Originally posted by rob:

As for Nissan's, well, Ford will never be known for quality like Nissan. Sure, any car will have it's problems, but it's starting to get out of hand with my car. I need something new, and it's SAD to say, but foreign is where the quality really is. Yeah, I guess your right, 0-60 in six seconds for a daily driver, FWD car isn't "all-that".



My new 2004 Maxima is right on par in terms of quality as my 99 Mystique. Lots of issues with it within the first six months of ownership. Rattles in the headliner and rear parcel shelf, a strange shimmy problem at 55-75mph, bad drivers side headlight, and burnt out DRL bulbs that need 3 hours of shop time to change. A lack of available parts makes the repairs take much longer than they should.

Don't be quick to assume that a new car from traditionally "high quality" manufacturers will be high quality any more. They are all cutting corners to add to the bottom line. The Acura TL is just as bad if not worse from what I hear too.

The 265HP and 255lb-ft TQ along with all the neat toys the Maxima has is keeping me from bitching too much. Besides...I was used to it from the Mystique.

Lardy.

Previous owner of a 99 Mystique V6 MTX Black Current owner of a 2004 Maxima SE MTX Silver Forsale: Yakima roof rack. Q-towers, bars, clips, locks. Good condition.