Motortrend-Fastest FWD production car ever tested
01-04-2003, 11:48 AM
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Originally posted by MONTE 01&97 SE
Correct its all based on opinion and perconal preferences, but any Max from 3rd gen to 5th gen thats in good shape I admire and even those few 2nd gens that are still in good shape!
Correct its all based on opinion and perconal preferences, but any Max from 3rd gen to 5th gen thats in good shape I admire and even those few 2nd gens that are still in good shape!
01-04-2003, 05:11 PM
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Re: Fastest FWD my ****!
Originally posted by Bluebird
Wouldn’t the fastest stock FWD be that new Neon SRT-4 and not the Nissan Altima? Or has Motortrend not tested that one yet?
Wouldn’t the fastest stock FWD be that new Neon SRT-4 and not the Nissan Altima? Or has Motortrend not tested that one yet?
I think in the NA It's the Altima. TC would be the Neon SRT4
01-04-2003, 05:17 PM
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Re: Re: Fastest FWD my ****!
Originally posted by Maxim99
I think in the NA It's the Altima. TC would be the Neon SRT4
I think in the NA It's the Altima. TC would be the Neon SRT4
No, I just got the Motor Trend in the mail today, they say it is THE FASTEST FRONT WHEEL DRIVE THEY HAVE EVER TESTED.
They didn't specify NA or TC...just FWD.
They went on to say it set records in 0-60 and 1/4 mile....5.95 and 14.4 respectively...
they also said (as we all know) that the interior is inferior.
The boys at MT obviously haven't tested the SRT-4...or even a 2k3 Maxima...in the conditions that the Altima ran 5.95, a Maxima could have done better than that...OH WAIT, NISSAN LIED TO US! so forget that...
-vq
01-04-2003, 05:37 PM
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Originally posted by max988
page 123 of Feb 03 Motor Trend of the same issue shows 02 Altima SE does 0-60 in 6.3. The 03 tested in the same issue does 0-60 in 5.95. An increase of 5 HP improves the 0-60 by 3.05 seconds!!! Simply incredible
page 123 of Feb 03 Motor Trend of the same issue shows 02 Altima SE does 0-60 in 6.3. The 03 tested in the same issue does 0-60 in 5.95. An increase of 5 HP improves the 0-60 by 3.05 seconds!!! Simply incredible
weather and climate, track conditions all play into it...
could be a better driver that got the better times too...
If they ran it on a track that was cement last time, and asphalt this time...
there are so many factors...
and the engine probably didn't get a boost in power anyway, it's probably always been around 245...at least that's the latest "where's my 15 hp" conspiracy theory...but that's another can of worms.
-vq
01-05-2003, 04:16 AM
#47
Originally posted by max988
page 123 of Feb 03 Motor Trend of the same issue shows 02 Altima SE does 0-60 in 6.3. The 03 tested in the same issue does 0-60 in 5.95. An increase of 5 HP improves the 0-60 by 3.05 seconds!!! Simply incredible
page 123 of Feb 03 Motor Trend of the same issue shows 02 Altima SE does 0-60 in 6.3. The 03 tested in the same issue does 0-60 in 5.95. An increase of 5 HP improves the 0-60 by 3.05 seconds!!! Simply incredible
That's with 5 missing hp
01-05-2003, 09:34 AM
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Originally posted by JoesMAX
the altima must have been a 3.5, because he wouldnt have been so surprised of it was a 4 cylinder, and you know its manual because the passenger asks if he missed a gear.. i personally dont think i would lose to a 5 speed 3.5 altima, but i havent ran one yet
the altima must have been a 3.5, because he wouldnt have been so surprised of it was a 4 cylinder, and you know its manual because the passenger asks if he missed a gear.. i personally dont think i would lose to a 5 speed 3.5 altima, but i havent ran one yet
01-05-2003, 10:12 AM
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Re: Re: Moter Trend Article - "fit and finish"
Originally posted by VQMAN
true, true...
but us youngins are comparing the Maxima to Lexus, and Mercedes...even Toyota is better...in regards to fit and finish....
but Toyota don't offer a 6speed in the Camry with 240+HP!
-vq
true, true...
but us youngins are comparing the Maxima to Lexus, and Mercedes...even Toyota is better...in regards to fit and finish....
but Toyota don't offer a 6speed in the Camry with 240+HP!
-vq
01-05-2003, 11:42 AM
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Originally posted by kloogy
I think the reason most people are so opinionated about the rear of the 2k2-3 Max, is because thats ALL THEY SEE !!!!
I think the reason most people are so opinionated about the rear of the 2k2-3 Max, is because thats ALL THEY SEE !!!!
i love messing with them when they havent see the front yet to realize its a 2002
01-05-2003, 01:40 PM
#52
Originally posted by JoesMAX
not with me, they mistake me for a 2000-2001 because of my tails
i love messing with them when they havent see the front yet to realize its a 2002
not with me, they mistake me for a 2000-2001 because of my tails
i love messing with them when they havent see the front yet to realize its a 2002
by a 2K2-3
01-05-2003, 01:43 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Moter Trend Article - "fit and finish"
Originally posted by C430
Sorry, dude, you are way off base - The Max does not hold a back seat to the Camry in any way, shape or form. The Camry is slightly more "plasticized" in the "fit and finish" department - not lower in quality, just not as nicely appointed. Camry is more similar to a Taurus, but with better reliability, sort of the penultimate rent-a-car.
Sorry, dude, you are way off base - The Max does not hold a back seat to the Camry in any way, shape or form. The Camry is slightly more "plasticized" in the "fit and finish" department - not lower in quality, just not as nicely appointed. Camry is more similar to a Taurus, but with better reliability, sort of the penultimate rent-a-car.
and in that regards, the Toyotas have much better quality in their interiors than do Nissans.
you say the Maxima doesn't hold back seat to Camry in any way?
while I have my reasons for buying a Maxima, and wouldn't get a Camry under any circumstance...
but lets see what a Camry has that a Maxima doesn't...
Much better Resale Value
better rear suspension (not like our minivan suspension 4th & 5th Gen)
higher quality interior (less rattles)
Lexus as a big brother
no problems with radio/cd player
they don't lie about HP
cheaper MSRP
but don't get me wrong, I love my Maxima...
cheaper to buy used...because of bad resale value
good looking interior despite some rattling/quality issues
240-255HP w/6speed as an option
sport "tuned" suspension...tho rear suspension sucks...you can carve corners better in a Maxima..
Youth appeal...Camry's are for Grandma's
I think we see eye to eye in regards to the camry interior being of quality components, but just not much to look at....
I don't think I was "way off base"....be careful of how you word your posts...please. I think emax95 is getting tired of moderating my ****...
-peace
-vq
01-05-2003, 04:58 PM
#54
Originally posted by kloogy
Then they realize they just got their by a 2K2-3
Then they realize they just got their
by a 2K2-3
im sure the guy in the clk 430 on the highway wasnt expecting to not be able to pass me either lol
01-24-2003, 08:11 PM
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Originally posted by Linh
first you buy an ugly car and now you're out ~15HP, somehow you guys are cursed.
first you buy an ugly car and now you're out ~15HP, somehow you guys are cursed.
01-24-2003, 09:34 PM
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Linh is an idiot. Seriously. You know you're a moron when the only attacks you've got are worthless ad hominem and red herring. You had your redesign last year, pal. Let's see how your a$$ does next year when the Max gets his. Punk. I'll show you "15 HP."
01-25-2003, 02:54 AM
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Originally posted by MrCollegeGuy
Linh is an idiot. Seriously. You know you're a moron when the only attacks you've got are worthless ad hominem and red herring. You had your redesign last year, pal. Let's see how your a$$ does next year when the Max gets his. Punk. I'll show you "15 HP."
Linh is an idiot. Seriously. You know you're a moron when the only attacks you've got are worthless ad hominem and red herring. You had your redesign last year, pal. Let's see how your a$$ does next year when the Max gets his. Punk. I'll show you "15 HP."
I don't see the point of bashing each others cars, you will not find a negative comment from me about a Maxima. I just come her to learn more about the VQ and who knows...When the new Max is out...
01-25-2003, 08:12 AM
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Linh is an idiot. Seriously. You know you're a moron
"first you buy an ugly car" - that is MY opinion, i'm entitled to it. how many "cheap, domestic crap" posts have you seen on the org regarding anything american (ie GTP, Neon)? pretty much the same thing
"now you're out 15HP" - this is supposedly a "fact," as many of you org guys are whining about it, even on the altima forum. what is wrong with this statement?
if i were you i'd go back to the bursar/financial aid office and whine about the fact that you're not getting what you paid for (i assume you paid for more than 1 ounce, but thats all you're getting, so go whine about that). after that maybe you can tackle nissan for their 15HP.
01-25-2003, 08:50 AM
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Lookie all my friends from Altimas.net showed up in herrrrr....Hi *****, and everyone else....
I still say this...4th gen (99) Icelandic pearl is absolutely, hands down, one of the most beautiful vehicles ever made
I apologize for the interruption, just wanted to add my $.02....
I still say this...4th gen (99) Icelandic pearl is absolutely, hands down, one of the most beautiful vehicles ever made
I apologize for the interruption, just wanted to add my $.02....
01-25-2003, 09:13 AM
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Originally posted by Linh
yes I must be a moron compared to "mr i'm in college so now i must have an ounce of intelligence." my reply was no more idiotic than many on this forum, it just so happens that it directed against your car rather than for it.
"first you buy an ugly car" - that is MY opinion, i'm entitled to it. how many "cheap, domestic crap" posts have you seen on the org regarding anything american (ie GTP, Neon)? pretty much the same thing
"now you're out 15HP" - this is supposedly a "fact," as many of you org guys are whining about it, even on the altima forum. what is wrong with this statement?
if i were you i'd go back to the bursar/financial aid office and whine about the fact that you're not getting what you paid for (i assume you paid for more than 1 ounce, but thats all you're getting, so go whine about that). after that maybe you can tackle nissan for their 15HP.
yes I must be a moron compared to "mr i'm in college so now i must have an ounce of intelligence." my reply was no more idiotic than many on this forum, it just so happens that it directed against your car rather than for it.
"first you buy an ugly car" - that is MY opinion, i'm entitled to it. how many "cheap, domestic crap" posts have you seen on the org regarding anything american (ie GTP, Neon)? pretty much the same thing
"now you're out 15HP" - this is supposedly a "fact," as many of you org guys are whining about it, even on the altima forum. what is wrong with this statement?
if i were you i'd go back to the bursar/financial aid office and whine about the fact that you're not getting what you paid for (i assume you paid for more than 1 ounce, but thats all you're getting, so go whine about that). after that maybe you can tackle nissan for their 15HP.
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