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| Hi my Pathfinder lease is up this winter. I love the new Maxima. I am stuck between the Infiniti G35 or the 2009 Maxima. What you guys think is a better car. Thanks | |
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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Sep 01, 2008 5:07 pm) - your experience is identical to my findings with my 2001 Maxima. I find that Shell premium works fine and note ( Canada here ) that there is no ethanol in their Gold premium gasoline at all. Their lower grades have 5-10 % ethanol and that mix causes problems with check lights in hot weather due to high evaporation in the fuel tank. Other brands are blending with ethanol and it's not any different. Best to check what's written on the gas pump fine print and avoid independents who buy gas from any bulk wholesale supplier with mystery blends of refinery crap out there. Esso and Ultramar are reliable premium brands here - Shell in my area gets the nod because of a greater number stations conveniently located. I've pulled the battery connection, too when the check light went on and done the radio and clock resets patiently ! Dealers love selling expensive sensors to unsuspecting people instead of trying to offer simple solutions as above. - Waterloo Guy.
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Replying to: eric1055 (Sep 04, 2008 10:22 pm) As you might know, the Altima/Maxima/G35, and even the M35/45 are all built on the same platform, or at least they were prior to 2009. That being said, one can guess that the G35 will be re-designed soon. Since the Maxima is the freshest design of the 2, I would pick the Max. The G35 body style has been out for a while, the new curvy version is just a re-fresh of the original but not a major re-design like the Maxima. Good luck with your decision.......
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Replying to: b10609 (Sep 05, 2008 12:12 pm) http://www.toptiergas.com/why.html |
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Replying to: eric1055 (Sep 04, 2008 10:22 pm)  80) & low fuel economy. They are also replacing the 3.5 engine with a 320 HP 3.7 engine (new name is G37). Of course the 09 G37 will sell for several thousand more than the Maxima. By the way it is also RWD which (unless you get lots of snow) is a definate improvement.
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Replying to: eric1055 (Sep 04, 2008 10:22 pm) G35 = RWD I'm not sure as to whether they are built on the same "platform" but that's a meaninless comparison between a FWD and RWD car. While the G35 isn't as balanced and crisp as a BMW 335i, it's a lot closer to 50/50 than the 60/40 Maxima. Also, the G35/G37 can be had with a proper manual transmission if there is any "4-door sports car" desire in your blood. If that matters to you. I suggest you drive both - extensively - before making a decision. And, by the way, don't automatically assume FWD means better rain/snow traction. I had horrible wet traction in my FWD TL compared to my 1995 FWD Maxima. Difference was high performance Z rated 45 series summer tires compared to H-rated 60 series all seasons. With the 2009 Maxima and the 18/19 wheels and tires it comes with, you may end up with the worst of both worlds - not as good dry handling as a RWD car like the G, but not any better wet/snow handling due to the tires. A RWD car with all seasons will beat the FWD with summer tires everytime, as my neighbor with a 5 series proved last winter. |
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Replying to: out4cat (Sep 05, 2008 2:07 pm) IMHO G35 is far superior car then Maxima...but little "more" road feel then MAX and some folks dont like that. Maxima probably is better highway cruiser then G35. |
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Replying to: out4cat (Sep 01, 2008 11:30 am)
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Replying to: ph01832 (Sep 08, 2008 1:10 pm) |
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Not to burst anyone's bubble but has anyone seen the new Mazda 6, and the prices on the car?
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