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#7039 of 8972 I guess it might depend on... by blh7068 Jun 22, 2003 (1:31 pm)
where you live, since you say "Most dealers in or around New York City do not want anyone to test drive a new car for more than 4 to 5 miles."   Fair enough.   "So, simple math tells me that a new car with 80 miles on it must have been test driven quite a bit."   Not where I have lived. Cars that have been on a dealers lot awhile, and/or are in areas where longer test drives (than what you are restricted to) are the norm, you can bet you will find vehicles that have that kind of mileage on them- and will be sold as new, no questions asked.   I just dont see (at the very least from a mechanical standpoint) where 80 miles is a big deal from 20 or 30. I guess its just preference.   "...in my model would have 80 miles on a new car unless that car has been used quite frequently as a demo."   Sorry, but a vehicle with 80 miles can in no way be construed as "used frequently as a demo ".   Typically demos are vehicles that are driven like the ones we would buy. If you find a vehicle thats been tagged as a demo with only 80 or so miles on it, THAT would be a find. Demos in my area are driven up to 3-4000 miles....then they are grounded(not used).   "I believe there may be laws out there that put a cap on the maximum amount of miles on a brand new car and the car must have less than the cap if it is to qualify as a new car."   I dont know a specific number, but I would think there is some sort of mileage limit. I have seen cars sold as new with as many as 400 or so miles at time of delivery.
#7040 of 8972 Next Car... by sailoverfuel Jun 23, 2003 (5:16 am)
I am fairly new to these forums and have learn plenty.   One thing I know is that I am, and will be, a smarter buyer or leaser when I turn in my lease in a few years.   For those of us who enjoy our cars and driving...we take our time to look for our next vehicle.   The good thing is that I have plenty of time to see what happends with a few models before the time comes. Will see what are the changes to the Maxima (price, style, and interiors) and other cars that compete in this category.   In the meantime, I will enjoy my 02 Maxima and read on other models. I must say that I DO like my car...specialy the way it drives...its nice!!!!
#7041 of 8972 Maxima comparisons by pathstar1 Jun 23, 2003 (6:46 am)
The thing that I find facinating is the new Maxima is about the same weight and power as the G35, Altima (3.5), and 350Z (give or take a few lbs and HP), yet it's so much larger. The interior is so roomy, especially in the rear! I suppose it will not handle as well due to the mass being spread over such a large area, but still, it should accellerate just as well. Now, if we could just get the G35 Coupe/350Z Brembo brakes on it....
#7042 of 8972 Ocuihs - mileage by boneslv Jun 23, 2003 (8:58 am)
We ordered our 04 Maxima and it arrived with 10 miles on it. We ordered it through our credit union here in Vegas and they ordered it through a dealership in Phoenix. So the car was delivered in Phoenix and then loaded on another truck and delivered here in Vegas. Obviously this is a little different than going through a dealer in the town you live in but 10 miles did not seem out of the ordinary for me.   SAILOVERFUEL - I agree with you the niche for the new Maxima (for now) will be the extra room but the question is are there enough people like me to make a difference to not get a G35 or Altima instead? We will see? I was trying to justify the G35 for myself but just could not do it. If the 04 had not been bigger I would have went with the G35.
#7043 of 8972 Price for NEW Maxima - 2003-'04 by tomcat_mav Jun 24, 2003 (6:25 am)
Has anyone purchased or leased a 2003 or 2004 Maxima? I am considering of getting one, however just would like to make sure if I get reasonable deal. Also, please let me know if there are any rebates, incentives, cash back, etc..?
#7044 of 8972 04 Max Cellphone antenna placement by usmj1 Jun 24, 2003 (7:19 am)
Anyone know the best spot to put a cellphone antenna on 04 Max SL with rear sunscreen? Tough to find a spot on rear window with radio wire and sunscreen that hits antenna box when raised. Thanks.
#7045 of 8972 04 Max Cellphone antenna placement by pathstar1 Jun 24, 2003 (7:58 am)
If you use a Larson through-glass antenna, the inside part is only 3/8" thick or so and is tapered, so may fit behind the sunscreen. It's getting harder to use these antennas, with the "higher tech" window treatments, but if you check around, you will also find most cell companies are planning on ending the 800 MHz analogue band use and going full digital (1900 MHz in North America - AT&T are also going 850 MHz digital rural - GSM). Larson makes the only antenna I've seen that does both 800 MHz and 1900 MHz. I find my phone works very well in a holder at the top of the dashboard without an external antenna. There is so much loss connecting the cell to the antenna on that tiny cable, this is not surprising. The larger mobile only cellphones are going the way of the dinosaur.   If you look closely at the imprinted lines in the glass, you should see a "shield wire" that separates the in-glass heater from the radio antenna. You can use this to also shield the radio from your cell antenna. Also you have to stay away from the tinting (uses a metal oxide material).   My next install (Pathfinder) will do without the external antenna.
#7046 of 8972 tomcat by perna Jun 24, 2003 (9:07 am)
Just look under the 'new' section here at Edmund's, then go to Maxima, then click on the "Rebates and Incentives" link.   My 03 Max had 300 miles on it when I took delivery; I really didn't have a problem with this, mostly due to the fact that it was a DX from roughly... 300 miles away.   Now with 3900 miles on it, I couldn't imagine myself driving any other car. It's an amazing ride.   The looks of the 04 are growing on me, but I think my big disappointment stems from the car not being AWD, or at least RWD. Whenever someone (wife, family, etc.) is going to drive my car, I make it a point to warn them about the torque steer. If you don't know about it, you can get into a lot of trouble REAL quick, particularly on wet roads.   When my wife's vehicle is paid off next year, I'm going to celebrate by dumping those Potenza RE92s and getting Michelins (or Goodyears). Those are some of the worst OEM tires I've ever used. All-season? Ha ha ha...
#7047 of 8972 perna... by blh7068 Jun 24, 2003 (9:20 am)
Roger that on those crummy Potenzas. I have found those tires slide on dry pavement, w/out even cornering too hard. I like my Max, too.
#7048 of 8972 Perna and/or BLH7068 by tomcat_mav Jun 24, 2003 (10:02 am)
If you dont mind me asking, which model do you have and how much did you pay for it? Since I am so inept in making deals and just paranoid making a wrong deal at the dealership. I just wanted to get a rough idea. I saw the incentives, 2k below the invoice. Here's a 'stupid' question. When they say, below the invoice..... do I tell them what options I would like to have, etc.. and they show me their actual invoice and I take 2k off that? Also, I can then take the 2k off figures and lease the vehicle? correct?

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