May go from 09 Maxima to 370z

Maxima09 · 12-06-2009, 09:16 PM

That's funny..same thing here, Maxima is great, but I need something more sportscar like...either the SRT or the 370Z, just have to visit dealerships and decide. did they hammer you on the trade in on the max? I only have 6k miles on mine.

PapoZalsa · 12-06-2009, 09:40 PM

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Originally Posted by areyouin729

if you are single (not married) w/o kids, then go for the 370Z

I'm married, the Z is for me!!!!

Just get another car like a SUV for the family.

cab83_750 · 12-06-2009, 09:55 PM

Does your Maxima still have the 4DSC sticker? I still remember cracking up years ago when I saw the sticker?

BBALL99 · 12-06-2009, 10:08 PM

Yes, I own a 09 370Z that I purchased this summer and in October I purchased a 2010 Maxama for my wife and as our family driver.
The Z is just for fun as I am retired. The power of the Z over the maxima is very substantial and in my opinion the Maxima would feel much more like a true sports car if it was rear wheel drive and had the power of my Z but don't get me wrong, the maxima is still a solid, powerful, fun to drive car, it's just not a Z.

luzahan · 12-06-2009, 10:25 PM

They gave me exactly what KBB said the car was worth in excellent condition so Im not complaining. Depreciation was a killer but I got the nismo for 6k off sticker.

CrownR426 · 12-06-2009, 10:28 PM

The Maxima and The 370z are no way similar at all.
If your from the Northeast don't even go for the switch now cause it's sorta late...
If thats ur only car just wait until spring once the weather gets better.

kenchan · 12-06-2009, 11:51 PM

wat i found lacking on the new maxima is a 6MT. just not sporty enough with a CVT.

Maxima09 · 12-18-2009, 12:03 AM

I haven't made the decision yet. Been busy with work, but this weekend I may go back out to Nissan and Jeep for the SRT8 Cherokee. The thing is the 370Z has such a better interior/options, but the 420hp V8 in the SRT8 is sweet. I really haven't decided yet, but I want to decide before the holiday.

KillerBee370 · 12-18-2009, 12:10 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxima09

I haven't made the decision yet. Been busy with work, but this weekend I may go back out to Nissan and Jeep for the SRT8 Cherokee. The thing is the 370Z has such a better interior/options, but the 420hp V8 in the SRT8 is sweet. I really haven't decided yet, but I want to decide before the holiday.

Well if you're into straight line speed then go for the Jeep. It's cool. But remember that 420 is flywheel hp. I'm somewhere in the neighborhood of 382 to the flywheel in a lighter much more nimble car. And that's just basic bolt ons with tune.

I guarantee that you will have a sh!tload more fun in the 370Z than you ever will regardless of hp in an SUV.

Just my

MightyBobo · 12-18-2009, 12:34 AM

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Originally Posted by Maxima09

I nearly bought an 08 Corvette last year before I bought the Maxima, but as sporty as it is it's just not a sports car

..wait....what?

resopaton · 12-18-2009, 04:27 AM

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Originally Posted by SmoothZ

I'm married with 3 kids. Does that mean I have to sell my Z?

Keep it, it's a great escape. I also have three kids with another on the way and my wife wouldn't let me get rid of the Z. I guess you could say it's our getaway car.

Liquid_G · 12-18-2009, 10:13 AM

<--- Had an 07 Maxima for about a year + .. Loved that car.. it was pretty heavily modded and had lots of fun working on it.. That being said..
Traded the Max in for the Z and would do it again in a heartbeat. Go for it dude.

kenchan · 12-18-2009, 02:37 PM

jep, my G-coupe and Z are both getaway cars. it's the only real time dad (me)'s alone by himself enjoying some piece and quiet.

Maxima09 · 12-24-2009, 09:49 AM

Well here we are on Christmas week. I decided to wait to make the decision today or this weekend. My dealer has a touring/sport all loaded up, but I'd have to have them get me silver or black since this one is that gray color I believe.

The SRT8 Jeep is great, but its HARD to find one on a lot to drive. The SRT would be better for winter, but the Nissan interior/electronics of the 370Z is just awesome...way above the SRT8 in my opinion.

Prices I've gotten so far are close, SRT is 45k + TTL at 0%.

370Z I haven't gotten an official price, but I've "heard" MSRP of 42k loaded is somewhere around 38k plus TTL but with 5% interest or so? Wonder if I could get it for 36k? to NOT go with the SRT8 the price difference has to be strong.

Also, I drove a C6 Vette and my main problem with it was the feeling that I'm "sitting on the ground". The 370Z looks like more of a standard seat. Is that true? can anyone compare the seat toa maxima?

Division · 12-24-2009, 10:01 AM

Take a look at truecar.com. It'll get you in the ball park of what to pay for the car.

As far as the seating is concerned. I'd put the Z in between the vette and the maxima. The Z is low - but getting in and out of my frieds vette seems more "difficult". It is a sports car after all...

12-06-2009, 10:28 PM	#21 (permalink)
CrownR426 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2008 Location: South Korea Posts: 4,676 Drives: Manual Rep Power: 848	The Maxima and The 370z are no way similar at all. If your from the Northeast don't even go for the switch now cause it's sorta late... If thats ur only car just wait until spring once the weather gets better. __________________ Love + Hardwork + Passion RIP SVTRacer

12-24-2009, 09:49 AM	#29 (permalink)
Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 16	Well here we are on Christmas week. I decided to wait to make the decision today or this weekend. My dealer has a touring/sport all loaded up, but I'd have to have them get me silver or black since this one is that gray color I believe. The SRT8 Jeep is great, but its HARD to find one on a lot to drive. The SRT would be better for winter, but the Nissan interior/electronics of the 370Z is just awesome...way above the SRT8 in my opinion. Prices I've gotten so far are close, SRT is 45k + TTL at 0%. 370Z I haven't gotten an official price, but I've "heard" MSRP of 42k loaded is somewhere around 38k plus TTL but with 5% interest or so? Wonder if I could get it for 36k? to NOT go with the SRT8 the price difference has to be strong. Also, I drove a C6 Vette and my main problem with it was the feeling that I'm "sitting on the ground". The 370Z looks like more of a standard seat. Is that true? can anyone compare the seat toa maxima? Last edited by Maxima09; 12-24-2009 at 09:52 AM.

12-24-2009, 10:01 AM	#30 (permalink)
Division Base Member Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: Central FL Posts: 199 Drives: 2009 370Z Sport Rep Power: 16	Take a look at truecar.com. It'll get you in the ball park of what to pay for the car. As far as the seating is concerned. I'd put the Z in between the vette and the maxima. The Z is low - but getting in and out of my frieds vette seems more "difficult". It is a sports car after all... Last edited by Division; 12-24-2009 at 10:04 AM.

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Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 16	That's funny..same thing here, Maxima is great, but I need something more sportscar like...either the SRT or the 370Z, just have to visit dealerships and decide. did they hammer you on the trade in on the max? I only have 6k miles on mine.

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BBALL99 Base Member Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: florida Posts: 6 Drives: 2009 370Z Rep Power: 16	Yes, I own a 09 370Z that I purchased this summer and in October I purchased a 2010 Maxama for my wife and as our family driver. The Z is just for fun as I am retired. The power of the Z over the maxima is very substantial and in my opinion the Maxima would feel much more like a true sports car if it was rear wheel drive and had the power of my Z but don't get me wrong, the maxima is still a solid, powerful, fun to drive car, it's just not a Z.

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luzahan Base Member Join Date: Dec 2009 Location: Bismarck, ND Posts: 6 Drives: 09 Nismo Z Rep Power: 16	They gave me exactly what KBB said the car was worth in excellent condition so Im not complaining. Depreciation was a killer but I got the nismo for 6k off sticker.

12-06-2009, 11:51 PM	#22 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	wat i found lacking on the new maxima is a 6MT. just not sporty enough with a CVT.

12-18-2009, 12:03 AM	#23 (permalink)
Maxima09 Base Member Join Date: May 2009 Location: Northeast Posts: 86 Drives: 09 Maxima Rep Power: 16	I haven't made the decision yet. Been busy with work, but this weekend I may go back out to Nissan and Jeep for the SRT8 Cherokee. The thing is the 370Z has such a better interior/options, but the 420hp V8 in the SRT8 is sweet. I really haven't decided yet, but I want to decide before the holiday.

12-18-2009, 10:13 AM	#27 (permalink)
Liquid_G A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: Chicago Burbs Posts: 1,439 Drives: 09 370z Supercharged Rep Power: 44	<--- Had an 07 Maxima for about a year + .. Loved that car.. it was pretty heavily modded and had lots of fun working on it.. That being said.. Traded the Max in for the Z and would do it again in a heartbeat. Go for it dude.

12-18-2009, 02:37 PM	#28 (permalink)
kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	jep, my G-coupe and Z are both getaway cars. it's the only real time dad (me)'s alone by himself enjoying some piece and quiet.