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#423 of 681 Re: Need some advise [eric106] by habitat1 Sep 24, 2008 (7:52 am)
Replying to: eric106 (Sep 23, 2008 5:10 pm) I think you should just keep the Pathfinder for at least another 6-7 months, pay the cost of the additional miles, and then switch to a Maxima if the economics make more sense. As I have indicated before, I'm not a leasing expert, but if I take all the figures you are quoting and net them out, it looks like you are grossly overpaying for a Maxima. There is a good chance Maxima's will be selling under invoice well before your Pathfinder lease is up and your negotiating power will be considerably greater.
#424 of 681 Re: Need some advise [eric106] by alexstore Sep 24, 2008 (8:27 am)
Replying to: eric106 (Sep 23, 2008 5:10 pm) HOLD ON WITH PATHFINDER and IT HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH PAYMENTS. In 9 month 2010 maxima will be out and most if not all issues/ problems 09 has will be addressed. Compare for example 04 and 05 maxima for recalls and TSBs.
#425 of 681 Re: Need some advise [eric106] by sanjaysdca Sep 24, 2008 (9:49 am)
Replying to: eric106 (Sep 23, 2008 3:32 pm) If I were you I would keep the pathfinder and curb my desire to get a Maxima...This is purely based on financials..   There is an emotional aspect to owning the car. If you are dealing with GOTTA HAVE MAX and get rid of Pathfinder..then I would do the following:   Negotiate better price on Max Try to negotiate 3900 for lease termination if everything fails and the numbers are written in stone and YOU GOTTA HAVE MAX then terminating pathfinder lease and getting a max seems like a simpler and cleaner option.   I generally dont lease cars...but if I was bitten and HAVE to lease I would only lease it in multiple of 12 months (So I dont pay taxes/use fee for 48 months & use the car for 39 months) and NOT more then 36 month (at which the warrenty expires..you spend $500 to reset the chk engine light in 39th month just before returning the car)
#426 of 681 Re: Need some advise [eric106] by out4cat Sep 24, 2008 (3:21 pm)
Replying to: eric106 (Sep 23, 2008 3:42 pm) Eric I know what it is like to have the itch for a car but the best advise I can give you when it comes to Nissans is DON'T GET 1ST YEAR OF PRODUCTION. In July the 2010 model will be out and hopefully tweaked to address recurring problems (I second that advise).Don't be the guinea pig with the 09, I was that with the 04 and it does not feel good at all to have 32K tied up in a nightmare. Each of the replies to your questions have merit, calculate how much you will pay in excess mileage by end of lease and figure that against the $3,900.00 early termination cost, I doubt you will hit that. But if you absolutely don't care about that and just have to have the 09 Max, the monthly payments on your car at $37,500 should be between $469.00 for 39, or $562.00 for 30 months or so. These are just target figures based on my experience with leases. Certainly the car will have a good discount and that will help with the payments. By the way those figures are out the door with 0.00 down, tax included, 0.00 deposit because you are a repeat customer, plus tag and title. Also shop around, dealers vary in sleaziness, car direct.com is an option. Yellow pages used to have auto brokers instead of auto dealers, they do not have inventory costs and therefore you save money. If you do not have trustworthy dealer with which you have a relationship, shop around.
#427 of 681 2009 Maxima - 1 month owner's feedback by go_mdx1 Sep 24, 2008 (6:11 pm)
I’ve had my 2009 Maxima for over 1 month now and nearly 800 miles. I’m very happy with my car purchase!! It's 60% luxury and 40% sport which is just the right amount of luxury/sport for me. Those wanting more sport, go with the new G37 or 328i. Those wanting more luxury, go with the GS 350 or M35. Of course, these cars are a bit more money and may not be considered direct competitors to the Maxima. But, for me, they were.   Strengths - The ride and drive is a perfect blend of luxury and performance. 0 to 60mph in 6.3 secs, yet a nice comfortable ride on the highway. - Very little road noise at highway speeds. Check out the sound insulation in the wheel wells! - Highly recommend the Premium Package (dual moon roofs, air conditioned seat, rearview camera, rear seat ac/radio controls, power sunscreen). This option package sets it apart from its competitors such as Accord, TL and G35. - Air conditioning is extremely strong – this has always been a strong suit of Nissan’s. Lexus/Acura “low flow” air conditioning are a step back in my opinion - iPod integration is the “best in the business” according to most car reviews. - HID lights offer perfect light projection on the horizontal and vertical . - Maxima does an excellent job on the “little touches”:     - Door lights are curved 90 degrees at the bottom doubling as puddle lamps.     - Sun visor extensions are provided.     - Video cable outputs allow you to watch movies on the NAV screen.     - Extremely large glove box.     - Extra large cup/map holders on the front side doors.     - 2009 Quick Reference Guide is great! 30 page manual - short and sweet.   Weaknesses - Bose Radio has two subwoofers in the rear which gives an extremely strong base sound – especially for those who sit in the back seats! I’m surprised there is not complaints about this. - Braking power is not as strong as the competitors. - While the trunk is fairly large (14.2 cu ft.), the trunk opening is small! - Navigation software is nearly a year old (software version says 07-08 model yr) - Zig-zag oil dipstick from the Gen 4 Maxima is still there! - Tire Pressure Monitors should show air pressure for each tire – like on the Infiniti   Gas Mileage - I’ve been getting 21 mpg mostly city and 28 mpg pure highway. Overall, I’d say the gas mileage is very close to the EPA ratings.   Defects - None so far. Replies to this message: alexstore (Sep 25, 2008 4:20 am) ahossa1 (Sep 25, 2008 1:49 pm) redsoxgirl (Sep 26, 2008 5:46 am) out4cat (Sep 27, 2008 2:58 pm)
#428 of 681 Re: 2009 Maxima - 1 month owner's feedback [go_mdx1] by alexstore Sep 25, 2008 (4:20 am)
Replying to: go_mdx1 (Sep 24, 2008 6:11 pm) THANK YOU FOR YOUR REVIEW. If I was on a market for a new car, i will follow your opinions.
#429 of 681 Re: 2009 Maxima - 1 month owner's feedback [go_mdx1] by ahossa1 Sep 25, 2008 (1:49 pm)
Replying to: go_mdx1 (Sep 24, 2008 6:11 pm) Your critique of the car is exactly what I was looking for since June 08. I believe I will love this car as you do. The weaknesses I can tolerate. I am sold on this car.
#430 of 681 Re: 2009 Maxima - 1 month owner's feedback [go_mdx1] by redsoxgirl Sep 26, 2008 (5:46 am)
Replying to: go_mdx1 (Sep 24, 2008 6:11 pm) I only have 4 days of experience behind the wheel and in the passenger seat of a 2009 Maxima, but it was for 1,400 miles, so I thought I'd post my opinion for anyone considering the car. I drove 50% of the time with a friend on a roundrtrip between Boston and North Carolina on a 4 day weekend trip (to participate in a triathalon, no less). The Maxima was an "SV" model with "sport / technology" packages and a couple of other options. It had 3,000 miles at the start.   I'd agree with go_mdx1 that the Maxima is 60% "luxury". Lot's of nice amentities and creature comforts that were enjoyable, especially from the passenger seat. And the car was nice and quiet on the highway, happy to cruise all day at 75+ mph. However, I'd disagree that the Maxima is 40% "sport". Maybe 5-10%. I'd give it credit for being reasonably quick, but only when "pushed". Handling and steering were average at best and no better than my friend's previous ES330. Braking was below average. The CVT transmission eviscerated most of the fun driving winding mountain roads and, I believe, is the main culpret in why you have to stomp on the gas to extricate any real acceleration. I was quite surprised when I found out the car was rated at 290 horsepower. It feels more like 230 (e.g similar to 528i, but no where near a 300hp 535i). A lot of those Maxima horses must be getting stuck between the crankshaft and the wheels. It would be interesting to see how the Maxima felt with a manual, SMG or DSG transmission, but alas, this "4 door sports car" doesn't offer anything so sporty.   I'd give the remaining 30%+ to the Maxima as a credit for solid, basic transportation. That's not a bad thing, as it sells a lot of Camrys and Accords. In conclusion, I thought the 2009 Maxima was at least as good if not better than my friend's prior Lexus in the "luxury" department. But it's not a mile within a BMW 3/5 or G35S in "sport". I guess "4 door entry level luxury car" doesn't sound as sexy, but that's calling a spade a spade, IMO.   P.S. We kept all of our gas receipts and, at the end of the trip, averaged 24.3 mpg, for 90% highway 10% "in-town" driving. Last year, on the identical trip in my 2007 911 C2S, we averaged just under 26 mpg (at a slightly higher average speed).   Replies to this message: out4cat (Sep 27, 2008 2:58 pm)
#431 of 681 Re: 2009 Maxima - 1 month owner's feedback [redsoxgirl] by out4cat Sep 27, 2008 (2:58 pm)
Replying to: redsoxgirl (Sep 26, 2008 5:46 am) Great information on the 09 Max. I must say that after just getting home from a 400 mile round trip to Virginia Beach in my 07 SE with CVT, I experienced exactly what you described. Pressing on the gas at Highway speeds does not cause the rush expected in even a 255 hp car. Makes me wonder where Nissan gets their figures. I don't think Nissan realizes that "Sport" means more than big wheels, metallic trim, and special stitching on the leather seats. 1 thing I did was switch the transmission over to manual mode, which automatically drops the CVT to 5th gear, then I shifted up to 6 and pressed on the gas. Doing that did indicate a down shift to 4th gear and even to 3rd gear on one occasion. Once in the lower gear, the car will hold it until the red line or until the driver manually up shifts, either way the experience was thrill-less. My 04 with the non-CVT had sharp, quick up shifts and down shifts in auto and in manual mode and it was the SL (NON-sport). I find it interesting that we both have the same experience with the CVT when pushing it for that rush of power we all love in a "Sport" equipped car. Back to the drawing board for Nissan.
#432 of 681 ipod touch by user421229 Oct 07, 2008 (7:30 pm)
i just purchased an ipod touch but i cannot get the videos to play while my car in in park with the emergency brake on..i own the sv maxima with the premium package. no navigation. do the videos only play with the navigation package???? please help Replies to this message: out4cat (Oct 08, 2008 1:26 pm)

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