 This car has always been just shy of everything I was looking for.  I bought it when it was one year old.  I wanted a manual - but settled for an automatic.  I wanted a sunroof - but settled for none.  I wanted great power and handling.  I got both, but they were coupled with a bulky body and a curious modesty that's crept into Maximas since my '94 model.  I wanted a good traveling car, and I got it - except for the annoying headrests.  I wanted good gas mileage, and it's there - but at premium fuel prices.  With all this said, I still love my Maxima.  I'd buy it over again.  This car is like a relationship - a work in progress.