Nissan Maxima: Oppinions on 2004 Maxima?

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Ugly as sin, compared to the previous body style(s).

Especially that lengthwise sunroof. I'm not a big sunroof fan, anyway,
unless they're metal, painted the same color as the car, and tight as all
get-out. But as far as the new lengthwise ones go... bleh! Looks like a
reverse skunk stripe.

But, hey, that's just my opinion.

~SOD~

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um, get a g35 - you'd be better off and it'll cost less in the long run as
you'll have higher resell value.


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I agree. I actually bought the I-35 instead of the Maxima --- same
powertrain, but better styling and appointments and with the 2,000 factory
to dealer incentive and 2.9 financing, it costs less than the new Maxima.


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They seem alright but its a first year model coming from a US plant...one
that is still working out some quality control problems. This probably would
not cause to any catastrophic failure of the car but could lead to some
minor glitches such as rattles or loose fitments.

If you don't mind buying a used car take a look at the 2003 Maxima. It has
the same drivetrain as the 2004 except for the automatic trans, and was
built in Japan.

We've had ours since January and love it! This is our third max and is very
much the equal of all. Be aware that the Infinity I35 is a close out
model...based on the 2003 Maxima. Also be aware that the G35 is altogether
different from a Maxima and ever so slightly smaller. I looked but went with
the Maxima based on dealer proximity. Nearest Infinity dealer is 35miles
away and very arrogant (Marin Co., CA) while the local Nissan dealers are
minutes away and eager to deal. Just my 2-cents worth.

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BUT the G-35 is a RWD car, so if that makes any difference to the original
poster, he may go with that.

I wish the Maxima had been left RWD like the first ones were, don't get me
wrong I love Maximas, and own 2 as we speak, but it would be great if they
were RWD, as it is they are a good car, if it were a RWD (or maybe a AWD?)
it would be a GREAT car.....in a class of it's own....a TRUE "4door sports
car"!

(remember, understeer is when the driver is scared, and oversteer is when
the passenger is scared! understeer is what MOST FWD cars DO!)

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On Fri, 06 Aug 2004 09:00:35 -0700, filesiteguy <0.0.1>
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also better warranty.

We bought a 2004 Se with Auto and a real "moon roof" about a year ago.
14,000 miles so far and it has been great, the only real problem we have had
so far is they left a small rubber bumper off on one side of the trunk.
Didn't notice it until I was looking around in there. Dealer got me one in
two days, I installed it in 30 seconds.
All in all a great car very very fast, 29-30 mpg at 70mph, impressively
roomy inside, and a good sized trunk.
Re looks you can't argue about taste but... My wife and I were a bit put off
about the styling when we first saw it, but we have received so many
compliments on it that Nissan must have done something right. The new
styling is a bit rad but other sporty sedans are going in a similar
direction an example is the new Cadillac CTS and the new Chrysler. Re the
infinity, I would guess you could get a Max like hours for between $24,500
and $ 25,500 (I think quite a bit less than the Inf 35). Also the Infinity
is a 4 rather then 5 passenger, however the show stoppers for us were that
when we were buying the Infinity 35 was only available in RWD (I think they
have a AWD version) and it did not have fold down rear seats for carrying
large packages.

Short answer - drive and price them both and see which you like.

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