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It’s been a quick three months with my new 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat, and for a refresher on my impression of it, see the review I wrote on it. In the past quarter, I’ve logged over 3,600 miles, virtually worry-free. Read on for what’s been happening with my F-150.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat (10/2011 – 1/2012)’
Phil’s had his 2010 Nissan Maxima for 18 months now, and is still pleased with his purchase. During this last reporting period, he had a scheduled maintenance check-up done. Read on for Phil’s experience in the last quarter.
Note: From now on, updates from MaximumPhil will be made on a semi-annual basis.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: MaximumPhil’s 2010 Nissan Maxima, Update 6′
Phil has had his 2010 Nissan Maxima for a full year now, and he’s got another great update for us on his experience with Nissan’s flagship sedan. If you’ll notice, his MPG calculation is slightly below mine, which can be due to a number of factors – driving distance, style, and gas used – Phil uses regular, while I follow Nissan’s recommendation and use premium. Read on for Phil’s experience in the last quarter.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: MaximumPhil’s 2010 Maxima Update 4′
Due to a mix-up, Phil’s 2nd quarter update was never posted, so I’ve combined it with his 3rd quarter update on his 2010 Nissan Maxima. In the future, we hope to have Phil’s data posted quarterly again. Now then, while Phil doesn’t drive his Maxima as much as I drive mine, he still has some very nice insights pertaining to the ownership of his car. Click on past the jump for more details.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: MaximumPhil’s 2010 Maxima (Updates 2 and 3)’
Wow, it’s hard to believe I’ve had my 2010 Nissan Maxima for a full year now!
A tick over 15,000 miles, several road trips, and lots of seat time have been recorded. Read my original review first, if you haven’t already, and then click past the jump to see what’s been going on in the past few months and if my first thoughts on the car remain true.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2010 Nissan Maxima, Update 4′
I’ve had my 2010 Nissan Maxima for 9 months now, so it’s time for another update with the requisite statistics and observations. For a refresher, read the review I wrote, the first update, and the second update. Click past the jump for what’s been going on for the last 3 months.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2010 Nissan Maxima, Update 3′
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