I30 vs. Maxima

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Can you guys run through the diff. between a I30t and a Maxima SE?? The I30 seems to have more room?


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The difference is purely aesthetic. They're essentially identical except for some of the bodywork and a few minor interior things. There were also emissions equipment differences in some cases.One won't be any more roomy than the other, though.

The biggest difference is that the Infiniti comes with the "Total Ownership Experience" which means free loaners from the dealer during extended service and the like.

The other difference, for me at least, is that the Maxima is much better looking.

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In what year model are you comparing?

Also, can anyone tell me a 95 maxima = what year I30?

Thx~

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Any year Maxima is comparable to the same year I30. Major model changes affected both cars.Don't think of them as seperate models, think of them as different trim levels of the same model.

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An I30t will also have a limited slip differential.


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