2016 Maxima SR
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Well the Maxima has 35 more hp and the interior of the Altima is nowhere near as good. Not to mention the price difference. There's a pretty large gap there already that will become a canyon in a few years.
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I guess that my post is not really as much about money and/or options available on the new Maxima but more about Nissan dictating what customers can or cannot have on their cars instead of listening to customers and sales figures.
So Nissan says that true "sports cars" like the Maxima SR shouldn't have a sunroof. Well guess what--- one of the most popular cars at some of the track events I participated in were BMW M3s. I don't think that anyone would argue the M3's heritage as one of the premier sports sedans out there. And guess what, almost every one of them had a sunroof!
Some have suggested buying one of the trims that offers the sunroof and just upgrading the wheels and suspension on that car. But most customers aren't going to go to that trouble to upgrade their car AFTER the sale. And why would Nissan want the customer to go to an aftermarket source to get the car the way they want it instead of just offering customers what they want-- do they not want the money?
Folks, we're talking about a sunroof here. It's an option that most customers want in a new car. Even economy cars come with sunroofs. Certain "options" have become commonplace and have almost become standard on most vehicles these days. If you doubt what I'm saying, ask yourself when was the last time that you actually had to stick a key into the side of your door to unlock it...
I'm just sayin'...
So Nissan says that true "sports cars" like the Maxima SR shouldn't have a sunroof. Well guess what--- one of the most popular cars at some of the track events I participated in were BMW M3s. I don't think that anyone would argue the M3's heritage as one of the premier sports sedans out there. And guess what, almost every one of them had a sunroof!
Some have suggested buying one of the trims that offers the sunroof and just upgrading the wheels and suspension on that car. But most customers aren't going to go to that trouble to upgrade their car AFTER the sale. And why would Nissan want the customer to go to an aftermarket source to get the car the way they want it instead of just offering customers what they want-- do they not want the money?
Folks, we're talking about a sunroof here. It's an option that most customers want in a new car. Even economy cars come with sunroofs. Certain "options" have become commonplace and have almost become standard on most vehicles these days. If you doubt what I'm saying, ask yourself when was the last time that you actually had to stick a key into the side of your door to unlock it...
I'm just sayin'...
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I couldn't agree more! The lack of a sunroof and memory seats are unexceptable for me. The nicest interior, camel, I can't consider getting because the SR lacks these 2 items. I've extended my lease on my 2012 which has both, in hopes for Nissan to change their selection process.
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Could not agree more with this post... I went to the dealership wanting to buy the new Maxima.. my current Sport has the sunroof. I walked out and will probably just pay off my 7th gen. Not sure what they are intending to go for... they won't beat out most sport cars and won't be taken to the track and also FWD and CVT Transmission and they worry about a sunroof?? Confusing and mind boggling. I get the whole aerodynamic and weight thing but if they are going to be **** about the sunroof then they need to address the other factors in making a sports car a sports car... Maximal was perfect but now confusing.
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I agree about the memory seats and such.. But fwiw I went to a BMW drive event and as an example of a car i drove ...The 428i xDrive Gran Coupe. I drove that car optioned out to 55000 msrp. And it had no power steering column, no cooled seats, no memory seats. But it did have a sunroof and a cool heads up display.
On another note, for the prices maximas are currently leasing for, i can get a Genesis Awd with signature and tech, maybe even an ultimate.... Or a 2015 Lexus es350 with the Ultra Luxury Package with Mark Levinson stereo for less than a Maxima. Those two cars have every option i have ever heard of. Especially the hyundai. I also checked out a Kia cadenza, also has evrything and is cheaper real world pricing.
Those cars are a bit soft, but loaded with tech and similar in size to the max.
Also, acura tlx has some crazy lease deals. And we all already know that you can get an Infiniti Q50 lease for less than a Max right now.
I still like the Maxima, but nissaan is going to have a hard time moving many if they dont start discounting them. Moonroof or no moonroof.
On another note, for the prices maximas are currently leasing for, i can get a Genesis Awd with signature and tech, maybe even an ultimate.... Or a 2015 Lexus es350 with the Ultra Luxury Package with Mark Levinson stereo for less than a Maxima. Those two cars have every option i have ever heard of. Especially the hyundai. I also checked out a Kia cadenza, also has evrything and is cheaper real world pricing.
Those cars are a bit soft, but loaded with tech and similar in size to the max.
Also, acura tlx has some crazy lease deals. And we all already know that you can get an Infiniti Q50 lease for less than a Max right now.
I still like the Maxima, but nissaan is going to have a hard time moving many if they dont start discounting them. Moonroof or no moonroof.
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The Camel would have been absolutely perfect for me.
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And that is where I sit. I will be buying a Platinum for many reasons, but have not had a black/charcoal interior since my 1949 Studebaker, because of the miserable heat in the deep-south. But the only other color (cashmere) is essentially white, and I'm not sure a white interior is a wise choice for a place where a lot of fannies of all ages in blue jeans and other assorted attire will be wallowing.
The Camel would have been absolutely perfect for me.
The Camel would have been absolutely perfect for me.
The Platinum has air conditioned seats. They blow cold air up through holes in the seats.
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It's not an Altima, so they don't plan on selling that many. It's a niche car for them, low sales are expected. Now, that doesn't mean that dealers can't discount them and I am sure they will, but that's the dealer losing money in the end and it doesn't really effect Nissan since they already made their money by selling the car to the dealer.
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It's not an Altima, so they don't plan on selling that many. It's a niche car for them, low sales are expected. Now, that doesn't mean that dealers can't discount them and I am sure they will, but that's the dealer losing money in the end and it doesn't really effect Nissan since they already made their money by selling the car to the dealer.
Nissan is actually 8% ahead of overall sales at this time last year. The Altima, Murano, Rogue, etc, are selling well.
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But I will probably choose the charcoal anyway.
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And I have loved my air conditioned driver's seat in my 2009 Premium. But after a car with charcoal seats has sat in the sun a half hour or so, the very very hot seats will have already blistered the bottoms of my thighs before I can even start the car. And the metal seat belt buckle has branded me like I was a cow on the western range. Even light upholstery gets hot, but not quite as hot as a dark seat.
But I will probably choose the charcoal anyway.
But I will probably choose the charcoal anyway.
My biggest trouble is remembering that I have the option, since I never had this feature.... D'oh!
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The remote start will be more useful in cold weather, when the cooling effect of the radiator is not a factor. It also gets the engine to operating temp before we drive off in the car, which is far more important in cold weather.
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Sort of correct. The AC uses a "condenser" which is mounted in front of the radiator. And yes, it does work better with air flowing through it.
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Ahhh, yes. Now those terms such as condenser, compressor, dryer, etc, are beginning to come back to mind. I have had a few unpleasant experiences with each of them, but very few bad incidents with any of them on my Maximas, which is all I have owned since October 1984.
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The 2016 Maxima brochure from Nissan shows a white Platinum with a white spoiler, a white SR with a white spoiler and a white SR with a black spoiler.
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Like you, I will have to become adjusted to this feature. I have learned from experience (by going out to the car, starting it, turning on the air, then going back inside for several minutes) that the AC doesn't work nearly as well when the car is not moving. The AC unit either has its own radiator up in the grille, or uses the main radiator in the grill, and those are designed to work best only when the car is moving.
The remote start will be more useful in cold weather, when the cooling effect of the radiator is not a factor. It also gets the engine to operating temp before we drive off in the car, which is far more important in cold weather.
The remote start will be more useful in cold weather, when the cooling effect of the radiator is not a factor. It also gets the engine to operating temp before we drive off in the car, which is far more important in cold weather.
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I can't argue with that.
Now if there was even ONE silver Platinum at ANY of the dozen or so Nissan dealers in the metro Atlanta area. But there isn't. And I have been waiting for months. Nearest one to me is down in Macon, and was placed there the 3rd of June. Wonder what that car has gone through in the last two months? I can guess.
Now if there was even ONE silver Platinum at ANY of the dozen or so Nissan dealers in the metro Atlanta area. But there isn't. And I have been waiting for months. Nearest one to me is down in Macon, and was placed there the 3rd of June. Wonder what that car has gone through in the last two months? I can guess.
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That picture shows an SR with a white spoiler, but it is not the Sport Spoiler that pic is the regular spoiler. The Sport Spoiler is larger and overhangs the rear quarters.
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I could be wrong, but I have had the impression from the beginning that the sport spoiler was black and the deluxe spoiler was color-coded to match the car.
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My original point was that a dealer near me has an SR with Sport Spoiler painted to match the car, instead of black, and it looks real good. I like the black spoiler, but after seeing it body color, I think I like it better on the SR. IMO the black spoiler would look better with a black roof especially on white and silver cars.
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My original point was that a dealer near me has an SR with Sport Spoiler painted to match the car, instead of black, and it looks real good. I like the black spoiler, but after seeing it body color, I think I like it better on the SR. IMO the black spoiler would look better with a black roof especially on white and silver cars.
The black on the white is awesome. I added the black spoiler for the reasons you said, the black floating roof flows back to the spoiler.
It took me two trips to get my spoiler installed. The dealer had the black spoiler in stock, but when they looked the part up by the VIN it didn't match because it didn't match the color of the vehicle, so they sent me home. I then went back after they figured out they did have the spoiler I wanted, the black one. So, they can color match the car with the sport spoiler or install a black one.
I get a lot of compliments on this car. I absolutely love the look. I think my wife is getting jealous
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I know that some people were buying the V-6 Altimas because of the price savings vs. buying a Maxima 7th generation...
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Nissan Marking Has Gone Stupid
I had been driving Maximas exclusively since mid-90s. I had '94, '97, '98 (long story), 2002 and 2009. The ridiculous decision by Nissan marketing to remove the option of getting a sunroof in the SR and memory seats will drive some buyers away, myself included.
This noise about adding weight is just that. Cars that are twice the power and performance of Maxima have no issues with having one. This might be a decision that was intended to push buyers toward Platinum trim. Well, I don't like that trim and in a year or so when I decide to part with my 7th generation SV Sports/Tech, I will not be considering Maxima because I want the SR with sunroof and memory seats, something I cannot get.
Good buy Nissan, good buy Maxima
This noise about adding weight is just that. Cars that are twice the power and performance of Maxima have no issues with having one. This might be a decision that was intended to push buyers toward Platinum trim. Well, I don't like that trim and in a year or so when I decide to part with my 7th generation SV Sports/Tech, I will not be considering Maxima because I want the SR with sunroof and memory seats, something I cannot get.
Good buy Nissan, good buy Maxima
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