what to buy? :Accord vs. Maxima (03+) vs. civic vs?????

[mr_ree]

Hey guys,

Its been a long time coming for me to get an upgrade.

Finally sold me beloved EK1.

with about 20k to play with, its a hard choice in the used car market.

Tossing up between a small car vs. family car...hmm


The jazz looks rather appealing, however it does seem a tad bit small it i were try and fit full sized adults in there...

But nevertheless, its a very viable option..

The accord is ever so reliable, but it does seem to be a little dated?...nonetheless, a very smooth ride

The Maxima, well...enough said i suppose, it has just about everything..lol

The civics, not sure i want another one, but still appealing..


what are your thoughts guys?

Anyone had any experience with the Maxima's? Are there other models ive overlooked?


Either way, a nice small car of family car is the go, even though im slightly more for the familar car, would like something larger with more poke and torque.

any help , feed back, suggestions would be much appreciated.

[IZY-10]

had the last shape maxima as a hire car once and all i can say about the maxima is that it is pretty dam quick gets up to top speed quickly(detuned 350z motor) and is such a smooth ride

[yfin]

Euro for sure

[mr_ree]

would love an Accord Euro, but thats out of the budget..

Lol...i can definately see a Maxima though...or 2000 accord...


20k MAX


hrmmm

[aaronng]

Between the 2000 Accord and 2000 Maxima, I'd go for the maxima. V6 goodness. But I don't like the ultra light steering.

[mr_ree]

Didn't the 2000 Accord come in a V6 Variant?

However, the VQ35DE used in the Maxima (350z and various other models) is a marvel.

EDIT.

What is the Jazz like to drive with full load? (struggles?...)

[aaronng]

The VQ35DE in the Maxima is different to the one in the 350Z. 255hp vs 287hp. The 2000 Accords and Maximas are about $10k. Good price.

But the 2004 3.5L Maxima has a redbook private sale value of $20300! http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au/vehicle/prices.php?key=NISS04CB

Much cheaper than the 2003 3.0 Accord's private sale price of $27000. http://www.redbookasiapacific.com/au/vehicle/prices.php?key=HOND03EU

Go for the Maxima for sure.

[mr_ree]

I should have noted that i knew the vq35de variant used in the maxima is detuned.

The only thing that startles me is the resale value, i mean..

i spotted a 2004 model ST-L for 16.5k, 35,000 km's i think...and it begs to ask...what the hell has happened to its resale value? 3 years (coming 4yrs) old, and almost looses 1/2 its value?..

as you noted with the accord, private resale of up to 27k. jeez...so 2-3yrs down the track, the maxima is going to be worth next 10k?.....


costs of owning an accord? vs. maxima? (fuel consumption compared to that of a civic?....i mean..my ek1 had massive dramas....MAX 300kms from a tank ...and thats driving like a granny...so yes...lol)


it'd be nice to hear from people who have driven one...

startling....


honestly..im only really looking at 03+ Maximas..

and 00-01 accords (in terms of large family cars)


as for small cars..


what is there great? (as mentioned in first post...Jazz, Civic..corolla)

rather interested in the jazz vti-s though...any thoughts?

[yfin]

would love an Accord Euro, but thats out of the budget..

Lol...i can definately see a Maxima though...or 2000 accord...


20k MAX


hrmmm

I have seen some Euros on the market for under 20k - about 100,000kms but it is still worth it.

[aaronng]

I should have noted that i knew the vq35de variant used in the maxima is detuned.

The only thing that startles me is the resale value, i mean..

i spotted a 2004 model ST-L for 16.5k, 35,000 km's i think...and it begs to ask...what the hell has happened to its resale value? 3 years (coming 4yrs) old, and almost looses 1/2 its value?..

as you noted with the accord, private resale of up to 27k. jeez...so 2-3yrs down the track, the maxima is going to be worth next 10k?.....


costs of owning an accord? vs. maxima? (fuel consumption compared to that of a civic?....i mean..my ek1 had massive dramas....MAX 300kms from a tank ...and thats driving like a granny...so yes...lol)


it'd be nice to hear from people who have driven one...

startling....


honestly..im only really looking at 03+ Maximas..

and 00-01 accords (in terms of large family cars)


as for small cars..


what is there great? (as mentioned in first post...Jazz, Civic..corolla)

rather interested in the jazz vti-s though...any thoughts?
Are you getting a manual or auto?

With regards to the Jazz, it'll feel about the same as your EK1. :)

[mr_ree]

to satisfy my parents...sticking to auto


lol, actually, i think it'd feel better than my EK1...lol (it had issues =p)


stumbled across this on carsales.com.au

does the price and km's seem right to you? it does seem to be priced rather low..compared to the same car and year..


nonetheless...very very tempting

http://www.carsales.com.au/used-cars/private/NISSAN/MAXIMA/details.aspx?__Ns=pCar_PrivateSpecialFlag_Int32|1| |pCar_ImageCount_Int32|1||pCar_LastModifiedDate_Da teTime|1&Make=NISSAN&__Nne=20&State=New%20South%20Wales&PriceMax=20000&state_id=80&__N=4294963846+80+412+834+285+257&distance=25&__Dx=mode+matchany&trecs=20&__sid=113D110DCE95&__Ntk=CarAll&silo=1003&keywords=maxima&Cr=16&__D=maxima&seot=0&__Ntt=maxima&__Ntx=mode+matchallpartial&R=1343203

[aaronng]

Yeah, it's slightly lower than the Redbook price.

Prices based on km 45,000 - 75,000
Trade in price guide* $13,800 - $15,500
National average price - private sale* $17,100 - $20,300
Price when new (RRP) $39,990
all prices quoted are GST inclusive

Remember, you have to factor in stamp duty when you transfer the rego to yourself.

[yfin]

jesus - euros really hold their value well when I see something like that...A $40k Maxima only 3 years ago now selling for 17k and that is without even bargaining.

[mr_ree]

lol, exactly what i wanted to say..


that seems to be my only concern..its..somewhat..not to great resale value.....


what other cards are on the table?

[aaronng]

lol, exactly what i wanted to say..


that seems to be my only concern..its..somewhat..not to great resale value.....


what other cards are on the table?

It doesn't matter because the Maxima is 2nd hand. The depreciation in the first 3 years is the quickest. Then it tapers off. Since the first owner has taken care of the steep depreciation, you won't lose much when you sell the car off a few years down the road.

[IZY-10]

Like i said earlier go for the maxima you wont regret it. As for the resale value does it really matter if that is the car you have your heart set on an plan to keep it for a long period?