Camry and Accord

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
I only paid $22,400 for my '03 Maxima SE w/auto transmission and power moonroof brand new...it had 6 miles on it when I bought it almost 4 years ago.

I've driven a new Malibu. It doesn't even compare quite honestly.

yeah, i remember those days when maximas were cheap like that. right after the altima came out they dropped in price to almost match the altima. [almost bought one. decided i didn't need a $400 car payment. in the long run, going with a cheaper car with a cheaper payment is going to cost me more as my car is a POS and i really want to get rid of it. i'd have probably driven a maxima into the ground.]

that's a pretty rare situation, however.

Yep, I got $5k off msrp and 1.9% financing on it. I'm still driving it! I'll keep it even after I buy my Lotus.

You can still find deals like this occasionally. The 2006 Infiniti G35 sedan can be had cheaply as the newly redesigned 2007 model is out now. You could probably pick one up for a few grand off msrp easily.

Yeah, Nissan almost killed the Maxima when they released the Altima. It's funny, a comparably equipped Altima actually cost more than the slightly more upscale Maxima in 2003.

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

I pretty much did leave my bias out of it. I was speaking strictly of numbers until someone brought discounts into the equation.

discounts ARE numbers

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Yeah, Nissan almost killed the Maxima when they released the Altima. It's funny, a comparably equipped Altima actually cost more than the slightly more upscale Maxima in 2003.

the 2003 altima was supposed to be the new maxima, after all.

ghosn did what was readily apparent to everyone who looked at nissan: put a 4 cylinder in the maxima to compete with camry/accord.

 

[JulesMaximus]

Originally posted by: ElFenix

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus

I pretty much did leave my bias out of it. I was speaking strictly of numbers until someone brought discounts into the equation.

discounts ARE numbers

Not everyone can get fleet discounts or have a family member who works for GM.

 

[foghorn67]

Accord looks okay. Camry is now ugly.

 

[DougK62]

I disagree. I think the Camry and Accord have gotten much better looking over the years, although neither is my first choice in that segment.

 

[Shlong]

I think the Camry has gotten better with age. Old Camry's looked like boring bland family sedans. The new Camry I noticed is a headturner for some people, something it never did in the past.

 

[FeuerFrei]

IMO, the 07 Camry should be revised to look like this.
Original version at top right.

The Accord looks fine from the rear but the front is too pinched looking with the miniature grille and headlights.

 

[NuAlphaMan]

Originally posted by: MBrown
Don't worry. The 2008 Chevy Malibu is coming to the rescue.

What's wrong with that car? It's a nice looking ride.

 

[Gibson486]

You notice that Accord keeps going back to its 1990 design?

 

[ElFenix]

Originally posted by: JulesMaximus
Not everyone can get fleet discounts or have a family member who works for GM.

when HAVEN'T american sedans had steep discounts?

 

[RossMAN]

Originally posted by: Gibson486
You notice that Accord keeps going back to its 1990 design?

I love the 1992 Honda Accord design.

Every now and then I'll see one in mint condition on the road.

 

[dr150]

Originally posted by: MBrown
Don't worry. The 2008 Chevy Malibu is coming to the rescue.

That looks like the Saturn Aura's twin which has gotten exceptional reviews in its segment.

Seems like Chevy has a winner on its hands. About time!

 

[Mermaidman]

Originally posted by: NuAlphaMan

Originally posted by: MBrown
Don't worry. The 2008 Chevy Malibu is coming to the rescue.

What's wrong with that car? It's a nice looking ride.

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