Sup guys? Do you guys think the Max.is a better value than the G35? LEt's see: the MAx have a better stereo system, better exhaust, hmmm better options all around. So what do you folks think? Don't get me wrong, i'll wouldn't trade in my G for anything in the world.

 

It depends.

Do you want a family sedan or a sports sedan?

Once you answer that question, the answer to your question becomes obvious. [img]/w3timages/icons/smile.gif[/img]

2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter

 

OK. I went through the same thinking. Here's my 2 cents.
My eye was on the G35 for a year, waiting for the 6MT sedan (though I really wanted a coupe but couldn't stuff my teenage son into the back seat). I had had a nice sedate G20 5 spd manual that I loved and was in great shape. While waiting to test drive a 6MT G35 sedan, the 2004 Maxima came out and I saw it at the car show in late winter. The front grill was a big gross out, but other than that the styling was a refreshing change for Maxima. I was impressed by the list of standard features and options and the apparent value for the money. So I went and test drove a new Maxima manual. How many ways can you say "torque steer"? The steering and handling did not compare to the G35. Case closed for me.

So if you appreciate a driver's car, I don't think you'll go for the Maxima. Besides, the price difference isn't that much and the G35 definitely has a more luxurious look/feel inside and out. And it's just plain prettier!

Dreams garnet fire/graphite leather 6MT 2003.5 premium/aero/winter

 

If you mean the New Max then I would definitely say NO!! I have looked at them very closely in 4 different colors and I just don't like the look at all. I really wasn't impressed with the interior that some are raving about either. Never mind the torque steer.

This is not because I own a G35. I went looking to see if the Max might be my next car a year or three down the line. It most definitely will Not be! I understand that styling is subjective, but to me the new Max is one of the most hideous cars out there. I would Much sooner buy a Cadillac CTS than the new Max (but only in Burgundy).The CTS was my former "Butt Ugly $30,000-$35,000 Car" award winner.

But to each his own. If you like it, buy it and enjoy the Heck out of it!

 

But even then.. the CTS is a RWD sport-tuned performance vehicle that can play in the same pen as the G35 and 330i. The Maxima, with all it's luxury features, seems more along the lines of a TL or Accord or Altima or I35 -- plenty of pampering and power, but the sporty attitude is missing.

If you're concerned with a RWD platform, powerful V6, and a suspension worthy of the name "sport sedan," then the Maxima is not for you. If you want a near-luxury car with a bargain price and don't care about carving canyon roads, then the Maxima is great.

2003.5 G35 Sedan Desert Platinum/Graphite Premium/Sport/Aero/Nav/Winter

 

Thanks guys. I'm not that much puzzled anymore.

 

The 2004 Maxima would be a great value if it stayed in the $22,000 to $28,000 price range, but for $35,000 I wouldn't spend that much money on a Maxima.

 

I finally saw the new Maxima up close the other day. What I liked was that the shape of its body is very similar to that of the G35. What I didn't like was the treatment to the front and rear. That rear is just plain ugly. Kinda reminds me of the Saturn.

 

The max is nice dude, but lacks much from the balanced handling of the G's. Front drive, and it's corresponding weight distribution, just won't cut it. The max by comparison feels and drives nose heavy.
I loved my 2k2 Max, but my G's are so much better.

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here's wa my friend stated...
I asked him y he chose the g over max...

and he said one thing...ITS A NISSAN!!

 

Maximas I've owned and driven

1985
1991
1993 SE
1994 SE
2000 SE

out of all of them my favorite was the 2000 SE. I was due for a new one in Dec or Jan but got a look at both the 2004 Max & the 2003.5 G35c and picked the G35c. After driving the coupe for 2 months I know I made the right choice. After all is said and done I'm still with NISSAN

Gotta remember to keep the rubber side DOWN

L8r

<font color=blue>[b]G35c DG/leather 5AT 18"wheels Tint.... The car in your mirror will fade quickly

 

The only think i like about the interior of the Max is it comes with a better bose sytem. Oh ya it also comes with seat warmers too in the back seat if u get the sport model with 4 seats.

 

the maxima may have 4 exhaust tips but have you looked inside the chrome caps? the pipe is about half the size of the one used in the g35sedan. as for the sound system in the maxima it may have more watts but just having more watts doesnt meen its going to be better.

 

One other thing I liked about my 2k2 Max was the sound system. It was marginally better than the one in my Sedan, and Coupe.
That ride had heated Steering Wheel too--nice up here in the 'Tundra'.

<font color=green>GSM</font color=green>

 

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I finally saw the new Maxima up close the other day. What I liked was that the shape of its body is very similar to that of the G35. What I didn't like was the treatment to the front and rear. That rear is just plain ugly. Kinda reminds me of the Saturn.

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I like the rear of the Max, in fact I find that to be the best styled area on the car...besides I like the rear of the new Saturn as well... [img]/w3timages/icons/tongue.gif[/img] go figure.



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