[Shotimes] new to mailing list

[Steve Tatro]

I've ridden in the back of a couple of older Maximas, and I didn't feel
there was much room.  And I'm only 5'10".  I've driven a couple, both
automatic and manual, and although they seemed like nice, solid cars,
they didn't inspire me at all.

On the other hand, my next door neighbor has a '94.  I've helped him fix
a couple of small items, and he was impressed by the beauty of the SHO.
I asked him if he wanted to take it for a spin, and he gladly accepted.
When we got out onto some back roads near our subdivision and he opened
it up the first time, I could see by his wide-eyed expression that he
was impressed.  His comments after we were finished cruising around
included "The two cars my be equals on paper, but the SHO is hands-down
the more fun to drive".

That's all I needed to hear.

My friend with the '99 automatic admits it's a nice cruising car, much
more refined, but has no "kick in the butt" at all.

The only thing I even remotely envy about the Max is the reliability
history.  I realize all cars have occasional glitches, but the Max motor
is solid.  My friend's '91 has 290k miles, and he has no idea how to
properly maintain a car.

I think that the Max owners secretly are all jealous of the SHO.  They
may not swallow their pride and admit it, but they are.  The ones that
don't haven't driven a SHO and only see the "Taurus" on the back.

Steve Tatro
Red/Black '93 with 166k miles
Cincinnati, Ohio

 

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From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ian Fisher
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 8:32 AM
To: 'Ron Nottingham'; Raiden1000@aol.com; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: RE: [Shotimes] new to mailing list


Actually, the Max has the SHO beat (by a long shot too) in the rear leg
room department as well. The Max is a much better laid out car.

Ian


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From: shotimes-admin@autox.team.net
[mailto:shotimes-admin@autox.team.net] On Behalf Of Ron Nottingham
Sent: Tuesday, March 11, 2003 8:21 AM
To: Raiden1000@aol.com; shotimes@autox.team.net
Subject: Re: [Shotimes] new to mailing list


Welcome to the list!!  Don't apologize for the Fiero GT's!!  They are
cool cars, and one of the few GM's I would consider owning.  There are a
few list members that have Fieros also.

Now, what are your reasons for wanting a SHO?  What are the reasons you
want one?  Because it is fast?  A four door?  If these are your main
criteria, also look at a Maxima SE with Nissan's DOHC V6.  The Maxima
has a little smaller back seat leg room, but everything else is
SHO-like.  
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