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Also, what is a fair price? $300 over invoice.
What I still don't understand is why the spoiler is standard on the car. Why not give people a choice? Is it too much for me to ask for a Maxima that has a cloth interior, NO sunroof and NO spoiler. Apparently with Nissan, I AM asking for too much.
If I get the SE, I'm paying approx $800 extra for a spoiler THAT I DON'T EVEN WANT. If the MSRP for the SE is about $27,100, the cost would be about $25,500 for an SE with cloth interior, no sunroof and no spoiler.
Am I wrong?
To put it in another perspective, I am now considering upgrading to a BMW 5-series. BMW's "sport package" with a suspension upgrade goes for about $2,000, and IMHO it's a must have. By that comparison, the Maxima SE is a bargain.
I respectfully suggest you extensively test drive the SE and non-SE's. If you like the way the SE handles, I am sure you can get the dealer to remove the spoiler free of charge. Alternatively, if you prefer the softer ride, get the GXE or GLE. Just don't make your decision thinking you're paying $800 for a spoiler that you don't want.
Good luck.
thanks in advance.I do know that the 2000 and 2001 max had timing chains.
Thanks!
Steve B
Thanks for responding to my post. How much did you pay for the car, if you don't mind me asking. I know the car has 33 more HP than the previous model, but they sure seem much more expensive than last year (about $1,500 more?).
The dealer was able to source for a base maxima SE that has everything I want except the front splash guards. Then they install the front splash guards for me.
Then I looked at Maxima. 100% Japanese made. HID lights ! 255hp ! Lots of good features with comparable prices to Accord. Accord is not even made in Japan and it has only 30% Japanese parts.
My Maxima SE has almost the same price as Accord EX V6. Why would I get Accord when I can get Maxima ?
I feel more "excited" to drive the Maxima than the Accord.
Those are the same items I want as well. Do you mind if I ask what you paid, did they throw in the mats and mudguards, did you get the moonroof and wind visor?
When I take the base SE and add in mats, mud guards, moonroof and wind visor, the dealers cost comes to $1,174 over that of the Accord EX-V6 - a price I am willing to pay.
I am just trying to determine now how much over dealer cost I will need to pay.
Thanks for your help and enjoy your new MAX!
One thing is for sure, the Maxima SE does come with a six-speed. I saw one. They have been out in limited quantities for several weeks and should be widely available in a couple of more. I don't know if it is the same transmission that will be used in the RWD 350Z, but if it is, it should make it into the G35 sooner or later. Preferably sooner.
I got the 2002 GLE (no sunroofor other options other than mud guards and floor mats!) for $25.8K + TTL from a "no haggle" dealer. They gave me a reasonable trade allowance on my Volvo so was quite happy.
Good luck! Either the SE or GLE will make you happy....
Just curious.
Obi
Good luck and, assuming you are using your own hard earned money, please post how a 16 year gets to select between a Maxima SE and GLE. I was a pretty successful newspaper carrier and grocery store stock boy in my day, but the best I could do was a new Datsun B210 GX when I was 21 back in 1978!
It's abt 200 over invoice based on kbb.com.
I think my price is reasonable. Carsdirect.com's prices really suck as they went up real high early Oct. Also I got in when Nissan is offering the special apr for Maxima.
I love driving this Maxima.
Let me know!
Obi
Has anyone else experienced this? Is this normal? If not, what could be the cause?
It would seem that the next generation of maxima will be built in the U.S. in January of 2003. So from this statement I have to assume that the next generation will available early CY2003 not late CY2002 as I said earlier. So you are looking at the spring of 2003 approx.