Thinking of selling my LS

[DLS8K]

Hey guys.......its been a long run on here but I think it is time I bid farewell to my LS. I've got a deal in front of me that I cannot pass up......but would like your opinion on it.
For the amount of miles I drive, it doesn't make sense for me to own a car. So i will be leasing a 2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL for $213/month. It is loaded.....same options as my LS but it has a Bose 6 disc, heated seats that work, heated steering wheel, and a full warranty.
I have owned my LS for 15 months and loved it. I was paying 250/month for the car, 60/month insurance, and I have spent 3500 fixing it in those 15 months which averages out to 233/month.
The Maxima will be 213/month for the car, 130/month insurance, and 0 maint. Which is the better deal? Its really a no brainer. Sure, I won't own a car, but why would I want to own a car out of warranty? The average cost of ownership for a car out of warranty in terms of repairs is 130/month. Mine happened to be 100 higher than that.
I just can't keep pouring money into a car that I don't drive that much. I will post pics of the Maxima in the next few days.......that is if no one rails me too badly on my decision. Let me know what you guys think.

 

[Bozz]

Sorry to hear your getting rid of the Lincoln.... its a unique car, but sounds like the maintenance is killing you.

So, I understand WHY.


Bozz

 

[Smokey]

Since I change cars frequently, meaning they are never paid off anyway, I too had thought about going the lease route. What company did you check with? Having warranty is important to me.

 

[DLS8K]

Since I change cars frequently, meaning they are never paid off anyway, I too had thought about going the lease route. What company did you check with? Having warranty is important to me.

I actually work at a Nissan dealership as a sales consultant. I am really going to miss the Lincoln.....the looks it gets, the overall feel of the car. With that said, however, the Maxima is a great car in its own right. Would I rather drive my LS? Yes, but financially, it just isn't in my best interests.
You know, the V6 in the Maxima is a powerful engine......not to mention its reputation as being on of the 10 best according to Wards for the past 12 years. I really can't go wrong.

Some of the other options the Maxima has are xenon headlamps, power folding mirrors, and 18" wheels. As much as I used to knock the other cars, I really have to say Nissan is doing good things these days.

 

[dsoul27]

Sell that :q:q:q:q.. The LS is a nice car but damm does it have some problems and damm does it suck up some gas... mine is gone as soon as i get a buyer...

 

[sloban]

The Maxima is a nice car. I'm sure you'll like it. The SL is the soft, non-sport suspension. I drove my 2004 SE until I got the LS. I thought the SE was just about a perfect car with the exception of the front-wheel-drive torque steer. As you probably already know, Nissan is doing a generation refresh on the Maxima beginning with the 2007 model year, I believe, so you should be able to negotiate a cap cost on your lease well below MSRP.

 

[Beamer]

I really like the new Maxima's so I would jump on it too. Good luck.