I’ve got this for the rest of the week. AMA

"DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back" (karsonkinja)
10/10/2018 at 21:21 • Filed to: Maxxximaaa

I got rear ended about a month ago so while my car is in the shop getting its bumper replaced, I’m borrowing my father-in-law’s Maxima. Fire away with any questions you might have. I’m also going to try to do a mini write up next week.

My overall impression so far is positive. It’s well equipped, powerful, comfortable, and has great handling. A “4 Door Sports Car”? No. But it is a very good Grand Tourer.

DISCUSSION (25)

E90M3 > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
10/10/2018 at 21:26

Why didn’t you opt for the rental coverage on your insurance?

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > E90M3
10/10/2018 at 21:33

When you have another vehicle free to use.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > E90M3
10/10/2018 at 21:34

I do have it but I didn’t want to make a claim on my insurance and I was tired of dealing with the other party’s insurance. It was the lazy way out i admit.

It’s my first accident I’ve been involved in, my adjuster was less than helpful, there was a lot of delay in just getting the check, and I’m under 25. I just wanted to bypass some hassle and complication.

E90M3 > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
10/10/2018 at 21:36

That’s fair enough.

I got rear ended when I was 17 and, without any questions asked, the insurance company offered me a rental. Being 17, I couldn’t drive it, but I at least got to drive my mom’s car while it was being repaired.

average user > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
10/10/2018 at 21:36

Are these the ones with a CVT?

How is the Noise and vibration level of the car? The last time i drove a Nissan (a 35oZ) the car sounded pretty harsh with the VQ engines.

E90M3 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/10/2018 at 21:37

Depends on if his father in law is being inconvenienced or not. I assumed he was for some reason.

wafflesnfalafel > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
10/10/2018 at 21:38

how’s the newest Nissan CVT, how did you convince your FIL to let you borrow his new Maxima, (my FIL and I get along ok, but no way he’s letting me touch his cars :) )

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > average user
10/10/2018 at 21:44

Yes it has the CVT.

An d yeah it sounds like it has a VQ but I kind of like it. Otherwise the car is pretty unobtrusive.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > wafflesnfalafel
10/10/2018 at 21:46

I actually like the CVT it’s a bit harsh in sport mode, but well matched with the V6 otherwise. I’ve never felt like it was slow or unintelligent. It’s surprisingly responsive.

TheRealBicycleBuck > wafflesnfalafel
10/10/2018 at 21:50

The CVT in the Maxima is surprisingly good. I’d take it over just about any standard automatic I’ve driven.

Under_Score > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
10/10/2018 at 21:51

A month and your car still isn’t back? My dad got the Rogue back after a couple weeks max the couple times he was rear ended, and my RAV4 only took a few weeks (during the holiday season, no less) to get fixed. As for me, not having a car for a few weeks was kind of my “punishment” for wrecking what is technically their car.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
10/10/2018 at 21:51

How bad’s the CVT?

I still like the older one. Clean and understated.

Kinja'd!!!

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > Under_Score
10/10/2018 at 21:52

Haha oh dude sorry I wasn’t clear. I dropped the car off to get repaired Tuesday morning. It took until last week to get the check though.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
10/10/2018 at 21:53

It excellent actually. With this and the civic I’m becoming a believer in the CVT.

And yeah i don’t think it’s a looker, and it’s way too long.

TheRealBicycleBuck > average user
10/10/2018 at 21:57

As long as the sunroof is closed, it’s pretty darn quiet. I’ve been able to have clear phone conversations at freeway speeds. It’s m uch better than our Outback, but on-par with our old Explorer.

TheRealBicycleBuck > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
10/10/2018 at 22:01

What trim level does it have? My rental is a premium, so it’s filled with all the goodies - front, side, and rear cameras, leather, nav, satellite, sunroof, adaptive cruise (although it doesn’t work), etc.

Kinja'd!!!

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > TheRealBicycleBuck
10/10/2018 at 22:07

I think it’s the S which means it’s a base model. To me it has quite a lot of features, but my car is pretty barebones so my frame of reference might be skewed. Could do with a speaker upgrade though.

It even has cloth seats, but they’re really good. And I prefer cloth seats anyway.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > E90M3
10/10/2018 at 22:10

Fair. I don’t have it, because 4Runner.

E90M3 > Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies
10/10/2018 at 22:13

I have it because it’s some insignificant amount of money, less than $5 a month. It’s only on the 3 though. When I only had my Explorer, I tired to be cheap and not opt for the towing and I needed it.

Jordan and the Slowrunner, Boomer Intensifies > E90M3
10/10/2018 at 22:32

Oh I have towing, definitely have that.

TheRealBicycleBuck > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
10/10/2018 at 23:08

My first truck had a vinyl bench seat, a 5-speed, no tach, no electric anything, no power steering, and even no stereo when my mom bought it. The only luxury item was a/c.

I’m shocked at the luxuries in this Maxima. I thought my WRX was a pretty big step up, but it has nothing on the Maxima.

I found a comparison tool so you can see the difference between the two trim levels. It really comes down to luxury items. It looks like the primary mechanics are the same in both. The Premium is probably a bit heavier, so the S ought to be a bit faster. :)

C62030 > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
10/11/2018 at 00:48

I sat in one at an auto show and was struck by how incredibly comfy the front seats were. Other than that I noticed absolutely nothing.

KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time > DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back
10/11/2018 at 08:40

A believer in CVTs?! Blashpemy! Heathen!

But then again they are fine in comm uter cars, I have driven the Civic 1.5T cvt . My biggest problems are that evrn the best CVT is at best, decent while a good Automatic/ DCT is really good, excellent even- BMWs ZF 8 speed for example.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > C62030
10/11/2018 at 09:49

Dude yes the seats are great. The interior is also smaller than what I expected based on how flipping big the car is.

DAWRX - The Herb Strikes Back > KingT- 60% of the time, it works every time
10/11/2018 at 09:51

Oh yeah I agree 100%. I’d take VWs DCT over these CVTs any day.

I think what it comes down to is that a good CVT can be cheaper to manufacture and maintain than a good DCT.