OK. I have beed approved for an auto loan for $25k and I was thinking of buying an 02-03 max se. My 3rd gen needs a bit of work to the engine right now, it sounds like a quiet diesel engine. Im thinking of either fixing it ,or part it out and buy a 5th gen max. Thats really what I want to do but I hate car notes...and the full coverage insurance bs. Im sure I would be happy with the 6 speed max and all but I want one from an org member instead of a dealer. That way Im sure it'll be cheaper and might have some mods already. Im seing nothing on Carmax or Vehix.com that I like cause theyre all auto's or ugly color. What to do . What to do. ALL I want is a black 5th gen manual with leather and all options. Is that too much.
input input:

 

Buy the 6-speed. Well worth it.

 

go for the 5.5 Gen...I doubt the '07 will be anything to look forward too as far as looks go, Nissan keeps getting worse with it.(ie- '07 Sentra)

 

Well finally found one.http://autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.jsp?&d...&color=#vdptop going to call em up.

 

The new sentra looks like a compact maxima from the front end and the rear end almost looks like the altima.

 

nice!!

 

Buy it or i will

 

Oooo....very nice. I likey! A rarity and low miles too! Even so, the price is higher than what I would expect to pay for something like that. Edmunds estimates $17.2k for dealer, but only $14.8 for private. Wow! That's a real eye opener. For that difference, I'd much rather buy from a trustworthy private seller with full records and a couple mods. But I wouldn't blame ya for snapping that one up either. GL.

 

That one is damned sexy. Im sold on black.

 

Go for it, but try to talk the price down!

 

yeah dude, get it, you wont be dissapointed. and try to get it cheaper also.

 

Talk em down, but ultimately go for it. Great cars. I doubt the 07 Maxima will warrant the extra $10k over a 5.5 gen.

 

Will the new maxima be out in 2007???

 

once you go black.....well, you know what they say.

 

Any news Kevin?

 

I just want the bumper from the 07 w/ the REAL FOG LIGHTS, not these damn in the headlight fogs. :P

 

Im looking, but it seems white 6th gens are rare to come by with a normal sunroof. Carmax? NO.Vehix.com? NO! Any franchise dealers in my area? NO!

 

I'd buy the 5th gen