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Re: New Maxima [joe97]
by captain2
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Mar 18, 2008 (5:55 am)
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Replying to: joe97 (Mar 18, 2008 5:42 am)
thanks for the link - a really good looking car IMO. Wonder if they are still thinking that they can have the '4DSC' along with the 270+hp and FWD that it probably does have. This (the sporty side of things) is definitely the Maxima's niche in this group - glad to see it reaffirmed.
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Re: New Maxima [captain2]
by tjc78
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Mar 18, 2008 (6:31 am)
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 18, 2008 5:55 am)
I really like the look of the the car as well. Hopefully, it won't have CVT!
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Re: Genesis is Coming [captain2]
by tjc78
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Mar 18, 2008 (6:36 am)
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 18, 2008 5:50 am)
"However, there are some implementations of ESC, where even when turned off it is still on (Chryslers) and several implementations where there is no real option to shut it off at all (Toyotas)"
IIRC the Chryslers can be fully turned off in a way similar to the insane command sequence in the Toyotas. I still can not get over the fact that Toyota no longer puts an "off" switch for the VSC/Trac, at least the sensitivity of the newer system is less than it was on my '00 Solara. My '03 Av didn't have either system and I must say I never missed it.
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Re: New Maxima [tjc78]
by captain2
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Mar 18, 2008 (7:06 am)
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Replying to: tjc78 (Mar 18, 2008 6:31 am)
true- the CVT also seems to 'ruin' any pretense that any car might have for being a 'sport coupe'.
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Re: Genesis is Coming [tjc78]
by captain2
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Mar 18, 2008 (7:11 am)
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Replying to: tjc78 (Mar 18, 2008 6:36 am)
am going to guess here - but I would bet that Toyota's corporate attorneys advised them to stop providing any means to shut it off and also that the VSC' s default condition was on in any case in your Solara..
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Re: New Maxima [joe97]
by allmet33
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Mar 18, 2008 (7:20 am)
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Replying to: joe97 (Mar 18, 2008 5:42 am)
Finally...a Maxima interior that befits the car. I actually like how they gave it it's own identity too...no longer looking like the Altima. However...the car looks like a combination of looks (as if one could be surprised). The back end looks like a Lexus variant. Front end looks like a variation of the G35. I know some of you aren't gonna like this, but...it would seem that the Azera and the new Max have similar lines when looking at it from a side profile...the Max just has some sharp creases instead of smooth rounded surfaces.
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Re: New Maxima [allmet33]
by captain2
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Mar 18, 2008 (7:27 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 18, 2008 7:20 am)
styling issues always somewhat objective but unless you go way out into right field with things like the Taurus or 300/Charger - don't all these cars have some basic commonality? From my perspective, the new Max shares more with the Genesis than it does with the Azera.
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Re: New Maxima [allmet33]
by joe97
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Mar 18, 2008 (7:41 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 18, 2008 7:20 am)
Judging strictly off of the photos so far, I can't say I am feeling the exterior. While I applaud Nissan for trying something new, I am just unsure about the headlights; the grille down to the front fender I am still debating, I like it and I don't like it at the same time  The back leaves much to be desired.
That said, the inteior looks great. Very Infinit-y, which may not be a good thing but still very pleasant looking.
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Re: New Maxima [captain2]
by allmet33
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Mar 18, 2008 (7:45 am)
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 18, 2008 7:27 am)
I didn't expect anyone to agree with MY assessment, as you said...styling issues are objective.
At one point the Maxima (current body style) didn't have any commonalities with any car in this segment.
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Re: New Maxima [allmet33]
by captain2
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Mar 18, 2008 (7:52 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 18, 2008 7:45 am)
as you said...styling issues are objective.
My bad - should be SUB - jective, of course.  IMO the new Altima looks
a whole lot better than the current Max. It is difficult for me to get a real feel from pictures - somehow some cars look different (better or worse) in the flesh. The Azera is a car that I think does'nt photograph well (too rounded) but looks much better when you see it on the road. To each his/her own 
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