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Posted: 3/25/2017 10:59:35 PM EDT
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Matter of choice. Nice V6, but mated to a CVT. Pretty nicely equipped, but it's a big ol mother to be Nissan's 4-door sports car. usual Nissan quirks.
I looked at it and got (my first ever) 2016 Kia Optima SX Limited. Cheaper than the Maxima and has more standard equipment and useful gizmos. It has a 2.0-liter turbo 4-cyl, but it runs like a V6 ... in fact, I traded my 2015 V6 Acura TLX for it and never looked back. Mileage is the same as the Acura, but it runs on Regular gas. Do yourself a favor and look at the Optima. |
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Posted: 3/25/2017 11:22:51 PM EDT
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Accord V6 Touring
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Posted: 3/25/2017 11:23:36 PM EDT
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I have a 2016 Maxima. It runs like a scalded dog. 300 HP v6, 0-60 in under 6 seconds. I get 32-36 MPG on the highway, 30 mixed. Rides great and handles well.
I love the CVT. |
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Posted: 3/25/2017 11:27:14 PM EDT
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does your family hail from the country to our south? there is your answer.
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Posted: 3/25/2017 11:30:37 PM EDT
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I just can't get excited about a luxury fast sedan that is fwd.
I would go find a used lexus gs for the same money. |
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Posted: 3/25/2017 11:32:54 PM EDT
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I just can't get excited about a luxury fast sedan that is fwd. I would go find a used |
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Posted: 3/25/2017 11:36:20 PM EDT
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2004 Acura with 195k about to blow up? Did you even take care of it? I have an 08 Accord with 298k and have never had a problem of any kind with it. I would get an Accord if I were you.
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Posted: 3/25/2017 11:41:13 PM EDT
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The new nissan cvt in the 2016+ maxima isn't the usual cvt. The car is great. A few more bells and whistles than I care for (I have yet to use the navigation in my 2016 silverado) but they are a great vehicle. I been working for nissan for 13 years. Never has Corp brought a car and made the dealers drive. But they did for the maxima. At least drive it then choose.
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Posted: 3/25/2017 11:58:30 PM EDT
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For the money buy a used Infiniti or Lexus.
For even less money get a Mazda 6 or Camry. If you're nuts, find a blown RX8 for cheap and get a shop to do a LS swap. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 12:01:34 AM EDT
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Seems like every time I see a Maxima or Altima in my daily travels, they're driving like complete maniacs. Anybody else ever notice this?
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Posted: 3/26/2017 12:16:10 AM EDT
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2011'er....
carforum.com and your own decision.... make up your own mind....fukk jeez...some people will bring a hangnail to ar15.com..wtf? |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 12:21:53 AM EDT
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does your family hail from the country to our south? there is your answer. The Max is built in Tennessee |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 2:05:42 AM EDT
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2011'er....
carforum.com and your own decision.... make up your own mind....fukk jeez...some people will bring a hangnail to ar15.com..wtf?
This is literally what this forum is for. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 2:21:42 AM EDT
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For the money buy a used Infiniti or Lexus. For even less money get a Mazda 6 or Camry. If you're nuts, find a blown RX8 for cheap and get a shop to do a LS swap. Only downside is using premium gas. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:41:00 AM EDT
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My rule for nissans is as follows-
Put it in the trash can. Seriously... in the past year i believe nissan had the most threads in GD with problems... Yes they ride nice, the interior is decent. Paint is crap, design is crap, trans is crap, electrical is crap, resale is crap. My moms rogue has had two trasmissions. AND the bolt that holds the seat belt latch onto the seat fell out, my mom doesnt even wear her seat belt! BUT she told the service advisor and they said "we'll have to order the part" and gave her car back without a seat belt! WTF?!? I took a look, bolt was under the seat, applied some red lock tite and a 10mm ratcheting wrench and 5 min later she was good to go! That dealership is dead to me. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:50:01 AM EDT
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2011'er....
carforum.com and your own decision.... make up your own mind....fukk jeez...some people will bring a hangnail to ar15.com..wtf? |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 4:01:54 AM EDT
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What's wrong with a pickup truck, sweetie?
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Posted: 3/26/2017 4:06:33 AM EDT
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I just can't get excited about a luxury fast sedan that is fwd. I would go find a used lexus gs for the same money. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 8:52:19 AM EDT
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if my damn bought New 95 Maxima would blow up I'll let you know.
been driving it like a stolen rental for 22 years ,runs great still. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 9:03:12 AM EDT
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I'm driving a 2017 Maxima as a rental. I like it. It's fun to drive, comfortable, and seems well designed.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 9:03:42 AM EDT
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My rule for nissans is as follows- Put it in the trash can. Seriously... in the past year i believe nissan had the most threads in GD with problems... Yes they ride nice, the interior is decent. Paint is crap, design is crap, trans is crap, electrical is crap, resale is crap. My moms rogue has had two trasmissions. AND the bolt that holds the seat belt latch onto the seat fell out, my mom doesnt even wear her seat belt! BUT she told the service advisor and they said "we'll have to order the part" and gave her car back without a seat belt! WTF?!? I took a look, bolt was under the seat, applied some red lock tite and a 10mm ratcheting wrench and 5 min later she was good to go! That dealership is dead to me. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 9:11:10 AM EDT
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I rented one a few weeks ago. It was a fun, comfortable car. A lot more power than most of the other cars I have driven over the years. Felt well built. I would get one if I didn't need a truck.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 9:19:18 AM EDT
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 The dip shittery is deep in this thread.
I was working for Burlington Northern Railroad in 1992 (now BN-SF). The year Honda opened moved all Accord production to their 1982 built Marysville, OH plant. Honda couldn't GIVE those cars away. We had 5,500 brand-new American made Accords sitting on a tarmac at the Air Force base in Lincoln, NB because NONE of the dealers would accept delivery on them. We had dealerships blocking trucks from unloading new inventory at their lots. They ALL wanted the last of the Japanese made cars and refused to accept the Marysville cars.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 11:23:21 AM EDT
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Make sure you test drive it hard! It most likely has a CVT transmission and they SUCK! Sluggish, delay on take off, dangerous if you need quick acceleration! My 2015 Honda Accord is a fuck'n PIG, because of this CVT SHIT! Good Luck!
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Posted: 3/26/2017 11:34:58 AM EDT
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Make sure you test drive it hard! It most likely has a CVT transmission and they SUCK! Sluggish, delay on take off, dangerous if you need quick acceleration! My 2015 Honda Accord is a fuck'n PIG, because of this CVT SHIT! Good Luck! 
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Posted: 3/26/2017 12:18:03 PM EDT
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Test drove it finally. CVT doesn't bother me. Handled and drove real nice. Better than my old TL. Interior is excellent and feels like I'm back in the cockpit.
My concern is how well the nissans hold up over the long haul. I keep my cars for 7-10 years and put 150,000+ miles on them. I'm not worried about the resale at that point as it's only going to be worth a few grand when I'm done with it no matter what car I buy. If I spring for the maxima, will it hold up that long? 0% financing is hard to beat right now. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 12:22:49 PM EDT
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I'd push a Yugo around before I drive a fucking Nissan.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 1:06:06 PM EDT
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I'd push a Yugo around before I drive a fucking Nissan. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 2:07:23 PM EDT
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Test drove 10-12 cars before I purchased my Toyota Avalon. I drove both the Altima and Maxima and liked them both enough to make my top 5 list. The Maxima was more "luxury", had better head room space, and less road noise.
I think the Maxima was number 3 on my list which was basically: 1. Toyota Avalon - Best combo of affordable, space, luxury, and quality 2. Toyota Camry (4-cyl) - Affordable quality. Lacking in space and headroom. 3. Nissan Maxima - 4. Honda Accord - Good affordable quality. Lacks headroom and didn't want anything with a rubber timing belt that had to be changed every 75k miles. 5. Nissan Altima - |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 2:59:10 PM EDT
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I bought my 20 year-old a 2016 SR..the sporty one, she had a 2016 Altima V6 that she loved but she called me after she saw a Maxims. So off to the dealer and I drove a P.O. SR model ..i loved it. The wife wants one now so I may be getting her one. My FIL..just got a 17 Murano Platinum, I have a 2015 PRO 4X Xterra. My 16 year old boy is getting the NISMO R..Juke.
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Posted: 3/26/2017 3:04:07 PM EDT
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Nissan is garbage. Its also extremely popular with the urban market.
*die hard Toyota buyer* 1. Used ES or GS 350 2. V6 Accord 3. Avalon 4. 2018 V6 Camry. You will have to wait until August. |
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Posted: 3/26/2017 4:29:06 PM EDT
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Why? Fuck Nissan. 
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