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General => The Superdeep Borehole => Topic started by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 09:04:08 PM

Title: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 09:04:08 PM
Because the mid March 7th generation Nissan Maxima (2009) is so so close yet so painfully far away I must exert my energy into making this thread.

I will likely 98% pre-order the car's special launch edition the day it is shown.

Right now some current concepts of what it may look like are;

(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo012.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo010.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo009.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo008.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo007.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo006.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo005.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo004.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo003.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo001.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/nissan_intima_press_04.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/nissan_intima_press_05.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/nissan_intima_press_07.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/nissan_intima_press_10.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/nissan_intima_press_11.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/nissan_intima_press_18.jpg)

I know I want white with white leather interior like the 2nd maxima I owned. Right now im riding in a silver 5th gen SE with black leather interior in the city and a Infiniti G35 with similar scheme for the open road or late night fun. I miss the smoothness of white on white maxima ;)

Lets look at the history of the best bloody 4DSC in the known universe.....

Generation 1 - 1984 Nissan Maxima
(http://memimage.cardomain.net/member_images/5/web/2429000-2429999/2429758_13.jpg)

I never owned one of these lovelies but I do intend to collect one some day if I ever have proper garage space for a classic Maxima/3XX sports collection.

Generation 2 - 1988 Nissan Maxima
(http://www.toyswithwheels.com/images/max.JPG)

Never had one of these either.......same motive as above!

Generation 3 - 1994 Nissan Maxima
(http://images.automotive.com/reviews/images/p94maxima.gif)

This was the first Maxima I ever owned.

Generation 4 - 1999 Nissan Maxima
(http://images.securedwebform.com/reviews/images/99nissanmaximase.jpg)
This is the lovely I had with the white leather and frost white OEM paint - my most fav maxima ever!

I also had this ride at the same time ;)
(http://classiccarfair.com/1992_nissan300zx_rf34_557x314.jpg)

99 maxima and 92 300ZX was the fucking best transport combo I ever owned.

Generation 5 - 2003 Nissan Maxima
(http://www.samarins.com/reviews/2003_maxima.jpg)

This is the Maxima I currently own. I love the back... I wish I would have gone white on this model...I wont make the same mistake next-time.

Generation 6 - 2008 Nissan Maxima
(http://www.edmunds.com/pictures/VEHICLE/2008/Nissan/2008.nissan.maxima.20144439-396x249.jpg)

If the 2009 7th Generation Maxima redesign blo's Im going to buy one of these ASAP...(frost white body and the leather interior color pictured below) fully loaded navi and all...

(http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/ag/nissan_maxima_se_2008_interior_19_346x270.jpg)

Any Maxima fans have any good concept or spy photo's of the 2009 Nissan Maxima?


Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 10:48:54 PM
Spy shots of a camouflaged prototype in action ;)
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/Lichtronamo/maxima1.jpg)
(http://i227.photobucket.com/albums/dd306/Lichtronamo/New-1-1.jpg)



Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 10, 2008, 10:51:13 PM
Pontiac G8 makes this redundant
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Smooth Groove on February 10, 2008, 10:51:33 PM
Looks like a typical Japanese budget sedan.  
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:05:18 PM
Looks like a typical Japanese budget sedan.  

I will be up front here and stake that I am a huge Maxima fanboy. I have owned a few and out of everything I have driven I like them best.

(http://www.carbuyersnotebook.com/archives/07_maxima.jpg)
(http://www.canadaautosales.ca/assets/scripts/javascript/images/new/nissan/altima/2007-altima-02.jpg)
(http://www.burkesgarage.com/main/images/carsrotate/maxima.jpg)

There might be some shitty Scions and stuff that look similar to the 6th gen - but they dont drive like it, accel like it nor have the tech on board.

I cant tell shyt about those 7th gen spy shots with the black lines/tape all over the car.

So what cars have better ammenties? Infiniti? No just AWD there.

Any GM cars? buwhahahahah NO. Caddy still has a fucking analog clock in it.

Any other Evilboreons going to the MArch NY Autoshow?

I am going just for the 09 Maxima unveiling.




Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:06:04 PM
Pontiac G8 makes this redundant

Except its Pontiac - they never did make excitement :(

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Smooth Groove on February 10, 2008, 11:07:28 PM
I don't care for Japanese cars but if I did, I would rather get a Lexus GS 450h.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 10, 2008, 11:07:35 PM
The current gen one is ugly as fuck, the older ones are cool though. Nissan design has sucked balls lately, so I have low hopes for the new one.

There are plenty of cars with higher tech, amenities, and better driving and performance than the Maxima.

Lots of luxury cars include analog clocks. There's a digital one in the CTS too, the analog one is a cosmetic touch. The Infiniti M has one too, distinguished mentally-challenged fellow :lol. And the G, and the EX... every Infiniti?

Pontiac G8 makes this redundant

Except its Pontiac - they never did make excitement :(



Actually, it's a Holden. It's matched the 5 series in comparos over there at lower cost, and all impressions by US magazines have been outstanding. As it should be, since it's the same vehicle as the one sold in Australia.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:11:36 PM
I have shit in my pants again.

What non NISMO cars have better cabin tech?

I have driven just about everything - do tell please.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:12:51 PM
Infiniti can get away with the analog clock - Caddy cant as it fails in so many other areas.

My G DOES NOT have an analog clock.


Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Smooth Groove on February 10, 2008, 11:13:13 PM
I have shit in my pants again.

What non NISMO cars have better cabin tech?

I have driven just about everything - do tell please.

You're just talking about cars in that price range, right?  
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 10, 2008, 11:13:34 PM
(http://www.thetorquereport.com/pontiac_sema_g8_concept_003.jpg)
(http://images.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/2007/112_0702_02z+2008_pontiac_g8+interior.jpg)

RWD ~260hp V6 for 27,500.
RWD ~360hp V8 for $29,900.

Current Maxima is $28,000 base, even if the new one is the same price it's a ripoff. FWD is pathetic at that price point and with horsepower approaching 300.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:15:26 PM
Yeah and Pontiac is a non-reliable shyt brand IMO.

The 08 MAxima I may buy totals out at 37K MSRP fully loaded.

The NY auto show cant come soon enough.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 10, 2008, 11:15:44 PM
Infiniti can get away with the analog clock - Caddy cant as it fails in so many other areas.

My G DOES NOT have an analog clock.

Infiniti is in exactly the same place Cadillac is: they were building crappy cars up until 2002 when they both unleashed a hot model and proved themselves. Calling the new CTS a failure is fucking ignorant.

BTW, try doing a google search before you mouth off. Here's the G35 interior:

(http://images.motortrend.com/features/auto_news/112_0706_09z+wards_auto_interior_show+infiniti_g35_interior.jpg)

And the CTS, with its leather stitched dash and pop up navi:

(http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/7/s/b/gm_06cts_int.jpg)

Yeah and Pontiac is a non-reliable shyt brand IMO.

The 08 MAxima I may buy totals out at 37K MSRP fully loaded.

The NY auto show cant come soon enough.

"Brands" don't have quality, vehicles do.

$37k for a Maxima is a joke, get a CTS/TL/G8/G35 for your dollar.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:17:09 PM
Dickface I dont care what you googled - my G does not have that interior - Navi or an analog clock.



Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:18:26 PM
I rented a Caddy CTS last year - it reminded me of the build quality of a Daewoo.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 10, 2008, 11:19:21 PM
Dickface I dont care what you googled - my G does not have that interior - Navi or an analog clock.


We're talking about models on the market today, not on used car lots. Every Infiniti built now has an analog clock, your attempt to paint it as some kind of low-end feature blew up in your face.

I rented a Caddy CTS last year - it reminded me of the build quality of a Daewoo.



Yet it's one of the highest quality vehicles sold in the US.

And it's been redesigned since then, the 2008 CTS is a quantum leap over the old one, especially in the interior department.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:21:25 PM
Look shit shorts I bought mine new.

Go war somewhere else with your tupperware made cars.

What will you push next? A saturn?

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:22:28 PM
Oh wait - tell me of your love for the Eagle Talon.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 10, 2008, 11:23:06 PM
Maybe if you'd actually test driven a car or read a magazine in the last 2 years I wouldn't need to tell you these things.

The CTS is number one in entry luxury in Consumer Reports and the Motor Trend Car of the Year.

BTW Saturn has had their entire lineup revamped with products built by and inspired by Opels in the last year, so yea pushing a Saturn isn't such a bad idea anymore.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Smooth Groove on February 10, 2008, 11:24:30 PM
Abader, why do you keep throwing out the personal insults after all the whining about far less offensive things others have said to you?
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Fresh Prince on February 10, 2008, 11:24:53 PM
Yeah and Pontiac is a non-reliable shyt brand IMO.

The 08 MAxima I may buy totals out at 37K MSRP fully loaded.

The NY auto show cant come soon enough.

They've had some production faults but generally Holden Commodors are reliable. After all they have to cope with harsher conditions (roads mainly) than in the US. I dislike them because here they are everywhere and hence plebian though in the US they might seem slightly exotic.

On the other hand Maxima screams bland middle manager with no will to live in anybody's language.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 10, 2008, 11:25:04 PM
Abader, why do you keep throwing out the personal insults after all the whining about far less offensive things others have said to you?

Good question :lol
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:26:40 PM
I do more than test drive - I rent something any time I drive a long distance.

When I rented the Caddy I drove it for like 12 hours - was that not enough?

The care is a bore....its smoothe yes - but so are other things that arent boring.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:27:38 PM
Abader, why do you keep throwing out the personal insults after all the whining about far less offensive things others have said to you?

What and what?

na - dont bother - just go away.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 10, 2008, 11:29:03 PM
I do more than test drive - I rent something any time I drive a long distance.

When I rented the Caddy I drove it for like 12 hours - was that not enough?

The care is a bore....its smoothe yes - but so are other things that arent boring.

The Caddy you drove hasn't been in production for like 8 months now.

The Maxima is the peak of boring in the high $30k class.

Again: TL, CTS, G35, G8 are more bang for your buck.

And go read some magazines and take some test drives, your talking points are years out of date. Kind of like fullsize FWD cars.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:29:52 PM

On the other hand Maxima screams bland middle manager with no will to live in anybody's language.

Iv had much nicer cars - none do I like as much as the Maxima's I have owned.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:33:06 PM
Do you get TCO and depreciation.

Maxima has a good balance for its price....My Infiniti G35 has depreciated and lost value an an alarming rate.

I pay cash for my cars and I only like to ride for 5 years or 100,000 miles max....40K with taxes just makes more sense for a nice ride with a decent level of tech. Ill never invest in another Infinity...the maintinance and little fcuking annoying things here and there have cost far much more than it has been worth.




Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:34:23 PM
ALSO - I love full-size FWD - fast straight lines are my thing ;)

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Smooth Groove on February 10, 2008, 11:36:05 PM

On the other hand Maxima screams bland middle manager with no will to live in anybody's language.

Iv had much nicer cars - none do I like as much as the Maxima's I have owned.

So you like stuff that's inferior even though you know it's inferior?  Kinda explains everything about you.  
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 10, 2008, 11:36:43 PM
FWD is shit, especially if the new Maxima gets a horsepower boost.

G8 makes Maxima redundant  :gloomy
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Fresh Prince on February 10, 2008, 11:37:25 PM
Iv had much nicer cars - none do I like as much as the Maxima's I have owned.
Well, for most people buying a car is half about people's perceptions rather than anything factual or even physically subjective. This is what I was alluding to.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 10, 2008, 11:39:30 PM
The current Maxima has the same 0-60 time as the Ford Taurus :rofl

edit: manual Maxima vs auto Taurus :lol
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: brawndolicious on February 10, 2008, 11:43:19 PM
I kind of like maxima's too.  G35's are fun as fuck to drive though.  I know that you could very easily get a used S class Benz for that price though that's only a few years old (same gen I think).
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:53:02 PM
Iv had much nicer cars - none do I like as much as the Maxima's I have owned.
Well, for most people buying a car is half about people's perceptions rather than anything factual or even physically subjective. This is what I was alluding to.



Yeah I hate that shyt....

I had a 1 yr old audi i bought off of my cousin a year and 1/2 ago and then sold. I also previously had a BMW X3 which was my only SUV'ish ever.

Back in 2001 I had a Z3 but sold it when i moved from cali.

Maxima is perfect for me anyway - good price, glovelike feel and good tech as god any ANY other luxury sedan if not better (no navi fees, onstar harassments, etc..)

Plus its so cheap I can rokk a little fun sports car to go with it and not break 100K between the both of them.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:54:51 PM
SO BACK ON TOPIC !

For haters of the MAxima - what would make the 2009 model attractive to you?

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: CurseoftheGods on February 10, 2008, 11:59:08 PM
SO BACK ON TOPIC !

For haters of the MAxima - what would make the 2009 model attractive to you?



Halving the price. I am with AV on this one.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 10, 2008, 11:59:52 PM
Nissan design has sucked balls lately

I do 100% agree with this.... The Altima is like a Jetsons dildo and the 6th gen maxima IS NOT better than the 5th gen from a body lines standpoint.

The morono is a bleding eyesore....

The quest looks like a pregnant altima

The titan gets 3 MPG

heh


Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Fresh Prince on February 11, 2008, 12:03:01 AM
When I get my 'dick' car it'll be a classic of some sort since every modern car looks the fucking same :maf
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Smooth Groove on February 11, 2008, 12:03:51 AM
The GTR is the only Nissan car that I find interesting.  The 350z did a pretty good job of being a poor man's Porsche but the design's getting a little old.  
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 11, 2008, 12:04:36 AM
Nissan design has sucked balls lately

I do 100% agree with this.... The Altima is like a Jetsons dildo and the 6th gen maxima IS NOT better than the 5th gen from a body lines standpoint.

The morono is a bleding eyesore....

The quest looks like a pregnant altima

The titan gets 3 MPG

heh




The concept pictured in this topic looks good at least.

To answer your other question: price cut to be in line with the Taurus, or RWD with the high-po 3.5 or even 3.7 in it. Which is... the G8. The Maxima isn't the fastest, doesn't have the best handling, doesn't have the most room, and it's expensive. It's the opposite of older Maximas. It was decent when it was released but it's a joke now, and I don't think they're changing enough in '09 to make it worthwhile.

And I don't know what you think "tech" is, but the Maxima really isn't outclassing any recent luxury intros. It was pretty feature packed back in 2004 or whatever when it was released, but it's pretty standard fare these days.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 11, 2008, 12:13:23 AM
(http://www.houstoncars.org/wp-content/uploads/2007/10/nissan-intima-concept.jpg)

So what do you guys make of the front glass going up so high?

How the fukk would that work without some kind of electric visor or LCD glass or something that can cover it - otherwise driving at night with that much visibility is going to be fucking awesome. <3


Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 11, 2008, 12:15:51 AM
A lot of cars have that these days, I think they just put a special coating on the upper part. There's an Opel/Saturn Astra with it, the tC, Mustang has it optionally for 08, I know I've seen it in others.

We'll see if the actual Maxima has it.

Astra interior:

(http://images.worldcarfans.com/articles/2004/9/8/2040908.004/2040908.004.1M.jpg)

Shit's crazy.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 11, 2008, 12:27:43 AM
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo012.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo010.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo009.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo008.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo007.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo006.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo005.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo004.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo003.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/aaa_nissan_intima_tokyo001.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/nissan_intima_press_04.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/nissan_intima_press_05.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/nissan_intima_press_07.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/nissan_intima_press_10.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/nissan_intima_press_11.jpg)
(http://www.blogsmithmedia.com/www.autoblog.com/media/2007/10/nissan_intima_press_18.jpg)

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Fresh Prince on February 11, 2008, 12:32:54 AM
IMO it's hideous. It's like a cross between a Lexus and Mercedez
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Smooth Groove on February 11, 2008, 12:36:31 AM
The windshield design is pretty cool but I wouldn't want the sun in my eyes if I were taking a nap in the back. 
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 11, 2008, 01:20:57 AM
IMO it's hideous. It's like a cross between a Lexus and Mercedez

Thats not the real car.

Thats a 'drivable' Nissan concept car shown last year that many believe the 09 Maxima will be like....

about one more month till we see the real thing.

I think that concept car looks hott tho so i hope its close...


Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 11, 2008, 02:01:52 AM
Quote
Most folks inside Nissan won't hesitate to admit that the Maxima has lost its way a bit. It's a car that once sat proud as a sporty alternative to the Camry or Accord, and for a while, Nissan even called it the Four-Door Sports Car (a "4DSC" sticker adorned one corner of the rear window on models in the early nineties.) Now, the car sits awkwardly on top of the Altima that, in some ways, is actually a better car.

That will all change in 2009 when Nissan will dig into its past and make the Maxima a four-door sports car once again. We haven't seen the future Maxima, but has been described to us as "unlike anything we've ever done" by more than one Nissan insider. Expect a concept version of the car to debut next winter at a major auto show as part of Nissan's fiftieth anniversary celebration (which will also include the production GT-R and a new Z-car.) It should be an aggressive, Mercedes-Benz CLS-style car sharing some cues with Nissan's other halo vehicles. The new Maxima will use the same VQ engine family found throughout the Nissan/Infiniti range, but to prevent the car from cannibalizing G35 sales, it will most likely remain front-wheel drive. A diesel model is also planned, and it could end up being the high-performance range-topper. We're excited.

My hype for this tops anything else.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: bagofeyes on February 11, 2008, 02:09:23 AM
People look at pictures of family sedans now?
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: etiolate on February 11, 2008, 03:06:40 AM
Have they thought about the real world issues of that windshield? I think it makes it look less me-too, but imagine all the bird crap you'll be able to see plop on you as you drive.

Also, Pontiac? Great if you only want your car for only two years I suppose.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: brawndolicious on February 11, 2008, 04:32:02 AM
bird crap is bird crap, glass probably cleans easier.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: warcock on February 11, 2008, 04:38:26 AM
Make a thread about the GT R not this silly car.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 11, 2008, 08:57:43 AM
Have they thought about the real world issues of that windshield? I think it makes it look less me-too, but imagine all the bird crap you'll be able to see plop on you as you drive.

Also, Pontiac? Great if you only want your car for only two years I suppose.

This isn't 2001 anymore dude.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: tiesto on February 11, 2008, 09:38:07 AM
Exterior looks like a Civic had a baby with a 350Z... really nice interior, though. I was considering the 2004-model Maxima when looking for a car, but I ended up going with a TL instead.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 11, 2008, 09:42:19 AM
Make a thread about the GT R not this silly car.

Well you can make your own GT-R thread and we can have both!

I like the GT-R - but if im spending that much - its going to be on a luxury sedan IMO.

Anyway the Nissan guy just emailed me this AM to tell me he will have the 2009 MAxima on sale 1-2 months after the showing in NY.


Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 11, 2008, 10:05:25 AM
Isnt the GTR like 75K?

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 11, 2008, 10:10:28 AM
Isn't there an edit button?
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Takuan on February 11, 2008, 01:30:03 PM
That's one fucking ugly car.

The G8 looks pretty damn nice.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Mupepe on February 11, 2008, 02:44:03 PM
holy shit, i'm sorry.  i think it looks fucking gorgeous.  do want :drool
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 11, 2008, 04:05:36 PM
The G8 is so 2004 looking.

Plus its pontiac which is the kiss of death.

Take the GM shitcar love outa here. ;)

This thread is about lions, not mangy stray cats.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on February 11, 2008, 05:07:13 PM
The G8 is so 2004 looking.

Plus its pontiac which is the kiss of death.

Take the GM shitcar love outa here. ;)

This thread is about lions, not mangy stray cats.


I thought lions were more powerful than cats.  ???
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Robo on February 11, 2008, 05:16:34 PM
After reading this thread, I will never again purchase a car with a digital clock.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 11, 2008, 05:28:06 PM
I think any new car with space dedicated for just a "clock" needs a kick in the ass....just combine that with the navi or touchscren computer....

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Van Cruncheon on February 11, 2008, 05:46:47 PM
that pontiac g8 looks like hot hot monkey sex
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on February 11, 2008, 05:54:07 PM
that pontiac g8 looks like hot hot monkey sex
And the new Maxima looks like monkey shit after the creature ate a bucket of blueberries.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 11, 2008, 06:59:14 PM
that pontiac g8 looks like hot hot monkey sex
And the new Maxima looks like monkey shit after the creature ate a bucket of blueberries.

LOL - whats yer sled of choice >malek<?

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 11, 2008, 08:31:36 PM
The G8 is so 2004 looking.

Plus its pontiac which is the kiss of death.

Take the GM shitcar love outa here. ;)

This thread is about lions, not mangy stray cats.



You are an idiot.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Flannel Boy on February 11, 2008, 08:36:35 PM
that pontiac g8 looks like hot hot monkey sex
And the new Maxima looks like monkey shit after the creature ate a bucket of blueberries.

LOL - whats yer sled of choice >malek<?


I drive an old Taurus station wagon.  :pimp
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 11, 2008, 08:57:51 PM
The G8 is so 2004 looking.

Plus its pontiac which is the kiss of death.

Take the GM shitcar love outa here. ;)

This thread is about lions, not mangy stray cats.



You are an idiot.

No you are.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Smooth Groove on February 11, 2008, 10:39:40 PM
imma buy a sti  :hyper :hyper :hyper

Buy the new M3 instead!
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 11, 2008, 11:27:04 PM
imma buy a sti  :hyper :hyper :hyper

Get a Sentra SE-R :hyper
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 12, 2008, 10:00:49 AM
imma buy a sti  :hyper :hyper :hyper

Iv seen it - it looks like a fun sports car.

I have never driven a suba.

My top priority is a larger more comfortable car - then if i feel like spending more go for a sports car as second priority.

Im so burned from my infiniti investment that ill likely just get a new MAxima and only drive that for a while.

As it is now I only drive my Maxima and the G stays in the garage - it also only has 19,000 miles on it :(

I dont want to drive it in the city because the gear shifting every 3 feet in a traffic jam sucks.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 13, 2008, 12:11:17 AM
New so called spy shots....

(http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/february2008/maxima-1.jpg)
(http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/february2008/maxima-2.jpg)
(http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/february2008/maxima-3.jpg)

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 13, 2008, 12:12:29 AM
I like what I see <3

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 13, 2008, 12:22:20 AM
Looks like a bloated Altima - which is what it is.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: CurseoftheGods on February 13, 2008, 12:36:54 AM
Looks like shit.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 13, 2008, 12:39:03 AM
(http://www.egmcartech.com/wp-content/uploads/2007/04/2007_nyias_pontiac_g8_image014.jpg)
(http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/thumb/3/3a/Pontiac_G8_concept_car.JPG/800px-Pontiac_G8_concept_car.JPG)
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: CurseoftheGods on February 13, 2008, 12:40:54 AM
You have good taste, AV. ;)
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 13, 2008, 12:42:49 AM
Lets fuck  :-*
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: CurseoftheGods on February 13, 2008, 12:44:34 AM
:hyper

:hump

:piss Nissan Maxima
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 13, 2008, 12:45:09 AM
It looks OK but its still a Pontiac.

Iv rented a few and its like driving a toaster oven (the colors of the dash leave me with that memory, never-mind the ride)

LOL dood are you buying this or something? You insist on spamming it in the >wrong thread<

If you like that car man thats fine - yer the one thats gotta drive it not me!



Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 13, 2008, 12:48:11 AM
It looks OK but its still a Pontiac.

Iv rented a few and its like driving a toaster oven (the colors of the dash leave me with that memory, never-mind the ride)

LOL dood are you buying this or something? You insist on spamming it in the >wrong thread<

If you like that car man thats fine - yer the one thats gotta drive it not me!


It's a Holden you fucking distinguished mentally-challenged fellow.

It's certainly on my buy list in the next year or two.

BTW I'm not the only one who likes it, it's the golden boy of the international press. It's among the best mainstream large cars in the world dude.

England:
(http://www.autofans.us/images/Vauxhall/2007%20Vauxhall%20VXR8%201.jpg)

Australia:
(http://www.webwombat.com.au/motoring/images/holden-ve-commodore-1-big.jpg)

USA:
(http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com/media/il/features/general/08.pontiac.g8.gt/08.pontiac.g8.340.jpg)


It's certainly a relevant competitor to the car in question that no one seems to give a shit about.

BTW, you also seem to be totally out of the loop on GM's design revolution in the last few years. Read up.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 13, 2008, 12:58:55 AM
LOL why do you keep trying to sell me?

Dood - I like that you totally dig this sled, and I even like looking at it - but this isnt a "battle of the cars 2009!" thread ya kno?

Also - GM's design evolutions ?

hahahahhhahahaaahahaaaaahahaahahahahaahahahahaahaaaaaahahaha

hhahhahahahaaha
haahahaha
haahahaha


hahahahahahaah

no wait -

hahahahahaahahahahaaaaahahahahaha

hohhhhoooohohohohho heheheheeh hohohhohoh hahahaahahaaha

show me some evolution - PLEASE!


READ UP!

Dood I dont read up - I drive up!

I could try this car - but not a SINGLE Pontiac has ever felt >wow< to me.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 13, 2008, 01:02:23 AM
So AdmiralV? Is your current car a good read?

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 13, 2008, 01:05:28 AM
I drive up too you stupid taco. More often than you, if you don't even know that all Infinitis have analog clocks and that GM is putting out some good cars these days.

Read this:
(http://a332.g.akamai.net/f/332/936/12h/www.edmunds.com//media/roadtests/roadtest/07.holden.commodore.ss/07.holden.comodore.ss.f34.1.500.jpg)

http://www.autoweek.com/apps/pbcs.dll/article?AID=/20071129/FREE/71129001/-1/mmstoryfull#ReviewHeader

Maybe you'll understand that this vehicle has nothing to do with 10 year old Pontiacs.



GM 2003:
(http://www.autobytel.com/images/carpics/TestDrv/wardlaw/03CTS/03.Cadillac.CTS.interior_500.jpg)
GM 2008:
(http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/7/s/b/gm_06cts_int.jpg)

GM 2004:
(http://www.samarins.com/reviews/img/06_malibu_interior.jpg)
GM 2008:
(http://z.about.com/d/cars/1/7/G/b/gm_08malibu_int.jpg)

GM 2002:
(http://www.4x4review.com/vehicles/chevy/2002-TrlBlazer-interior.jpg)
GM 2008:
(http://i210.photobucket.com/albums/bb28/wolfn89/Cars/Cars%20AA%20to%20JA/GMCAcadiainterior.jpg)

GM 2004:
(http://www.leasetrader.com/photos/actual50288/640x480/Pontiac-Grand-Prix-GTP-3.8L-6-Cyl-4-Door.jpeg)

GM 2008:
(http://autoreview.belproject.com/media/1/20071028-2008-pontiac-g8-gt-interior.jpg)
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 13, 2008, 01:10:40 AM
OK - so on the for real - I like the pics you posted. This is one of your rare quality posts and I appreciate it. Informative and ill be looking at this for a bit.

Maxima still fits me like a glove tho ;)

LOL you ride up more than me?

I was just joking because you keep talking about >reading< and I just drive a bunch of stuff to decide what I like.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 13, 2008, 01:11:22 AM
GM 2002:
(http://www.globalcar.com/techimage/9206_1.jpg)

GM 2008:
(http://image.motortrend.com/f/auto-shows/slightly-tuned-saturns-astra-tuner-concept-for-sema/7234887+w600+cr1+re0+ar1/saturn-astra-tuner-concept-front.jpg)

GM 2002:
(http://ppgmedia.buysell.com/ppgphotos/20070720052146635/20070720052146635_20077205267463-display.jpg)

GM 2007:
(http://ebay.windingroad.com/newsuploads/2007/01/saturn-aura-xr-gray.jpg)

GM 2004:
(http://www.theautochannel.com/news/2003/10/09/170317.1-lg.jpg)

GM 2008:
(http://www.autospies.com/images/users/Htay7500/0701_z+2008_chevrolet_malibu+front_corner.jpg)

GM 2003:
(http://images.automotive.com/reviews/images/03-rendezvous-hero-1.jpg)

GM 2008:
(http://www.sportruck.com/news/2008-Buick-Enclave/enclave2.jpg)



This isn't about GM though, it's about the Maxima being totally outclassed by like 6 other cars. Just seems like a good time to stall the half-thought bullshit you spit out constantly.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: CurseoftheGods on February 13, 2008, 01:12:27 AM
omg :rofl

(http://xs224.xs.to/xs224/08073/oui772.jpg)

Did you just cut your hair? I hope our comments and jokes didn't get to you.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 13, 2008, 01:13:22 AM
OK - so on the for real - I like the pics you posted. This is one of your rare quality posts and I appreciate it. Informative and ill be looking at this for a bit.

Maxima still fits me like a glove tho ;)

LOL you ride up more than me?

I was just joking because you keep talking about >reading< and I just drive a bunch of stuff to decide what I like.



I suggested that you read more since GM's turnaround has been the talk of the press for the last 2 years and you've somehow entirely missed it.

I test drive tons of cars. I've driven the CTS, G35, and TL, all of which I've recommended over the Maxima. MKZ and 300C too actually.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: CurseoftheGods on February 13, 2008, 01:14:34 AM
I don't think anyone in their right, fucking mind would choose a Maxima over a CTS.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 13, 2008, 01:14:59 AM
(I am replying to Admiral V here - not EvilBore's new Nigerian)

TF mate?

How is me liking MAxima and looking forward to the 2009 model bullshit?

Why are you really here spamming this car? I think there are greater emotions at play.

Get in touch with yourself.

I mean if you made a thread about the launch of that pinto you like - I would read it, and like your info, but I wouldnt be up in a thread about a car you clearly like trolling the fukk out of it hahahah...

So what are you realy doing here? Disproving that I like MAxima? What?

hahahah


Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 13, 2008, 01:17:31 AM
The bullshit part is your endless tirade against Pontiac without listening to what the G8 is or knowing anything about it, trashing Saturn when it has like 6 models and none of them are older than 18 months, trashing GM when they hold the North American Car of the Year and the Motor Trend Car of the Year and trashing GM when the CTS, Malibu, and Enclave are the quickest-turning cars in the country, or your fucking distinguished mentally-challenged comments about analog clocks that just show you to be totally out of touch with the industry. All of which, of course, you totally drop once shot down.

I'm spamming the G8 because people here like it and people here don't like the Maxima, and because I believe it to be the better buy that is more than worth your time to try out instead of just stonewalling it like an asshole who hasn't read a magazine in 3 years.

Then you make these dumbass pinto comments when the second car I suggested is the super jappy Acura TL (which I've also driven).
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: CurseoftheGods on February 13, 2008, 01:19:27 AM
To be fair, AV, I don't think he ever needs to read a magazine. Those lips will get him anywhere. :-*
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 13, 2008, 01:21:17 AM
The bullshit part is your endless tirade against Pontiac without listening to what the G8 is or knowing anything about it, trashing Saturn when it has like 6 models and none of them are older than 18 months, trashing GM when they hold the North American Car of the Year and the Motor Trend Car of the Year and trashing GM when the CTS, Malibu, and Enclave are the quickest-turning cars in the country, or your fucking distinguished mentally-challenged comments about analog clocks that just show you to be totally out of touch with the industry. All of which, of course, you totally drop once shot down.

I'm spamming the G8 because people here like it and people here don't like the Maxima, and because I believe it to be the better buy that is more than worth your time to try out instead of just stonewalling it like an asshole who hasn't read a magazine in 3 years.

Man - I just dont like those rides - im allowed to like or not like whatever I choose! Right? (am I on GAF?)

I mean are you GM or something? Why take it so personally that MAxima is just something im into and have been since I was a little wanker.

Iv owned 4 of these bad boys and keep buying them regardless of the fact that I can afford higher priced sleds. Im humble enough to love the maxima and feel good driving the new model every few years.

It has always delivered (well I didnt like 6th gen so much)

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 13, 2008, 01:23:47 AM
The bullshit part is your endless tirade against Pontiac without listening to what the G8 is or knowing anything about it, trashing Saturn when it has like 6 models and none of them are older than 18 months, trashing GM when they hold the North American Car of the Year and the Motor Trend Car of the Year and trashing GM when the CTS, Malibu, and Enclave are the quickest-turning cars in the country, or your fucking distinguished mentally-challenged comments about analog clocks that just show you to be totally out of touch with the industry. All of which, of course, you totally drop once shot down.

I'm spamming the G8 because people here like it and people here don't like the Maxima, and because I believe it to be the better buy that is more than worth your time to try out instead of just stonewalling it like an asshole who hasn't read a magazine in 3 years.

Man - I just dont like those rides - im allowed to like or not like whatever I choose! Right? (am I on GAF?)

I mean are you GM or something? Why take it so personally that MAxima is just something im into and have been since I was a little wanker.

Iv owned 4 of these bad boys and keep buying them regardless of the fact that I can afford higher priced sleds. Im humble enough to love the maxima and feel good driving the new model every few years.

It has always delivered (well I didnt like 6th gen so much)

Dude - my comment started off as nothing but a jokey one liner. Then you belted out more ignorance about the G8, which I've ignored in the past, and I decided to call you out on it. My second post in the thread is complimenting older Maximas, and even the current one before other cars overtook it.

It seems that you're the one who's Nissan, not me who's GM. If you want your FWD than the TL or perhaps the MKZ is the way to go. But I know what it is to have abnormal affection to a particular vehicle, I'm not trying to diss your car. Just calling out your falsehoods (which I rarely do compared to your volume) and giving the other people on this site cars they like to look at.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 13, 2008, 01:24:46 AM
hey funny story - I drove a few saturns recently - when I put the car in park all of the doors unlocked....?!?!? I say to the guy "I can disable that right?" (major security issue)

He says "no its a feature" - he says "You just dont put it in park if you dont want the doors to unlock"

I left the lot ASAP.



Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: CurseoftheGods on February 13, 2008, 01:25:47 AM
That wasn't funny.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 13, 2008, 01:30:17 AM
New so called spy shots....

(http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/february2008/maxima-1.jpg)
(http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/february2008/maxima-2.jpg)
(http://images.leftlanenews.com/content/february2008/maxima-3.jpg)



So back to the maxima re-design for 2009 - intrigued by the shots - so much for the suicide doors? Or is this the low end model?

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 13, 2008, 01:31:20 AM
Of course it's not going to have suicide doors :rofl

You aren't the automotive guy you pretend to be.

I will say that those spy shots reveal a shape far better than the previous ones, or the concept.
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 13, 2008, 01:37:46 AM
Ok let me try this again...

I am not pretending to be an "auto guy"

I just drive the cars and buy the cars - I dont work on them, sell them, read about them or anything.....I just drive and buy....

I think its all pretty hands on really ;)

Got it?

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: AdmiralViscen on February 13, 2008, 01:38:35 AM
What will you do if the Maxima has an analog clock?
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 13, 2008, 01:49:22 AM
What will you do if the Maxima has an analog clock?

haha well my current maxy doesn't and neither does the 2008.

I will say that I like everything combined in single displays. 20 little tacked on nook and cranny devices sucks. everything uses the same screen as the Navi and there are no gay subscription services...you just use the standard GPS, etc..

Fukk - go all out and give me one big touchscreen.

They better do something >special here< for the interior if they want it to be MAXIMA.

Most of the 2009 similar class 4dsc's shown all have that same olde interior from mid 200X.

They need to impress in that regard and really make this a re-design. I hope it follows the very open design of the concept.


Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 13, 2008, 07:14:21 PM
Before the 2009 interior shots are released...this is the 2008 SE and SL with a few different interiors.

(http://us.autos1.yimg.com/img.autos.yahoo.com/ag/nissan_maxima_sl_2008_interior_19_346x270.jpg)

(http://www.truedelta.com/images/int_photos_250/int224_6.jpg)

(http://files.conceptcarz.com/img/Nissan/nissan_Maxima_2008_i03-1024.jpg)



Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 15, 2008, 01:35:43 AM
the Nissan guy called me to-day and said he shall have the final pricing detail and model options in 2 weeks :hyper

He keeps trying to get me to buy a GT-R too.

Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: Smooth Groove on February 15, 2008, 01:40:52 AM
Buy the GT-R.  Nobody's impressed by a Maxima. 
Title: Re: The 7th generation Nissan Maxima expose' thread
Post by: abrader on February 15, 2008, 01:55:16 AM
Buy the GT-R.  Nobody's impressed by a Maxima. 

I dont want to spend more than 40K.

GT-R starts at like 69K

Plus I want the Maxima anyway regardless of what anyone is impressed with heh.