2018 Maxima announced
10-30-2017, 09:28 AM
#42
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You liked the new Accord? I think its ugly as all hell when I seen one on the road a few days ago. I dig the Camry BUT the deal breaker for me is that front end. The grilles are massive and look nasty. The interior while pretty good the Maxima is still better as well imo. If you go for the Accord. I would wait for the 2.0t has not been released yet. Its coming quick though in November. The V6 is exceptionally strong in the last gen. Honda has some how made the 2.0t even quicker then that. Pretty amazing imo. The only thing is the turbo on it. Just another thing to replace and its not a matter of if. Its when. I would rather have a strong V6 naturally aspirated engine then a 4 banger with a turbo.
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10-30-2017, 04:32 PM
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That said, I would like to see the Max get that red interior, that was hot
10-30-2017, 06:15 PM
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But I thought it was interesting that they already have a great selection of 2018 Maximas on their lot. I might drop by Sunday morning (before dealership opens) and browse, just out of curiosity.
10-31-2017, 11:46 AM
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Do you think it will be possible to update software to get android auto on 2017 models? Or it’s not just a software. I’m thinking to switch to Android this year because I got tired of iOS. And it would be nice to have Waze and Gmaps on the main screen. And BTW apple car play doesn’t even work since latest iOS update and seems like a big Nissan fault because nobody knows how to fix it. Do you think Apple Car play as standard feature which Nissan sells you the car with and it malfunctions enough to consider it as an faulty, defective product?
10-31-2017, 11:52 AM
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Do you think it will be possible to update software to get android auto on 2017 models? Or it’s not just a software. I’m thinking to switch to Android this year because I got tired of iOS. And it would be nice to have Waze and Gmaps on the main screen. And BTW apple car play doesn’t even work since latest iOS update and seems like a big Nissan fault because nobody knows how to fix it. Do you think Apple Car play as standard feature which Nissan sells you the car with and it malfunctions enough to consider it as an faulty, defective product?
Nissan has done a **** pour job in technology department so far. I am also on Honda forums and I can see how Honda is proactively fixing issues and providing user friendly updates.
I don't think Apple Car play will qualify for lemon law, but if you get a lawyer involved, I bet they maybe able to get it done.
10-31-2017, 11:56 AM
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Based on previous experience, I would say that Nissan would absolutely not provide latest features to earlier models, even if they are just a simple firmware upgrade.
Nissan has done a **** pour job in technology department so far. I am also on Honda forums and I can see how Honda is proactively fixing issues and providing user friendly updates.
I don't think Apple Car play will qualify for lemon law, but if you get a lawyer involved, I bet they maybe able to get it done.
Nissan has done a **** pour job in technology department so far. I am also on Honda forums and I can see how Honda is proactively fixing issues and providing user friendly updates.
I don't think Apple Car play will qualify for lemon law, but if you get a lawyer involved, I bet they maybe able to get it done.
10-31-2017, 01:44 PM
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11-02-2017, 07:33 AM
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Do you think it will be possible to update software to get android auto on 2017 models? Or it’s not just a software. I’m thinking to switch to Android this year because I got tired of iOS. And it would be nice to have Waze and Gmaps on the main screen. And BTW apple car play doesn’t even work since latest iOS update and seems like a big Nissan fault because nobody knows how to fix it. Do you think Apple Car play as standard feature which Nissan sells you the car with and it malfunctions enough to consider it as an faulty, defective product?
11-11-2017, 06:09 AM
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I'm glad Nissan is listening to criticism and improving the Maxima to keep it competitive. The Android Auto was obvious and expected, but the passenger seat height is a really nice touch (even though Nissan really should have made it standard). Alas, the Maxima has just lost its Consumer Reports recommendation after being downgraded to below average reliability.
Combine these facts and I now take what CR reports with a raised eyebrow.
Last edited by Thunderjet; 11-11-2017 at 06:11 AM.
11-13-2017, 10:43 AM
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If the mounts haven't fundamentally changed I can't see why they can't just order the part and install it. That might be easier on the base models without the seat cooling and stuff like that. I'm sure it would be Expensive, but cheaper than buying a new car again. We'all probably go with the $10 seat cushion route
11-25-2017, 02:48 PM
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Aha! The 2018 Maxima has added black accents to the front to better accent the Nissan 'V' whoosh. AND added a power riser to the front passenger seat! In a Nissan Corporate survey I just completed this past Sunday, I expressed the wide sentiment of 8th gen Maxima owners that we needed to have a way of adjusting the height of the front passenger seat. and here, just days later, I find Nissan has already taken care of that with the 2018 Maxima!
Other that those two changes, and dropping the storm blue color and changing the shade of red, most changes were in the audio/entertainment/communication area. This is pretty much what most here were expecting. Maybe a little more than I expected. The new height adjustment of the front passenger seat is the 'biggie' for me.
Other that those two changes, and dropping the storm blue color and changing the shade of red, most changes were in the audio/entertainment/communication area. This is pretty much what most here were expecting. Maybe a little more than I expected. The new height adjustment of the front passenger seat is the 'biggie' for me.
11-25-2017, 07:26 PM
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I am a photographer so I am somewhat trained to see subtle differences among seemingly identical photos. I've just spent a bit of time reviewing 2018 Nissan Maxima front end photos, comparing them to 2017 front end photos and danged if I can see any difference regarding black accents on the front. When the 18's arrive here I'll have to drive my '17 to the lot and compare.
11-26-2017, 05:25 PM
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I am a photographer so I am somewhat trained to see subtle differences among seemingly identical photos. I've just spent a bit of time reviewing 2018 Nissan Maxima front end photos, comparing them to 2017 front end photos and danged if I can see any difference regarding black accents on the front. When the 18's arrive here I'll have to drive my '17 to the lot and compare.
The grill boomerang is now blacked out. Got 2018 max pictures from a dealership. I don’t know why but a few of my friends suggested to paint it when I got the car. To be fair now it looks like Lexus with that big open mouth. Don’t you think so?
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11-26-2017, 08:50 PM
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I got what they meant by it.
The grill boomerang is now blacked out. Got 2018 max pictures from a dealership. I don’t know why but a few of my friends suggested to paint it when I got the car. To be fair now it looks like Lexus with that big open mouth. Don’t you think so?
11-27-2017, 04:46 PM
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Aha! The 2018 Maxima has added black accents to the front to better accent the Nissan 'V' whoosh. AND added a power riser to the front passenger seat! In a Nissan Corporate survey I just completed this past Sunday, I expressed the wide sentiment of 8th gen Maxima owners that we needed to have a way of adjusting the height of the front passenger seat. and here, just days later, I find Nissan has already taken care of that with the 2018 Maxima!
Other that those two changes, and dropping the storm blue color and changing the shade of red, most changes were in the audio/entertainment/communication area. This is pretty much what most here were expecting. Maybe a little more than I expected. The new height adjustment of the front passenger seat is the 'biggie' for me.
Other that those two changes, and dropping the storm blue color and changing the shade of red, most changes were in the audio/entertainment/communication area. This is pretty much what most here were expecting. Maybe a little more than I expected. The new height adjustment of the front passenger seat is the 'biggie' for me.