I want a new one now.
12-19-2005, 11:55 AM
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I want a new one now.
I just drove an '06 Maxima SE. SWEEETTT! That car hauled butt. After driving it I wanted to hump it. Dang I don't like my 3rd gen now. Just pretend u want to buy one and go take one on a test drive. The car was so smooth and powerful.
12-19-2005, 12:15 PM
#9
This coming from someone that's built how many? Got pics of yours that can outhandle let's say a BMW 330I or G35 coupe?
Originally Posted by internetautomar
if you want true power and handling, you don't buy a car, you build it
12-19-2005, 12:32 PM
#10
I didn't say a built my own yet.
but MANY have been built that will outhandle a 330i with no problem.
just an example of one a pansy can buy : http://www.angelfire.com/biz6/stalkerv6/kitcar.html
P/W of 5.6:1
but MANY have been built that will outhandle a 330i with no problem.
just an example of one a pansy can buy : http://www.angelfire.com/biz6/stalkerv6/kitcar.html
P/W of 5.6:1
12-19-2005, 12:35 PM
#11
Yeah, let me take and pick up my kids in that thing everyday. 
That's not even in the same planet of this discussion. Dude is talking about a new MAXIMA. We will assume he wants a 4 door. That thing hardly has 2 much less 4.
You guys make it sound it's easy to build these cars. It's not easy NOR cheap. One could build some type of neat kit car, but it won't have NEARLY the crash/safety worthiness. Not to mention build/paint/assembly quality. Or warranty etc.......
Besides. I could just build a Kart that would outhandle that thing for 1/2 to 1/3 the price.
That's not even in the same planet of this discussion. Dude is talking about a new MAXIMA. We will assume he wants a 4 door. That thing hardly has 2 much less 4.
You guys make it sound it's easy to build these cars. It's not easy NOR cheap. One could build some type of neat kit car, but it won't have NEARLY the crash/safety worthiness. Not to mention build/paint/assembly quality. Or warranty etc.......
Besides. I could just build a Kart that would outhandle that thing for 1/2 to 1/3 the price.
Originally Posted by internetautomar
I didn't say a built my own yet.
but MANY have been built that will outhandle a 330i with no problem.
just an example of one a pansy can buy : http://www.angelfire.com/biz6/stalkerv6/kitcar.html
P/W of 5.6:1
but MANY have been built that will outhandle a 330i with no problem.
just an example of one a pansy can buy : http://www.angelfire.com/biz6/stalkerv6/kitcar.html
P/W of 5.6:1
12-19-2005, 12:40 PM
#12
I saw no mention in this discussion of the requirement to hold kids.
if you want to haul kids, get a minivan.
if you want to haul a$$, get a sportscar.
if you want one to do both, both will be a compromise
if you want to haul kids, get a minivan.
if you want to haul a$$, get a sportscar.
if you want one to do both, both will be a compromise
12-19-2005, 12:42 PM
#13
Okay. If you want to haul a$$ forget cars all together. Get a sportbike. Or buy a jet airplane. In fact jet airplanes are much faster and can hold much more people. 
I suppose I could just buy an older M5, haul my kids past your imaginary built car.
I suppose I could just buy an older M5, haul my kids past your imaginary built car.
Originally Posted by internetautomar
I saw no mention in this discussion of the requirement to hold kids.
if you want to haul kids, get a minivan.
if you want to haul a$$, get a sportscar.
if you want one to do both, both will be a compromise
if you want to haul kids, get a minivan.
if you want to haul a$$, get a sportscar.
if you want one to do both, both will be a compromise
12-19-2005, 12:43 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Okay. If you want to haul a$$ forget cars all together. Get a sportbike. Or buy a jet airplane. In fact jet airplaes are much faster and can old much more people.
12-19-2005, 12:45 PM
#16
how well does a sportbike handle? (real question. I know little to nothing about bikes)
have you tried to autocross a jet or boat? somehow I don't think it will do well
and I though we were talking about cars
have you tried to autocross a jet or boat? somehow I don't think it will do well
and I though we were talking about cars
12-19-2005, 12:48 PM
#18
I thought you said "haul a$$?" I didn't see any "handling" in your post?
I didn't specifically see "autocross" in the first post????
I didn't specifically see "autocross" in the first post????
Originally Posted by internetautomar
how well does a sportbike handle? (real question. I know little to nothing about bikes)
have you tried to autocross a jet or boat? somehow I don't think it will do well
and I though we were talking about cars
have you tried to autocross a jet or boat? somehow I don't think it will do well
and I though we were talking about cars
12-19-2005, 12:59 PM
#20
Sorry but the rationalness of this discussion left when:
1) You compare some little kit car to TWO 4 door sedans
2) You tell people to build cars that outhandle a BMW 330I/G35 when you have built none.
1) You compare some little kit car to TWO 4 door sedans
2) You tell people to build cars that outhandle a BMW 330I/G35 when you have built none.
Originally Posted by internetautomar
since you're having fun editing your own post, I'll stop now.
when you choose to have a rational discussion about it, maybe I'll start again.
when you choose to have a rational discussion about it, maybe I'll start again.
12-19-2005, 01:42 PM
#21
Originally Posted by gapboi210
I just drove an '06 Maxima SE. SWEEETTT! That car hauled butt. After driving it I wanted to hump it. Dang I don't like my 3rd gen now. Just pretend u want to buy one and go take one on a test drive. The car was so smooth and powerful.
so are you seriously considering one or did you just wanna drive one? im curious how as to how it compares to my dads altima 3.5.
12-19-2005, 02:00 PM
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Duh I know it has more ponies than my GXE. Wow everyone seems just to bi%ch cause I gave props to the new Max. I know it isn't a muscle car. I am not too big on it's looks but for a 4door sedan it had great power and it was smooth and refined. I thought it handled great and I was taking it through the twisties. The stereo in it bumped, it had tons of features, and Nissan reliability. Don't know if I can say the same about the Mustang. I wasn't saying it was the fasteset car or best handling out there like everyone seems to think I just think that it has an excellent, engine trans and suspensions set up. Now if they would work on the looks and the headlights. I drove it at night and they suck! I am sure that the altima is quicker since it is lighther and probably handles better too.
12-19-2005, 02:03 PM
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Anytime you want to jump right in again 
Originally Posted by gapboi210
Duh I know it isn't a muscle car. I am not too big on it's looks but for a 4door sedan it had great power and it was smooth and refined. I thought it handled great and I was taking it through the twisties. The stereo in it bumped, it had tons of features, and Nissan reliability.
Originally Posted by internetautomar
I saw no mention in this discussion of the requirement to hold kids.
if you want to haul kids, get a minivan.
if you want to haul a$$, get a sportscar.
if you want one to do both, both will be a compromise
if you want to haul kids, get a minivan.
if you want to haul a$$, get a sportscar.
if you want one to do both, both will be a compromise
12-19-2005, 02:15 PM
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I think what Brian and Mark were trying to say when they agreed on "if you want true power and handling, you don't buy a car, you build it" was modding the car. Not actually building it from scratch.
But yeah, those BMW's come done right straight from the factory. My friend got himself an 06' 330i and it handles and brakes like a dream with it's larger rear rotors.
But yeah, those BMW's come done right straight from the factory. My friend got himself an 06' 330i and it handles and brakes like a dream with it's larger rear rotors.
12-19-2005, 02:20 PM
#26
I'm not too sure I'd be able to "build" something that could rival let's say a new Z06. In either accerlation, handling or braking. Much less build quality etc....
Originally Posted by Joe Fontinyatz
I think what Brian and Mark were trying to say when they agreed on "if you want true power and handling, you don't buy a car, you build it" was modding the car. Not actually building it from scratch.
But yeah, those BMW's come done right straight from the factory. My friend got himself an 06' 330i and it handles and brakes like a dream with it's larger rear rotors.
But yeah, those BMW's come done right straight from the factory. My friend got himself an 06' 330i and it handles and brakes like a dream with it's larger rear rotors.
12-19-2005, 02:42 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
I'm not too sure I'd be able to "build" something that could rival let's say a new Z06. In either accerlation, handling or braking. Much less build quality etc....
Edit: Definatly would be too expensive for a Skyline because of obvious reasons, but not the Supra.
12-19-2005, 02:53 PM
#28
Good point. But after it was all said and done, the price would probably exceed the price of a new Z06? If you want to use a SupraTT for example and you wanted to compare it to a new Z06, I would assume one would have to 1st purchase the lowest mile and best conditioned SupraTT they could find. I've seen one very low miler SupraTT advertised for $70k. Ones with 45k-70k are in the $40-$50k range around here.
Originally Posted by Joe Fontinyatz
Edit: Definatly would be too expensive for a Skyline because of obvious reasons, but not the Supra.
12-19-2005, 03:19 PM
#29
Originally Posted by gapboi210
Duh I know it has more ponies than my GXE. Wow everyone seems just to bi%ch cause I gave props to the new Max. I know it isn't a muscle car. I am not too big on it's looks but for a 4door sedan it had great power and it was smooth and refined. I thought it handled great and I was taking it through the twisties. The stereo in it bumped, it had tons of features, and Nissan reliability. Don't know if I can say the same about the Mustang. I wasn't saying it was the fasteset car or best handling out there like everyone seems to think I just think that it has an excellent, engine trans and suspensions set up. Now if they would work on the looks and the headlights. I drove it at night and they suck! I am sure that the altima is quicker since it is lighther and probably handles better too.
12-19-2005, 03:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Good point. But after it was all said and done, the price would probably exceed the price of a new Z06? If you want to use a SupraTT for example and you wanted to compare it to a new Z06, I would assume one would have to 1st purchase the lowest mile and best conditioned SupraTT they could find. I've seen one very low miler SupraTT advertised for $70k. Ones with 45k-70k are in the $40-$50k range around here.
But regardless, you could always get a high mileage one for as cheap as possible, and swap in a built 2JZ or even a low mileage one for less then the ZO6. But of course if you don't have the techincal skills, you will end up paying more in the end. The Z06 is really something else though.
12-19-2005, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Handling tuna is not always a bad thing 
12-19-2005, 05:32 PM
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Originally Posted by Hectic
the cooch shouldn't smell like tuna, if it does stay away... i've never noticed any similarities between the two scents. more like cinnimon toast crunch if you ask me...
Rustang? outta this thread now!
12-19-2005, 06:29 PM
#34
I've rented a 05 Max a couple of times and driven Altima's. I am very impressed with the VQ35 however I'm not big on the styling. I do like the Altima body style however the gauge cluster is appalling to me. It reminds me of a crappy Gran Damn. This is just my impression since I think this was the original topic. Didn't wanna get tossed into the other debacle.
12-19-2005, 06:38 PM
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My friend (older) had a 5th gen. It was nice. sporty, not too heavy, looked great, and was definitly a max. the 6th gen looks just like a bloated bug, and over weight. He traded it for a new mustang. I think it was an 05 im not sure but its nice.
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