supr wrote: ↑Sun Feb 23, 2020 1:52 pm
-It is an "S". I did not want alloy wheels & the more expensive tires that come with them. Other than a nicer radio & maybe leather (not a good desert option), there is nothing I really want on the higher trim levels. The handling may be better on the SR, but probably not by much. 85 is about as much as I usually will do. Bought this car in Beaumont, TX. & drove it back to Taos, NM, where we were on vacation. We completed the San Antonio/El Paso section in 7 hrs, 540 M., just under 80 mph average. From El Paso to Albuquerque, got behind another white 2018 Altima just like mine. Along with 4 other vehicles, we were cruising 85-100 mph. I was disappointed that the cruise control quit after 90. Oh, well. I guess there is a reason for that, not sure what it is. We live in West Texas near Big Bend NP. Spectacular place. Retired.
-Where do you live? How did you get this moderator gig? What has been your favorite Nissan?
-What do you do for a living?
-Thanks for the detailed reply.
A tip on the "S". I had an "S" 2014 Altima (basically same car) and I installed the Stillen rear sway bar.
It really tightened up the control/handling at speed. AN incfredibly effective addtion for the money
https://stillen.com/products/2016-2018- ... del-304321
-I currently reside in Europe. I am however not an Officer on Nico (that is many years in the past, however there was a time very early in the site's existence many many years ago, when 60% of all posts on Nico were either my posts or replies to threads I had started)
My favorite Nissan was probably my Pearl 1992 Infiniti Q45, always felt avery close connection to that car.. ..... my 2004 350Z , 6 Speed in Daytona Blue, bought new in Jan 2005 a close second.. My 2003 G35 coupe was just wonderful also....Also really liked my 2009 Maxima and my 2015 Xterra PRO4X in Daytona Blue..
Nearly all of the best times of my life have been closely associated with Nissan/Infiniti products. And for this reason I will always feel happy and special behind the wheel of a new (to me) Nissan or Infiniti product..
- I am currently a deployable defense contractor, however my OCONUS contract will end in summer and I will come back to the US.. Luckily my savings are solid enough my lifestyle will not get affected unless I will be unemployed for a long time...(which is not likely)
....while my Xterra is on the boat I will buy a Nissan or Infiniti to get around and have fun.
I am thinking of either a 2 year used Altima (for its great seats and almost unparalelled unrefuelled range) or a 4 year used Infiniti Q50 (for the rakish looks and crisp handling/performance)..or the AWD M37 currently FS on Nico...a great form and function and reasonable cost.. Or perhaps a Classic 03/04 G35 Coupe, if I can find one in good condition (for the combination of a timeless design for relatively low cost and also emotional connection).