Why Does Nissan Insist on The Altima Looking So Similar To The Maxima?
10-14-2015, 07:58 AM
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It seems they switched to a more digital online and print presence. I've gotten three different invitations in three different months to see the "all-new redesigned 4DSC." Additionally, there were some commercials on Youtube for the Maxima which were pretty cool. I never use commercials to gauge my purchase intent however.
10-14-2015, 01:12 PM
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How would an auto clutch with manual paddle shifts make it any more a sports car than the 7 speed cvt with manual paddle shifts that it already has?
10-15-2015, 11:35 AM
#44
I agree with the manual sentiment, but unfortunately fewer and fewer cars have this transmission as an option, especially if it is a luxury sports car.
How would an auto clutch with manual paddle shifts make it any more a sports car than the 7 speed cvt with manual paddle shifts that it already has?
How would an auto clutch with manual paddle shifts make it any more a sports car than the 7 speed cvt with manual paddle shifts that it already has?
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10-15-2015, 12:05 PM
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Look at their website and tell me which cars do you see under "Sports cars"
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HA! Love it....
10-15-2015, 04:38 PM
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Of course it's not an actual sports car, however Nissan will not ditch the 4DSC moniker. People love illusions and fantasy and they know this.
10-15-2015, 04:59 PM
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10-15-2015, 05:20 PM
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I am more interested in an executive express - and I have owned 5 top line Maximas - the 2016 Maxima Platinum is by far the best one I have owned - Sports Car /Illusion or not it's a great ride and I love having one in my life...
10-15-2015, 05:36 PM
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10-16-2015, 07:15 AM
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The floating roof is a design element, Nissan isn't trying to fool anyone into thinking it's actually floating, come on now.
The car has the primary elements of a sports car: exterior sports styling, sporty interior, handling, and power. Many modern sports cars are FWD now, I'm not a fan of it personally but this isn't the muscle car era anymore. The CVT is just as sporty as any other slush box out there, not a fan of either but if you're using that to take away the "sports car" designation than you might as well take it away from all sports cars with autos. With that said I don't think it's a sports car, just like a Q50 isn't a sports car, or an IS350, or a TLX, or an E55, or a 335i.
The car has the primary elements of a sports car: exterior sports styling, sporty interior, handling, and power. Many modern sports cars are FWD now, I'm not a fan of it personally but this isn't the muscle car era anymore. The CVT is just as sporty as any other slush box out there, not a fan of either but if you're using that to take away the "sports car" designation than you might as well take it away from all sports cars with autos. With that said I don't think it's a sports car, just like a Q50 isn't a sports car, or an IS350, or a TLX, or an E55, or a 335i.
10-16-2015, 10:44 AM
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10-16-2015, 05:19 PM
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Originally Posted by NissanUSA
"Floating" Roof Appearance
One look at Maxima’s floating roof appearance and the aeronautical influence is clear. The A, B and C-pillars meld seamlessly into the glasswork so the roof appears to hover over the cabin, just like the canopy of a fighter jet.
One look at Maxima’s floating roof appearance and the aeronautical influence is clear. The A, B and C-pillars meld seamlessly into the glasswork so the roof appears to hover over the cabin, just like the canopy of a fighter jet.
10-16-2015, 07:04 PM
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Floating Roof Design
Like I said, who are they fooling? I'm into fighter jets and I don't see this. It reminds me of the 6th gen rear window. I believe sports cars can have 4 doors but the best thing for the 4-Door Sports Car is to list it under Sports Car.
Like I said, who are they fooling? I'm into fighter jets and I don't see this. It reminds me of the 6th gen rear window. I believe sports cars can have 4 doors but the best thing for the 4-Door Sports Car is to list it under Sports Car.
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10-16-2015, 07:35 PM
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Floating Roof Design
Like I said, who are they fooling? I'm into fighter jets and I don't see this. It reminds me of the 6th gen rear window. I believe sports cars can have 4 doors but the best thing for the 4-Door Sports Car is to list it under Sports Car.
Like I said, who are they fooling? I'm into fighter jets and I don't see this. It reminds me of the 6th gen rear window. I believe sports cars can have 4 doors but the best thing for the 4-Door Sports Car is to list it under Sports Car.
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11-10-2015, 05:33 AM
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The floating roof is a design element, Nissan isn't trying to fool anyone into thinking it's actually floating, come on now.
The car has the primary elements of a sports car: exterior sports styling, sporty interior, handling, and power. Many modern sports cars are FWD now, I'm not a fan of it personally but this isn't the muscle car era anymore. The CVT is just as sporty as any other slush box out there, not a fan of either but if you're using that to take away the "sports car" designation than you might as well take it away from all sports cars with autos. With that said I don't think it's a sports car, just like a Q50 isn't a sports car, or an IS350, or a TLX, or an E55, or a 335i.
The car has the primary elements of a sports car: exterior sports styling, sporty interior, handling, and power. Many modern sports cars are FWD now, I'm not a fan of it personally but this isn't the muscle car era anymore. The CVT is just as sporty as any other slush box out there, not a fan of either but if you're using that to take away the "sports car" designation than you might as well take it away from all sports cars with autos. With that said I don't think it's a sports car, just like a Q50 isn't a sports car, or an IS350, or a TLX, or an E55, or a 335i.
11-10-2015, 07:11 AM
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I wasn't a big fan of the floating roof thing so I purchased a storm blue Max. I saw a white one the other day, dark tint, black wheels, I regret my decision now. The floating roof visibly stretches the car out with the right color combinations.
11-10-2015, 07:15 AM
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I think the car is beautiful inside and out, I smile every time I walk up to my car and see those sculpted body panels. I hope no one ever hits it though, it's probably impossible to pull dents out of it!
I wasn't a big fan of the floating roof thing so I purchased a storm blue Max. I saw a white one the other day, dark tint, black wheels, I regret my decision now. The floating roof visibly stretches the car out with the right color combinations.
I wasn't a big fan of the floating roof thing so I purchased a storm blue Max. I saw a white one the other day, dark tint, black wheels, I regret my decision now. The floating roof visibly stretches the car out with the right color combinations.
12-12-2015, 09:39 AM
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I had thoroughly been enjoying the fact that my 2016 Maxima SR looked at least a little different than any other car on the road. Now Nissan has the 2016 Altima coming out in November and, just like in previous years, it looks just like the Maxima. Not only that, now they have added an SR model for the first time to the Altima line. Why?!
From the pictures online, it looks like only people familiar with the cars would be able to discern the differences. It seems like every other car on the road nowadays is an Altima. Now when these 2016 models hit the road, I'm going to look like another Altima running around. This complaint probably seems silly to some, but to me it's bothersome. Ugh.
From the pictures online, it looks like only people familiar with the cars would be able to discern the differences. It seems like every other car on the road nowadays is an Altima. Now when these 2016 models hit the road, I'm going to look like another Altima running around. This complaint probably seems silly to some, but to me it's bothersome. Ugh.
I honestly feel that the Altima would have more Nissan connect apps than the maxima but who knows
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