Hi, all,

I just got my 2001 Maxima GXE. The power is great. But I feel the steering wheel vibrates a bit (and the car/engine is kinda noisy) at above 70mph. My wife's 1999 Accord 4-cylinder LX feels smoother at highway speeds.

Also, the car wanders and does not track as straight as the Accord does. Is it normal? I test drove a 2001 SE and felt similarly. Can some experts here explain why? Thanks!

PS, I am getting the FSTB from Courtesy Nissan. Hope it helps. My previous 96 Civic with a FSTB had significantly improved road feel and steering/tracking.


Yuan Wu
2001 Super Black Maxima GXE, 5-speed, European style carbon fiber shift ****, Courtesy Nissan FSTB (to be installed).

 

Take it back to the dealership and make sure they ballance the tires properly. They should do this for free.... if not, complain! Geez, on a new car......