Used '06 35x or New '08 Altima 3.5 SL ? Which one should I buy?

[americanpolice]

Hi Everyone,

New to the boards. Currently own a Murano. Overall impressed with it. Minor quirks that still exist like CD skipping that I've learned to live with. But like Nissan styling and overall quality.

So, here's my question. I have $25k to spend. I can get a used 2006 Infiniti M35x (less than 30k miles) or a new loaded 2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL. Which one should I get?

- Wife, baby and I car pool every day to work/day care. 70 miles roundtrip.- Baby costs me money so I'm looking for a dependable car.- Dont want to get socked with maintenance/repair costs.- Insurance is only a difference of $4.

Tough decision to make so I'm hoping the Infiniti owners can give me some guidance as I know what to expect from Nissan.

Thanks.

[i3litzace]

You know Nissan and Infinity are practically the same company right? The only difference is that Infinity caters more to luxury where as Nissan caters to the enthusiasts and everyone else looking for a reliable car. In terms of maintenance I think it would cost more for the upkeep in an Infinity since there are fewer M35x compared to the number of Altimas. The rarer the car the harder it is for shops to stock parts for it and would probably cost more for the same type of parts. My bottom line is, If you're looking to save money go for the Altima.