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Old 05-07-2004, 09:53 PM
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We May Loose Maxima...bye bye baby!!

NISSAN MAY STOP MAKING THE MAXIMA IF SALE DOES NOT GO UP........THIS IS DUE TO SALE AND WILL KEEP THE ALTIMA............NISSAN STATED IT COST ALOT TO BUILD THIS CAR AND THEY ARE NOT MAKING THE MONEY BACK............
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Err...so You already got the car, as do most of us so im personally not worried. As far as im concerned, they stopped making REAL maximas in 2003...and turn off your caps lock.
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Originally Posted by HitManSE
Err...so You already got the car, as do most of us so im personally not worried. As far as im concerned, they stopped making REAL maximas in 2003....and turn off your caps lock.
as you can tell i second what he said...
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Old 05-07-2004, 10:18 PM
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yeah, in my opinion the 6th gens are not so much maximas as they are "maltimas". nissan made the mistake of bringing the altima up to the performance levels of a maxima and not upgrading the maxima. why spend more money on a 6th gen max when you can get the same performance in a cheaper altima?

i think that nissan needs to step up and make some changes to the maxima line. i.e. all wheel drive and maybe a V-8. I'm saying this b/c the altimas have taken the place that maxima used to hold; a powerful four door sports sedan. the altimas and maximas are just too close to each other performance wise for both of them to sale well.
just my 2 cents. let the flaming begin...
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Old 05-07-2004, 10:56 PM
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i agree w/ himanse... they should have stopped making maximas w/ the 2k3 model. im my eyes, maximas are already on a pedistal w/ the vq and all... maybe discontinuing would give our cars legendary status
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Old 05-07-2004, 11:11 PM
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grammar alert!
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Nissan expect Maxima sale to go up with the 2004 design? at the same time, bump up Altima with Nice interior (2005 models), and add a performance SE-R model?? Please, shoot the guy that predicts Maxima sales will go up



Maxima can still be there with upgraded Altima. However, must be something VERY Different.

-ATTESSA (AWD system)
-RWD
-280+HP (Much better tuned VQ35DE)
-Re-design (Please contact Nissan Japan on how to design cars)
-Drop the 4speed auto and make 5 speed automatic standard, keep the 6spd option
-Factory performance parts ( Come on NISMO!!, or there's always Stillen~ )
-Independent rear suspension!

Thats about all I have to say about that.........
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Old 05-07-2004, 11:16 PM
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yeah... wouldnt be surprised if the 6th gens didnt sell as much as the 5th gens. =) they started to look more and more like a tank. haha
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Old 05-07-2004, 11:24 PM
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Originally Posted by asu174
grammar alert!
Here we go ...

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Old 05-07-2004, 11:30 PM
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They won't stop making the 'Maxima' . If they have to they will stop making the A34 boat.
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Old 05-07-2004, 11:36 PM
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So we now own collectors items. Who cares, unless of course they are going back to a better design such as the 3-5th gens.
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Old 05-07-2004, 11:42 PM
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I better buy a few more VQ engines so i'll never have to let my car go :P
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Old 05-07-2004, 11:54 PM
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who cares if we loose the maxima name... what happens if they stop making maximas? we already bought the maxima. i've taken the depreciation and the bad service, if they make another maxima, will i buy it? Nope.... the only possible car is the 350, and i'd rather go w/ infiniti's 35 coupe....
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Old 05-08-2004, 12:11 AM
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Originally Posted by HitManSE
Here we go ...

[IMG]http://collegehumor.com/img/p/p1010030.w492.jpg[IMG]
Now that is an awesome post.
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Old 05-08-2004, 12:13 AM
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serious, they shoulda dropped the maxima name at the end of the 5th gen. Now theyre just dragging it through the mud. Im glad if they drop it. Leave the Hp/Tq & power to weight family sedan alone.
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Old 05-08-2004, 12:14 AM
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I'd like to see them put the Titan 5.4l V8 in a Maxima for production. If Nissan wants to keep up they need to put out a Max with 300+ HP and AWD as a option.
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Originally Posted by chinaonnitrous1
serious, they shoulda dropped the maxima name at the end of the 5th gen. Now theyre just dragging it through the mud. Im glad if they drop it. Leave the Hp/Tq & power to weight family sedan alone.
Dont worry, the 6th gen is just like the 4th gen. which means the 7th gen will be absolutely awesome
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Old 05-08-2004, 01:52 AM
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Not that I wanna be flamed for this, but nissan does need to step up to the plate and make a better product...times have changed soo much that if they wanna keep up they need to make some drastic changes. I like what nismotech said...and agree with just about everything...now here is where I think I might get flamed, but lets take a look at the mitsubishi lancer evo 8...they offer rsb, fstb, rstb and tons of upgrades for suspension, about the same hp I have now in my 01 se. Back in 98 when I owned a Sentra, Maxima was always my dream car...but now I see that nissan is fallin behind, maxima used to be the fastest car you could buy for 30K, now there is so much competition, they need to rethink their idea and figure out some way to make the car better. I would like to trade mine in, but unless they do something drastic, I may get the lancer evo (whatever number its up to when I decide to trade in)...I dont wanna, but things need to change
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Originally Posted by nismotech
Nissan expect Maxima sale to go up with the 2004 design? at the same time, bump up Altima with Nice interior (2005 models), and add a performance SE-R model?? Please, shoot the guy that predicts Maxima sales will go up



Maxima can still be there with upgraded Altima. However, must be something VERY Different.

-ATTESSA (AWD system)
-RWD
-280+HP (Much better tuned VQ35DE)
-Re-design (Please contact Nissan Japan on how to design cars)
-Drop the 4speed auto and make 5 speed automatic standard, keep the 6spd option
-Factory performance parts ( Come on NISMO!!, or there's always Stillen~ )
-Independent rear suspension!

Thats about all I have to say about that.........
All I have to say too!
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Old 05-08-2004, 03:09 AM
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Didnt know it cost a lot to make some ugly... Thats what they get for making the new maxima so damn ugly... ive still only seen 2 in 1 year....

Originally Posted by ny2pac
NISSAN MAY STOP MAKING THE MAXIMA IF SALE DOES NOT GO UP........THIS IS DUE TO SALE AND WILL KEEP THE ALTIMA............NISSAN STATED IT COST ALOT TO BUILD THIS CAR AND THEY ARE NOT MAKING THE MONEY BACK............
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Old 05-08-2004, 04:43 AM
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Originally Posted by ny2pac
NISSAN MAY STOP MAKING THE MAXIMA IF SALE DOES NOT GO UP........THIS IS DUE TO SALE AND WILL KEEP THE ALTIMA............NISSAN STATED IT COST ALOT TO BUILD THIS CAR AND THEY ARE NOT MAKING THE MONEY BACK............
I am not going to "loose" my Maxima. I'm going to do everything in my power to keep it tight.
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Old 05-08-2004, 04:44 AM
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Dude, get a life. If your knowledge of spelling and gramar is as vast as your knowledge of future Nissan products, then we have absolutely nothing to worry about.

Oh, and 18 whole posts to go along with your screen name. That's encouraging...
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Old 05-08-2004, 04:46 AM
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The current Maxima already HAS IRS.
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Originally Posted by charliekilo3
You misspelled grammar.

Yes I did Damn m key sucks...
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