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What is this discussion about? Buick Lucerne, Chevrolet Impala, Dodge Charger, Ford Taurus, Hyundai Azera, Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G8, Car Comparisons, Sedan


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Re: New Maxima [allmet33] by captain2
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
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
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
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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New Max by jaymagic
Mar 18, 2008 (7:58 am)
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Interesting photos. I happen to prefer the Azera from the back and like the look of the Max from the front.
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Re: New Maxima [captain2] by allmet33
Mar 18, 2008 (8:05 am)
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 18, 2008 7:52 am)

Eh...I knew what you meant.
 
You're right about how a car photographs...when I first saw the pics of the Azera online...I wasn't wild about it. However, seeing it in the showroom changed all that.
 
With the Max lookin as it has for as long as it has, seeing it in it's new form will take some getting used to (sorta like the new Accords). I too like the current Altima over all it's previous models, but the coupe is even better looking to me. Anyway, I think the Max will be one to grow on folks and once it does...watch out. They did right with the interior IMO...much better job on the inside.
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Re: New Maxima [allmet33] by captain2
Mar 18, 2008 (8:14 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 18, 2008 8:05 am)

I am more concerned with the mechanical specs - how much they are trying to squeeze out of the VQ power wise, or even if they might use the 3.7, could it please, please, please be RWD and will it be the only car in this class to offer a MT? Then I consider what it looks like! The current Maxima's style, while I'm not in love with it (especially the interior), is no reason not to buy the car - IMO.
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Re: New Maxima [captain2] by allmet33
Mar 18, 2008 (8:27 am)
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 18, 2008 8:14 am)

It would make sense for them to use the 3.7 in the Max (another way to truly make it the flagship sedan). I doubt that they will make it RWD (leaving that for their Infiniti line). Power-wise...it has to pump out at least 280-285. It would certainly be class leading power. Maybe they should have kept the current body and refreshed it (like they did with the Altima) and just change the interior to what they show in those pics.
 
I've always liked the body of the current Max (up until the Altima started really looking like it), but the interior was just lacking.
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Re: New Maxima [captain2] by tjc78
Mar 18, 2008 (8:28 am)
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 18, 2008 7:52 am)

I just figured out why I like the styling of the new Max so much.....dead ringer for the Lexus GS IMO
 
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Re: Genesis is Coming [captain2] by tjc78
Mar 18, 2008 (8:30 am)
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 18, 2008 7:11 am)

also that the VSC' s default condition was on in any case in your Solara
 
It only had Trac but absolutely always on when you started the car.

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