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http://www.ackerwheel.com/
Those of you who own 2002 manual transmission cars, are you happy with them overall?
Or you could go to www.tirerack.com and buy a whole set of rims for <$1,000. I agree that the dealers are a rip-off.
habitat:
You could make the same argument about the current BMW M3 (333 HP) versus the previous generation M3 (240 HP). All those extra ponies (93 if my math is correct) gets you to 60 mph, in what? 0.2 secs faster (4.7 vs 4.9)? Big whup. The torque rating plays a larger role in 0-60 sprints anyway. But I agree that we can get caught up in HP ratings.
HAS BOSE SYSTEM, LEATHER PACKAGE, SUNROOF, MATS, SPLASH GUARDS, DEFLECTOR. PAID $26475.OO. HOW DOES THIS COMPARE TO WHAT OTHERS ARE PAYING? I FEEL LIKE I GOT A GOOD DEAL.
Does anyone know if there are any dealers parts department will sell the wheel at a discount? When I used to own Audis our internet listserve group has an arrangement with a dealer in California and a dealer on the East Coast who will sell us parts at 10% over their cost. It worked out real well.
The first is Courtesy Nissan (www.courtesyparts.com). Call them and tell them you are a member of the SE-R Mailing list, and they should give you 25% off.
Mossy Nissan in CA gives discounts to Altimas.net members, but I'm not sure how much. Look at this thread for details:
http://www.altimas.net/forum/showthread.php?s=&threadid=19725
I would call a Nissan dealer to make sure that a 2000/2001 SE rim fits a 2002 (I'm almost sure it will because I don't think that the bolt pattern, off-set, etc has changed). Then again, maybe you'll get lucky and find a junked 2002.
Goodluck.
montmax:
tirerack.com has some sweet rims if you want to look different. I bought a set about a year ago along with some performance tires. They mount and balance the tires and ship the package to your door (or to a garage for install). Very easy.
I've noticed very little difference in the ride except when the road has numerous ripples. I've kept the old set for the winter (snow, ice, and road salt). That would be cheaper than buying a new set from a Nissan or Infiniti dealer (>$2000).
You might want to browse their site.
As for your BMW comparison, I was seriously considering an M3 3 years ago and again in November, before I got my S2000. I was able to test drive both the 1999 (240 hp / 236 lb ft) model and the 2001 (333/269) model. For me, the difference in power felt significant, albeit most noticable at speeds of 50-70+. I had thought the 1999 model was rated at 5.5 from 0-60 (by BMW), compared to 4.8 for the 2001 model. In any event, I do know the difference between a 190hp 1995 Maxima 5-speed and a 255hp 2002 6-speed is marginal at best.
I am a big fan of Nissan. Every time I drive my S2000, I acknowledge that it wouldn't be possible if my 1995 Maxima had died at 120k miles like a lot of less solidly built cars do. However, I give credit to BMW for significantly improving the performance of the cars accross almost all lines from 1995 to 2002. Look at the difference between a 1995 325i (189 hp) and a 2002 330i (225 hp) and you will find vastly improved performance. Nissan has been a little too pre-occupied with "marketing" a higher performance Maxima without delivering it to the same degree as BMW, IMHO. Not that the Honda Accord or Toyota Camry are any better.
Paul
supposed to be a very good blend of performance and quiet comfort, at a very attractive price.
2020 Acura RDX tech SH-AWD, 2023 Maverick hybrid Lariat luxury package.
a slightly more bullet proof car than the Camry or Accord with a few more horses, but then I test drove the WRX wagon and man what a ride, I can't afford a Beemer M3 or the S2000, but I'd say for the money you can't beat the WRX as far as performance goes, my question is the Maxima with its options and standard features worth the money,
now that Nissan is trying to get them out of their lots, before the revised 2003's arrive and
because the overrated Altimas are selling well?
If I calculated correctly, without including the $1000 rebate you still paid ~$500 less than invoice for your 2002 GLE. I'm seriously considering the same purchase and I am curious how many others have been able to get a GLE for below invoice?
I have a 2002 SE and I can definitely notice a difference between the engine noise with this car and my previous 1995 SE. The 2002 engine is louder at idle and under acceleration. I don't know if the 3.5L engine is just louder or if Nissan has eliminated some sound insulation in the 2002.
Another thing I have noticed is that the 3.5L seems to idle a little rougher than the 3.0L did. But, I only have 1000 miles on the car so this may smooth out over time.
Don't get me wrong the 2002 Maxima is a great car and I like it more every day. Overall it is a smooth and quiet car. Just not as quiet as my 1995 seemed to be.
I also wonder if the loudness has anything to do with exhaust system changes. Supposedly, that's one of the things Nissan did to get extra horsepower out of the 3.0 litre engine in 2000 (as I posted before, I never found those extra horses in several test drives, but supposedly they were there). I suspect Nissan may have retained those exhaust system changes in the new 2002, but the noise is more noticeable now with the larger 3.5 liter engine.
How do you find the acceleration and responsiveness of the 2002 vs. the 1995? Are/were they manual transmissions?
I just talked to a new 2002 SE owner(white pearl..beautiful)and he has the same problem as I do with my 2001 with a vibrating hood at high speeds...no adjustments at the dealer made any difference..So his reply"I try to ignore it and not look there"..how sad is that people....Totally disgusted.
It is a GREAT car and enjoy it for what it is!
I don't want to start an import vs. American built debate, but I did in part get a 1995 Maxima after being concerned that the other import cars I was considering back then - Camry and Accord among others - were in fact built in the states and did indeed have MORE quality control problems than the Maxima. In addition, the Camry in particular has gone through a lot of "value engineering" since 1995 that effectively removed almost any sense of an upscale interior and exterior style. Just take a close look at the headliner, dash, and door panel design and materials. I haven't seen the latest version, so I plead ignorance as to whether they have improved.
If there is a design flaw in the hood with newer Maximas, Nissan absolutely needs to fix it. But, based upon my long term Maxima experience, I have to give Nissan credit where it is due. I will be very pleased if my Honda S2000 holds up as well. Of course, the fact that its built side by side with the NSX gives me some comfort.
Just my 2 cents....
recall). Do people think turn radius increased
after the 3.5L engine was stuffed into
the engine bay? Consumer Reports recently
panned an I35 for having a 43-44 ft. radius.
Altima 3.5 is also in that range.