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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′
Originally, this update was going to be for just the last quarter, but a delay in finishing it means it’ll be the final update for my 2010 Nissan Maxima. As of October 19th, I no longer own it. I’ve traded it in on a 2011 Ford F-150 Lariat EcoBoost, the review of which you’ll see here on Road Reality soon. Read on for the last review of my Maxima.
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Phil’s had his 2010 Nissan Maxima for 15 months now, and from his own words, it’s been a good time. A recent road trip with his wife resulted in some pretty good gas mileage. Read on for Phil’s experience in the last quarter.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: MaximumPhil’s 2010 Maxima Update 5′
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′
Well, the miles aren’t exactly piling up any more, and it isn’t the Maxima’s fault. I moved. I’m now driving around 1,000 miles less each month, to the tune of around 500 miles. Last month, I only filled up once. I’m driving my wife’s Mazda6 on the weekends, as it’s better suited for hauling groceries or loot from the local Home Depot. During the week, my commute is shorter by a decent margin, which does two things. One, it lowers my average MPG, and two, it lowers my time and miles spent in the car. Read on for some notes.
Continue reading ‘Owner’s Log: 2010 Nissan Maxima, Update 5′
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