Ok, I'm thinking of getting either a brand new Altima, or perhaps a used 2000 Maxima. The maxima is fully loaded, has a nice set of after market wheels, has very low mileage and the price would be a fair bit lower then the new altima. On the other hand, I just love the looks of the new altimas. What would you do if you were in my shoes, and why?
Also, youre new, welcome to the forums. Please dont post the same thing more than twice. Its just annoying. sorry, but it is. You bump down other questions that other people post that may be important to them. Also, we do have an offtopic section.
Your question will get biased answers if you post them in a maxima or altima section. I own a sentra.
Originally posted by Teknokid Also, youre new, welcome to the forums. Please dont post the same thing more than twice. Its just annoying. sorry, but it is. You bump down other questions that other people post that may be important to them. Also, we do have an offtopic section.
you're going to hate my WRX Killer proposals...I just want to make sure everyone sees it....
sorry, but I think it's a really good idea, and wouldn't take much engineering...I know they can't just slap a turbo on, but it wouldn't be THAT hard...like making the FX45 was...That....is a nice piece of work.
but sorry for annoying you with the multy posts...
Originally posted by vqman (as a 2k3 Maxima owner)
I say go for the Altima.
The 3.5L engine is fantastic!
-vq
This is the way I'm leaning now. One thing I heard about the newer Nissans is that the quality on the ones built in America isn't as nice. As for warranty, I'm not too concerned about it. When something breaks, it just gives me the excuse I need to replace it with a (more powerful/higher quality/prettier) aftermarket part.
arent the new maximas 255 hp? and six speed? why would you want the altima then, the maxima is not only better looking but i "think" it is faster. one of my homies got the brand new 3.5 altima and raced my other homies TL low model, and he lost 3 out of 3. the TL only has like 215hp and a 3.2 or something like that. so be careful, the maxima is a good car. but which ever you like better
Originally posted by PiMpPaThFinDeR02 arent the new maximas 255 hp? and six speed? why would you want the altima then, the maxima is not only better looking but i "think" it is faster. one of my homies got the brand new 3.5 altima and raced my other homies TL low model, and he lost 3 out of 3. the TL only has like 215hp and a 3.2 or something like that. so be careful, the maxima is a good car. but which ever you like better
There's a problem there then, because I haven't lost to any TL's in my '03, including the newest kill of a Type S. His was a stick, mine is an auto. We ran for fun the first time, but after the first loss, he wanted a rematch and jumped the gun before the go signal. I just got a little better launch and ran him down in the end. Beauty is in the eye of the beholder. Both cars are sweet, I'm just a bit partial to the Altima after test driving both cars.
And BTW, the Altima is a hair quicker, 5 spd. compared to 6 spd., than the Max. Could be why the '04's are going to 265 hp with the 350Z roadster's engine.
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The maxima is defenitely the way to go. Between speed and luxury, the maxima is defenitely the way to go. In the 2000 model, maxima not only added more horses and torque, but also improved other things as well. Such as a better intake for the car. For these reasons the maxima is defenlitely faster than the altima. Go with the Max.
Originally posted by TBRMaxP For these reasons the maxima is defenlitely faster than the altima. Go with the Max.
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Rule #2, research before posting
The 02-03 Altima has 20+hp over a 2K Maxima and on avg. is about 100lbs lighter. Think about this, If the new Altima is as fast if not faster than a 2K2 Max which is faster than a 2K Max then how can a 2K Max be faster than an Altima?
First off Slurpie, your name fits your personality. Second, i have research, and the new 2003 Altimas ARE slower than the 2000 maxima. With only one exception. The SE model is faster, but all other models are only 2.5 liter and 4 cylinder. How about you do a FULL research before you try and look smart.
I say that TBRMaxP and I team up and beat up Wylde Horses for not providing all the info . With that said, I would say go with the Altima (not going to be biased) mainly because you will receive a warranty. Even though the Altima has more HP, if you can afford a new car then by all means get one. Unless you have been with the Max it's entire life, you don't know what it's been through.
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