What do you prefer I30t/Maxima

[93HATCH240]

Hey I'm having trouble deciding between an 02 maxima se, dark gray with black cloth interior 70k miles, mint body for $12,900. Or and 2001 Infiniti I30t black on black leather 76k bose sound mint int. and ext. for $10,500If I were to go with the maxima I could probly get it down to around $12,300. Both come from dealers with a 3 month 6k warrantyWhich is a better buy?

[MinisterofDOOM]

I personally think the Maxima looks better, so assuming the two were equal, I'd go with it.

In this case, the Maxima is probably the better option, as the '02s have the 3.5. The I30 "only" has the 3.0. For me, the extra $2k would be worth it to get the 3.5.

[93HATCH240]

I was just actually looking at an 2002 I35 for $11k. It looks a lot better then the I30 to me. Plus it has the 3.5l motor

[ZGadson]

I love my I35, but if I had to do it over again I'd get a Maxima. Infiniti parts are hard to find and they're expensive.

If you're looking to add visual/exterior mods, there's next to nothing for Infinitis. Engine components are exactly the same though.

I actually think Maxima's look better, too; hey're more sporty. But Im a sucker for luxury cars and my I35 still looks classy as hell

[SVTCOBRA]

1st I would get a 3.5L, 2nd I would get a Max. I think they look sportier. Had an 02 Max SE. Hang on to that steering wheel when you take off!

[MattB]

I was just actually looking at an 2002 I35 for $11k. It looks a lot better then the I30 to me. Plus it has the 3.5l motor

What? Except for the grille and the taillights, they're cosmetically identical.

[audtatious]

Headlights and side markers and such are different as well as the dash opening around the radio which makes for a rough time putting in an aftermarket unit.

It does have the electric blind for the back window tho

[rxm6]

I would take a 4th gen I30t any day over a 4th gen Max. Sadly however, I have to say the 02 Max is a damn good looking car. The 01 I30 just doesn't do it for me. Go for the Max.

[93HATCH240]

I was originally looking for an 02-03 max but can't seem to find any that are in decent shape in my area. I found and 01 I30t that i'm gonna take a look at and also an 02 I35 that I wanna check out. I had went into a dealer lot looking for a max but the I30 caught my eye and I have been searching for them. So I will see what happens within the next week of so. But I have to sell my 240sx first.

[93HATCH240]

As it looks right now i'm leaning towards a 00-01 max for the simple fact that I can find them in decent shape for a decent price. I originally wanted an 02 because of the HID head lights and the different tail lights. Oh and because of the vq. But I had a friend saying the the 02 HID's fit the 00-01 max and all thats needed is the acutal headlight housing and wiring. Is this true? The 02 I35 I was gonna look at was sold the night before I was suppose to check it out. Guess it wasn't meant to be.

[xerexabante]

Get the 02. The headlights might fit. But the 00-01 does not have the 3.5 You will wish you got the 3.5 Lots of fun!

[93HATCH240]

http://www.cars.com/go/search/...=trueThis is one of the 02's I was looking at. I want something different in color then the normal black silver and white.

[danielekfuj]

3.5 > 3.0, any day.

But if you're gonna get one with the vq30, I'd go with a 4th gen. its a bit older, but cheaper, better looking imo, and its not that you have to worry about it breaking down or anything. Mine is a blast.

[xerexabante]

I got a black on black. Just make sure there is no rust on the bottom. Comming from NY I would think that there might be some. ??? We don't worry about rust here in Vegas. Price is good though. Might be a great deal. Then again it doesn't have leather and the bose radio. Make sure it is a real SE model (the rims are from the SE) The SE has stiffer springs and shocks. Do your Due Dilligence so you are not relying on the seller. Carfax would help too. Make sure if it is from NY that it was not damaged from 9-11. I have heard they had alot of toxic dust from the debris. My 2 cents.
Modified by xerexabante at 1:39 AM 9/12/2007

[snwbrdr435]

hey 93 hatch wana trade cars i got an i30 haha

[93HATCH240]

hey 93 hatch wana trade cars i got an i30 haha

lol have you seen my For sale thread in my sig. All the mods are taken off besides the header exhaust clutch and flywheel.

[6spdmax]

I have an 03 Maxima TE 6MT. Other than the oil consumption, I love it. I think it looks alot better than an I35. 87K mi, and I go through at least a qt every 1000 mi. I'm not saying you'll have the same issue buying a used 02+ Maxima, but it seems like you hear alot more about oil consumption from 3.5L owners than from 3L owners. If oil consumption doesn't/wouldn't bother you, then get the 3.5L.

[xerexabante]

i had that issue come up and i used different brands and weights. i curred the perblem. one was i was not filling up the oil propperly. you have to run the motor to normal operating temp. then wait 5 mins. then drain the oil. fill up w/ correct capacity. run the car to normal temp. wait 5 min and check level. hope this will help

[93HATCH240]

I have an 03 Maxima TE 6MT. Other than the oil consumption, I love it. I think it looks alot better than an I35. 87K mi, and I go through at least a qt every 1000 mi. I'm not saying you'll have the same issue buying a used 02+ Maxima, but it seems like you hear alot more about oil consumption from 3.5L owners than from 3L owners. If oil consumption doesn't/wouldn't bother you, then get the 3.5L.

My friend had an 02 auto SE that did that for about a month then suddely stopped. Has anyone ever figured out why the 3.5's burn oil like they do? Shouldnt there be recall of somesort?

[the converted]

I've had experience with Honda VTEC engines and oil consumption. With my old car Mobil 1 would burn off a little over a quart per oil change. I switched to Castrol (GTX or whatever their synthetic is) and it pretty much stopped. I did still run Mobil in the winter though because of a better cold rating.

I would be interested to know who is running what oil and weather or not they are burning it. I think I'll go start a poll in the VQ section

[6spdmax]

I've had experience with Honda VTEC engines and oil consumption. With my old car Mobil 1 would burn off a little over a quart per oil change. I switched to Castrol (GTX or whatever their synthetic is) and it pretty much stopped. I did still run Mobil in the winter though because of a better cold rating.

I would be interested to know who is running what oil and weather or not they are burning it. I think I'll go start a poll in the VQ section

Thank you. A poll on that subject would be awesome. My VTEC-free turbo integra is not running now because it went 1 1/2 qts. low without me realizing it. The first time I ever checked the oil in my Maxima it was 1 1/2 qts. low and I thought "here we go again".

Anyway back on the subject, I still love driving driving the car. It's really smooth, and the 3.5L puts down at least 200 ft-lbs to the wheels from 2K all the way past 5K rpm. I think I'm going to autocross mine again this weekend.

[93HATCH240]

Well I just purchased an auto 02 SE. It burgandary with charcoal interior. Body and int. are extremely clean. It has all new belts, brakes, and tires. It has 66k and runs perfect and I bought it from the original female owner who I would like to but I dont think her husband would like that. lol I got it for $10,500 Pics will be up within the next few days.

[MattB]

My friend had an 02 auto SE that did that for about a month then suddely stopped. Has anyone ever figured out why the 3.5's burn oil like they do? Shouldnt there be recall of somesort?

No idea why the 3.5s burn oil...my '01 I30 doesn't burn a drop of Mobil 1.

[93HATCH240]

No idea why the 3.5s burn oil...my '01 I30 doesn't burn a drop of Mobil 1.

I believe your 01 is stil using the vg. The VQ wasn't introduced iirc until the 2002 model year.

[MinisterofDOOM]

I believe your 01 is stil using the vg. The VQ wasn't introduced iirc until the 2002 model year.

Nope.

VQ was introduced in the '95 Max.Last VG in a Maxima was '94.

[93HATCH240]

Nope.

VQ was introduced in the '95 Max.Last VG in a Maxima was '94.

me for stupidity. For some reason I thought the VQ came in the 02+maximas. Oh well guess I was wrong.

[nisinfguy]

The I30 has more aftermarket parts (turbo wich will boost power to 356 hp.) the max doesnt have that, Handling wise maxima is better but the I gives a more relaxed ride, its a luxury car compared to the max.

[MinisterofDOOM]

The I30 has more aftermarket parts (turbo wich will boost power to 356 hp.) the max doesnt have that, Handling wise maxima is better but the I gives a more relaxed ride, its a luxury car compared to the max.

Definitely not true.The cars are IDENTICAL aside from SOME bodywork and, in some cases, differentials. All mods are interchangeable. Any turbo that works on an I will work on a Max.

[93HATCH240]

I wasn't really looking for performance. This will be a daily driver with a few runs here and there. I went with the MAXIMA.Hey AUDTATIOUS can you post some pics of your headlighs and fogs on for me. Thanks

Well I just purchased an auto 02 SE. It burgandary with charcoal interior. Body and int. are extremely clean. It has all new belts, brakes, and tires. It has 66k and runs perfect and I bought it from the original female owner who I would like to but I dont think her husband would like that. lol I got it for $10,500 Pics will be up within the next few days.

[xerexabante]

it's the same car.