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Re: New Maxima [allmet33]
by captain2
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Mar 19, 2008 (11:30 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 19, 2008 11:05 am)
True, Nissan has been selling cars with some torque steer issues for years and years and doing quite well at it. There is a portion of the market (smile you're on candid camera) that buys HP regardless of what it does to small things like vehicle dynamics.  You're right, Nissan certainly knows that, heck - they invented the idea .
Enough talk about TS, we'll just have to see if Nissan takes enough of the guts of the car away (see Acura TL-S) so that the problem isn't too severe. As much of a Nissan fan as I am, I'm willing to bet that the new Maxima falls short in its '4DSC' revival though - simply because there is a bunch more to a 'sports coupe' than simply being able to get to 60 in something less than 6 seconds.
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Re: New Maxima [allmet33]
by captain2
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Mar 19, 2008 (11:36 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 19, 2008 11:22 am)
the Infinitis (and Zs) have been getting 280 hp+ out of the 3.5 for quite a few years - many times a bigger engine is NOT and/or more HP isn't the solution to anything.
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Re: New Maxima [captain2]
by allmet33
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Mar 19, 2008 (11:36 am)
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 19, 2008 11:30 am)
I am pretty sure that with today's want for power and the market's need for FWD sedans...a line will have to be drawn. Where the Max may lack when compared to past models, it truly shines when it comes to the upgrades to the interior. I honestly have to say...this is one interior that I'm impressed with. Okay, okay...I know I've said it on about every post I've put up since seeing the online pics. 
I can see the new Max pushin 0-60 in the low 6's, don't see it breaking the 6 second mark, ultimately...it has too many luxury appointments that add weight. As you've stated before, the CVT may not be the best way to put the power down on the pavement, so that could hurt it in terms of outright acceleration, as compared to if it had the same 290 hp coupled to it's current tranny.
I guess the one thing we have no choice on, is that we have to wait and see!
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Re: New Maxima [captain2]
by allmet33
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Mar 19, 2008 (11:42 am)
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 19, 2008 11:36 am)
Yes, but the difference is that the Z's and Infiniti cars are RWD, correct?
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Re: New Maxima [allmet33]
by captain2
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Mar 19, 2008 (11:50 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 19, 2008 11:36 am)
if the new Maxima gains enough weight to stop it from a 5.8 or 5.9 60 time - it won't be because of the 'added' doo-dads (look at the current Maxima's option list - it's not like you can't get whatever you want already) - it'll more likely be because the car is bigger than it is now - something more on par with the other cars in this class.
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Re: New Maxima [allmet33]
by captain2
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Mar 19, 2008 (11:52 am)
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Replying to: allmet33 (Mar 19, 2008 11:42 am)
of course they are - as they should be.
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- #5903 of 6844
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Re: New Maxima [captain2]
by allmet33
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Mar 19, 2008 (12:01 pm)
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 19, 2008 11:52 am)
So...it would seem (outside of their sports car and trucks), Nissan is reserving RWD for it's luxury line of cars. If you want the performance of RWD, then one would have to step up and pay the money for an Infiniti. However, I hear that Hyundai will have a very nice alternative for those that want the performance of an M, but can only spend Maxima money....Genesis!!!
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Re: Live Photo [joe97]
by captain2
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Mar 19, 2008 (12:08 pm)
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Replying to: joe97 (Mar 19, 2008 7:34 am)
see, this is why styling issues are so subjective. Although the wraparoud headlight treatment is somehwat unusual - I think this car is gorgeous, especially the interior and rear 3/4 view.
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Re: New Maxima [captain2]
by tjc78
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Mar 19, 2008 (12:12 pm)
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 19, 2008 11:13 am)
The Maxima is, after all, the Nissan semi-lux flagship.We'll see.
Judging by the interior I would say absolutely. The driving dynamic will most likely be more weighted to the sporty end than lux, but that is the case with most Nissans. I must say I am curious about other things such as FE, interior space and of course pricing. I would think this vehicle all loaded up may be only a tad under 40K.
As for the CVT and possible TS issues, the only way to find out is to wait until they hit the lots and drive one.
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Re: Live Photo [captain2]
by allmet33
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Mar 19, 2008 (12:13 pm)
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Replying to: captain2 (Mar 19, 2008 12:08 pm)
You're right...what one man doesn't like, another man might love. Like I said...seeing it online...I'm not ga-ga over it, but seeing it in person might change my perception of it. The interior...well, THAT I'm in love with. I do love the lines of the car, very sleek with some sexy curves to it. The nose...well, that's the part that I'm on the fence about...that and the way the hood is integrated. From the back, it still carries the Maxima look though...I like how they managed to do that.
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