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#7610 of 8972 Grille... by lichtronimo Dec 10, 2003 (9:46 am)
There is a company called Grille Tech that makes a really great mesh grille for older Maximas. They don't have one yet for the 6th Generation, but its only a matter of time. It looks very much like the mesh grille on the Cadillac CTS-V or Jaguar XJR. Plus, its only $50 or $60 bucks. Very hot.
#7611 of 8972 Max-Accord-TL by kenm8 Dec 10, 2003 (12:03 pm)
My wife wanted a new car to replace her 2001 Acura TL. Having owned Accords in the past and having a 97 Max SE in our current stable, she decided to test drive an 04 Accord EX V6 and an 04 Max SE. The drives included city and highway roads as well as twisty backroads. We skipped the Camry cross-shopping test drive this time. She liked the Accord in all regards. She found the Max less desirous because of the downgrade in design and quality of interior/dashboard/controls and handling. The engine power was substantial, maybe too much, but not in overall harmony with the car. The 04 Max did not have the balance and maneuverability that we have come to appreciate on the 97 Max. The 04 almost seemed ponderous in comparison.   She then test drove the 04 Acura TL and easily concluded that its qualities were better than the Max and Accord. We understood that the TL was marketed and sold in a different category/class than the Max and Accord and felt that the additional cost of the TL was acceptable to us. She bought the TL and is very pleased.   Our 97 Max is a very fine car and is so far almost bulletproof at 153K Mi. After driving the 04 Max and looking at/sitting in the 04 Altima, I wonder if Nissan has lost its way with these designs.
#7612 of 8972 by monte4 Dec 10, 2003 (12:10 pm)
Ok Bowke28 but horsepower goes to Max by 10hp.
#7613 of 8972 demographic by ccermak Dec 10, 2003 (12:19 pm)
Lots of talk lately on this board about the target demographics of the 6th gen Max. Am I that far off to say that this iteration of the Max is inadvertantly targeting an older almost boomer demographic? I've talked with several older fellas (in the casinos while playing blackjack and poker) that have recently purchased an 04 Maxima SL with 4sp auto. One dumped his Caddy for the Max, of which he said is 10x the car the Caddy ever was. My theory on this is the sheer size and roominess of the new Max. It's like a sporty Avalon big cruiserish type car now with tons of motor thrown in. It just doesn't cater to the sporty side as much, too big, too heavy now. Now it's a lux/powercruiser. G35 is sports/lux for same or close to same $. Is the new Max another Japanese Buick, just sportier? I don't really think so, just throwing it out there after hearing multiple oldtimers talk about their new SL's.
#7614 of 8972 thumping by stickguy Dec 10, 2003 (12:45 pm)
Did you check to see if they put the 4 lug nuts that came off in a bag loose in the trunk? You would be surprised how much one weighs, so you may be hearing them bounce around.
#7615 of 8972 I'm buying... by lichtronimo Dec 10, 2003 (1:18 pm)
I'm 32 and a Maxima is my likely purchase next year to replace my '97 Accord.   I was going to buy an '04 Accord EX-L 5-speed until I got a rental '04 Maxima while having an accident to my car repaired. My experience with the Maxima changed my mind. I found it to be much sportier than the Accord, as well as more comfortable, more substantial feeling and better looking. Its funny, but I found an old post I wrote back in March after going to an Auto show saying how I liked the Max, but thought the Accord was the better value and worth "settling" for. Beyond the Maxima and Accord, the Camry is too boring, G35 too small and the TL too expensive.   So, I'll take mine as an SE with 6spd. manual and only a sunroof, please.
#7616 of 8972 ccermak... by bowke28 Dec 10, 2003 (3:33 pm)
the thing people are missing is that the altima 3.5SE has pretty much taken the place of the last maxima, at least in a target market way. this left nissan free to make the maxima something a little different than before. not better or worse, just different.
#7617 of 8972 bowke28 by aristotle Dec 10, 2003 (4:49 pm)
Very well put bowke28. I agree 100% with what you say there.   I have seen postings about the poor quality of material used in the interior of the Altima. The 3.5SE Altima definitely rides well. If only they can improve the Altima interior they may not even need the Maxima anymore. I am a great enthusiast of the Maxima mainly because of its engine but there is almost no difference between the V6 Altima and the Maxima these days.   In all the above comparisons I don't see Mazda6 V6 even being mentioned at all even though everyone claims it is a very spirited car. Is it because of its puny size?
#7618 of 8972 the 6... by bowke28 Dec 10, 2003 (5:28 pm)
is VERY small inside.
#7619 of 8972 bowke28 by kennyg5 Dec 10, 2003 (6:46 pm)
Do you have the sales stats for the 04 Max since its introduction through Nov. 30th? How does it compare with the Altima and G35 during the same period? What about comparing with the 03 Max for the same period last year. Inquiring minds want to know? Thank you in advance.

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