2017 Audi A4 or 2016 Nissan Maxima.. any experience/opinions?
04-24-2016, 08:14 AM
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2017 Audi A4 or 2016 Nissan Maxima.. any experience/opinions?
Looking for thoughts/opinions for wife's daily driver...
Thx,
Ellis
Thx,
Ellis
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04-24-2016, 08:39 AM
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Quite a price range difference in the two cars.
I own a '14 S4 and another Audi. The new A4 from everything I have read is a nice car but very meh.
Nothing too exciting from a driving standpoint. A 50K Camry.
Unless your going to buy a stripper model take any A4 base price and add 8K. Nearly everything is built into packages and adding any package you want will add 8K.
Service is excellent, loaners, drop offs, etc...interior build quality is excellent and above the competition.
They royally screwed up the 17 S4, no PD Blower and no DCT trans. Wont be returning.
I own a '14 S4 and another Audi. The new A4 from everything I have read is a nice car but very meh.
Nothing too exciting from a driving standpoint. A 50K Camry.
Unless your going to buy a stripper model take any A4 base price and add 8K. Nearly everything is built into packages and adding any package you want will add 8K.
Service is excellent, loaners, drop offs, etc...interior build quality is excellent and above the competition.
They royally screwed up the 17 S4, no PD Blower and no DCT trans. Wont be returning.
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04-24-2016, 11:26 AM
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I have a 2010 G37S which I've really enjoyed. Looks like the current iteration of this car is the new Q70 3.7. They have a lower end model now (Q50) which comes with a 4-banger and is a bit cheaper. Prices sure have climbed in the 6 years I've had mine, I paid under $36K and now the MSRP is touching $50K for the car with the same powertrain.
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04-24-2016, 12:11 PM
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If the Maxima is on the radar could check out the Infiniti equivalent, not sure what the models are now since Infiniti went bonkers and changed all of their model names into a hodgepodge of nonsense.
I have a 2010 G37S which I've really enjoyed. Looks like the current iteration of this car is the new Q70 3.7. They have a lower end model now (Q50) which comes with a 4-banger and is a bit cheaper. Prices sure have climbed in the 6 years I've had mine, I paid under $36K and now the MSRP is touching $50K for the car with the same powertrain.
I have a 2010 G37S which I've really enjoyed. Looks like the current iteration of this car is the new Q70 3.7. They have a lower end model now (Q50) which comes with a 4-banger and is a bit cheaper. Prices sure have climbed in the 6 years I've had mine, I paid under $36K and now the MSRP is touching $50K for the car with the same powertrain.
The Infiniti is the value leader in any market.
The problem is the Q70 is your car, with a badge that says Q70, 7 years later.
They have done nothing at all to the interiors.
04-24-2016, 02:25 PM
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is someone forcing you to buy these two?
04-24-2016, 04:15 PM
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Wife's new car (Lexus RC350) was rear ended & totalled..
Donna is OK, thats the main thing, but will need a car for her..
Not sure I can swing another RC350 because when I got hers, they took a car in trade which lowered the lease payment....
Donna is OK, thats the main thing, but will need a car for her..
Not sure I can swing another RC350 because when I got hers, they took a car in trade which lowered the lease payment....
04-29-2016, 12:59 AM
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As the owner of a 2013 S4 and being super happy with it I would say go with the Audi!! Now..... I'm sure the Maxima has more power and likely offers more for the $$ on paper. I have had a few Nissan loaners/rentals over the past years and I was not impressed at all. My suggestion would be to drive both vehicles on extended drives to make sure you get what you want.
04-29-2016, 07:26 AM
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Have you considered the Toyota Avalon? Just picked up a new one for the wife yesterday. It is a heck of a car for the money. Fast, fuel efficient and reliable. Great interior and well built. Very comfortable. It is a Lexus without the badging. Same platform as the Lexus ES 350. I'm very impressed with it 
04-29-2016, 08:24 PM
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Please check out this website. Www.legendleasing.com
They deliver the car...it's no money down just a bank fee tax and tags. No one can best they prices...
Saves about 30 percent and they offer a square deal.
Just pick the color...and your good to go.
They deliver the car...it's no money down just a bank fee tax and tags. No one can best they prices...
Saves about 30 percent and they offer a square deal.
Just pick the color...and your good to go.
04-29-2016, 08:25 PM
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04-29-2016, 08:27 PM
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04-29-2016, 08:35 PM
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329 a month no money down.
I'm an old friend of carl..
Trust me and call these guys if you want a square lease
Just stay with the options as shown in each package vehicle. Just pick the color you like.
Hope this helps.
I'm an old friend of carl..
Trust me and call these guys if you want a square lease
Just stay with the options as shown in each package vehicle. Just pick the color you like.
Hope this helps.
04-30-2016, 12:56 AM
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Man you're really pushing the lease company....
04-30-2016, 07:47 AM
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Thanks guys..
Got the ES350...
Coming from the RC350 Sport Coupe to a 4 door sedan will be an adjustment for her, but the ES doesn't drive as large as she says it looks, so she'll get used to it..
Got the ES350...
Coming from the RC350 Sport Coupe to a 4 door sedan will be an adjustment for her, but the ES doesn't drive as large as she says it looks, so she'll get used to it..
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Nice choice