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02-20-2007, 12:34 PM
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So Confused!
In about one years time my dad is going to buy a new car, now he has given me the choice of either selling my car and taking his 99 nissan maxima se, or him selling his and me keeping the ol' 97 2.2 CL. This is a tough one because the CL is my first car and it does have some sentamental value to it, but is the sweet handling and power of the maxima enough to break this value.
and who knows maybe with enough suspension mods the CL might be able to out handle the maxima!(though unlikely)
so basically Im asking what you guys would do you know how theres just something about CL's but the Maxima is sweet to! HELP!!!
and who knows maybe with enough suspension mods the CL might be able to out handle the maxima!(though unlikely)
so basically Im asking what you guys would do you know how theres just something about CL's but the Maxima is sweet to! HELP!!!
02-20-2007, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverCL97
CL 4 life..
You're only 16, I doubt he's gonna pay to insure 2 cars for you, otherwise i'd recommend one for a beater and keeping both, but you gotta weigh which one you like more.
02-20-2007, 05:34 PM
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you're about to go to college, keep the CL and take good care of it, it'll last you till after you graduate college (don't know about maxima since i'm not familiar with nissans)...
Plus the
factor of a nicely modded CL is far greater than a Maxima 
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Plus the
factor of a nicely modded CL is far greater than a Maxima ...
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02-20-2007, 06:26 PM
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Originally Posted by hornedfrog2000
maxima, but your going to get pretty biased opinions in a cl forum I would think...
and I'm not a fan of pissants I mean nissans unless it's a z, g35, or skyline, but CL is def pimper IMHO
02-20-2007, 06:33 PM
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I would definitely keep the CL. You're young and need a reliable car which the CL definitely is. Plus the badge factor of owning an acura is way better to tell to a female than owning a nissan lol. truuust me i've been there. i went from a CL that got totaled to a nissan altima, right back to a CL because although my nissan had most of the options the CL had (leather, CD, moonroof, etc.), it was severely lacking in the "it" factor, i've never ever had such problems w/my CL 
In fact, people always think my car is newer than it really is! So i'm definitely voting for CL
In fact, people always think my car is newer than it really is! So i'm definitely voting for CL
02-20-2007, 07:16 PM
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Ya i would have to agree with most of you guys, I do love my CL ( i mean who wouldn't) so i guess its on with the parts buying! I was holding off on some suspension mods till i thought things out, plus i think it would be cooler to have a moded CL then Maxima, maximas are a dime a dozen
02-20-2007, 07:17 PM
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Originally Posted by MowPower
K'town, my birthplace! I'm partial, I just bought a CL. Given the years, I'd take an Acura over Nissan any day! Choose wisely....
02-20-2007, 07:36 PM
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and I'm not a fan of pissants I mean nissans unless it's a z, g35, or skyline, but CL is def pimper IMHO
cl has more options,better looks. z or better ftw.................
02-20-2007, 11:48 PM
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Originally Posted by subbuzz
^^
i refuse to put my car there because she's in winter mode. (chipped up and on stockies). plus the king is the man......
i refuse to put my car there because she's in winter mode. (chipped up and on stockies). plus the king is the man......
02-21-2007, 09:33 AM
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Originally Posted by asianspec
acura>nissan
if it aint a stick then keep the CL.
if it aint a stick then keep the CL.
maximas are quick, but their auto trannies have problems. my grandfather had one a few years back and it was always in the shop.
02-21-2007, 09:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Fuzznugget32
Moved here 3 years ago from Fall River Mass. it was a bit of a culture shock at first but K'town does kick some hard ass
Keep the CL. It's only 2 years older and a lot nicer than the 99 model Maxima. Sure the Maxima has more power, but who cares, with the right stuff you can add a little hp to your CL, and look better too.
02-21-2007, 10:56 AM
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Originally Posted by trewatts
maximas are quick, but their auto trannies have problems. my grandfather had one a few years back and it was always in the shop.
02-21-2007, 11:05 AM
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you see maxima's everywhere, you rarely see 1st gen cl's, and I'd take a honda over a nissan everyday unless its a z, g35, or skyline just like blackack said. Do you want originality or rarity or mainstream because it's a bit faster?
02-21-2007, 12:14 PM
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Stick with the CL. It's classy lines are a lot more distinctive than the Maxima's Taurus-like lines. Even now people can't accurately guess what year my 97 is. Most think its only a couple years old.
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Originally Posted by AznX TL
didnt someone already leave a first gen cl for a maxima SE lol
02-23-2007, 08:45 AM
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Originally Posted by SilverCL97
yes..mr shavedh22CL
WHO IN THEIR RIGHT MIND WOULD LEAVE AN H22 ANYTHING FOR A MAXIMA???!!!
02-23-2007, 12:32 PM
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Definately the CL, Nissans wish they were Toyotas.
They are crap. OK, Fair Ladies and G35s and old Zs are nice, but all the rest are crap. Cheap plastic interior parts, inferior components... etc. Stay with the CL.
It is funny how people look at a freshly waxed CL. I washed the Mistress last Saturday, and people kept checking her out. ha ha... I love it when people stare at my CL. She's steals the sunshine from Nissans and Toyotas all day long. And then she breaks their little hearts
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my CL.
They are crap. OK, Fair Ladies and G35s and old Zs are nice, but all the rest are crap. Cheap plastic interior parts, inferior components... etc. Stay
with the CL. It is funny how people look at a freshly waxed CL. I washed the Mistress last Saturday, and people kept checking her out. ha ha... I love it when people stare at my CL. She's steals the sunshine from Nissans and Toyotas all day long. And then she breaks their little hearts
. my CL.
02-23-2007, 12:39 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverCL97
no idea on the year, all i remember is that it was that special edition
Shavedh22 got a special edition, can't remeber if his was a 6 speed, but it was def a stick
02-23-2007, 12:48 PM
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Originally Posted by SilverCL97
damn right
4 fuckin lyfe yo
4 fuckin lyfe yo
I'll be buried in my CL
02-23-2007, 12:53 PM
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Originally Posted by 97BlackAckCL
I'll be buried in my CL
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02-24-2007, 10:47 PM
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Originally Posted by ajtcl
Definately the CL, Nissans wish they were Toyotas.
They are crap. OK, Fair Ladies and G35s and old Zs are nice, but all the rest are crap. Cheap plastic interior parts, inferior components... etc. Stay with the CL.
It is funny how people look at a freshly waxed CL. I washed the Mistress last Saturday, and people kept checking her out. ha ha... I love it when people stare at my CL. She's steals the sunshine from Nissans and Toyotas all day long. And then she breaks their little hearts.
my CL.
They are crap. OK, Fair Ladies and G35s and old Zs are nice, but all the rest are crap. Cheap plastic interior parts, inferior components... etc. Stay
with the CL. It is funny how people look at a freshly waxed CL. I washed the Mistress last Saturday, and people kept checking her out. ha ha... I love it when people stare at my CL. She's steals the sunshine from Nissans and Toyotas all day long. And then she breaks their little hearts
. my CL.
for torque.However back to the topic, If you want show go with the CL. If you want performance, go with the maxima because that thing is fucking fast.
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i've owned a 95 maxima and a 99 cl. they both have their ups and downs. but i think overall i think the maxima is a better car all around car comfort and speed wise. but the cl is a lot better on reliability and gas ( dont mean to offend anyone on this forum btw. )
ive also had a 95 ka 240 and a 89 sr 240. both cars were very good to me
ive also had a 95 ka 240 and a 89 sr 240. both cars were very good to me