Maxima or Grand Prix? - Page 2

FivepointOH · 06-20-2001, 10:41 AM

Well i'd really like an auto for it's ease of use... looks like maxima is the winner... now I just gotta find the right one.

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92 AOD GT, K&N, ram air, pulleys, 2 ch. flowmasters, 4:10's, shift kit, 1 5/8 mac longtubes and offroad hpipe 14.249 @ 97.34 mph before the headers and hpipe

moc · 06-23-2001, 09:00 PM

63 Plymouth Valiant push button auto
or maybe anoTHER FORD MAYBE USED MAYBE LIKE A CROWN VIC OR A NICE TARAUS ..maxima come with a free copy of pearl harbor that might be nice Please

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1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black
as of 06/08/01 23,000 mi.
2001 LIGHTNING Black 800 mi.

95ragtop · 06-25-2001, 03:16 PM

I actually made a similar decision. It was between the Maxima and the Buick Regal GS, same as GTP but IMO more luxurious. I was purchasing new, and being a big guy 6'2", 240lbs, it was a no brainer. My feet kept getting caught on the pedals. I bought the Regal for about $8K less than the Maxima. If you're considering a Maxima, keep in mind that the auto is a HIGH 15 sec car, and the GTP is a low 15 to high 14 sec car, and for a $40 pulley, you could be a mid-low 14 sec car.

As far as GM reliability, the fit and finish on the Nissan is clearly better, but over the long term, the GM will be reliable. My father-in-law's 93 Regal has over 300K miles, and never had any work done other than the alternator, it is still going.

Like the other's have said, either car is a good choice, but in the end the GTP gets my nod. Happy motoring.

06-25-2001, 04:55 PM

I just read something (i think in newsweek) about the quality of new cars. Sadly, ford was last (many new models coming out with lots of recalls) and second to last was Nissan. This really doesn't help at all, but i thought it was amusing.

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'84 Mustang 5.0 LX
My car

dinomite · 06-25-2001, 05:31 PM

Ya, but see ford recalls stuff that is wrong, GM just says that nothing is. "sir, your car is supposed to rattle like that, it was designed that way" "well yes, it is supposed to get only 175hp from that 350 cu/in engine"

lyonsd · 06-27-2001, 01:25 PM

Neither! Both the Maxima and the Grand Prix are wrong-wheel drive. Find yourself a nice intercooled Turbo Regal.

Mercury · 06-28-2001, 01:24 AM

Quote:

Originally posted by dinomite:
Ya, but see ford recalls stuff that is wrong, GM just says that nothing is. "sir, your car is supposed to rattle like that, it was designed that way" "well yes, it is supposed to get only 175hp from that 350 cu/in engine"

If that aint the truth, one of the guys at work traded His Camaro, a 2000 Z28 auto, in for a Cobra. One of the reasons, besides me beating him in several races, was because his car had a high pitch interior whisling and a cowl rattle after only 2300 miles. He took it in several times, they said he was hearing things.

Then the 4th time, they told him it was some kind of Firewall vibration damage caused from driving it hard and the warranty wouldnt cover it. They wanted over a grand to fix nothing but a design flaw. I've heard the same from a few other New generation camaro owners. No complaints from the FireBird people though.

LincoConti87 · 06-29-2001, 02:18 AM

My 2 cents...Maxima. My aunt has a like a 98 infiniti I30 thats basically a maxima...all the options sweet bose stereo very good power..the engine was in the top 10 list of best engines. Heard really good stuff bout nissan. Every year the maxima just gets better although the new models look kinda funky.

DemonGT · 06-29-2001, 01:21 PM

go with the grand prix my buddy has one and he actually backed up into his ex's car and totaled her car and all it did to the his was put a couple scratches in it...grand prix are very tough cars..only thing is there known for having fuel pump problums..like with the relay and stuff

my freinds grand prix is a 89 and it actually has a 5 speed in it..only seen like three of these in my life

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'91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Competition gauges,C&L 76mm MAF,Accufab 70mm TB,TFS street heat intake

Waiting install:Nothing

Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,TFS heads,TFS stage 1 cam,lakewood struts/shocks,nitto DR's
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06-20-2001, 10:41 AM	#21
FivepointOH Registered Member Join Date: Jan 1999 Location: Sugar Land, Tx USA Posts: 478	Well i'd really like an auto for it's ease of use... looks like maxima is the winner... now I just gotta find the right one. ------------------ 92 AOD GT, K&N, ram air, pulleys, 2 ch. flowmasters, 4:10's, shift kit, 1 5/8 mac longtubes and offroad hpipe 14.249 @ 97.34 mph before the headers and hpipe

06-23-2001, 09:00 PM	#22
moc Registered Member Join Date: Mar 1999 Location: Ocean City , Maryland Posts: 344	63 Plymouth Valiant push button auto or maybe anoTHER FORD MAYBE USED MAYBE LIKE A CROWN VIC OR A NICE TARAUS ..maxima come with a free copy of pearl harbor that might be nice Please ------------------ 1991 5.0 NotchBack,Black as of 06/08/01 23,000 mi. 2001 LIGHTNING Black 800 mi.

06-25-2001, 03:16 PM	#23
95ragtop Registered Member Join Date: Feb 1999 Location: Palmdale, CA USA Posts: 59	I actually made a similar decision. It was between the Maxima and the Buick Regal GS, same as GTP but IMO more luxurious. I was purchasing new, and being a big guy 6'2", 240lbs, it was a no brainer. My feet kept getting caught on the pedals. I bought the Regal for about $8K less than the Maxima. If you're considering a Maxima, keep in mind that the auto is a HIGH 15 sec car, and the GTP is a low 15 to high 14 sec car, and for a $40 pulley, you could be a mid-low 14 sec car. As far as GM reliability, the fit and finish on the Nissan is clearly better, but over the long term, the GM will be reliable. My father-in-law's 93 Regal has over 300K miles, and never had any work done other than the alternator, it is still going. Like the other's have said, either car is a good choice, but in the end the GTP gets my nod. Happy motoring.

06-25-2001, 04:55 PM	#24
84stangLX Guest Posts: n/a	I just read something (i think in newsweek) about the quality of new cars. Sadly, ford was last (many new models coming out with lots of recalls) and second to last was Nissan. This really doesn't help at all, but i thought it was amusing. ------------------ '84 Mustang 5.0 LX My car

06-25-2001, 05:31 PM	#25
dinomite The Dude Join Date: Feb 2001 Location: Arlington, VA Posts: 1,262	Ya, but see ford recalls stuff that is wrong, GM just says that nothing is. "sir, your car is supposed to rattle like that, it was designed that way" "well yes, it is supposed to get only 175hp from that 350 cu/in engine"

06-27-2001, 01:25 PM	#26
lyonsd Registered Member Join Date: Dec 1999 Location: Flowery Branch, GA Posts: 236	Neither! Both the Maxima and the Grand Prix are wrong-wheel drive. Find yourself a nice intercooled Turbo Regal.

06-29-2001, 02:18 AM	#28
LincoConti87 Registered Member Join Date: Dec 2000 Location: Tallahassee,Florida,USA Posts: 188	My 2 cents...Maxima. My aunt has a like a 98 infiniti I30 thats basically a maxima...all the options sweet bose stereo very good power..the engine was in the top 10 list of best engines. Heard really good stuff bout nissan. Every year the maxima just gets better although the new models look kinda funky.

06-29-2001, 01:21 PM	#29
DemonGT Registered Member Join Date: Aug 2000 Location: Wisconsin Posts: 879	go with the grand prix my buddy has one and he actually backed up into his ex's car and totaled her car and all it did to the his was put a couple scratches in it...grand prix are very tough cars..only thing is there known for having fuel pump problums..like with the relay and stuff my freinds grand prix is a 89 and it actually has a 5 speed in it..only seen like three of these in my life ------------------ '91 GT,91K,T-5,air silencer removed,HD clutch,K&N air filter,Mac long tubes,Cat-back,off road H,FMS 9mm wires,180 thermostat,Competition gauges,C&L 76mm MAF,Accufab 70mm TB,TFS street heat intake Waiting install:Nothing Future Mods:3.73's,Pro 5.0,TFS heads,TFS stage 1 cam,lakewood struts/shocks,nitto DR's ICQ#35670781