Well i was looking at a few 3erd gens. I was at a dealer and saw a 4th gen and desided i liked the way it drove as well. Question is what do i need to look for in the 4th gens? also any tips on getting approved for a car loan. I have one car payed off allready. Looking for a new project. Im 19...dont want my mom co signing with me. Any help?

Welcome!! You'll find a lot of very friendly and knowledgeable people here. Though I am far from the most knowledgable, here is my two cents worth:

My personal preference would be the third gen (the fourth generation is my least favorite of all Maximas, but that's just me, it doesn't mean anything). It has independent rear suspension, something dropped in the 4th and 5th gens and picked back up in the 6th. I have a 3rd gen GXE and I love that car. The SE has a much better engine, though. 3rd gens have the best stock suspension on a Maxima aside from the new 6th gen.The fourth gen has the advantage of the VQ, though. It is without a doubt one of the greatest V6's ever made, and to many that is more important than suspension.Look through some of the articles and posts here in the forums and try to see which one fits your need the best. Either one is a great car, so you really can't go wrong.

Also, what purpose are you buying the car for? Is it a daily driver? Do you have mod plans? If so, what are they?

Highland welcome to Nico:jazz:For car buying advice especially financing we have some of the best experts on the net. Be sure to also check out our buying advice forum:

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Fred..

A daily driver for when the 300 z sleeps. they droped the IRS? How does that effect handling?

cool Im glad to be here i plan on coming to the meets as well. Thing is im having problems finding an SE 5 speed 3erd gen. lol....

If you're looking for opinions on the handling difference between 3rd and 4th gens, there is a thread developing on just that subject. Here's a link:http://www.nissaninfiniticlub....70280

Get a 4th Gen. They look nicer and are faster.