New car time again....

[Randy Savage 5,000+ posts]

Well, with gas being what it is, ain't no way I'm getting a truck now. I'm looking into a 02-04 GTI or 01-04 Maxima.

I'm leaning towards the GTI as I did a full install in one and drove it a little and I like it-I was told the handling on the 1.8T isn't the greatest, though. Monsoon system is easy to work with too IMO //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif. I don't want a stick though, and most of them seem to come in manuals. I actually found one about 30mi from me- it's a 2004 1.8T with 15k miles for 15 grand.

I've also been considering the Maxima's- they get almost the same gas milage from what I've read, and have the 3.5 in there. I can find one around the same price with about 30k miles, which isn't too bad.

Comments/opinions?

If I go the GTI route, VR6 or 1.8T?

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[Untouchable11 10+ year member]

After driving an '03 maxima, I sort of fell in love with the 3.5.. The car just drove so smooth, and I like the responsiveness of the engine. I also loved the interior, as it seemed very spacious. I drove about 90 plus miles that day, and the gas needle moved hardly at all..

I'd say im partially biased toward the Maxima..

 

[tRiGgEr 5,000+ posts]

The Maxima would be my choice. Loved them since 96

 

[Eugenics 5,000+ posts]

Well, with gas being what it is, ain't no way I'm getting a truck now. I'm looking into a 02-04 GTI or 01-04 Maxima.
I'm leaning towards the GTI as I did a full install in one and drove it a little and I like it-I was told the handling on the 1.8T isn't the greatest, though. Monsoon system is easy to work with too IMO //content.invisioncic.com/y282845/emoticons/smile.gif.1ebc41e1811405b213edfc4622c41e27.gif. I don't want a stick though, and most of them seem to come in manuals. I actually found one about 30mi from me- it's a 2004 1.8T with 15k miles for 15 grand.

I've also been considering the Maxima's- they get almost the same gas milage from what I've read, and have the 3.5 in there. I can find one around the same price with about 30k miles, which isn't too bad.

Comments/opinions?

If I go the GTI route, VR6 or 1.8T?

As much as i love the AG group, i'd go with a maxima 3.5, those are teh ***!!!1!

 

[bigbangtheory 5,000+ posts]

Would take the gti for gas mileage alone. My buddy has one and he gets like 450/ on a full tank of gas. The maxima's are nice as well. Really cant lose with either one. Good luck and post a pic when you get it.

 

[skierxx5556 10+ year member]

I second the Maxima ive had mine for about a year now and put about 25000 miles on it with hardly any problems. The 3.5 is an awesome engine, I know you said you didnt want a manual but you can get them in a 6 speed which gets awesome gas mileage! I average about 400 miles to a tank with mostly city driving and have gotten a little over 500 miles before but that was all highway. Check out maxima.org theres alot of info on them over them lol.

 

[chubby 10+ year member]

maxima has A huge trunk

 

[brad 10+ year member]

maximas are very nice cars, my mom got one as a loaner when the armada was in the shop.

 

[davidfre21 5,000+ posts]

gas milage = jetta TDI

and VR6 > 1.8t

 

[Ignatowski 5,000+ posts]

Audi A4 - just got one a month ago

awsome car,best in class IMO

 

[80INCHES 5,000+ posts]

get the 01-04 maxima....u can still put 2 15's in there.....

80

2 of my friends put 2 mojo 15's in there maximas and hitting high 140's low 150's with music

 

[Ayrton 10+ year member]

Get the Maxima, you will thank us later.

 

[Johnny Drama 5,000+ posts]

I have read a few things about VWs having reliability issues. Not to mention the low resale value.

I know lots of folks with both and my choice is definatly the Maxi. You cant beat the reliability and resale of a toyota, unless your a honda.

 

[strong*I*bumpin 10+ year member]

Go wit the Max,good resale value.

 

[ss3079 5,000+ posts]

I have read a few things about VWs having reliability issues.

I've read that as well.

Damn good on gas, though.