A+.in.p.e.

Hi everyone,

I have $10k cash to spend on a used car. Should I buy a 2009 g37 with 115k miles or a 2010 Maxima with 70k?

blnewt

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For performance potential the G for sure, for a family cruiser the Maxima. RWD > FWD for the fun factor as well

JSolo

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Seems money is the deciding factor here. Although I think the maxima is the inferior car, I'd go with it given it has 45K less miles. While both engines are relatively bullet proof, lower miles is always preferred.

That aside, when I was shopping (new), we barely got 1/2 mile from the nissan dealership before the test drive was over. The fwd, driving dynamic of the maxima just wasn't what I wanted.

A+.in.p.e.

I guess what I am asking is, will a g37 with 115k miles still be a reliable car that will last without major repairs?

Selym

It depends on how it was cared for. Does a Carfax show regular oil changes, etc.? Also, this model year can suffer from an internal oil leak that results in low oil pressure.

filipinoy

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If money is an issue at the moment I will avoid the G. I'm not sure if you're aware but the MPG is terrible!

clovissimo

As long as the Maxima doesn't have that horrible CVT. They haven't perfected it yet. The G has a nice 7 speed auto. Even if it's one with the 5, I'd trust it more than the CVT.

kennyz424

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G37 ftw

kickintheglass

Save the money or take out a small loan. There are a lot more options at much lower mileage if you extend your budget to $20k-25k.

But if you must buy a car, get the G37 if you're planning to use the rwd, Maxima for practicality/comfort.

PetesSweets86

If it's any prize I got my 2009 g37x coupe fully loaded with 41k miles for 16k, so if you can finance the other portion you could get a great deal.

2011-G

They're both fast but I know the maxima will give you better mpg

But G37 is a ver reliable car if it's been taken care of..