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681 messages, Last post on Oct 08, 2009 at 11:05 AM
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Replying to: alexstore (Oct 15, 2008 4:02 am) Here is the website with the turning radius information on the new Maxima |
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Replying to: out4cat (Oct 15, 2008 2:10 pm) 2009 max Turning RADIUS is 37.4/2 = 18.7 ft link title link title 2008 Max Diameter = 40ft 2008 radius = 20 ft Not as drastic dufference...only 1.3 ft in radius link title
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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Oct 15, 2008 3:03 pm) |
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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Oct 15, 2008 3:03 pm)
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Replying to: nemesis04 (Oct 15, 2008 4:34 pm) 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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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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Replying to: strehlow (Oct 16, 2008 7:20 am) 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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Replying to: sanjaysdca (Oct 16, 2008 8:25 am) |
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Replying to: strehlow (Oct 16, 2008 9:13 am) FWD does not necessarily equate to better handling in the snow when it comes with 18+ inch low profile tires. My old 1995 Maxima SE with 15" 60 series tires was great in the snow (northwest PA = 100+ inches annually). But my 2004 TL 6-speed, with 17" wheels and high performance 45 series summer tires was a disaster in the snow. Much worse than a friends 328i that had all season tires. So tires are at least as important as FWD, RWD, AWD. Second, don't compare horsepower differences and conclude anything. Adding horsepower to a FWD setup has rapidly diminishing returns. The 2009 Maxima feels like it has about 220 hp after you drive it back to back with a 300hp RWD 335i. I suspect the G35 will also feel more powerful. Third, test drive both cars extensively. The CVT transmission appears to be a love or hate thing with the Max. And it contributes to the feeling of less power compared to a manual or even a decent 5/6 speed automatic. From the sounds of your preferences, that may not be an issue, but I still recommend a lengthy test drive.
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Replying to: habitat1 (Oct 16, 2008 1:00 pm) |
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