View Poll Results: Do people mistake your Maxima for an Altima?
Yes
61
42.07%
No
52
35.86%
They ask me what kind of car it is.
32
22.07%
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Does anyone mistake your Maxima for an Altima?
10-14-2004, 05:20 PM
#3
People are stupid thats why! 
Some dude said "hey is that an altima, I cant tell?"
So I looked over to him, standing by his car, which was an accord, so I said "Its a maxima guy. And I have to say, your civic looks nice" And I drove off
Some dude said "hey is that an altima, I cant tell?"
So I looked over to him, standing by his car, which was an accord, so I said "Its a maxima guy. And I have to say, your civic looks nice" And I drove off
10-14-2004, 05:30 PM
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Originally Posted by NismoMax80
1 has asked me if Alti, but anoher thought it was a Z. others have no idea, so i voted C.
Funny thing is still....most people think it is a Altima, than they look inside and say....Nope, it is not an Altima.
I do like the people that just say though every once in a while...."What kinda car is that, it is beautiful!"
Not that being confused with an Altima pisses me off or anything, they are some nice cars too, but just had to see what you all thought and any thing that can spice up this board is a good post. PLEASE.....NO NEGATIVE ALTIMA POSTS. Just wondered if anyone has to answer the same questions I do on a daily basis. Also, I am a Military Technical Training Instructor, so alot of the 18 year old students of mine fresh out of basic ask me these questions....so I imagine I get it more than most, the old Sarge pulling up in the bling bling and they see the car and go..."WOW....is that an Altima?" Not one has said "Is that a Maxima" Been asked if it was an Altima over 30 times, but they never get to see it up close and never see the rear of it to tell, plus the aftermarket grill.
10-14-2004, 05:35 PM
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....always, even 'til this day. When I first got my Maxima last September, all people said was "I love the way the new Altima looks." After months of getting that I felt like saying 
but eventually I grew out of it and now shrug it off 
.
These cars are so easy to distinguish not only because of the tail light but also by the stock rims, the skyview roof, trunk design, even the way the headlights are, not to mention the stock exhaust. I guess people don't really look at cars with details otherwise the differences are easily visible.
but eventually I grew out of it and now shrug it off .These cars are so easy to distinguish not only because of the tail light but also by the stock rims, the skyview roof, trunk design, even the way the headlights are, not to mention the stock exhaust. I guess people don't really look at cars with details otherwise the differences are easily visible.
10-14-2004, 05:39 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k4MaximaSE
....always, even 'til this day. When I first got my Maxima last September, all people said was "I love the way the new Altima looks." After months of getting that I felt like saying but eventually I grew out of it and now shrug it off .
These cars are so easy to distinguish not only because of the tail light but also by the stock rims, the skyview roof, trunk design, even the way the headlights are, not to mention the stock exhaust. I guess people don't really look at cars with details otherwise the differences are easily visible.
but eventually I grew out of it and now shrug it off .These cars are so easy to distinguish not only because of the tail light but also by the stock rims, the skyview roof, trunk design, even the way the headlights are, not to mention the stock exhaust. I guess people don't really look at cars with details otherwise the differences are easily visible.
10-14-2004, 05:56 PM
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Originally Posted by carcus
...no Nismo crap on my rear deck lid.
j/k I won't have ANY extras on my exterior.
Originally Posted by carcus
Funny thing is still....most people think it is a Altima, than they look inside and say....Nope, it is not an Altima.
although many (5th genners especially) envy/desire the 6th now or have traded up.
yet I see it more as Nissan
using the desire 
of a MAXIMA in the public to sell the cheaper Alti. (kinda for the wannabe Max owners)
Originally Posted by carcus
I do like the people that just say though every once in a while...."What kinda car is that, it is beautiful!"
10-14-2004, 07:23 PM
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People love cracking the joke: "man i love your altima" Now i just laugh. So most of the time people do call it an altima if they know its a nissan. But i've also had nice g35 alot too. I can't complain with that tho.
There are also a good number of people that just don't know what kind of car it is.
There are also a good number of people that just don't know what kind of car it is.
10-15-2004, 05:04 AM
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Originally Posted by 2k4MaximaSE
....always, even 'til this day. When I first got my Maxima last September, all people said was "I love the way the new Altima looks." After months of getting that I felt like saying but eventually I grew out of it and now shrug it off .
These cars are so easy to distinguish not only because of the tail light but also by the stock rims, the skyview roof, trunk design, even the way the headlights are, not to mention the stock exhaust. I guess people don't really look at cars with details otherwise the differences are easily visible.
but eventually I grew out of it and now shrug it off .These cars are so easy to distinguish not only because of the tail light but also by the stock rims, the skyview roof, trunk design, even the way the headlights are, not to mention the stock exhaust. I guess people don't really look at cars with details otherwise the differences are easily visible.
10-15-2004, 05:39 AM
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On a related story, parked at the grocery store yesterday between two altimas (i see a lot of those lately) ...
When I came back out one of guys was standing there eyeing my max and says "I should have gotten the Maxima."
I just kind of laughed and said "yeah, you're right"
When I came back out one of guys was standing there eyeing my max and says "I should have gotten the Maxima."
I just kind of laughed and said "yeah, you're right"
10-15-2004, 05:40 AM
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I think a lot of it has to do with advertising. I rarely see any Maxima commercials (the guy squeezing the orange and that's about it), compared to Altima commercials. I don't think I'm making a stupid statement when I say most people have never seen a Maxima commercial, therefore they have no idea what a 6th Gen looks like. That's also the reason why you see people taking double observations at the Max. They have that Altima image planted in their minds, but then they see the different tail/headlights, dual exhaust, bigger tires, longer profiles, skyroof, etc. and they're like what's that!! "That's a tight alti... wait that's a Max, I love it."
10-15-2004, 07:41 AM
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I can see their confusion...although its subtle. Hell, last night I had a guy pull alongside with same color Nissan and I had to look twice to see it was an Altima. ofcourse, it was 9pm and no street lighting. But the max is much larger. And shifted far smoother (his car kept slowing at shift points that my max never even burped...yes, I won the race to the next traffic signal...and next one..and even the third one!)
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**lots of images of 2004 2005 Japan Nissans here:
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**lots of images of 2004 2005 Japan Nissans here:
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10-15-2004, 10:08 AM
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Haha, someone made the EXACT same thread in the 5th gen forum and guess what, the majority of the guys said that they do get mistaken for altimas. The 5.5 gen grille/front with the big Nissan burger really kind of resembles the 02-04 Altima's, so from far away it's hard to tell. But I've never taken a 6th gen for an Alti, no way. The only thing that can throw me off is the arched profile on both, but it only takes a second to realize which of the two it is.
10-15-2004, 03:14 PM
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Originally Posted by Maximadmoiselle
Haha, someone made the EXACT same thread in the 5th gen forum and guess what, the majority of the guys said that they do get mistaken for altimas. The 5.5 gen grille/front with the big Nissan burger really kind of resembles the 02-04 Altima's, so from far away it's hard to tell. But I've never taken a 6th gen for an Alti, no way. The only thing that can throw me off is the arched profile on both, but it only takes a second to realize which of the two it is.
10-15-2004, 10:50 PM
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Originally Posted by leftfootmax
I think a lot of it has to do with advertising. I rarely see any Maxima commercials (the guy squeezing the orange and that's about it), compared to Altima commercials. I don't think I'm making a stupid statement when I say most people have never seen a Maxima commercial, therefore they have no idea what a 6th Gen looks like. That's also the reason why you see people taking double observations at the Max. They have that Altima image planted in their minds, but then they see the different tail/headlights, dual exhaust, bigger tires, longer profiles, skyroof, etc. and they're like what's that!! "That's a tight alti... wait that's a Max, I love it."
10-16-2004, 10:19 AM
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When i had the 02 Max i got alot of people asking "Is that the new Altima?" 
Now with the 04 nobody has yet asked me if it is an Altima, but i do get the ocassional "Thats a bad *** ride"
When i first got the 04 in Oct 03, i was rolling down the street 
and some guy rolled down his window and said "Hey dude, is that the new Maxima? Thats a sweet looking ride, hell yeah!" 
He was very happy to se it. It was pretty funny.
Now with the 04 nobody has yet asked me if it is an Altima, but i do get the ocassional "Thats a bad *** ride"
When i first got the 04 in Oct 03, i was rolling down the street and some guy rolled down his window and said "Hey dude, is that the new Maxima? Thats a sweet looking ride, hell yeah!" He was very happy to se it. It was pretty funny.
10-18-2004, 07:41 AM
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Originally Posted by REVOLUTIONZ
The Nissan Maximas Are Built On Altimas Chassis .................
Doing a comparison on Nissan's site, there is some misleading numbers out there. The first is a 2005 Altima 3.5SE "requires" Premium Unleaded to achieve its HP rating of 250HP. The Maxima does not need Premium fuel.
The Maxima only has .4 more cu.ft of space though. (Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.)103.2 vs 103.6 )
The wheelbase is longer on the Maxima, so its not the same "chasis". And its also wider. (Wheelbase Altima 110.2 vs Maxima 111.2 ) Oh, only a inch? -Overall length 192.3 193.5
-Overall width (without mirrors) 70.4 71.7
Overall height (with roof rack) 57.9 58.3
All in all, you could get a cheaper car with the Altima. Cheaper...in more ways than just $$$$. I bet there are more sold than the Max. Wait a minute??? isn't t this a Max forum?
10-18-2004, 09:06 AM
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Actually I get it all the time and it is so annoying. I was at a family party and a neighbor was like, "Did everyone see Chris's new Altima" I'm like, its a "Maxima" THey were like "Oh". Its pretty annoying, but I can honestly see the confusion for people who dont know the details like us. Its hard to compare this confusion to another car lineup but I think it would be fair to say this: altima gets confused with maxima as a volvo s60 gets confused with a volvo s80. Agree?
10-18-2004, 09:13 AM
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Originally Posted by REVOLUTIONZ
The Nissan Maximas Are Built On Altimas Chassis .................
but seriously, they do share some similar lines that would confuse someone who is not an automobile enthusiasts..
imagine your nerd computer friend who collects butterflies.. "Hey Skip, is that a Monarch?"
He'd be all over you on butterfly.org making jokes about how "stupid" you are..
those
butterfly collecting geeks! why do I post when I'm this tired?
-vq
10-18-2004, 09:31 AM
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Originally Posted by vqman
so is the Murano, do you see anyone confusing them?
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Just know, the idiots out there outnumber the rest of us. Peace.
10-18-2004, 10:01 AM
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Originally Posted by maximage
Huh? They are unibody; no chasis. I know...you meant that..
Doing a comparison on Nissan's site, there is some misleading numbers out there. The first is a 2005 Altima 3.5SE "requires" Premium Unleaded to achieve its HP rating of 250HP. The Maxima does not need Premium fuel.
The Maxima only has .4 more cu.ft of space though. (Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.)103.2 vs 103.6 )
The wheelbase is longer on the Maxima, so its not the same "chasis". And its also wider. (Wheelbase Altima 110.2 vs Maxima 111.2 ) Oh, only a inch? -Overall length 192.3 193.5
-Overall width (without mirrors) 70.4 71.7
Overall height (with roof rack) 57.9 58.3
All in all, you could get a cheaper car with the Altima. Cheaper...in more ways than just $$$$. I bet there are more sold than the Max. Wait a minute??? isn't t this a Max forum?
Doing a comparison on Nissan's site, there is some misleading numbers out there. The first is a 2005 Altima 3.5SE "requires" Premium Unleaded to achieve its HP rating of 250HP. The Maxima does not need Premium fuel.
The Maxima only has .4 more cu.ft of space though. (Interior passenger volume (cu. ft.)103.2 vs 103.6 )
The wheelbase is longer on the Maxima, so its not the same "chasis". And its also wider. (Wheelbase Altima 110.2 vs Maxima 111.2 ) Oh, only a inch? -Overall length 192.3 193.5
-Overall width (without mirrors) 70.4 71.7
Overall height (with roof rack) 57.9 58.3
All in all, you could get a cheaper car with the Altima. Cheaper...in more ways than just $$$$. I bet there are more sold than the Max. Wait a minute??? isn't t this a Max forum?
10-19-2004, 07:15 AM
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I get it alot especially since my wife has an 05 Altima (2.5S). People are always like Oh you two have matching cars. I'm like no, hers is an Altima and mine is a Maxima. They always ask what is the difference and I tell them put them both on a starting line and you'll see when the light turns green.
10-22-2004, 08:41 PM
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Originally Posted by carcus
I TOTALLY AGREE WITH YOU!!!! Now you know why I made the post. Thought I was the only one who was going through this.
I have a mx04 and love it still (over a year now) but the more altimas's I see ... I really see them as maximas.. looks wise (first glance)..... (and note I drive a max) although when I do see a Maxima... I never see it as an Altima!!!!
10-22-2004, 10:51 PM
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My cousin has an 04 Black SE with tints and I myself see some similarities b/w my Altima and his Maxima.. Some people even confuse the 2 of our cars when we are together. Like for instance, if we both go out in my car and someone gets in, they ask the ridiculous question, "Why are you driving your cousin's car ?" I must say that from a distance in the front they can be confused by someone who doesnt know too much abour cars. Even my mother confuses them. She called me the other day and said that her friend at work got the same car I had but her's had 2 sunroofs 
10-31-2004, 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by MaxMus
When I told my colleague at work I was ordering a Maxima, he told me I should have just gotten the Altima since they look the same. 
I have a 99 and a 00. I want to trade the 99 for an 05... so, I see the resemblence, then again, they are both Nissans. Look at the Hondas, sometimes it seems to me like they all share the same headlights. With that said, people are stupid and they don't pay attention to cars like we obviously do. Otherwise, we would be watching tv than talking about our cars. Some folks just don't get it... I wonder, is there a taurus.org... that would be interesting.
10-31-2004, 11:43 PM
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Originally Posted by gh0st
I get it alot especially since my wife has an 05 Altima (2.5S). People are always like Oh you two have matching cars. I'm like no, hers is an Altima and mine is a Maxima. They always ask what is the difference and I tell them put them both on a starting line and you'll see when the light turns green.
11-01-2004, 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by ThunderMaxi
I wonder, is there a taurus.org... that would be interesting.
HAHAHA.....funny you should mention that
www.tauruscarclub.com
I'm sure there's alot of tranny threads, and a wheel upgrade is buying chrome Sable wheels (no joke, lots of ppl do it), and they actually name their cars things like Bruce, Elton, Blackout Jr. and so on.....
11-01-2004, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by Maxceler8
HAHAHA.....funny you should mention that
www.tauruscarclub.com
I'm sure there's alot of tranny threads, and a wheel upgrade is buying chrome Sable wheels (no joke, lots of ppl do it), and they actually name their cars things like Bruce, Elton, Blackout Jr. and so on.....
www.tauruscarclub.com
I'm sure there's alot of tranny threads, and a wheel upgrade is buying chrome Sable wheels (no joke, lots of ppl do it), and they actually name their cars things like Bruce, Elton, Blackout Jr. and so on.....