Official Teaser Pics of the 7th Gen Maxima
03-16-2008, 10:08 PM
#82
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Ok, so some are saying no VQ37, no 6spd manual, no AWD, no RWD then WTF makes this new Max a 4DSC that the 6th Gen wasn't??? With all these nah sayers I'm starting to think the 4DSC was photoshopped by someone other than Nissan. 
03-17-2008, 01:19 AM
#83
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STARR - Yes, the Accura RL has AWD, but several testing reports say the AWD on the RL is very average in every respect. With a base price over $46,000, I would think the AWD on the RL would be better than average.
For my money, the extra weight, resultant limitations on speed, increased complexity of repairs, additional initial cost, lower MPG, etc, etc, of the AWD limit its desirability for most driving situations. If I drove in inclimate conditions, especially wintry ones, or was off-road a lot, I could see the AWD as being a desirable option. But south of Atlanta, where I reside, I wouldn't have any real need for AWD.
For my money, the extra weight, resultant limitations on speed, increased complexity of repairs, additional initial cost, lower MPG, etc, etc, of the AWD limit its desirability for most driving situations. If I drove in inclimate conditions, especially wintry ones, or was off-road a lot, I could see the AWD as being a desirable option. But south of Atlanta, where I reside, I wouldn't have any real need for AWD.
03-17-2008, 02:43 AM
#84
i like where they took the maxima and im a maxima fan. nissan does a good job on building cars is what i care about. They then drop in the altima for the sporter model. As to options one will have to wait and see. Yes i would like AWD for the winter.
03-17-2008, 09:28 AM
#89
schemes on chicks in his max.
Join Date: Aug 2005
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NEWS FLASH NEWS FLASH
I have news that i can guarantee no one else on this board has...I have seen the 2009 Maxima FIRST HAND..AND i can guarantee that none of you will be disappointed. As far as the specs go...UNKNOWN...As far as the look goes--> phenomenal. I love the changes all around. Looking at the car from the side (or better yet, the way the car looks and sits from the side) is absolutely amazing. Its NOTHING like the 6th gen..although i feel the only que it has taken from it is the roof line. The model that i saw was BURNT ORANGE, a model color limited to the 2004 maximas. It had chrome wheels and the wheels were nothing like the ones in the spy shots. Also, the back up sensors are gone and have been replaced with a backup camera. In addition to other cosmetic features of the maxima, the headlights and front end are spectacular. A lot of people have been stating Charger front end, but that is definitely NOT the case here..It is very GTR-ish. Its not pointed to the front like the GTRs but you can definitely see the similarities. I Swear, it is so beneficial to have a cousin working for Karl Malones Truck Services. The main thing i looked into on the maxima was through the wheels...I tried to see if i could get some information on whether or not it was front, rear, or all wheel drive and got inconclusive info. I also can not tell you of the interior on this maxima. The windows were tinted like limo tints. But the maxima in the color i saw looked great. Not only that but the overall posture of the maxima has greatly improved. I cant wait for you guys to see what i saw. and i for damn sure hope that it is the same model. OH and btw, there is another TRIM on the maxima...THis particular one had a trim that is very familiar to most of us 5th and 5.5 gen owners and down....Think and you'll know. with this being said, i think it may very well be possible that a manual tranny is lurking somewhere!!! As far as pictures go, NONE...For OBVIOUS reasons. I was only there when the car was being backed out of the trailer. The car had an even drop too might i add
Location: Upstate NY- Albany..
Time: Saturday morning, 10:40ish
NOTE: I stayed up there in a hotel for another day because my cousin was telling me that another one of his buddies had just left the tennesee area with a load coming from Nissan. I was anticipating seeing what this one may have being that they all have the same drop off point. The CAR IS AMAZING guys..the only thing that may be disappointing is the specs..but for them to build a car this nice, they ought to have specs to match.. WIll keep you all updated. may not need to. Wednesday, everything i said will be confirmed by pictures. GUARANTEED!
Location: Upstate NY- Albany..
Time: Saturday morning, 10:40ish
NOTE: I stayed up there in a hotel for another day because my cousin was telling me that another one of his buddies had just left the tennesee area with a load coming from Nissan. I was anticipating seeing what this one may have being that they all have the same drop off point. The CAR IS AMAZING guys..the only thing that may be disappointing is the specs..but for them to build a car this nice, they ought to have specs to match.. WIll keep you all updated. may not need to. Wednesday, everything i said will be confirmed by pictures. GUARANTEED!
03-17-2008, 09:36 AM
#90
schemes on chicks in his max.
Join Date: Aug 2005
Posts: 208
oh and btw, if anybody has any questions non-spec related to the maxima, email me @ ccsumiller08@Yahoo.com. I will be more than happy to answer question in regards to the maxima's exterior. OH and i didnt see a 4dsc sticker either.
03-17-2008, 10:04 AM
#91
I have news that i can guarantee no one else on this board has...I have seen the 2009 Maxima FIRST HAND..AND i can guarantee that none of you will be disappointed. As far as the specs go...UNKNOWN...As far as the look goes--> phenomenal. I love the changes all around. Looking at the car from the side (or better yet, the way the car looks and sits from the side) is absolutely amazing. Its NOTHING like the 6th gen..although i feel the only que it has taken from it is the roof line. The model that i saw was BURNT ORANGE, a model color limited to the 2004 maximas. It had chrome wheels and the wheels were nothing like the ones in the spy shots. Also, the back up sensors are gone and have been replaced with a backup camera. In addition to other cosmetic features of the maxima, the headlights and front end are spectacular. A lot of people have been stating Charger front end, but that is definitely NOT the case here..It is very GTR-ish. Its not pointed to the front like the GTRs but you can definitely see the similarities. I Swear, it is so beneficial to have a cousin working for Karl Malones Truck Services. The main thing i looked into on the maxima was through the wheels...I tried to see if i could get some information on whether or not it was front, rear, or all wheel drive and got inconclusive info. I also can not tell you of the interior on this maxima. The windows were tinted like limo tints. But the maxima in the color i saw looked great. Not only that but the overall posture of the maxima has greatly improved. I cant wait for you guys to see what i saw. and i for damn sure hope that it is the same model. OH and btw, there is another TRIM on the maxima...THis particular one had a trim that is very familiar to most of us 5th and 5.5 gen owners and down....Think and you'll know. with this being said, i think it may very well be possible that a manual tranny is lurking somewhere!!! As far as pictures go, NONE...For OBVIOUS reasons. I was only there when the car was being backed out of the trailer. The car had an even drop too might i add
Location: Upstate NY- Albany..
Time: Saturday morning, 10:40ish
NOTE: I stayed up there in a hotel for another day because my cousin was telling me that another one of his buddies had just left the tennesee area with a load coming from Nissan. I was anticipating seeing what this one may have being that they all have the same drop off point. The CAR IS AMAZING guys..the only thing that may be disappointing is the specs..but for them to build a car this nice, they ought to have specs to match.. WIll keep you all updated. may not need to. Wednesday, everything i said will be confirmed by pictures. GUARANTEED!
Location: Upstate NY- Albany..
Time: Saturday morning, 10:40ish
NOTE: I stayed up there in a hotel for another day because my cousin was telling me that another one of his buddies had just left the tennesee area with a load coming from Nissan. I was anticipating seeing what this one may have being that they all have the same drop off point. The CAR IS AMAZING guys..the only thing that may be disappointing is the specs..but for them to build a car this nice, they ought to have specs to match.. WIll keep you all updated. may not need to. Wednesday, everything i said will be confirmed by pictures. GUARANTEED!
Thanks for the info! How did the headlights look on the car as a whole? No pics from camera phone??? Can't wait to see it in person this Sat.
Last edited by MaximusMorpheus; 03-17-2008 at 10:08 AM.
03-17-2008, 10:43 AM
#93
03-17-2008, 01:31 PM
#95
schemes on chicks in his max.
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The headlights as a whole on the new maxima is like a cross between the 5.5 gen and the current gen acura TL...The headlights look like they belong and appeared to be accented with some type of chrome stripping outlining the assembly. it could have just as easily been some kind of reflective tape as well though. on the maxima itself as far as aggressiveness goes, the headlights are very demonesque. Meaning it helps add to the fierce look of the front grill (which is by FAR superior than any previous gen maxima)
03-17-2008, 04:22 PM
#98
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03-17-2008, 05:35 PM
#99
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MaximaInCt203 - We are essentially a cool bunch here on the ORG, and so there has been only moderate response to your news flash. But I assure you I am not the only one here making judgements on the veracity of your report (I am now convinced you are legit) and grasping for every tidbit, very excited about the new Maxima, and having that excitement raised even further by your very favorable reports.
Well, time for me to go back and read your report once more, being careful to try to spot any morsel I may have overlooked during previous readings. By the way, thanks for sharing!
Well, time for me to go back and read your report once more, being careful to try to spot any morsel I may have overlooked during previous readings. By the way, thanks for sharing!
03-17-2008, 07:41 PM
#104
aka The Doom Ship
Join Date: May 2004
Location: DFW, TX
Posts: 1,788
I honestly feel like a kid 2 days away from Christmas. 
MaximaInCt203 - We are essentially a cool bunch here on the ORG, and so there has been only moderate response to your news flash. But I assure you I am not the only one here making judgements on the veracity of your report (I am now convinced you are legit) and grasping for every tidbit, very excited about the new Maxima, and having that excitement raised even further by your very favorable reports.
Well, time for me to go back and read your report once more, being careful to try to spot any morsel I may have overlooked during previous readings. By the way, thanks for sharing!
Well, time for me to go back and read your report once more, being careful to try to spot any morsel I may have overlooked during previous readings. By the way, thanks for sharing!
lol
you know he's a guy right?
03-17-2008, 11:55 PM
#109
Senior Member
Join Date: Jul 2001
Posts: 586
got to second that
Gone is right as usual. Most vehicles gradually grow larger, heavier and more powerful over time.
Having owned several early generation Maximas, as much as I loved them, I yearned for more room inside. Gradually, each generation has given us a tad more room. I feel the room in my 5th and 6th generation Maximas is just about right.
Those wanting RWD need to dig deeper into their pockets and slide over to Infiniti. Those longing to return to the 'under 3500 pound and smaller' vehicle need to test-drive smaller vehicles such as the top-rated 3.5 Altima, or the (gulp!) Accord or (ouch!) Camry.
If all the wishes of all the posters here were to be granted, the new Maxima would be a strange and convoluted concoction costing over $100,000 and would please nobody. Call me Pollyanna, but I am very excited about the 7th generation Maxima.
Having owned several early generation Maximas, as much as I loved them, I yearned for more room inside. Gradually, each generation has given us a tad more room. I feel the room in my 5th and 6th generation Maximas is just about right.
Those wanting RWD need to dig deeper into their pockets and slide over to Infiniti. Those longing to return to the 'under 3500 pound and smaller' vehicle need to test-drive smaller vehicles such as the top-rated 3.5 Altima, or the (gulp!) Accord or (ouch!) Camry.
If all the wishes of all the posters here were to be granted, the new Maxima would be a strange and convoluted concoction costing over $100,000 and would please nobody. Call me Pollyanna, but I am very excited about the 7th generation Maxima.
1. Power at aleast 290 to 300 from the 3.7
2. All wheel drive
3. CVT transmission
03-18-2008, 05:38 AM
#111
WOW! Good find! There it is. I love the interior and the front of the exterior, still holding judgment on rear though. Kinda looks like a camry from rear???
Resembles an Infiniti, classy but muscular, I like that
Resembles an Infiniti, classy but muscular, I like that
Last edited by MaximusMorpheus; 03-18-2008 at 06:13 AM.
03-18-2008, 05:54 AM
#113
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Join Date: Feb 2008
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2009 Nissan Maxima, Revealed!
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03-18-2008, 06:00 AM
#114
wow. I like the exterior styling....But monster truck FTL........
EDIT: I'm not really liking the bottom part of the headlights. I like the curves of the car but the back is still huge.
EDIT: I'm not really liking the bottom part of the headlights. I like the curves of the car but the back is still huge.
Last edited by Majestic; 03-18-2008 at 06:05 AM.
03-18-2008, 06:14 AM
#118
, hmmmm
03-18-2008, 06:25 AM
#120
aka The Doom Ship
Join Date: May 2004
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I offically love the new look of the Max. It actually looks smaller than the 6th Gen. Grill is perfect. Alot borrowed from the G35 sedan. YES! The hood of the car screams RWD; seems like the engine is actually centered in the middle.