Well I know one thing for sure and that is if Nissan doesn't do something truly unique/special to offset the differences in the Maxima and the Altima albeit styling, bigger engine in the Max/more HP & TQ then one may as well just resign themselves to getting an Altima especially if the Alti ends up getting better mpg (the direction the country/world is headed).

I love the current design/body of the Maxima, they should keep the Coke Bottle Theme and never give it up but just import different front end designs/fenders in the back and an integrated Spoiler for the Trunk and Roof because to scale back on this design will make this car look like everything else on the road and remove the exotic head turning look the car currently has.

 

Well I finally took a look at the new 2013 Altima. All I can say is I am sick of Nissan styling the next generation altimas after the previous generation Maximas. I owned a 2004 Maxima and they did the same thing with the 2005-06 Altima. It really takes away from the uniqueness of our car. Does Nissan not have enough design people to come up with an original design for the Altima and leave the Maxima out of it! Just my 2 cents.

 

I agree, this seems to be the trend with some European and Japanese Mfgs these days.....The line between the Upscale and Middle offering is alot of times hard to justify the more Upscale Model.....Ex.. TL/TSX V6, Max/3.5 Alti..etc etc

 

A lot of this is done on purpose by car companies only makes sense to do this to make people go out and by the new version of the higher end car in the case the Maxima that looks different...

 

yeah your right a G35 and Altima are for men

7th gen and GTR are for females because they automagic.....

hey at least more chicks look at 7th gens n GTRs then they do G35s n Altimas

The things I read on forums sometimes .....


my gf even said to me once when I asked her what she thought if I traded my car for a g37 sedan "why would u wanna trade ur car for that? its such a old car" I was like wtf ....

actually the only cars I would trade my car for is a EVO X, nismo 370, STi sedan, C63 sedan

 

 

while everybody drives Altimas, I do find it funny that everytime I see a 7th gen out and about, its a chick driving it.

Actually now that I think about it, the only reason I started looking at the Max is because this stripper I was talking to had a black one. Up until then, I had never really paid attention to the new gen since I hated the 6th gen.

 

yeah completely opposite around here. every Altima and G37s is driven by a woman around my area. wont hate, cuz my girl bought an Altima, but I sure as hell won't drive one tyvm.

 

When I happen to be looking, I see pretty much equal amounts of both m/f drivers.

This sounds like Automotive Sexism. LOL

 

These are just my observations from my area...

G37 Sedan = Older people
G37 Coupe = Chicks
Maxima = See mostly guys and a few chicks
Altima = Mostly Chicks or middle-aged men who use it as a commuter car

 

To be honest whenever I see a 7th gen no matter who is driving I just think they have great taste

 

When I was doing the paperwork for my car, the salesman showed me around back where the dealership owner parked her white 2012 SV. And next to her car were two other white S' owned by other salesmen.
So a mixed bag.

 

Nissan has done this with the current generation Altima gave it push button start before the 7.5 generation maxima, which was keyless but it was turn style. Even though the altima may look nice it would never be on the Maxima level. I'm sure when the Maxima come out they will offer it with the around view monitor thats currently an option on the Infiniti. Much sleaker design. Maybe they release a look on the Altima before the final design of the maxima to see how well there flag ship car would look with a similiar design. I also doubt they would change the maxima interior personality (infiniti) If anything they may design it to look like the interior of the current Infiniti M35/45.

The Maxima is not built for the Masses like the Accord, Camary, or Altima drivers. As a matter of fact no car company to my knowledge Flag ship car out sells there bread and butter. Thats why nissan sale numbers are doing so well with the current generation Maxima, because they didn't expect to sale so many.

Besides i like having a fully loaded Maxima knowing i didnt pay what someone with a 3 series paid or G37 or GS350 paid and i get a better thrill from my car then they would there's. They cant even really compare us to any other car in out class. Yes the Chrysler 300s may be nice but the Maxima still kicks *** and who buys american cars? they rarely offer any good deals.

The Maxima will always be the step ahead for Nissan. The third car in the picture is the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder based off of the Infiniti JX platform.

 

The third car in the picture is the 2013 Nissan Pathfinder based off of the Infiniti JX platform. Where as the Infiniti JX is more for fitting between the sportier FX 35/45 and the Beautiful QX56. The JX will not have a sporty ride. On the other hand Nissan's version of the Pathfinder will still be off road capable, and much more fun.

 

As others here have said, my first reaction when seeing the new Altima was also "Wow, it looks like Maxima Jr." Which reminds me of The Simpsons, when Lisa once asked Homer if they can go to Canada. Homer replied, "I already live in America, why would I want to go to America Jr.?"

Altimas are fine sedans; I rented one a couple of years back when I was in a transition period, but ultimately, they're too small and not powerful enough for me. I love my 7th gen, just like I loved my 6th gen (but I don't care for gens 1-5. Sorry.) I'm hoping the 8th gen will retain the basics of the "Liquid Motion" design and just improve upon it. I also agree that the grille of a Max looks "meaner" than that of an Altima, but I also felt that the 2012 Max borrows too much from the Altima grille. I have an '09 and I love the grille on it.

A couple of you have noted here about dealership/Nissan deals where they offer to (supposedly) give good money for a used Max, even with high mileage. What is their motivation for doing this? How do they make money? How do I use it to my advantage? (Or is it just a trick that sounds good on paper? I'm one who never trusts car dealers, and negotiates hard for my purchases!)

 

You are probably very close. I feel we will probably be hearing lots of hints regarding the 8th gen (with possibly a photo, or at least a partial photo) by December of next year, with the 8th gen 2015 Maxima being officially introduced at a national auto show (probably the New York show) in January 2014, with assembly lines beginning 8th gen production that same month, and cars arriving at dealer lots around March 2014. That was the schedule followed for the 6th gen 2004 Maxima, which arrived at dealer lots in March 2003.

In this case, the release happening well ahead of the normal July through September period will be because of the very long run of the 7th gen, because the new Altima is too close to the Maxima, and because other manufacturers are producing very competitive vehicles close to the Maxima's class.

Nissan always does an excellent job keeping new models under wraps. The reality is that work on the styling, power train, options, etc, for the 8th gen Maxima is already at a very advanced stage (lots of machines must be designed and built before production and testing can even begin on the 2015), but it will be very difficult to obtain that info before Nissan is ready to release it. I have never been able to sneak a phone, much less a camera, into the Smyrna plant, although I have seen new gen Maximas being assembled well before they were being released to dealers.

I am always excited about the release of a new generation Maxima, and have always purchased one the first year of each gen (except the first gen in 1981).

 

I do believe, with the size increase, fuel economy improvements, and tech upgrades Nissan made to the Altima, it is going to take away from the Maxima's sales a little bit, that is until the 8G comes out.

Based on the changes made to the Altima, I suspect that in order to keep the Maxima in flagship status, it will grow in size, have several tech goodies added to it, improved fuel economy (not as good as the Altima 4cyl obviously) but at least a 21/30mpg rating though for the V6, refined and upgraded interior (badly needed), Michelin tires standard and maybe a AWD option. I know that last two are a stretch but you never know.

 

can't agree more, Im keeping my car for the long haul, March 2012 sales numbers for the Altima were 41050 units right behind the Camry, with this new model they will keep hitting sales numbers like that, all Manufactures have cars that look a like, a 100k 7 series looks like a turbo4cylinder 528, Im sure that level of suck is way higher then the small price difference between a 5th Gen Altima and a 7th Gen Maxima

Let the new Altima take the buyers who are just looking for a good deal, and let the Maxima keep the individual who is looking to buy an extension of themselves.

When Im home in NY I see 10 4cylinder Altimas a day, the dealers only stock a few V6 Altimas which usually sell out months before the model year run finishes, just for the true Nissan enthusiast who are looking for the ultimate in performance that their money can buy, the Altima that is bringing in the sales numbers are the base models with the convenience packages, so they hit the target market with an excellent price and have great mpg and are excellent all around commuting cars

The 7th Gen Maxima set the bar, is doing really well and the 8th Gen will probably be more of a Avalon competitor, the 2013 Avalon looks killer, current Toyota and Lexus models are improved/redesigned and now actually have sport packages that are real and sporty so Nissan/Infinit has to keep the edge, honestly with Toyota and Hyundai doing what they are doing, now is not really the time to start nit picking about Nissans models.

and for the Infiniti JX, that is nothing more then a cash cow for Infiniti, I keep my fingers crossed it sells well like the Lexus RX, cause that thing is a camry in heal

 

Altima phobia....don't get why this started, show me why I should care.

 

Congrats to Nissan for the new Altima.

Ok, we drive Maximas guys. I bought a Maxima over a Altima because I admired it, liked its performance, features, and overall, it is Nissan's flagship car.

The Altima for sure gets more sales than the Maxima does. Why? Its greatest selling point is it has a 4 cylinder option, has options that come with hubcaps and cloth seats. The Maxima comes only with a V6 engine. The Altima was built to compete with cars like the Camry. Maxima was built to compete with cars like the Avalon.

I don't know if any of you guys with a very loyal Maxima would go trade your Maxima for a 6speed manual transmission Altima or even, for a auto Altima. As much as I like manual, I would never trade a Maxima for a Altima. Would you?

Maxima has more prestige than an Altima. So, in this battle, I would stick with the Maxima family. You should too, if you own and drive a Maxima. Only people who's Maximas are giving them problems might find themselves thinking of going the Altima route. For, why would someone trade in a loyal Maxima for an Altima?

 

Was very very close to buying (or at least pre-ordering) a new Altima SL last week, but bought an '11 Maxima w/premium pkg instead. New Altima had more comfortable seats, and better mileage, but everything after that made me lean towards a Maxima. For a little less than a '13 Altima, I got a Maxima with 15,000 miles on it, and for me that's not a big concern. Worth it for the climate controlled seat, sunroof "wow" factor, nicer lines, and the added prestige. I definitely enjoy telling people about my Maxima, and I don't think I would have felt as proud if I were talking about the car that everyone's next door neighbor has--the Altima. Completely completely happy with my decision.

 

Give me the Altima SV four cylinder with all the options. Nice mpg and comfort, plenty of features. Then get a used Z for fun! I will probably get the sentra SL or Altima next near and get a summer car.

The maxima is great but its not as "nimble" as I'd like. Plus I'm used to having two cars. One for fun and one for play...

 

I got the same letter and the trade in numbers are high, and I'm lower mileage than they think by far, so I'm kicking around upgrading.

I think the altima always has been a nice car, especially loaded up with options. but the Maxima just feels more comfortable to me.

 

This. I love my max.

I'm gonna hold off any negative comments on the '13 Altima until I get to sit in one myself. Yes, it looks somewhat like our 7th gens, but so what? What's that saying? "mimicry is the highest form of flattery."

That said, for now, my max has the style and power to suit my needs and taste.


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theres a reason why its called the MAXima.. my sister and her girlfriends own the altimas chick whip bottom line bro! Go BIG or Go Home..

 

There is definitely an overall prestige factor with the Maxima that we don't have with the Altima. This is true even when a new generation of the Altima temporarily brings it near the level of a Maxima generation entering its fifth year.

During the past five years, entry level Altimas in the Atlanta area have been selling for around $16,900. Unless I can glimpse the 2.5 or 3.5 on the back of the trunk, I can't tell the $16,900 Altimas from the $30,000 Altimas.

Those who are simply looking for a fairly economical and very dependable daily driver should check the Altima first.

But those who consider their car to be much more than basic transportation should stick with the Maxima.

 

Well put liononthehill. Altima is bang for the buck, lot of car, good discounts, good leases, good resale...you can't "lose" with an Altima, but the Maxima is a much more luxury feeling car.

Honestly you know why I love the Maxima the most? It's a lot of car, and it doesn't scream HEY LOOK BMW/MERCEDES/LEXUS I wanna show off!! It's just a normal car, but it drives, feels, and looks better than normal.

 

LoL that's one great reason to get an altima are they also still come in two door

 

I said this in another post here. I am not driving a car that is used as a NYC Taxi cab!!!!!!!

 

5th gen's get used too

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...t-tn-find.html

 

Never knew that. That's very interesting. Faster the ride more money they make.

 

I'm pretty sure Altima taxis are much more common than Maxima taxis.

 

because a the end of the day its still a Altima... my Maxima is ten times better than any Altima you put in front of me..

 

I have driven a 2002 Maxima SE for the last 6 years. I just traded it in last month for a 2012 S with Limited Edition package. Maxima > Altima.

I just hope this is not the 1st steps in phasing the Maxima out of the Nissan line up. I have a 2007 Xterra and love it. It is a beast offroad and in the snow. I keep hearing rumors they are phasing out the Xterra. Don't do it Nissan!!

 

The Maxima has a higher level of equipment in the parts you can't see. Aluminum suspension pieces, more sound deadening, superior interior parts, better seats, and so on. The base Altima is about $18K. Many cheap trim pieces you won't find on a Maxima will carry over to the most expensive V6.

 

With every new Altima generation, uninformed rumors always abound, even from somewhat reliable car mags, that the Maxima may be discontinued. But those rumors always prove to be just that - rumors.

Those even suggesting that the Altima could in any way ever replace the Maxima are clearly unaware of the true differences between these two cars. Some here on the ORG may be comparing these two vehicles, but Nissan does not target the Altima and the Maxima to even remotely the same audience.

The Altima is Nissan's high volume seller (250,000 copies) moderate cost ($20K to $30K) 'everyman's car', while the Maxima is Nissan's low volume seller (70,000 copies) upscale cost ($32K to $42K) prestige 'near luxury' flagship.

The Altima is aimed at those who want affordable low-cost reliable transportation, and who could care less that there will be another quarter million Altimas pouring onto the roadway every year. The average Altima buyer has very little interest in whether he will be seen driving his Altima.

The Maxima is aimed at those who want their vehicle to express a positive note about their personality and lifestyle. Nissan expects Maxima buyers to be looking for something decidedly more than a high volume 'everyman's car.' The average Maxima buyer is absolutely interested in whether he will be seen driving his Maxima.

Yes, we can compare these two cars if we wish. But we should understand we are comparing vehicles from TOTALLY different classes and TOTALLY different target audiences. Apples to oranges any way we look at this.

 

I never got all the tech I'm perfectly happy with my 2012 S.. I pay 80 bucks a month for a phone I'm using Siri as my navigation Plus 90 percent of the people I know that have all these tech packages they never use any of it.

 

The 13 alty looks nothing like max. The only midrange thats worth anything is the current kia optima and maybe the hyundai sonata......the next accord looks somewhat promising

 

If we are talking style, I agree I don't see the Maxima in the '13 Altima. But I like the '13 Altima styling better than I do the Optima or the Sonato. I saw three new Altimas (and two new Optimas) while on a fairly long freeway trip today, and paced an Altima for around 15 miles. I think the new Altima styling is very nice. I am convinced it will be a winner.

As far as driving goes, the three reviews I have read of the '13 Altima have all raved about it. They give the usual gripe that they prefer a manual tranny, but admit the Nissan CVT is unusually competent. They like the steering feel, and say the interior of the new Altima is vastly improved - quieter, nicer materials, etc.

I have no interest in buying an Altima, but all three reviews say it is a very well-made car, fun to drive, good looking, and a solid buy for the money.

I do not know enough about the new Accord to comment, but my son would be very disappointed if I bought an Acura or Accord. He has been fighting them with tranny problems for years with his TL Type 'S'.

 

I havent seen one in person so maybe your right.