broncobuddha

All,

Looking at used Maximas and came across a very nice 2014 Maxima SV at a local BMW dealership. Only 34k on it. I mean, it's practically flawless.

In looking at the pictures on the dealer website, I saw something odd. On the trunk on the passenger side where you'd expect to see the S or SV badging, there's a Type R badge. Huh? I didn't think that was a Nissan thing.

So, I go look at the car and It's got Nismo side badges on the front fenders. Looks factory but after Googling and looking through forums, I can't find anything on whether this is legit or not.


Here's a link to the ad. Blowing the pics up helps a little, but you can see the badges I'm referring to.
https://www.graysonbmw.com/used/Niss...f1d2bc5b4f.htm

blackmax14

beautiful car but nismo nope!

broncobuddha

I know it won't show up on a VIN check (Shows SV) but is it possible this was some sort of special order?

Any idea what could have come with this other than just badges? I did find that these rims are considered Nismo rims. It's just weird.

The Wizard

iTrader: (43)

No such thing as Nismo Maxima or Type R Maxima

broncobuddha

Thanks.

If I end up getting it, I'm going to make them take the Type R badge off of the back. Possibly the Nismo badges too, but I don't mind those as much.

broncobuddha

Update:

I got the car. I had them remove the Type R and Nismo badges. Loving it so far!

The Wizard

iTrader: (43)

Congrats. Good call on removing those emblems.

Hope you enjoy your Maxima

LWilspeed

That is a sharp looking car, the rims really look good on it.

Ghozt

no such thing as a Nismo Maxima. only Nismo part they make that fits our car is a license plate frame.

2Soonjr

At best, it is a Maxima Sport which you have purchased. Keep your ear our for a super charge type sound coming from the CVT after warm up and on wide open throttle. I just had the tranny replaced under warranty the other day. They duplicated the problem, discussed with Nissan and determined it was bad bearings? What ev, I'm glad its gone and I have a new tranny. I have a 14 Sport with 29k miles

broncobuddha

Thanks all.

2Soonjr, supercharge sound as in a high pitched gear whine? I'll keep an eye on it.

I footed for an extended warranty up to 4 years and 75k for peace of mind.

I'm off to search for the most common performance upgrades, etc...

TableRocker

lol...some people.
A local Ford Crown Victoria has a 'GT-R' badge on it.

Seriously.

broncobuddha

Yeah. Stupid. It just didn't make any sense to me because the car was so well cared for.

All better now though.

DPMS308

I'd agree with 2soonjr. I just picked up a 2014 SV with the Sport package and those wheels look just like mine (strangely enough). Some bozo likely thought he was being cute and put goofy badging on there.