Who likes their rear-end??
#1
On the car of course. A GLE passed me the other day and I don't know if it was just the angle or what, but I was like, "...what have I done!!" Just kidding. It's growing on me. It's different. The front makes up for the back I think. I guess you can't have it all.
#2
I know what you mean. It does grow on you though. The SE with the larger rims and the spoiler does look much more agressive. I got a ticket (which I will have retracted) for going through EZPASS toll on the GSP and they send you a picture of the rear end of your car as proof. I had to do a double take. Is that my car?? LOL It was a crummy black and white pic, though and it was taken from up above.
Gregg
Gregg
#3
I think the 5th gen looks really good in a Black SE. That makes the taillights look like just circles instead of the clusters. IMHO the clusters don't really mesh with the rest of the car very well. That said, I still want one.
#4
Max's posterior
Funny...I liked the looks of the rear at first sight (an SE); it was the front that took some getting used to (lights like the Ford Contour?). I do think the SE light treatment is more dramatic and attractive than the GXE/GLE. But I still like the GXE and GLE. I'm just an SE fan at heart! srm
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took the words from my mouth!!
Originally posted by Weasel
I think the 5th gen looks really good in a Black SE. That makes the taillights look like just circles instead of the clusters. IMHO the clusters don't really mesh with the rest of the car very well. That said, I still want one.
I think the 5th gen looks really good in a Black SE. That makes the taillights look like just circles instead of the clusters. IMHO the clusters don't really mesh with the rest of the car very well. That said, I still want one.
#6
I hated Nissan after seeing the 5th Gen rear for the first time. I couldnt understand why would they even approve this design. I heard that they designer screwed up on another car design in the past. But all in all, it has grown on me.
#7
Having to Grow on me, or Getting used to, is like says its FUGLY, but not disgusting. The front, with a body color painted grill and ground effects looks ok, and the rear is kina odd. I borrowed a sterling SE 01 for 2 days, and didn’t like the styling too much. One more reason why I bought its cousin. I love the Max, but its had styling issues ever since after the 3rd gen. The 4th gen rear wasn’t "beautiful" either.
The 2k rear bumper and lights on the GXE, and GLE look like the same combo/designer of the new neon. Style is strictly taste, so these of course are just my opinions.
The 2k rear bumper and lights on the GXE, and GLE look like the same combo/designer of the new neon. Style is strictly taste, so these of course are just my opinions.
#8
I really had to disagree with Road & Track (I thinnk it was R&T) when they said that the rear end was the ugliest design flaw they had seen on a car. I really really like it. I agree that it looks much better and blends well with the black model SE, but the non-SE models without the rear spoiler does look kinda goofy.
#9
I think the rear 3/4 view is the best looking thing i have ever seen. Just look at my sig. The rear of the car is gorgeous i think. ITs the front that could look better but it still looks good. And the styling does grow on your alot. I had 2 women starting at my rear tonight trying to figure out what kind of car it was.( I have no emblems back there) They were arguing about it and one said max and i dont know what the other one says. So when i come out of the store they yell "Whos car is this?!??!" So im like ohhhhh **** what happened to my car. So i walk up and they ask me what kind of car it is and explain their argument. I was so relieved...
Adam
Adam
#11
Originally posted by MAX_AE
On the car of course. A GLE passed me the other day and I don't know if it was just the angle or what, but I was like, "...what have I done!!" Just kidding. It's growing on me. It's different. The front makes up for the back I think. I guess you can't have it all.
On the car of course. A GLE passed me the other day and I don't know if it was just the angle or what, but I was like, "...what have I done!!" Just kidding. It's growing on me. It's different. The front makes up for the back I think. I guess you can't have it all.
I didn't want a car that blends in to the crowd. The front is nothing special and does kinda blend, but the rear and sides definitely stand out and get looks!
#12
The rear is not that bad. I park in the same public garage everyday, along with many differently designed cars, and believe me, it's nice to drive a car that differentiates itself from the more typical auto. I agree that the rear looks even sharper with Black paint, but regardless of color, the design helps the max stand out, and that's what has grown on me.
#13
Originally posted by punkdork
My favorite view of the car is the profile, looks decently aggressive to me.
My favorite view of the car is the profile, looks decently aggressive to me.
#14
There rear did look funny at first, but it grew and me. Now, I like the 5th gen's rear out of all the Max's.
These are the two view I like the most:
<img src=http://wwwcsif.cs.ucdavis.edu/~chin/images/Maxima/kit4/4a.jpg>
<img src=http://wwwcsif.cs.ucdavis.edu/~chin/images/Maxima/kit4/6a.jpg>
These are the two view I like the most:
<img src=http://wwwcsif.cs.ucdavis.edu/~chin/images/Maxima/kit4/4a.jpg>
<img src=http://wwwcsif.cs.ucdavis.edu/~chin/images/Maxima/kit4/6a.jpg>
#15
The Rear-End
I thought it was just me? I absolutely hate what Nissan did to the back of the Maxima! It has'nt grown on me yet, and probably won't-disgusting. The front works, but the back-I can hardly look at it for long. Glad to know I'm not alone.
#16
Rear-End
When I first saw the new max, I thought "what the f#%! have they done?" Then over time it started to look ok and now I kinda of like it (good thing since I now own a max ). I think it looks best on a dark colored SE, because the smoked lens treament blends well. I do think the back end looks a little weird without a spoiler though. my .02
rm
rm
#17
Stock.... it's FLUGLY
But with the Stillen Kit or even the AE, it looks a lot better, I even like it. Let's just say I did not buy my Max because of the Back end styling. IMO The Black is the ONLY car that looks good with the SE taillights (the others look alright) The spoiler is something that I would not pay extra for, the Max looks good with or without it. Over all I like Maxx's rear-end.
Other cars I considered that are FUGLY in one way
Prelude: Hate front end
Celica: Hate Back end
Camry: Hate Front, Back, Sides, It's Fugly
Passat: Hate Back end
Accord: Hate Back end
my $0.02
[Edited by Maxx-s-ter on 01-16-2001 at 10:33 AM]
Other cars I considered that are FUGLY in one way
Prelude: Hate front end
Celica: Hate Back end
Camry: Hate Front, Back, Sides, It's Fugly
Passat: Hate Back end
Accord: Hate Back end
my $0.02
[Edited by Maxx-s-ter on 01-16-2001 at 10:33 AM]
#20
I think the SE rear looks great in darker colors. There's too much contrast with the grey tail light trim in light colored cars. I would have bought a dark SE, after trading in my white '91 SE, but thought a light car was best in Southern California, so I went for the luxury of the GLE.
#21
Originally posted by El Guapo
Agreed. The 5th gen definitely needs a spoiler to finish off the look of the tail. Without it, it looks like something's missing.
I'm glad my GXE had one installed.
Agreed. The 5th gen definitely needs a spoiler to finish off the look of the tail. Without it, it looks like something's missing.
I'm glad my GXE had one installed.
#22
hehehe....
Originally posted by bert
I don't know what my back end looks like... go ask Accord, Jetta and GSR owners!
Bert, 2000 SE manual, white
Montreal, Canada
I don't know what my back end looks like... go ask Accord, Jetta and GSR owners!
Bert, 2000 SE manual, white
Montreal, Canada
well, as far as the rear-end goes, i didn't like it that much either.
i especially didn't like the bright red-orange-ish color treatment of my backlights. so i bought a can of candy-apple read spray and sprayed the back lights with it.(leaving out the blinkers and back-up lights of course...)
it looks much better with darker tone red than the stock red.
#23
I agree with you guys (and gals) that the rear end at first took a lot of getting used to. For those of you who still think it FUGLY, then why did you buy the car? Talk about the fugliest car around..Pontiac Aztek....ugghhllll
#24
you mean, this?
Originally posted by NYC2SD
I agree with you guys (and gals) that the rear end at first took a lot of getting used to. For those of you who still think it FUGLY, then why did you buy the car? Talk about the fugliest car around..Pontiac Aztek....ugghhllll
I agree with you guys (and gals) that the rear end at first took a lot of getting used to. For those of you who still think it FUGLY, then why did you buy the car? Talk about the fugliest car around..Pontiac Aztek....ugghhllll
hehehe...
#25
Originally posted by NYC2SD
I agree with you guys (and gals) that the rear end at first took a lot of getting used to. For those of you who still think it FUGLY, then why did you buy the car? Talk about the fugliest car around..Pontiac Aztek....ugghhllll
I agree with you guys (and gals) that the rear end at first took a lot of getting used to. For those of you who still think it FUGLY, then why did you buy the car? Talk about the fugliest car around..Pontiac Aztek....ugghhllll
I personally like the smoked tail lights on white (wonder why? :-) ) I think the smoke on black is too dark. (not to mention that I don't really like black)
#27
Re: you mean, this?
Originally posted by irvine78
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hehehe...
Originally posted by NYC2SD
I agree with you guys (and gals) that the rear end at first took a lot of getting used to. For those of you who still think it FUGLY, then why did you buy the car? Talk about the fugliest car around..Pontiac Aztek....ugghhllll
I agree with you guys (and gals) that the rear end at first took a lot of getting used to. For those of you who still think it FUGLY, then why did you buy the car? Talk about the fugliest car around..Pontiac Aztek....ugghhllll
hehehe...
#29
somedays
the rear end looks really good, then on other days it's like "my god, what was I thinking?" i would not buy a Max without a spoiler, because the car looks plain naked without one!
however, the end looks a lot better than the other generation maximas I saw.
however, the end looks a lot better than the other generation maximas I saw.
#30
Re: Ugliest rear-end
Originally posted by srmtn
...the award would have to go to the previous generation Acura CL. "CL" defined means "Can't Look" as it applies to the Acura. The maxima rear is tight...
...the award would have to go to the previous generation Acura CL. "CL" defined means "Can't Look" as it applies to the Acura. The maxima rear is tight...
#31
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Maxima Butt
I like the styling in general. I think the back looks better on the SE in black or gray lustre because then the
tail lights look like separate ovals instead of a cluster
like someone else said.
Somone needs to come up with replacement lenses that have
the ovals, but instead of red (GXE/GLE) or dark gray (SE)
surrounds, have the surround area painted to match the
body color.
That would be pretty cool.
tail lights look like separate ovals instead of a cluster
like someone else said.
Somone needs to come up with replacement lenses that have
the ovals, but instead of red (GXE/GLE) or dark gray (SE)
surrounds, have the surround area painted to match the
body color.
That would be pretty cool.
#32
Originally posted by 2000MaximaSE
I think the rear 3/4 view is the best looking thing i have ever seen. Just look at my sig. The rear of the car is gorgeous i think. ITs the front that could look better but it still looks good. And the styling does grow on your alot. I had 2 women starting at my rear tonight trying to figure out what kind of car it was.( I have no emblems back there) They were arguing about it and one said max and i dont know what the other one says. So when i come out of the store they yell "Whos car is this?!??!" So im like ohhhhh **** what happened to my car. So i walk up and they ask me what kind of car it is and explain their argument. I was so relieved...
Adam
I think the rear 3/4 view is the best looking thing i have ever seen. Just look at my sig. The rear of the car is gorgeous i think. ITs the front that could look better but it still looks good. And the styling does grow on your alot. I had 2 women starting at my rear tonight trying to figure out what kind of car it was.( I have no emblems back there) They were arguing about it and one said max and i dont know what the other one says. So when i come out of the store they yell "Whos car is this?!??!" So im like ohhhhh **** what happened to my car. So i walk up and they ask me what kind of car it is and explain their argument. I was so relieved...
Adam
#33
front vs rear
I think the front and rear of the 2k1 AE in a dark color like the majestic blue look awesome.
front - dark grill looks mean, tinted lights blend into dark grill and dark paint - the lights do not stand out
rear - dark surrounds make the lights look small and stand out nicely
the overall look is smooth and large - especially with the AE trim kit
from many angles the car looks much larger than it is due to the front and rear lights not standing out as much as the non AE editions.
front - dark grill looks mean, tinted lights blend into dark grill and dark paint - the lights do not stand out
rear - dark surrounds make the lights look small and stand out nicely
the overall look is smooth and large - especially with the AE trim kit
from many angles the car looks much larger than it is due to the front and rear lights not standing out as much as the non AE editions.
#34
Re: The Rear-End
Originally posted by Revice
I thought it was just me? I absolutely hate what Nissan did to the back of the Maxima! It has'nt grown on me yet, and probably won't-disgusting. The front works, but the back-I can hardly look at it for long. Glad to know I'm not alone.
I thought it was just me? I absolutely hate what Nissan did to the back of the Maxima! It has'nt grown on me yet, and probably won't-disgusting. The front works, but the back-I can hardly look at it for long. Glad to know I'm not alone.
There are some very unconventional styles coming out in new cars. There are always some ppl who hate a new look when it comes out and have to wait for it to take on before they accept it, and there are others who aren't afraid to be the trend setters.
I got my Max in June of '99, so there weren't a lot rolling around L.A. at the time. I had grips of ppl stop me at lights and ask me about my car, and I could hardly go back out to the parking lot without finding someone checking it out. That's not going to happen as often with a conventional-looking car, no matter how nice it looks.
You're either going to love the styling or hate it.. and I'm fine with that. I don't like mediocrity... especially when I'm paying this kind of money!
Love it or hate it, you will notice it.
#35
I like it on lowered Maximas
At first I didn't like it. I think it still looks weird on Maximas that are not lowered. after I lowered my car with the H&R springs, the lights fit perfectly with the lowered stance. I hope they keep this look (doubtful) and maybe change the way the bumper looks to help the overall effect of the lights. Like rounding the corners better instead of making them blocky. My friends like the lights, they just don't care for the block edges on an otherwise curvy car.
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They sure grow on you...
I agree with all the guys who said the tail end looks funny... but that it grows on you.
When the new 2000 Maximas came out, I initially thought the backside looked horrible... kind of like a Dodge Neon, as someone mentioned.
But it DOES grow on you. A rear spoiler or aero kit, plus 17" wheels make it look a whole lot better.
I have a Sterling Mist SE. No regrets.
Enjoy your new Maxima! It's certainly not going to be confused with an Accord, Camry, Acura TL, or Passat.
This baby stands out from the crowd.
Cheers!
Maxipad
When the new 2000 Maximas came out, I initially thought the backside looked horrible... kind of like a Dodge Neon, as someone mentioned.
But it DOES grow on you. A rear spoiler or aero kit, plus 17" wheels make it look a whole lot better.
I have a Sterling Mist SE. No regrets.
Enjoy your new Maxima! It's certainly not going to be confused with an Accord, Camry, Acura TL, or Passat.
This baby stands out from the crowd.
Cheers!
Maxipad
#40
This may be a tad ricey just by the use of vinyl, but I saw a guy with a white GXE who had white vinyl cut to cover the clusters other than the actual lights. All that showed were the taillights themselves (the circles). It actually looked really good.