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25 Jan 2012

Windsor Nissan, Your NJ Nissan Dealer

The Maguire Automotive Group has been serving New Jersey since 1976. We are a family owned and operated automotive dealership group, whose size and volume allow us to offer the largest selection, best prices, and added value programs, but also enable us to stay intune with our customers wants, needs, and desires. A vital factor of our success has been our unwavering dedication to our customers. Our motto is that a Maguire Auto Group customer will receive the best quality vehicles and service at the most competitive price. Most importantly, service and care are never sacrificed; we expect that the goal of each and everyone of our employee’s will be to help maintain this standard.
We strive to listen to our customers, create an environment of mutual trust, exceed all customer expectations, foster a “WIN-WIN” culture and environment for the customer and company, follow up diligently, and continually improve the quality of our products and services to benefit you, the customer.
The Maguire Auto Group maintains an unwavering standard of honesty. Integrity is an indispensible part of our relationship with every customer, employee, manufacturer, and vendor.
ABOUT WINDSOR NISSAN
Dear Customers, Friends, and Patrons:
Windsor Nissan, a part of the Maguire Automotive Group, has consistently served customers with honesty, integrity, and a stalwart commitment to customer service.
We are located in East Windsor, NJ in a brand new, state of the art facility but our reach is far and our customer base broad.
Please use this site to get familiar with our friendly, family operated dealership, explore our vast inventory, and become part of our family.
Thanks for stopping by and for considering us in your search for a vehicle.
With Warm Regards,
Marcy Maguire
President, Windsor Nissan.
WHY BUY FROM US
We offer the Maguire Rewards Program which will save the customer $200 off the purchase price of their next new or pre-owned vehicle. They also receive 3% cash back on their account for every service/parts purchase. When they enroll, the automatically get $10 in the account to use for service.
Extended Service Hours
FREE Shuttle Service
Wireless Internet Access to our customers in the dealership
Children’s play waiting area
State-of-the-art Nissan Sales and Service Facility with trained Nissan service technicians, and Nissan Certified Sales Consultants.
Free Car Washes with all service appointments.

Family owned and operated dealerships since 1976.

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10 Aug 2011

The Sales Staff at Windsor Nissan Speaks Multiple Languages

The Sales Staff at Windsor Nissan Speaks Multiple Languages and I want to tell you all about it!

The Sales Staff at Windsor Nissan Speaks Multiple Languages

The Sales Staff at Windsor Nissan Speaks Multiple Languages

If you speak…

  • Arabic
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Chinese
  • Taiwanese
  • Russian
  • Ukranian
  • Portuguese
  • Creole

…then Windsor Nissan is the place for you!

At Windsor Nissan, customer service is our top priority and we want to make you feel comfortable. Offering an option for our customers to speak in their native languages to create a more comfortable environment for the vehicle-purchasing process is an achievement we are proud of.

Please visit www.WindsorNissan.com/languagse.aspx for personal statements from our Sales Staff in multiple languages.

ABOUT WINDSOR NISSAN
Dear Customers, Friends, and Patrons:
Windsor Nissan, a part of the Maguire Automotive Group, has consistently served customers with honesty, integrity, and a stalwart commitment to customer service.
We are located in East Windsor, NJ in a brand new, state of the art facility but our reach is far and our customer base broad.
Please use this site to get familiar with our friendly, family operated dealership, explore our vast inventory, and become part of our family.
Thanks for stopping by and for considering us in your search for a vehicle.
With Warm Regards,
Marcy Maguire

President, Windsor Nissan.

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14 Aug 2010
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2010 Nissan Altima Review

The Altima gets a thorough refresh of the model lineup for 2010, including a restyled hood, grille and front bumper, different wheel designs and reconfigured interior trims, colors and materials. Entertainment and technology options have been significantly upgraded in the Altima this year, with new premium audio packages that include a 9-speaker Bose audio system, a Bluetooth hands-free calling interface, a USB port and iPod connectivity, a color display screen and a rearview monitor. Also, a new navigation system includes a larger screen, a 9.3-gigabyte Music Box hard-drive for music storage, Bluetooth Streaming Audio, DVD playback, and XM NavTraffic and NavWeather capabilities.

2010 Nissan Altima Sedan

Also for 2010, electronic stability control is now standard across the entire model line, and the top-of-the-line 3.5 SE model of the Altima now gets the 3.5 SR badge instead. Three new exterior colors are offered on the Altima for 2010: Crimson Black, Navy Blue, and Ocean Gray. Gauge illumination has been changed from red to white, while a red-leather interior is offered for the first time on the coupe.

2010 Nissan Altima Coupe
Whether as a coupe or sedan, the Altima feels quite sporty, with better steering and handling than most other mid-size sedans; appearance-wise, it’s also more distinctive than other mid-size sedans or coupes, with an interior that feels more inspired and sporty. Base-model Altimas also come better equipped than most other mid-size models. Performance remains a strength for the Altima; its engines provide good acceleration, while responsive handling helps complete the sporty feel throughout. The Altima Hybrid isn’t offered in all states, but it does offer excellent fuel economy while performing better overall than the Toyota Camry Hybrid.

2010 Nissan Altima Hybrid
The Nissan Altima model line includes coupes and sedans, powered by 4-cylinder and V6 engines, all with front-wheel drive. There’s also a Nissan Altima Hybrid-available in select markets-that includes a 4-cylinder engine and full hybrid system. SR models replaces last year’s SE offerings at the top, so the Altima line now includes S and SR trims for both sedans and coupes; there’s also a separate price-leader Base version of the sedan, priced at less than $20,000. Models with the 175-horsepower, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine can have either a 6-speed manual transmission or continuously variable (CVT) automatic, while the 270-hp, 3.5-liter V6 is offered only with the CVT in sedans but with either the CVT or a 6-speed manual in coupes.

2010 Nissan Altima V6 Engine

No matter which model, the Altima feels sportier than most rival models. Well-bolstered sport seats and more of a cockpit-style interior also distinguish the cabin feel. With revised trims for 2010, the interior has more soft-touch materials and chrome accents. A revised ‘blonde’ interior theme is available on the coupe, and the new red-leather interior is especially distinctive. On the outside, all Altimas get dual exhausts for a sporty look, while Altima Hybrids, SR sedans and all coupes come with sportier alloy wheels. In either case the Altima handles very well thanks to speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering and a suspension that’s tuned on the firm side yet compliant enough for most surfaces.

2010 Nissan Altima Interior

V6 models get sportier suspension tuning, with thicker front and rear stabilizers to help get the most out of the additional power, while all models get 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes. As a coupe, the Altima is somewhat more nimble, because it has a shorter wheelbase than the sedan and has a bit less back-seat space as well. Trunk size is quite a bit smaller in coupe models, but both have a split-folding back seat to expand cargo space for larger items.
The Altima Hybrid employs a full hybrid system that combines the 2.5-liter engine with an electric-drive motor/generator system and an electronically controlled CVT. Altogether, the powertrain produces 198 horsepower and gets EPA ratings of 35 mpg city, 33 highway; for 4-cylinder models with the CVT, the ratings are 23/31.
Base-model Altima sedans come with a surprisingly level of equipment, including air conditioning, power locks and windows, a trip computer, cruise control, tilt/telescopic steering, and rear-seat heated vents. S models include a 6-speaker sound system, Intelligent Key entry and ignition system, and variable intermittent wipers. At the top of the line, SR models get fog lamps, power heated mirrors with integral turn signals, wood-tone and leather interior trims, a power driver’s seat, a moonroof (optional in the sedan), and upgraded 18-inch alloy wheels.
Safety is strongly represented now, too, with electronic stability control now standard, in addition to a full roster of airbags. The star of the Altima’s options list is a new Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System, which includes XM NavTraffic and NavWeather with dynamic rerouting; a Zagat restaurant guide; Bluetooth Streaming Audio: a DVD player: an RCA input; and 9.3 GB of hard-drive capacity for music storage. Also newly available is a premium audio package with 9-speaker Bose system plus a color display, USB and iPod connectivity and a Bluetooth hands-free calling system.
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29 Jul 2010
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2010 Nissan Altima Review

The Nissan Altima model line includes coupes and sedans, powered by 4-cylinder and V6 engines, all with front-wheel drive. There’s also a Nissan Altima Hybrid-available in select markets-that includes a 4-cylinder engine and full hybrid system.

2010 Nissan Altima

SR models replaces last year’s SE offerings at the top, so the Altima line now includes S and SR trims for both sedans and coupes; there’s also a separate price-leader Base version of the sedan, priced at less than $20,000. Models with the 175-horsepower, 2.5-liter 4-cylinder engine can have either a 6-speed manual transmission or continuously variable (CVT) automatic, while the 270-hp, 3.5-liter V6 is offered only with the CVT in sedans but with either the CVT or a 6-speed manual in coupes.

2010 Nissan Altima Coupe

No matter which model, the Altima feels sportier than most rival models. Well-bolstered sport seats and more of a cockpit-style interior also distinguish the cabin feel. With revised trims for 2010, the interior has more soft-touch materials and chrome accents. A revised ‘blonde’ interior theme is available on the coupe, and the new red-leather interior is especially distinctive. On the outside, all Altimas get dual exhausts for a sporty look, while Altima Hybrids, SR sedans and all coupes come with sportier alloy wheels.

2010 Nissan Altima Engine

In either case the Altima handles very well thanks to speed-sensitive power rack-and-pinion steering and a suspension that’s tuned on the firm side yet compliant enough for most surfaces. V6 models get sportier suspension tuning, with thicker front and rear stabilizers to help get the most out of the additional power, while all models get 4-wheel anti-lock disc brakes.

2010 Nissan Altima Interior

As a coupe, the Altima is somewhat more nimble, because it has a shorter wheelbase than the sedan and has a bit less back-seat space as well. Trunk size is quite a bit smaller in coupe models, but both have a split-folding back seat to expand cargo space for larger items.

The Altima Hybrid employs a full hybrid system that combines the 2.5-liter engine with an electric-drive motor/generator system and an electronically controlled CVT. Altogether, the powertrain produces 198 horsepower and gets EPA ratings of 35 mpg city, 33 highway; for 4-cylinder models with the CVT, the ratings are 23/31.

Base-model Altima sedans come with a surprisingly level of equipment, including air conditioning, power locks and windows, a trip computer, cruise control, tilt/telescopic steering, and rear-seat heated vents. S models include a 6-speaker sound system, Intelligent Key entry and ignition system, and variable intermittent wipers. At the top of the line, SR models get fog lamps, power heated mirrors with integral turn signals, wood-tone and leather interior trims, a power driver’s seat, a moonroof (optional in the sedan), and upgraded 18-inch alloy wheels. Safety is strongly represented now, too, with electronic stability control now standard, in addition to a full roster of airbags.

The star of the Altima’s options list is a new Nissan Hard Drive Navigation System, which includes XM NavTraffic and NavWeather with dynamic rerouting; a Zagat restaurant guide; Bluetooth Streaming Audio: a DVD player: an RCA input; and 9.3 GB of hard-drive capacity for music storage. Also newly available is a premium audio package with 9-speaker Bose system plus a color display, USB and iPod connectivity and a Bluetooth hands-free calling system.

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02 Jun 2010
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Nissan Altima Owners Speak Out

2010 Nissan Altima

2010 Nissan Altima

Through out the years, Altima owners have really spoken out about their love for their Nissan. Did you know what over 38% of them have actually named their vehicle?! So, because of all this love for the Altima, I have gathered up some of those quotes to share with you:

“My friends say that my car fits my personality – it’s classy, fun, exciting and reliable.” – Patricia L., MO

“I have over 145,000 miles on my Altima and it never stops running. Great Car” -Fran K., CA

“The styling is right on, sleek on the outside, comfortable on the inside, nothing in its class comes close!” -Brian H., TX

“I really like the keyless accessibility.” -Louis B., MD

“I love the keyless entry and push button starting. It’s so nice to be able to leave the keys in my pocket and be able to start the car.” -Joshua S., DE

“I like the backup camera.” – Tracey L., AZ

“I love the takeoff speed of my Altima.” -Sylvia G., TX

2010 Nissan Coupe

2010 Nissan Coupe

“I love the Bose system! I’ve been in other luxury cars that don’t have a system that compares.” -Jacklyn C., NJ

“Love the heated seats in the winter.” -Sally W., NY

“The navigation system keeps me going where I want to go and gets me there on time, and without getting lost.” -Noram B., AR

“My first Altima was a 1994 and it gave me no problem. In fact, I got the new Altima in June and can’t seem to part with the old one. I still have it and love it. I recommend the Altima to everyone I talk to.” -Amy P., CT

“I loved my husband’s and just really wanted one of my own!” -Cindy P., VA

“It is just a dream to drive. It is so comfortable and easy. The seats are like sitting in your favorite easy chair at home.” -Karen B., TX

“My kids are in athletics so the trunk is “customized” with everything you need to endure, I mean enjoy, any sporting event. I’ve got all kinds of cushioned seats, foldable chairs, quilts, coats, umbrellas, cooler, etc. And I can still haul groceries with all that permanently in my trunk.” -Susan L., IL

“The dual controls…Seriously, no one in my life is ever happy about the temperature in my car! But now they can be a little more satisfied! You have no idea how fabulous this makes my life!” -Evelyn D., NC

“My Altima is just one of those cars that makes you smile. It’s so beautiful…when you have a stressful day and get into you Altima, you can just forget about your day for a while and enjoy the ride home!” -Patricia L., MO

“The valet guys parked it up top with the BMWs and Mercedes because it was clean and shiny and looked high-end” -Brian E., MD

“The first Altima had 210,000 miles on its first spark plugs and was a reliable car. I gave it to my daughter at 220,000 miles.” -Jim B., OR

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10 Apr 2010
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Renault-Nissan Alliance & Daimler: A Strategic Cooperation

Okay, so here is the skinny: the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler AG are combining forces to craft an ultimate strategic cooperation. The Renault-Nissan Alliance is already the most successful partnership in the automotive industry with revenues over 86.5 billion Euros in 2009, a footprint in over 190 countries, and an employment of over 350,000 people world-wide. And Daimler is just as successful in the automotive industry, as well as a huge player in the financial sector. But despite each company’s individual achievements, they both found an advantage out of partnering-up: “Daimler and the Renault-Nissan Alliance are combining common interests to form a promising foundation for a successful, strategically sound cooperation that is based on a number of very concrete and attractive project cooperations. Our skills complement each other very well. Right away we are strengthening our competitiveness in the small and compact car segment and are reducing our CO2 footprint – both on a long-term basis. We know that we can make brand-typical products based on shared architectures. The individual brand identities will remain unaffected.”, said Dr. Dieter Zetsche, Chairman of the Board of Management of Daimler AG and head of Mercedes-Benz Cars.

The cooperation will highlight the following four projects:

  • New common architecture for small vehicles
    • The launches for the jointly developed models will take place in 2013.
  • Powertrains
    • Both are going to focus on sharing each other’s highly fuel-efficient, diesel and gasoline engines.
  • Collaboration on light vehicles
    • Mercedes-Benz Vans will add a new entry-level vehicle in 2012 that will produced at the Renault plant in Maubeuge, France. Both companies will benefit from higher sales, more efficient capacity utilization, and a joint investment burden – which will result in a healthier overall cost basis.
  • Equity exchanges
    • The companies are going to exchange, benchmark and create synergies from their one-time cross-shareholding structure. Daimler will get 3.1% of Renault’s newly issued shares and 3.1% of Nissan’s existing shares; and Renault and Nissan will both receive 1.55% of Daimler’s shares.

After all is said, the main goal of this cooperation is to: “…create lasting value for the Renault-Nissan Alliance and Daimler as we work on broadening and strengthening our product offering, efficiently utilizing all available resources and developing the innovative technologies required in the coming decade.” – Carlos Ghosn, Chairman and CEO of the Renault-Nissan Alliance.

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05 Mar 2010
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Great News for the 2010 Nissan Altima!

The 2010 Consumer Report’s Top Ten list is out! And…the Nissan Altima has been announced the Top Pick Family Sedan! Consumer Reports said in its news release “The Altima has been one of our top-rated family sedans for years, and a freshening for 2010 made it better. It now gets improved gas mileage and provides standard ESC [Electronic Stability Control] in all trim lines. The Altima offers an appealing balance of comfort and performance, while getting some of the best fuel economy in its class: 26 mpg overall for four cylinder models and 24 mpg with a V6.”

Kudos to our Altima for being named one of the best cars to buy!

Please comment on this blog with any great stories you may have about your Nissan Altima!

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24 Jan 2010
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Nissan Altima : Ultimate Pride.

The 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe is freshened for 2010. The Nissan Altima is a 2-door, 5-passenger family coupe. The Nissan Altima is as practical and functional as the top midsize family sedans, but adds a dose of fun most of them lack. It’s no match for sports cars, but its crisp handling and lively acceleration make for entertaining commuting. This family coupe is available in 4 trims, ranging from the 2.5 S 6M/T to the 3.5 SR 6M/T. Upon introduction, the 2.5 S 6M/T is equipped with a standard 2.5-liter, I4, 175-horsepower engine that achieves 23-mpg in the city and 31-mpg on the highway. The 3.5 SR 6M/T is equipped with a standard 3.5-liter, V6, 270-horsepower engine that achieves 18-mpg in the city and 27-mpg on the highway. A 6-speed manual transmission with overdrive is standard on both trims.

Nissan builds the Altima with those people in mind that it’s a reliable transportation device. But, Popular Mechanics notes, “More important, at least to enthusiasts, is that the Altima is in some ways the sportier choice compared to the best-selling Toyota [Camry] and Honda [Accord]. Nissan estimates that 65 percent of Altima buyers are male, and its bolder styling and more subdued interior reflects an adherence to its somewhat masculine personality.”

This car offers one of the sportiest rides available in an affordable midsize car. The rivals are the Ford Fusion and Mazda6, for instance. And while both of its available engines offer almost exactly the same amount of power as the powerplants in the Toyota Camry or Chevy Malibu, the Altima sends thrust through a Continuously Variable Transmission that puts down the power smoothly, giving it sprightly acceleration. It feels a little faster than those cars, even while putting up fairly similar performance measures in the sort of track testing that auto enthusiast magazines conduct.

The Altima is also available as a sporty-looking coupe. In the affordable midsize car class, only the Honda Accord and the Altima offer two-door options.

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19 Jan 2010
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Nissan 370Z Coupe received a 2010 Best Resale Value Award in its class by Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com.

Best Resale Value AwardThe Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards goes to The 2010 Nissan 370z Coupe. The Kelley Blue Book Best Resale Value Awards recognize automakers’ outstanding achievements in producing vehicles that best retain their value.

In selecting the latest version of Nissan’s iconic Z®, the editors from Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com stated :  “Regularly compared to performance coupes and convertibles that would cost you an additional five figures, the Nissan 370Z can be considered a bargain to begin with, which can be an important part of the resale value equation. Redesigned for 2009, Nissan’s latest Z® is the most powerful, most fun, most desirable iteration yet. Whether for a coastal cruise or a day at the track, we’d be happy to take one – new or used.”

The 2010, Nissan 370Z Coupe, which is on sale now at Nissan dealers nationwide, is offered in two models, 370Z and 370Z Touring, each available with a standard 332-horsepower 3.7-liter DOHC V6 engine with Variable Valve Event and Lift Control (VVEL) and choice of 6-speed manual transmission with an available SynchroRev Match™ synchronized downshift rev matching system or a 7-speed automatic transmission. The starting Manufacturer’s Suggested Retail Price* (M.S.R.P.) is $29,990 USD (370Z 6MT model).

There’s a special edition named 40th Anniversary Edition will be available beginning in spring 2010. It includes unique red leather-appointed seats and red door panel inserts; 40th Anniversary seatback embroidery, floor mats, car cover and exterior badging; premium smoke finish wheels and red brake caliper finish; and an exclusive “40th Quartz” exterior paint color. The 40th Anniversary Package is offered only on the 370Z Touring manual transmission model.

The Z® is also available in a 370Z Roadster model, with fully automatic cloth convertible top; and a NISMO 370Z model, offering 350 horsepower, racing-inspired exterior and interior styling, a specially tuned suspension and unique super-lightweight forged alloy wheels.

Disclaimer: “Vehicle’s projected resale value is specific to the 2010 model year. For more information, visit Kelley Blue Book’s kbb.com. Kelley Blue Book is a registered trademark of Kelley Blue Book Co., Inc.”

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02 Jul 2009

Maguire Automotive Holiday Savings


 
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