To make a long story short, I'm looking for a budget commuter that I wont hate driving. I'm somewhat partial to Nissan though mostly because I was in love with the Titan from day 1 and briefly owned one (another long story). One of my best friends has a 2017 Altima and absolutely loves it.

So anyway, I came across two 2001 Maximas. Both look like they rolled off the showroom yesterday. They are truly the 2 best looking older cars I've ever seen. The first one is auto with only 92k miles. The other is a manual but it has 180k miles. However, the manual car has new alternator, springs/struts, inner tie rod ends, lower A arms (bushings/ball joints), obviously an alignment, new clutch and flywheel, and a new front valve cover all within the past year according to the seller.

I have a color preference but the winner in that department also come with the auto and I want the manual. Both are asking the auto is listed at $2800 and the stick at $3000. I thought I'd ask the experts which one would be the better buy. If either. I noticed the '02 gets a new engine with a big power bump and the same fuel economy. It would pretty much only get used when it's raining or cold as I prefer to commute in the motorcycle.

Also, if I do get one is there anything I need to know?

I'd encourage you to visit the 5th Gen sub-forum at *REDACTED*.

turbo_bink wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:45 am

I'd encourage you to visit the 5th Gen sub-forum at *REDACTED*.

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I checked at... that other site. But it seems less active. Which is why I posted here initially. Thanks for the suggestion.

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Fri Feb 07, 2020 2:43 pm

turbo_bink wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 07, 2020 11:45 am

I'd encourage you to visit the 5th Gen sub-forum at *REDACTED*.

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Sorry ‘bout that ... my bad.

Varel wrote: ↑

Fri Feb 07, 2020 2:51 pm

I checked at... that other site. But it seems less active. Which is why I posted here initially. Thanks for the suggestion.

Less active overall perhaps, but much more specific Gen 5 information at your disposal.

With your permission, I’d be happy to repost/trans-post your question.

Thanks for the offer. I actually went ahead and posted there when it was initially suggested though.