Traded in the '97 CL, Got a 2006 Nissan Maxima SE...

The CL was past its prime and needed a bunch of work to keep it going - loved the car and no regrets, but it was time to move on. My wife almost cried since it ultimately was her car, and her first car. Funny how you can grow attached.

With a baby on the way, we need something with four doors and a little more room. The Maxima will fit that bill... We actually went looking for an Altima 3.5, but ended up with the Maxima instead - nice car.

 

Congrats on the new car!

Did you you consider the Accord/TL or were you just tired of Honda?

 

I didn't consider the Accord - just not impressed with them as of late.
The TL just wasnt in my price range - though my wife would have preferred the TL until she drove the Maxima. Though most of it was opportunity. My bro-in-law is a lot manager for a used car dealer - he told me about the car as soon as they picked it up, gave me the honest background on it - I got first drive - bought it on the spot. As an added bonus the lot had a live-to-air radio promo on that included a free trip to either Orlando or Vegas.

I have a '96 Pathfinder that I have been driving for nearly 8yrs. I have been really pleased with Nissan through that experience. Here is hoping the Maxima experience is the same.

 

Congratulations on the new car. The new Maximas are very nice!

Congrats on the new baby, as well!

 

So which did you choose...Orlando or Vegas?

 

congrats! upgrade your sig

 

Congrats man! These new Maxima's are really nice! Hope you enjoy it.

 

Nice pick up..Maximas are good cars

 

Congrats on the the car, but...

 

of the CL i mean



so what's the retirement mileage ?

 

The retirement mileage is 206000kms. I am sure the car has lots more in it, I just wasnt prepared to invest the $$$ into a few things that required attention like timing belt, rear calipers, minor body work, maybe an alternator, etc.

I dont have any pics of the new ride yet, I pick it up tomorrow.

Here is a pic of "Blueberry" as my wife calls her....

 

Whenever i think of letting her go i want to cry. I can't believe how attached i am to this car. This was the first car i've ever owned and even learned how to drive in. It will be one sad day tomorrow for me.

 

congrats....post some pictures of your new pimp ride.