/ 86k on it, it has just let down my expectations, i always wanted a 3rd gen Maxima and it was the best car I could possibly afford and my 1st car.. So I blew my life savings on it, getting a fairly good deal with about 1,500$ left for mods and in not even 2 months, boom the tranny crapped out. 1,200$ later it drove okay until it started to drink an ample amount of gas, tune up, O2 sensor, fuel pressure regulator, bunch of system and sensor checks and nothing, now busted bushings, possibly busted struts, Catalytic converter, VTCs... uhh... should I go on?
Anyways, I'm not complaining, I love the car and all, but I've only gotten to enjoy it for 1/3 of the time I had it, the rest is all problems!

So a 5 is what I give it.

 

I'd give mine a 9 too. I love every minute of driving it and I've never had any problems in almost a year.

 

It's gotta be at least a 9.5 for me. I haven't had any problems with it an it runs like a dream. I just got some clear corners and painted the calipers red; a couple more mods and it'll definitely be a 10!

You gotta see "the fast and the furious," opening june 22; i think it's gonna be sweet (even though i didn't see any max's on the previews). Oh yeah, that's where my sign. pic came from. Later

 

I played with the max and its toys... put supercharger and big brakes on..tuned... took them off... now getting rid of it =)
you think of a number to rate it for me...
Vic

 

I would give it a 7.5. I love the engine, ergonomic controls, and spacious interior. I hate the rough transmission, weak AC, and poor NVH.

Overall it is a good match for Accord and Camry, but I would not place it in a class above those two vehicles.

 

VIC...your car is/was the bomb man nice setup and everything...but you have been where 90% of us Max owners want to go...s/c....body kit...brakes...etc...you have "played with the big boys toys" $$$$ if we all had the stuff you have "had" and got tired of then....well....you get what I am saying....Why are you leaving the Max??????

 

Phewwww! For a second I was getting worried, since I thought only 4th gen. owners would post in here... Woo... What a relief... I am sorry you are having probs with your 3rd gen though, that really sucks...

But on a good note, that just goes to show how well they improved on the 3rd gen when engineering the 4th... Imagine how good the 5th gens must be compared to the 4th! Damn...

Good luck... thanks for posting anyways.

 

an 8...because i have driven an ls400 and that is the perfect 10 car for me

 

Ok, if you wanna compare other cars; I am sure that the new BMW M5 will be my perfect 10 (5 speed of course). So based on that thought, my Max would be a freakin 3 compared to the heavenly experience and bliss that the Bimmer could bring to me... Haha... But a LS is nice too...

Keep on posting... Let's see how they rate.

 

I would rate my car a 7. First of all because I have an automatic and not a 5spd. Another thing is I don't have the money right now to get a supercharger, new paint job, 5spd. conversion(maybe), bigger brakes, detailed engine, rest of Stillen bodykit, and lots of other things.

 

Well I now have a Lexus and sold my 96 SE (need to update my sig). I still visit this forum because I loved my Max! And yes my new Lexus does drive better (but prolly a bit slower) than my old max...But the max IMO is not far behind. So for the money the Max is a hell of a value and compared to cars in its class I will honestly give it a 10. I had great luck with mine and will always speak highly about the 4th gen (still don't like the overall look of 5th gen).

 

i'd give it 8.5. y? well, for starters i have an auto... two, i'd love it if my car's rear looked like the 98-99s', and lastly, MONEY to mods comes in slower than i want it to! but otherwise, man this is an awesome car!