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#51 of 2422 maxima vs. altima by 1offroader Sep 04, 2002 (6:43 pm)
The problems with the Maxima are three:   1) dated styling   2) the Maxima has a solid beam rear axle, vs. the Altima's four-wheel independent suspension.   3) the interior room of the Altima actually seemed larger to me.   That said, the interior of the Maxima is quite a bit nicer and for the same $ it would be a tough choice.
#52 of 2422 by 1ovrzro Sep 04, 2002 (6:58 pm)
However, for the same $$, Previously, the Maxima has had a higher resale value then Altima as well, another thing to consider 2-3 yrs down the road. If you get a Maxima for the same price as an altima, it might be to your benefit. As for the solid beam axle, it doesn't mean much. The Maxima back in the 1980's had a independent rear and can't hold a torch to the 2000 and on handling. I have driven other cars like Ford taurus with independent rears, that can't hold a torch to the max either, in the handling dept. I agree with you on the exterior styling being better on the Altima though.
#53 of 2422 by 1ovrzro Sep 04, 2002 (7:07 pm)
After shopping a while, I went with a 2002 Grand Prix GTP. MSRP was $28,240, got it for $22k in change. There is a $3k mfg rebate on this car that just ended and 0% financing. Yes, the Altima and Max are newer and more refined with better interiors, but for $22k and the better peformance I couldn't pass this deal up. Plus I got a 2 door coupe, something Altima or max don't offer. To me a 4 door just isn't that sporty. 0-60mph is in 6.8 seconds. The automatic 3.5 Altima is 7.3 seconds according to the nissan dealer brochure. the GTP gets 28mpg epa highway... altima 26mpg epa. Right now I have a 2001 I30T and the '97 GP i traded in. 5 yrs later the GP held up pretty good, not many complaints. Paint still looked like new. We'll see. For the money, esp $22k, I feel this was the better buy. Esp since they are stopping production of the 2door GP, 2002 was it, there are many good deals out there.
#54 of 2422 Northern NJ Dealers by jimmorg Sep 05, 2002 (10:07 am)
Any good dealers to look for a 2002 Altima 2.5S with min options? Also, any to avoid? thanks!
#55 of 2422 2002 Grand Prix by cfocfo Sep 05, 2002 (11:17 am)
"There is a $3k mfg rebate on this car that just ended and 0% financing."   Is there a rebate AND 0% financing ?
#56 of 2422 2002 Grand Prix by 1ovrzro Sep 05, 2002 (6:57 pm)
My mistake, it was a $3k rebate OR 0%. It just ended either Tuesday or Wednesday! Both would have been really nice. I was better off taking the $3k rebate on a purchase. The dealers were pushing them out the door. It wasn't just a $3k rebate off MSRP, they had taken nearly $3k off MSRP before the rebate which gave me the $22k price range. Couldn't go wrong on that deal. Esp on a car that went for $28,240 MSRP and has every factory option. Again, It isn't put together as well as a Max or Altima nor does it have the same quality, but should do ok.
#57 of 2422 Just bought 2003 3.5L Altima fully Loaded by rbarker5 Sep 10, 2002 (7:21 pm)
Sept 6 paid $500 over invoice at Univ City Nissan in SoCal. MSRP was $28924 / Invoice was $26792. Paid $27292. CarsDirect quotes $27792 for 2003 and $27626 for same equipped 2002. Leather, V6, Auto, Sunroof, Bose,Spoiler, Xenon lights, ABS and more.
#58 of 2422 ANY ONE IN FLORIDA WITH AN ALTIMA?? by weeda21 Sep 11, 2002 (5:51 pm)
ANY1 PURCHASE AN ALTIMA IN MIAMI?? IM PLANNING ON BUYING A 2003 ALTIMA 2.5S IN DECEMBER. ANY1 GOT ANY INFO ON PRICES ETC.?
#59 of 2422 US vs CAN pricing by exhondafan Sep 12, 2002 (12:35 pm)
Altima 3.5S Base US MSRP (off web) $23,189 Altima 3.5S Base CAN MSRP (off nissan.ca) $28,098   By my calculations , our US friends are paying about 25-30% for exact same car! Ouch !!!
#60 of 2422 Just bought it by loki234 Sep 13, 2002 (1:21 am)
I just bought a 2003 2.5 S with sunroof, convienience package, ABS package, microfilter, and splashguards. Got it for 19,995 all told. Might have paid a bit too much seeing as this included my trade-in, but all in all I think I got a fair deal. It's pewter with charcoal interior, picking it up on Sunday.   BTW, as to the previous message, what is the current conversion rate for US to Canadian dollars? The prices are in different denominations.

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