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#5139 of 8972 #4955 of 4956 why 2002 maxima is smaller than 2003 altima? by mtkaplan Jul 13, 2002 (6:30 pm)
That is because the Altima was redesigned in 2002 and it is using a newer platform. The 2004 Maxima will also be redesigned and based on that same platform which will make it the same size or maybe a little larger. The Maxima is still the better car.
#5140 of 8972 2004 maxima by logitech1 Jul 14, 2002 (4:48 am)
hehe, I don't have money now.. I can wait for 2004 maxima!
#5141 of 8972 1000... by vocus Jul 14, 2002 (9:22 am)
So you are telling me that an I35 (a ~$30,000 car) comes with a temporary spare standard, and you have to buy a full-size tire? That is a joke!
#5142 of 8972 vocus - I agree by habitat1 Jul 14, 2002 (1:20 pm)
and I contemplated getting a full size spare when I bought my 1995 Maxima. Fortunately 8 years and 130k miles and no flats.   On the other hand, with many of the $30k - $50k+ RWD sport sedans (and all sports cars), the tires are uni-directional, asymetrical with different front and rear sizes. In order to be fully covered, you would need to carry around 4 full size spares. That would put a crimp in getting your golf clubs in the trunk.
#5143 of 8972 by 1000bpm Jul 15, 2002 (5:01 am)
yesssir ..... the full size spare is a $180 option on the I35. It eats up just under 2 cu. ft. of trunk space which was why I elected not to go with it. Poor design on the part of Nissan, hopefully this will be fixed in the '04.
#5144 of 8972 by sgrd0q Jul 15, 2002 (7:02 am)
vocus said: So you are telling me that an I35 (a ~$30,000 car) comes with a temporary spare standard, and you have to buy a full-size tire? That is a joke! You are kidding, right? What's wrong with having a temporaty spare? At least it is not optional as with the $87,000 Maserati Spyder, where you get a "fix-a-flat" kit as standard: http://carpoint.msn.com/vip/jedlicka.aspx?modelid=10343&src=vip
#5145 of 8972 Sgrd... by vocus Jul 15, 2002 (7:07 am)
I used to worry about having a temp spare, when I got a flat tire, on the car due to its speed/distance limitations. I have a full-size spare tire that came with my Jetta now, and am glad because I got a flat on a 500-mile trip over the 4th. Saved $100 on buying the tire at my destination rather than having to rush to a dealer.
#5146 of 8972 by sgrd0q Jul 15, 2002 (7:20 am)
Oh, a full-size spare is always better, everything else being equal. But one may want to compromize due to space limitations, or even weight limitations.   And high price doesn't necessarily mean full-size spare, as is the case with the Maserati.
#5147 of 8972 2002 vs 2003 Maxima SE by sheryl22 Jul 15, 2002 (8:21 am)
I have a 1991 Maxima SE that I have LOVED, but am giving it to my 16 yr old soon. I'm in the market to buy another SE - either a 2002 or 2003. Opinions on which is better, please. Since the 2003's just came out, deals abound to get the 2002's off the lot so is this a better route than, say, 0% financing on a 2003? I welcome all comments and ideas...thanks!
#5148 of 8972 logitech1 by 92drexel Jul 15, 2002 (8:41 am)
Find out which 1992 maxima your friend has. From 1992 through 1994 Nissan offered two different engines in the maxima.   The GXE model (160 HP) uses a timing belt which needs changing every 60k miles. The SE model had a different engine (190 HP) which uses a chain.   Goodluck

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