YACT: Car A vs Car B and why (details lay within)

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Car A:

1995 INFINITI Q45, V8, auto, moonroof, black w/tan leather, alloys, keyless, 130k miles, looks, runs and drives great! $5,983

Car B:

1995 Nissan Maxima SE, fully loaded, power everything, Ruby w/Beige Leather, 83000 miles, original owner. $6000

All factors being equal (cars fully maintenanced, no detectable problems in drivetrain, body / interior in similar conditions) which car would YOU get, and why?

I choose Car A. No poll, I wanna hear ya tell me and tell me why please =)

 

[MercenaryForHire]

Ummm ... omgz?

Car A. All factors being equal, that thing kicks the Maxima's ass.

- M4H

 

[WinkOsmosis]

I would get the Infiniti because it's more powerful, with that V8, and RWD.

 

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Originally posted by: WinkOsmosis
I would get the Infiniti because it's more powerful, with that V8, and RWD.

Yes, however it is slower, I think Maxima is roughly 0-60 in low 7s, and the Q45 would be low 8s.

 

[Gibson486]

low 7's??? you have a link to this?

 

[BigSmooth]

The Q45 will be more luxurious, powerful, and exclusive. However, it's also likely that the insurance and running costs (gas, other maintenance) will be quite a bit higher. The Maxima would also be more fun to drive.

Still, even with the extra mileage I would probably go for the Q45. I like the look of 'em and the build quality is fantastic.

 

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Originally posted by: Gibson486
low 7's??? you have a link to this?

Goto www.google.com and type in 95 maxima 0-60. Many website rate the Maxima 0-60 in 6.7 seconds in 5 speed and 6.9ish with the auto. I said low 7s to be on the safe side.

 

[TheAudit]

If it was in good condition I would go for the Q45.
I used to love that car.

 

[Vette73]

The Q45 is nice, but will cost a arm and a leg to get parts and fix. If you don't mind high maintaince cost then go Q45. If you need something more practical then go witht he Max.

 

[MercenaryForHire]

... yes, let's compare 1/4 mile numbers, because that's the most important factor in the car ...

I'm assuming you took both for a test drive?

- M4H

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
... yes, let's compare 1/4 mile numbers, because that's the most important factor in the car ...

I'm assuming you took both for a test drive?

- M4H

I'd bet that 1/4 mile times aren't much different. Q45 is larger and heavier so the added torque and hp of the V8 would be negated largely by that.

 

[FrustratedUser]

A

 

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Originally posted by: MercenaryForHire
... yes, let's compare 1/4 mile numbers, because that's the most important factor in the car ...

I'm assuming you took both for a test drive?

- M4H

No, no, I was just trying to concretize the person's statement about the Q45 being more "powerful" with some data. I think the Q45 looks nicer and is a more refined car, but the Max has less miles and possibly cheaper repairs / insurance.

Anyone have any idea what the repair cost differences would be on something like this? Because I did an analysis on one of my older YACTS of a Maxima versus an Infiniti J30 (RWD) and the repair costs were slightly higher on the J30 but not enough to kill someone. A Maxima radiator might be $160 while the J30 is $185. Big whoop, how many times are you going to have to replace it?

 

[Papagayo]

Q45 easily..

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: Papagayo
Q45 easily..

I'd probably go with the Q45 also.

 

[WinkOsmosis]

Hmm.. so the Maxima is faster eh? I would probably get that then. RWD vs FWD isn't a big deal when the Q45 probably handles like Jell-O anyway.

 

[StageLeft]

Neither, because I still think you should buy a manual. However, if I had to buy an automatic I'd get the maxima. I'd rather DRIVE the infiniti, but if I had to buy one it would be the maxima, because it will definitely cost you less in maintenance.