Hey all,
Just had a pretty bad 3 years with my Volkswagen Jetta, tranny replacement, exhaust system malfunctions, engine temp sensors, window regulators, brake-lock switches, moldy airconditioning smells, creaks, and cracks....BUT...fun to drive. However, the payments to fix the damn thing, as well as the VW dealer being my 2nd home, I sold, and leased an 04 Maxima SE w/ Journey package.
What a friggin awesome car. I can't say much more than that. It's so quiet when it should be, and it produces such a nice exhaust sound when you want it to. Better quality than my Jetta, but you can really compare a $24,000 car with a $35,000 one.
Only 2 minor complaints about the Maxima:
1) Cupholders suck compared to the VW
2) Cigarette outletts not in good places in order to charge cell phone, radar detector, etc.
I guess I shouldn't complain, however. :)
Awesome car.
FWIW, has anyone hooked up their radar detector (I have a Valentine One) directly to their ignition? I had that in my Jetta where when I turned the car on, the detector went on, and when the car was off, the detector was off. The outlets in the VW were always on, so it's a bitch to keep removing it --- I don't know if that's how the Max is, as I'm currently breaking in the new baby, and really no need for the detector just yet. ;)
-Jeff