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#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.
#7621 of 8972 04 Max Problem by kennyg5 Dec 10, 2003 (7:12 pm)
Just got off another website for Maxima fans and was concerned about the complaints launched against the 6th Gen Max. Quite a few 04 Max owners complained about the car's excessive vibtations at speeds above 60 mph. One owner, who professed he was very lucky, was able to return the car to the dealer and suffered only a loss of $1,000. He elaborated that the dealer is a friend who used to play ball with him when they were teenagers and they also see each often in church. I wonder whether this could be one of the first year bugs which the 04 Max has to shed over the next few years.

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