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#31 of 681 Re: 09' MAXIMA [kgabe] by flightnurse May 27, 2008 (7:35 am)
Replying to: kgabe (May 27, 2008 6:53 am) Well I'm sitting here at my Nissan Dealer having a service done on my Nissan, I talked to the Sales Manager and he doesn't know the excat date. But as I can tell you, the past couple of new models have been released a little early. the Versa was to have been released in Fall of 06 (as a 07) but was released late summer (Aug of 06) the Rogue was released early also, as well as the Altima Coupe. The new Max's website says the summer of 08, I would be safe in saying that they should be arriving at dealerships very soon...
#32 of 681 Tough Competition by albook May 28, 2008 (6:21 am)
So the pics of the new Maxima are all over the web. When I first saw it around the time of the NY auto, I didn't like it. But it has grown on me a lot. I guess it was smart of Nissan to make it smaller to emphasize performance. Only thing is, what if you want Nissan performance but need something bigger than an Altima?   Everything seems to be looking great for the Maxima, right now. That is, until you look at its competitors. Hyundai should really have Nissan nervous. While the Max seems to have taken most of its performance toys from the G, the Genesis is an Infinity M fighter (well not really, but that's what they aimed for). Performance won't be quite as good as the Maxima, until you opt up for the V8. That should be a major pain in Nissan's side.   While the Maxima is a poor man's infiniti, the Pontiac G8 is a poor man's BMW. For a better price, you can get a G8 with the V8 that would leave the Max in the dust. Plus it's bigger. The interior wouldn't look as nice, but fit and finish would be just as good. I'd bet the new Mazda 6 can outrun the Maxima, as 0-60 in 6.5 isn't impressive for a car that size with that much power.   I'm not saying any of the others are better, I just hope Nissan wasn't planning on the Maxima having it easy. This should make an interesting comparison test.
#33 of 681 Looks terrific, but... by morey000 May 28, 2008 (8:37 am)
Looks like a beautiful vehicle, and the magazines just love 290hp engines in family sedans that weigh nearly 3700lbs   But- does a car like this even make sense any more with $4/gal gas? It was envisioned and designed probably 3-4 years ago and no longer has a place today.   OK, granted, spending $2400 a year on petrol won't break the bank of the average buyer of a $35K sedan- but from a principle standpoint, isn't it time that our family sedans are getting 25mpg rather than 19mpg (or 17mpg as the testers realized). Remember, this is a Nissan, not an Infinity.   Wouldn't a 200hp engine that pulls a car weighing 400lbs less to 60 in 7.9s and gets 25mpg/32mpg hwy be the solution of the future? Well, OK- maybe in Altima trim? So, I guess my issue is with the Altima- which got too big and nice, and forced the Maxima to be 'over the top'. Hmm. guess that's why they call it a "Maxima".
#34 of 681 Re: 2009 Nissan Maxima [iwantone] by maximafan May 29, 2008 (9:36 pm)
Replying to: iwantone (Apr 13, 2008 3:02 pm) I for one am happy to hear that the 2009 Maxima shrunk in length. The previous gen Maxima had grown up to almost 194 inches in length. To me, that is just way too long for a sedan. The Genesis, while it looks to be very promising is way too long for me at 195 inches!! Replies to this message: albook (May 30, 2008 2:34 pm) maximafan (Jun 28, 2008 7:48 pm)
#35 of 681 Re: 2009 Nissan Maxima [maximafan] by albook May 30, 2008 (2:34 pm)
Replying to: maximafan (May 29, 2008 9:36 pm) The previous gen Maxima had grown up to almost 194 inches in length. To me, that is just way too long for a sedan. The Genesis, while it looks to be very promising is way too long for me at 195 inches!!   You don't understand the term 'full size sedan" then, do you? The benefits of cars that large are more interior space with back seats someone 6+ft can actually sit in. Can they still handle? See G8/ Mazda 6.   And Nissan didn't mess up in Maxima's old size, but that they let the Altima again better it, in looks and perforemance. Replies to this message: maximafan (Jun 28, 2008 7:48 pm)
#36 of 681 09' by kgabe Jun 02, 2008 (5:03 am)
#37 of 681 09' MAXIMA by kgabe Jun 02, 2008 (5:05 am)
Looks great to me. Would like to get the Mrs. one. Will have to see and drive however. Which hopefully will be shortly. My Titan 4WD LE is a GREAT truck too.
#38 of 681 When will 2009 Maximas hit the show room floor? by go_mdx1 Jun 15, 2008 (5:37 pm)
Hi,   I've read in some other forums where a few 2009 Maxima's have been spotted but my local dealers are saying July/August is most likely for Maximas to go on sale. Any one know the official release / sale date?   While I personally think the 2009 Maxima looks great and is a good step in the right direction, the lack of activity/interest in this forum makes me think others do not share this opinion. If so, the could be the last of the Maxima's!! Long live Altima. Replies to this message: flightnurse (Jun 15, 2008 7:55 pm) rkurlander (Jun 17, 2008 4:05 am) jsmithsole (Jun 19, 2008 12:10 am)
#39 of 681 Re: When will 2009 Maximas hit the show room floor? [go_mdx1] by flightnurse Jun 15, 2008 (7:55 pm)
Replying to: go_mdx1 (Jun 15, 2008 5:37 pm) I would assume with past expeirence with Nissan, the New Max will be at dealers shortly. I would say before the end of the month.
#40 of 681 Re: When will 2009 Maximas hit the show room floor? [go_mdx1] by rkurlander Jun 17, 2008 (4:05 am)
Replying to: go_mdx1 (Jun 15, 2008 5:37 pm) June 26 Replies to this message: jsmithsole (Jun 19, 2008 12:10 am)

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