What is the best 2015 Nissan car for under 45k?
12-10-2015, 10:35 AM
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What is the best 2015 Nissan car for under 45k?
Hello esteemed members of the forums,
I am looking for some basic feedback the new 2015 line of Nissans. I am planning on purchasing a new Nissan for my wife after the New Year, but am oblivious to this particular brand since I have owned BMW models since 1996.
Price range is 35k-45k
I am looking for some basic feedback the new 2015 line of Nissans. I am planning on purchasing a new Nissan for my wife after the New Year, but am oblivious to this particular brand since I have owned BMW models since 1996.
Price range is 35k-45k
12-10-2015, 02:36 PM
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Oops, missed that part! Car.
I am kind of one the fence about Nissan in general seeing that the price points are relatively stiff compared to other vehicles on the market. Infiniti not considered since its just a suped-up Nissan.
I am kind of one the fence about Nissan in general seeing that the price points are relatively stiff compared to other vehicles on the market. Infiniti not considered since its just a suped-up Nissan.
12-11-2015, 07:47 AM
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Reconsider Infiniti. Seriously. The Q50 is a great package that is better than the Maxima and cheaper to purchase than its competitors, period. Infiniti cars hold their value better than both BMW and Mercedes. And here is the reason, Infinitis are hands down, EASILY the cheapest luxury brand to maintain(yea i know why your looking at maximas). Writing them off as a "suped-up Nissan" is actually just causing you to miss out on what could be the car you are actually looking for. Outside of the SUVs technically Infiniti does not share chassis with any Nissan. Most people coming from BMW Mercedes etc coming to a maxima usually end up not liking the car because of torque steer, and either go back to the former brand or end up some where at infiniti or lexus. So do not sell yourself short. Because eventually you will come to the point where your saying lexus=suped up toyotas, Acura=suped up Hondas Audi=suped up VWs, that is only partially correct. There are some great cars that you are missing out on because of a silly mindset.
Test drives is what your going to have to do. TBH i would not spend more than 30K on any nissan that is not a GTR, Z, some sort of truck or truck based SUV. Depreciation is just too steep with nissans. With Toyota and Honda its justifiable.
Test drives is what your going to have to do. TBH i would not spend more than 30K on any nissan that is not a GTR, Z, some sort of truck or truck based SUV. Depreciation is just too steep with nissans. With Toyota and Honda its justifiable.
12-11-2015, 09:49 AM
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The Q50 has a nice face but body and shape is boring and too old G37 looking. Huge reason why I didn't bother.
If I wanted another entry level luxury car I would have gotten a BMW 435 Gran Coupe instead.
Wait for the 2017 Q60 Coupe maybe to see if there's some style to go along with the car.
If I wanted another entry level luxury car I would have gotten a BMW 435 Gran Coupe instead.
Wait for the 2017 Q60 Coupe maybe to see if there's some style to go along with the car.
12-11-2015, 09:52 AM
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Reconsider Infiniti. Seriously. The Q50 is a great package that is better than the Maxima and cheaper to purchase than its competitors, period. Infiniti cars hold their value better than both BMW and Mercedes. And here is the reason, Infinitis are hands down, EASILY the cheapest luxury brand to maintain(yea i know why your looking at maximas). Writing them off as a "suped-up Nissan" is actually just causing you to miss out on what could be the car you are actually looking for. Outside of the SUVs technically Infiniti does not share chassis with any Nissan. Most people coming from BMW Mercedes etc coming to a maxima usually end up not liking the car because of torque steer, and either go back to the former brand or end up some where at infiniti or lexus. So do not sell yourself short. Because eventually you will come to the point where your saying lexus=suped up toyotas, Acura=suped up Hondas Audi=suped up VWs, that is only partially correct. There are some great cars that you are missing out on because of a silly mindset.
Test drives is what your going to have to do. TBH i would not spend more than 30K on any nissan that is not a GTR, Z, some sort of truck or truck based SUV. Depreciation is just too steep with nissans. With Toyota and Honda its justifiable.
Test drives is what your going to have to do. TBH i would not spend more than 30K on any nissan that is not a GTR, Z, some sort of truck or truck based SUV. Depreciation is just too steep with nissans. With Toyota and Honda its justifiable.
12-11-2015, 11:02 AM
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Reconsider Infiniti. Seriously. The Q50 is a great package that is better than the Maxima and cheaper to purchase than its competitors, period. Infiniti cars hold their value better than both BMW and Mercedes. And here is the reason, Infinitis are hands down, EASILY the cheapest luxury brand to maintain(yea i know why your looking at maximas). Writing them off as a "suped-up Nissan" is actually just causing you to miss out on what could be the car you are actually looking for. Outside of the SUVs technically Infiniti does not share chassis with any Nissan. Most people coming from BMW Mercedes etc coming to a maxima usually end up not liking the car because of torque steer, and either go back to the former brand or end up some where at infiniti or lexus. So do not sell yourself short. Because eventually you will come to the point where your saying lexus=suped up toyotas, Acura=suped up Hondas Audi=suped up VWs, that is only partially correct. There are some great cars that you are missing out on because of a silly mindset.
Test drives is what your going to have to do. TBH i would not spend more than 30K on any nissan that is not a GTR, Z, some sort of truck or truck based SUV. Depreciation is just too steep with nissans. With Toyota and Honda its justifiable.
Test drives is what your going to have to do. TBH i would not spend more than 30K on any nissan that is not a GTR, Z, some sort of truck or truck based SUV. Depreciation is just too steep with nissans. With Toyota and Honda its justifiable.
12-12-2015, 07:10 AM
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i would agree, i wouldnt rule out infiniti. However, the q50 did not get great reviews. I have always been an infiniti fan, and was strongly considering them, when purchasing my 8th gen. Like the other comments i really liked the front end, but it just seemed like a much smaller sedan than the maxima. Even the controls inside frankly seemed awkward. If it was a mirror of the maxima, i would probably be in a different car today.
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12-12-2015, 07:25 AM
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Reconsider Infiniti. Seriously. The Q50 is a great package that is better than the Maxima and cheaper to purchase than its competitors, period. Infiniti cars hold their value better than both BMW and Mercedes. And here is the reason, Infinitis are hands down, EASILY the cheapest luxury brand to maintain(yea i know why your looking at maximas). Writing them off as a "suped-up Nissan" is actually just causing you to miss out on what could be the car you are actually looking for. Outside of the SUVs technically Infiniti does not share chassis with any Nissan. Most people coming from BMW Mercedes etc coming to a maxima usually end up not liking the car because of torque steer, and either go back to the former brand or end up some where at infiniti or lexus. So do not sell yourself short. Because eventually you will come to the point where your saying lexus=suped up toyotas, Acura=suped up Hondas Audi=suped up VWs, that is only partially correct. There are some great cars that you are missing out on because of a silly mindset.
Test drives is what your going to have to do. TBH i would not spend more than 30K on any nissan that is not a GTR, Z, some sort of truck or truck based SUV. Depreciation is just too steep with nissans. With Toyota and Honda its justifiable.
Test drives is what your going to have to do. TBH i would not spend more than 30K on any nissan that is not a GTR, Z, some sort of truck or truck based SUV. Depreciation is just too steep with nissans. With Toyota and Honda its justifiable.
http://www.infinitiq50.org/forum/infiniti-q50-versus-competition/62857-2016-nissan-maxima.html
12-13-2015, 06:19 PM
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buddy of mine has a new Q50- its an ok car- i just didn't go for the exterior design. I'm sure with more HP and AWD its fun to drive, and its got a real nice interior but the platinum maxima to me at a nice discount and finance rate is all i need.
12-13-2015, 07:45 PM
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The Q50 is one of the few Infiniti models in which I would not be interested. I sort of like the design, and have always thought I might someday move up to Infiniti. But it seemed smaller inside than I expected, especially the back seat and trunk. And the Q50 has proven to be an unreliable vehicle. It has a poor reliability rating in every rating system I checked. By contrast, the Maxima has proven to be a reliable vehicle.
If I was set on buying a Nissan, and it did not have to be a car, the Murano gets very good reviews by almost every rating service. It is technically an SUV, but has a very comfortable car-like ride, is car-like in width and length, is very well equipped, and is very similar to the Maxima in many ways (they shared the same Owner's Manual during the Maxima 7th gen run).
Edit - You said in your original post you were interested in the NEW 2015 line of Nissans. The 2015 Nissans came out well over a year ago. Did you mean the new 2016 Nissans? If so, I should mention that I abolutely LOVE my 2016 Maxima Platinum. I find all kinds of excuses to simply get in this car and DRIVE. Easily the most fun car I have driven, and I began driving back in the 1940s. This 8th gen Maxima makes this old codger feel like a young whippersnapper.
If I was set on buying a Nissan, and it did not have to be a car, the Murano gets very good reviews by almost every rating service. It is technically an SUV, but has a very comfortable car-like ride, is car-like in width and length, is very well equipped, and is very similar to the Maxima in many ways (they shared the same Owner's Manual during the Maxima 7th gen run).
Edit - You said in your original post you were interested in the NEW 2015 line of Nissans. The 2015 Nissans came out well over a year ago. Did you mean the new 2016 Nissans? If so, I should mention that I abolutely LOVE my 2016 Maxima Platinum. I find all kinds of excuses to simply get in this car and DRIVE. Easily the most fun car I have driven, and I began driving back in the 1940s. This 8th gen Maxima makes this old codger feel like a young whippersnapper.
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12-14-2015, 06:19 AM
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The Q50 is one of the few Infiniti models in which I would not be interested. I sort of like the design, and have always thought I might someday move up to Infiniti. But it seemed smaller inside than I expected, especially the back seat and trunk. And the Q50 has proven to be an unreliable vehicle. It has a poor reliability rating in every rating system I checked. By contrast, the Maxima has proven to be a reliable vehicle.
If I was set on buying a Nissan, and it did not have to be a car, the Murano gets very good reviews by almost every rating service. It is technically an SUV, but has a very comfortable car-like ride, is car-like in width and length, is very well equipped, and is very similar to the Maxima in many ways (they shared the same Owner's Manual during the Maxima 7th gen run).
Edit - You said in your original post you were interested in the NEW 2015 line of Nissans. The 2015 Nissans came out well over a year ago. Did you mean the new 2016 Nissans? If so, I should mention that I abolutely LOVE my 2016 Maxima Platinum. I find all kinds of excuses to simply get in this car and DRIVE. Easily the most fun car I have driven, and I began driving back in the 1940s. This 8th gen Maxima makes this old codger feel like a young whippersnapper.
If I was set on buying a Nissan, and it did not have to be a car, the Murano gets very good reviews by almost every rating service. It is technically an SUV, but has a very comfortable car-like ride, is car-like in width and length, is very well equipped, and is very similar to the Maxima in many ways (they shared the same Owner's Manual during the Maxima 7th gen run).
Edit - You said in your original post you were interested in the NEW 2015 line of Nissans. The 2015 Nissans came out well over a year ago. Did you mean the new 2016 Nissans? If so, I should mention that I abolutely LOVE my 2016 Maxima Platinum. I find all kinds of excuses to simply get in this car and DRIVE. Easily the most fun car I have driven, and I began driving back in the 1940s. This 8th gen Maxima makes this old codger feel like a young whippersnapper.
12-14-2015, 09:41 AM
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If the Maxima was RWD, it would be >>> over the Q50. But that's why it's not, Nissan knows it would completely destroy Q50 sales. In terms of comfort, size, price, interior, and exterior, the 16 Maxima is leaps and bounds over the Q50, at least in my opinion. The only thing missing from the Maxima is RWD and a manual option, one can dream...
12-14-2015, 10:41 PM
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Crusher - Reliability was not the only complaint testers reported with the Q50. There was usually a list of areas (steering feel, ride, road noise, fuel efficiency, controls, small trunk, restrictive options packages, etc, etc) where the tester felt the Q50 was not quite 'up to snuff.'
Reliability and service are THE PRIMARY REASONS I have owned nothing but Datsun/Nissan products since the 1970s. I had very poor reliability and service with many brands for thirty years (late 1940s to late 1970s), but had excellent service with my first Datsun, so stuck to the Datsun/Nissan brand, and my dealer treats me like royalty. My local Infiniti dealer may have good service, but never accepted any offer I made on an Infiniti.
But back to your post - of course service varies by dealer, and, based on some of the posts I have seen on this board regarding Nissan dealers, there are probably places where I would have long-since moved to Infiniti for better service. All depends on the dealer.
And I would also bet the Q70 will be a very solid automobile. I think that would quickly become my overall favorite, although it will be a little pricey.
Reliability and service are THE PRIMARY REASONS I have owned nothing but Datsun/Nissan products since the 1970s. I had very poor reliability and service with many brands for thirty years (late 1940s to late 1970s), but had excellent service with my first Datsun, so stuck to the Datsun/Nissan brand, and my dealer treats me like royalty. My local Infiniti dealer may have good service, but never accepted any offer I made on an Infiniti.
But back to your post - of course service varies by dealer, and, based on some of the posts I have seen on this board regarding Nissan dealers, there are probably places where I would have long-since moved to Infiniti for better service. All depends on the dealer.
And I would also bet the Q70 will be a very solid automobile. I think that would quickly become my overall favorite, although it will be a little pricey.
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12-15-2015, 07:00 AM
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Crusher - Reliability was not the only complaint testers reported with the Q50. There was usually a list of areas (steering feel, ride, road noise, fuel efficiency, controls, small trunk, restrictive options packages, etc, etc) where the tester felt the Q50 was not quite 'up to snuff.'
Reliability and service are THE PRIMARY REASONS I have owned nothing but Datsun/Nissan products since the 1970s. I had very poor reliability and service with many brands for thirty years (late 1940s to late 1970s), but had excellent service with my first Datsun, so stuck to the Datsun/Nissan brand, and my dealer treats me like royalty. My local Infiniti dealer may have good service, but never accepted any offer I made on an Infiniti.
But back to your post - of course service varies by dealer, and, based on some of the posts I have seen on this board regarding Nissan dealers, there are probably places where I would have long-since moved to Infiniti for better service. All depends on the dealer.
And I would also bet the Q70 will be a very solid automobile. I think that would quickly become my overall favorite, although it will be a little pricey.
Reliability and service are THE PRIMARY REASONS I have owned nothing but Datsun/Nissan products since the 1970s. I had very poor reliability and service with many brands for thirty years (late 1940s to late 1970s), but had excellent service with my first Datsun, so stuck to the Datsun/Nissan brand, and my dealer treats me like royalty. My local Infiniti dealer may have good service, but never accepted any offer I made on an Infiniti.
But back to your post - of course service varies by dealer, and, based on some of the posts I have seen on this board regarding Nissan dealers, there are probably places where I would have long-since moved to Infiniti for better service. All depends on the dealer.
And I would also bet the Q70 will be a very solid automobile. I think that would quickly become my overall favorite, although it will be a little pricey.
I've driven the Q50, i didn't find the ride or steering feel to be particularly bad but those seem to be more preference, I've also driven the M37 which is now the Q70 i also liked that car. In its S trim that is a car i can get use too. I would buy a used one though, with between 30-50k miles not new.
Like I've been saying anyway test drive, test drive, test drive.
12-17-2015, 10:42 PM
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You have not lived until you have dealt with BMW customer service trying to get a defect fixed. You want to talk about some bull****.
I've driven the Q50, i didn't find the ride or steering feel to be particularly bad but those seem to be more preference, I've also driven the M37 which is now the Q70 i also liked that car. In its S trim that is a car i can get use too. I would buy a used one though, with between 30-50k miles not new.
Like I've been saying anyway test drive, test drive, test drive.
I've driven the Q50, i didn't find the ride or steering feel to be particularly bad but those seem to be more preference, I've also driven the M37 which is now the Q70 i also liked that car. In its S trim that is a car i can get use too. I would buy a used one though, with between 30-50k miles not new.
Like I've been saying anyway test drive, test drive, test drive.
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