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#6629 of 6844 1st impression 2009 Maxima by allmet33 Jul 22, 2008 (6:16 am)
I finally got to see a new Maxima on the street. Very sharp car in person...the one I saw was black with the charcoal interior. The new Max is supposed to be bigger on the inside than the previous model and if it is, Nissan is making very good use of interior space because on the outside it looks smaller. To be honest, it doesn't look any bigger than a G35. The lines are very fluid and the car looks like it's in motion even when sitting still. One thing I love is how Nissan did the tail lights (you would have to see them in action to understand). It may be a Maxima, but it lends itself to an Infinity vibe. Good job Nissan!   Now...there is always talk about how one automaker copies something from another automaker and it just so happened that the Max was at a stop light next to a Honda Civic coupe...the pics below give an idea of how similar they are from the back, but of course, the Max has more rounded rear quarter panels. If you were to see them both from directly behind, they would be hard to tell apart from a distance.     Replies to this message: hjc1 (Jul 22, 2008 8:29 am) allmet33 (Jul 22, 2008 8:34 am) hjc1 (Jul 22, 2008 2:13 pm) and 1 more... cyberpunk (Jul 25, 2008 2:51 pm) hjc1 (Jul 26, 2008 7:15 am) cdmuile (Jul 26, 2008 5:28 pm) allmet33 (Jul 28, 2008 5:49 am) cyberpunk (Jul 28, 2008 9:35 pm) and 3 more...
#6631 of 6844 Re: 1st impression 2009 Maxima [allmet33] by hjc1 Jul 22, 2008 (8:29 am)
Replying to: allmet33 (Jul 22, 2008 6:16 am) Sorry allmet I don't see the similarity except they both have 2 red tail lights :=) I think the Honda looks better............. Replies to this message: allmet33 (Jul 22, 2008 8:34 am) hjc1 (Jul 22, 2008 2:13 pm) allmet33 (Jul 23, 2008 6:13 am)
#6632 of 6844 Re: 1st impression 2009 Maxima [hjc1] by allmet33 Jul 22, 2008 (8:34 am)
Replying to: hjc1 (Jul 22, 2008 8:29 am) The pictures don't show it that well, but in person...you can easily see how similar the overall design and shapes are similar between the two. Of course, everyone will have their opinion whether what looks good or not. The Max actually looks very, very good. The pictures do it no justice. Replies to this message: hjc1 (Jul 22, 2008 2:13 pm) allmet33 (Jul 23, 2008 6:13 am)
#6633 of 6844 Re: 1st impression 2009 Maxima [allmet33] by hjc1 Jul 22, 2008 (2:13 pm)
Replying to: allmet33 (Jul 22, 2008 8:34 am) I guess that's why we have so many makes and models. Sure would be simpler if everyone thought the same....... BUT BORING :=) Replies to this message: allmet33 (Jul 23, 2008 6:13 am)
#6634 of 6844 A slightly embarrassing personal question by tonycd Jul 22, 2008 (6:35 pm)
Unless Maxima has it, I believe the Avalon is alone in this class in offering front seats that can be cooled as well as heated.   I know every car in this class does offer leather seats. Most are not perforated. I've never owned anything but cloth upholstery. So, my question: Does your back get sweaty in the summertime on these seats? Replies to this message: rhduke00 (Jul 23, 2008 2:12 am) thegraduate (Jul 23, 2008 6:06 am)
#6635 of 6844 Re: A slightly embarrassing personal question [tonycd] by rhduke00 Jul 23, 2008 (2:12 am)
Replying to: tonycd (Jul 22, 2008 6:35 pm) Tony,   My back does not get sweaty in my 2007 Hyundai Azera even when the outside temperature is near or over 100 F and I have black leather seats.   BTW you can get both heated and cooled front seats for the Buick Lucerne on all but the CX base model.
#6636 of 6844 Avalon Air Conditioned Seats by garym1j Jul 23, 2008 (2:37 am)
Doesn't that option add about $2000 to the price of the Avalon? Seems a bit extravegant for an air conditioned butt. Only in America. Replies to this message: tjc78 (Jul 23, 2008 3:48 am)
#6637 of 6844 Re: Avalon Air Conditioned Seats [garym1j] by tjc78 Jul 23, 2008 (3:48 am)
Replying to: garym1j (Jul 23, 2008 2:37 am) Doesn't that option add about $2000   Well.... yes and no. The cooled seats are available only on the Limited. So if comparing to the XL it would add about $8000. Comparing to a loaded XLS about $1500. However, you gain keyless start, sunshade, signal mirrors and some other things as well.
#6638 of 6844 Re: A slightly embarrassing personal question [tonycd] by thegraduate Jul 23, 2008 (6:06 am)
Replying to: tonycd (Jul 22, 2008 6:35 pm) The Buick Lucerne offers them A/C seats, last I checked.

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