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Re: Maxima 2007 and 2008 turn circle radius [out4cat] by alexstore
Oct 15, 2008 (4:02 am)
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Replying to: out4cat (Oct 13, 2008 3:23 pm)

according to edmunds 37.4, my 05 has 40
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Re: Maxima 2007 and 2008 turn circle radius [out4cat] by SergeyM
Oct 15, 2008 (12:49 pm)
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Replying to: out4cat (Oct 13, 2008 3:23 pm)

18.7!!! Wow! Unvbelivable!
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Re: Maxima 2007 and 2008 turn circle radius [alexstore] by out4cat
Oct 15, 2008 (2:10 pm)
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Replying to: alexstore (Oct 15, 2008 4:02 am)

http://autos.aol.com/cars-Nissan-Maxima-2009/specs
 
Here is the website with the turning radius information on the new Maxima
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Re: Maxima 2007 and 2008 turn circle radius [out4cat] by sanjaysdca
Oct 15, 2008 (3:03 pm)
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Replying to: out4cat (Oct 15, 2008 2:10 pm)

2009 max Turning circle DIAMETER is 37.4 ft
2009 max Turning RADIUS is 37.4/2 = 18.7 ft
 
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2008 Max Diameter = 40ft
2008 radius = 20 ft
 
Not as drastic dufference...only 1.3 ft in radius
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Re: Maxima 2007 and 2008 turn circle radius [sanjaysdca] by out4cat
Oct 15, 2008 (3:50 pm)
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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Oct 15, 2008 3:03 pm)

Ah Confucius says, do not confuse radius with diameter. I stand corrected, the turning circle is 40ft therefore as you stated, the turning radius is 20ft.
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Re: Maxima 2007 and 2008 turn circle radius [sanjaysdca] by nemesis04
Oct 15, 2008 (4:34 pm)
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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Oct 15, 2008 3:03 pm)

It may not look drastic on paper but there is a major improvement when you are actually behind the wheel. My 2007 was a real PITA in tight spots. Parking the 2009 Max is a breeze!
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Re: Maxima 2007 and 2008 turn circle radius [nemesis04] by sanjaysdca
Oct 16, 2008 (7:14 am)
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Replying to: nemesis04 (Oct 15, 2008 4:34 pm)

I agree that in tight spots a difference of 1 ft in radius is significant.
 
But to put things in perspective 2008 Acura MDX an SUV has a turn radius of 18.8 ft...ONLY 0.1 ft more then 4D sports sedan Maxima.
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2009 maxima or 2008 Infiniti G35? by strehlow
Oct 16, 2008 (7:20 am)
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Last night I test drove a 2008 Infiniti G35 and a 2009 Maxima. Loved both of them but can't decide on which to go with. Looking at the Maxima SV with everything on it and it seems like it has everything the G35 has and more except for the warranty and the additional 16 horsepower. But the Maxima is at least 2,000 bucks cheaper too. I know the G35 is supposed to be a better vehicle, but is it? What am I giving up if I go with the Maxima?
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Re: 2009 maxima or 2008 Infiniti G35? [strehlow] by sanjaysdca
Oct 16, 2008 (8:25 am)
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Replying to: strehlow (Oct 16, 2008 7:20 am)

Both are very different animals.
 
If you value sport driving & Luxury more then G35 (Rear Wheel Drive)
If you value space & Luxury then Max is the way to go.(Front Wheel Drive)
 
Keep in mind that Max is in its first year and like all first model year cars it has its bugs. G has been around for a while.
 
If you are in snow belt area the real wheel would be a mistake...you might have to go to G35x...a much better choice.
 
If you like FWD cars check out 2008 TL too...some great deals to be had there...not as well equipped as Max though.
 
Infiniti service is great...
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Re: 2009 maxima or 2008 Infiniti G35? [sanjaysdca] by strehlow
Oct 16, 2008 (9:13 am)
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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Oct 16, 2008 8:25 am)

Thanks! Yes, I am in the snow belt so I would definitely go for the G35x. I like a more comfortable ride than sporty and feeling the road. Also, It's not like I'll be racing with this car so I would prefer to have a little less road feel and more comfort. Hence, I lean towards the Maxima. I guess one of my big worries is if I am going to be unhappy with the quality of the Maxima vs. G35. From everything I read, it sounds like the Maxima is of Infiniti class. I bought a brand new 2000 Maxima when they first hit and didn't have any problems out of the ordinary so I am not too worried about the new model being a problem.

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