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Re: Infinity vs. Maxima [go_mdx1]
by out4cat
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Oct 17, 2008 (2:14 pm)
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Replying to: go_mdx1 (Oct 17, 2008 5:49 am)
I can gather by your message that unique amenities define luxury for you, what exactly is it that makes a car sportier in your opinion? What do sports have to do with cars. Today's cars all have the same features/options so it is harder to define luxury/sport what it is that sport means in a car. Today's Cadillacs and Lincolns all have mag wheels and black wall tires (only found in sports cars in the old days) so what defines each of the classifications?
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Re: Infinity vs. Maxima [out4cat]
by strehlow
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Oct 18, 2008 (6:00 pm)
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Replying to: out4cat (Oct 16, 2008 2:53 pm)
That's kind of the way I am looking at this. It seems like the Maxima has more features and the ones that are the same really seem like apples to apples. I think i am leaning towards the Maxima because it will save me a couple of grand and I like the look better. The Altima has been highly rated for so long as well as the Infiniti, and since they are all the same company I really don't think I can go wrong.
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Re: Infinity vs. Maxima [strehlow]
by out4cat
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Oct 18, 2008 (6:29 pm)
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Replying to: strehlow (Oct 18, 2008 6:00 pm)
Ah, logical way to think, I agree. Besides all of that, the G35/37 body style is old already, the curvy re-fresh was not a total re-design like the Maxima so you will have the latest body style. I am one that thinks that the color of the car can make or break the look, please not a silver one with black seats, such a life-less color scheme, get something unique and a color with some depth.
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Re: 2009 maxima or 2008 Infiniti G35? [strehlow]
by sanjaysdca
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Oct 19, 2008 (7:53 am)
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Replying to: strehlow (Oct 16, 2008 9:13 am)
I bought a brand new 2000 Maxima when they first hit and didn't have any problems out of the ordinary so I am not too worried about the new model being a problem
The 2000's came out in US after they have been around for two years in Japan as Nissan Cifiaro (Spelling??). Hence it was not a TRUE first model year. I too bought first model year 2000 I30 and have been happy...but it was essentially third model year
This MAX is totally new.
Sanjay
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Re: 2009 maxima or 2008 Infiniti G35? [sanjaysdca]
by SergeyM
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Oct 19, 2008 (8:53 pm)
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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Oct 19, 2008 7:53 am)
... and build in US.
On the other hand someone who does not appreciate driving dynamics of G should not get one
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Re: 2009 maxima or 2008 Infiniti G35? [SergeyM]
by habitat1
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Oct 22, 2008 (8:26 am)
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Replying to: SergeyM (Oct 19, 2008 8:53 pm)
... and build in US.
Interesting observation. My 1995 Maxima was the last generation (4th) to be built in Japan. And, according to my Nissan service manager, was the best Maxima ever in terms of solid reliability and durability. Brake pads lasted 90k+ miles, rotors were not replaced until 150k, original clutch, driving chain never needs replacement, etc. And, the quality of the paint and finish is HIGHER than on my 2004 Acura TL, built in Ohio.
I hate to say it, but in my own personal experience U.S. quality is simply not up to Japanese or German quality. Neither of my Acura's, both US built, have the precise fit and finish quality of my former Honda S2000. Proving there is a big difference between do-dads and craftsmanship.
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Re: 2009 maxima or 2008 Infiniti G35? [habitat1]
by sanjaysdca
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Oct 22, 2008 (9:53 am)
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Replying to: habitat1 (Oct 22, 2008 8:26 am)
Totally agree here..
Recently I replaced my 1995 G20 (Japan Built) with 2008 MDX (I believe built in Ontario Canada)
The quality & craftmanship of G20 is/was far superiot them MDX. Just the type/quality/fit and finish of the headliner was enough to make the distinction...
Love the MDX for power and drive...The paint, the cloth seats, etc were great...no fading, no sagging....
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Re: 2009 maxima or 2008 Infiniti G35? [sanjaysdca]
by SergeyM
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Oct 22, 2008 (1:51 pm)
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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Oct 22, 2008 9:53 am)
2000-2003 Maximas were build in Japan too.
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Re: 2009 maxima or 2008 Infiniti G35? [habitat1]
by out4cat
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Oct 22, 2008 (2:09 pm)
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Replying to: habitat1 (Oct 22, 2008 8:26 am)
Here here to that, U.S. built Maximas (2004-2008) are terrible in materials, craftsmanship, fit and finish, and overall reliability. If anyone has one or sees one, look at the panel gaps around the trunk, the left front fender gap with the front left door is large enough to see the bolts holding the door in place and in addition the top of the left fender sticks out from the top of the left door, totally crappy stuff. On the inside, the 2004 had uneven panels leading from the doors to the dashboard and the glove box would hang from the right side. The 2007 (redesigned) has a gap at the top of the right door that is farther away from the dash board than the same panel on the left side. The sad part is that after 4 years in production, Nissan has not improved/addressed any of the crap they put out. I am not even addressing the shimmy in the rider for the 04/05 models, and the fading roof rails (definitely not like the BMW 7 series rails).
Bottom line, Carlos Goshn ran Renault, that is a company that does not do business in the U.S. for a reason. But also, customers (myself included) keep going to Nissan dealers and buying this crap, the 09 quirks will soon be coming out too.
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09 maxima
by kclark7425
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Nov 08, 2008 (2:18 pm)
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Is there a way to watch a dvd without the e brake on? I know it's a safety but can it be over ridden like in the cadilac?
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