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Hey guys, im looking for a nice cheap daily driver and for $5k there is nothing better out there than a maxima. Just wondering if id be able to tow my R33 with a maxima once a while to track/drift days.

They have a 3ltr V6 & i think id most likely buy a manual one if i can find one... Would manual be the better option for towing??

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Good strong engine, although it's a FWD. Great value for $$.

May need to get the rear susp'n stiffened for towing (even if you get a GV with damper switch).

Brakes & cornering can be better. Common fault is a weak Air/cond compressor.

There aren't many Manual Trans cars around. Mostly they were sold in country dealerships.

If you find a Manual, it has a nice smooth box. Gear changes can't be rushed though.

Don't get a shock if you don't get better than 11-11.5 l/100Km consumpt'n.

Cheers,

Tez

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I've read on reviews the they are pretty economical?? I think one of the magazines were saying they do something like 8.5 or 9kms to the litre... ??

Are their gearboxes weak? Why cant gear changes be rushed?

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For towing, definately an auto with an aftermarket transmission oil cooler (cheap).

You can't rush the manual gearbox version not because it's weak, but because the synchros are easily beaten.

Get a Stagea - AWD - biggest transmission cooler less than $99 from Supercheap.

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I doubt the Maxima would tow a R33 on a trailer very easily.

What does an R33 weigh? 1400kg + an easy 2-300 for a trailer, generally you dont want to tow any more than 1500kg IF the towbar is rated to that?

I know in our old Maxima, 97 Model, didnt enjoy towing a small trailer full of camping stuff! It wasnt light, but hills it struggled, and the auto box seemed to get confused as to what gear to stay in at times lol.

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yeah i think im gonna scrap the idea of towing a skyline with a maxima...

Im still gonna buy a maxima though!! :P Its simply the ultimate dayly driver & because its front wheel drive I know that im going to stay away from Jail which is always a good thing.

Think ill just borrow a mates ford or a 4wd when i want to go winton!

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