Genesis G70 vs Maxima
#41
Few things-
They hold water
The are a dirt magnet and hold a lot of it
They Sag over time, some fall out.
Snow, ice stick to them.
If you live in a very dry climate, I am sure they would be fine. I do not like them. When I first got my car removed them and undercoated behind them for rust protection due to the moisture retention. I out them back on when I was done and it dried.
They hold water
The are a dirt magnet and hold a lot of it
They Sag over time, some fall out.
Snow, ice stick to them.
If you live in a very dry climate, I am sure they would be fine. I do not like them. When I first got my car removed them and undercoated behind them for rust protection due to the moisture retention. I out them back on when I was done and it dried.
#44
I have had the material in the wheel wells of least 2, if not 3 Maximas. Put 80K on the 1st two, 53+ on my '16.
I live in the heart of the midwest and have never experienced any sagging. A pain in the hiney when it builds up and then starts to rub, especially after freezing.
I live in the heart of the midwest and have never experienced any sagging. A pain in the hiney when it builds up and then starts to rub, especially after freezing.
#45
I have had the material in the wheel wells of least 2, if not 3 Maximas. Put 80K on the 1st two, 53+ on my '16.
I live in the heart of the midwest and have never experienced any sagging. A pain in the hiney when it builds up and then starts to rub, especially after freezing.
I live in the heart of the midwest and have never experienced any sagging. A pain in the hiney when it builds up and then starts to rub, especially after freezing.
Except the VQ
#48
"A quiet car dosn't need noise cancellation" That comment got me to thinking about what is quiet ? Around 60 db is a normal spoken conversation
In the past I have always added sound abatement to the car floors and doors with great results. My Honda and Acuras were road noisy! Our 2016 Maxima had some Fat Mat added in the trunk and under the rear seat with great results. Nissan is saying the new refined 2019 Max has thicker glass (acoustical) so I'm wondering if they added some insulation as well? Each car does need some help to close out the road noise we are subjected to. If Hyundia addresses this it would be a plus.
In the past I have always added sound abatement to the car floors and doors with great results. My Honda and Acuras were road noisy! Our 2016 Maxima had some Fat Mat added in the trunk and under the rear seat with great results. Nissan is saying the new refined 2019 Max has thicker glass (acoustical) so I'm wondering if they added some insulation as well? Each car does need some help to close out the road noise we are subjected to. If Hyundia addresses this it would be a plus.
#49
OMG I just stumbled across this thread, and I can't believe how vehemently people are defending Maximas vs the G70. The G70 is a full on luxury sport sedan, where the Maxima is a regular consumer level car. The G70 has loads of power with a twin turbo V6, crazy handling with AWD and factory Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, factory Brembos, etc. etc. I drove a 2003 Maxima for close to 17 years, and while it is a cool car, it in no way compared to the driving prowess of the G70 that I picked up about a month ago. The G70 has received more compliments in one month of ownership than my Maxima got in 16+ years. I haven't driven the newer Maximas, as I have no interest in another FWD car, let alone one with a CVT transmission, so I can't directly compare that way, but some of you in this thread seriously need to give your head a shake.
So most them come from Hyundai dealerships, I can't see how people who drive Nissans can be brand snobs. Am I missing something here? In Canada at least, I get five years of concierge service for my G70, where they pick up the car from me and drop me off a loaner each time I need servicing, so I never need to set foot in a dealership for five years.
So most them come from Hyundai dealerships, I can't see how people who drive Nissans can be brand snobs. Am I missing something here? In Canada at least, I get five years of concierge service for my G70, where they pick up the car from me and drop me off a loaner each time I need servicing, so I never need to set foot in a dealership for five years.
#50
<< I drove a 2003 Maxima for close to 17 years, and while it is a cool car, it in no way compared to the driving prowess of the G70 that I picked up about a month ago. >>
Can you try to grasp how utterly ridiculous your comparison is? Logic doesn't appear to be your forte.
Hint: try driving a slightly newer Maxima. Just saying. To be fair, I have not yet driven a G70 so I can't comment - but actually that is why I don't comment or compare.
Can you try to grasp how utterly ridiculous your comparison is? Logic doesn't appear to be your forte.
Hint: try driving a slightly newer Maxima. Just saying. To be fair, I have not yet driven a G70 so I can't comment - but actually that is why I don't comment or compare.
#51
OMG I just stumbled across this thread, and I can't believe how vehemently people are defending Maximas vs the G70. The G70 is a full on luxury sport sedan, where the Maxima is a regular consumer level car. The G70 has loads of power with a twin turbo V6, crazy handling with AWD and factory Michelin Pilot Sport 4 tires, factory Brembos, etc. etc. I drove a 2003 Maxima for close to 17 years, and while it is a cool car, it in no way compared to the driving prowess of the G70 that I picked up about a month ago. The G70 has received more compliments in one month of ownership than my Maxima got in 16+ years. I haven't driven the newer Maximas, as I have no interest in another FWD car, let alone one with a CVT transmission, so I can't directly compare that way, but some of you in this thread seriously need to give your head a shake.
So most them come from Hyundai dealerships, I can't see how people who drive Nissans can be brand snobs. Am I missing something here? In Canada at least, I get five years of concierge service for my G70, where they pick up the car from me and drop me off a loaner each time I need servicing, so I never need to set foot in a dealership for five years.
So most them come from Hyundai dealerships, I can't see how people who drive Nissans can be brand snobs. Am I missing something here? In Canada at least, I get five years of concierge service for my G70, where they pick up the car from me and drop me off a loaner each time I need servicing, so I never need to set foot in a dealership for five years.
#52
<< I drove a 2003 Maxima for close to 17 years, and while it is a cool car, it in no way compared to the driving prowess of the G70 that I picked up about a month ago. >>
Can you try to grasp how utterly ridiculous your comparison is? Logic doesn't appear to be your forte.
Hint: try driving a slightly newer Maxima. Just saying. To be fair, I have not yet driven a G70 so I can't comment - but actually that is why I don't comment or compare.
Can you try to grasp how utterly ridiculous your comparison is? Logic doesn't appear to be your forte.
Hint: try driving a slightly newer Maxima. Just saying. To be fair, I have not yet driven a G70 so I can't comment - but actually that is why I don't comment or compare.
It was kind of an odd comparison, better comparisons for the Maxima are cars like the Accord for instance. For me it's an easy choice though between the two. The G70 competes with manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, etc. The amount of features and peformance you get from a G70 would cost 10-15000 from the German brands, so it is actually an amazing value proposition. Hyundai is generally known nowadays to be a very reliable brand as well. I am amazed that I only paid about $10000 more for the G70 compared to what my Maxima costs, and that holds true with the current Maxima as well, only about $10000 price difference between top trim levels here in Canada.
#53
Lol, I know that I've opened up a huge can of worms here. I get that people tend to love their cars, and will defend them to the death as if the car was a family member or something. It should make for an interesting discussion though. I figured that having a G70 owner would provide an interesting counterpoint to a mostly one sided discussion.
#54
<<It was kind of an odd comparison, better comparisons for the Maxima are cars like the Accord for instance. For me it's an easy choice though between the two. The G70 competes with manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, etc.>>
You hit the nail on the head. Therein lies the problem, and we see this kind of flawed comparison all the time on this forum. Maxim and G70 are in two different car classes. Each on is very goon in its own class. End of story.
PS: Or if you really want to compare, compare the two cars from the same generation, not a 2003 to a 2018 or 19. That's just silly.
You hit the nail on the head. Therein lies the problem, and we see this kind of flawed comparison all the time on this forum. Maxim and G70 are in two different car classes. Each on is very goon in its own class. End of story.
PS: Or if you really want to compare, compare the two cars from the same generation, not a 2003 to a 2018 or 19. That's just silly.
#55
<<It was kind of an odd comparison, better comparisons for the Maxima are cars like the Accord for instance. For me it's an easy choice though between the two. The G70 competes with manufacturers like BMW, Mercedes, Jaguar, etc.>>
You hit the nail on the head. Therein lies the problem, and we see this kind of flawed comparison all the time on this forum. Maxim and G70 are in two different car classes. Each on is very goon in its own class. End of story.
PS: Or if you really want to compare, compare the two cars from the same generation, not a 2003 to a 2018 or 19. That's just silly.
You hit the nail on the head. Therein lies the problem, and we see this kind of flawed comparison all the time on this forum. Maxim and G70 are in two different car classes. Each on is very goon in its own class. End of story.
PS: Or if you really want to compare, compare the two cars from the same generation, not a 2003 to a 2018 or 19. That's just silly.
#56
Well it is Maxima.org, we're gonna b a bit biased. Whaddaya expect.
They can't really be compared on their "sports car" merits, g70 has got that in the bag. Overall value for the money... Maxima still has quite a lot goin for it
Maxima has always been about getting lots of features, decent performance, without having to go for the luxury badge
They can't really be compared on their "sports car" merits, g70 has got that in the bag. Overall value for the money... Maxima still has quite a lot goin for it
Maxima has always been about getting lots of features, decent performance, without having to go for the luxury badge
#57
Well it is Maxima.org, we're gonna b a bit biased. Whaddaya expect.
They can't really be compared on their "sports car" merits, g70 has got that in the bag. Overall value for the money... Maxima still has quite a lot goin for it
Maxima has always been about getting lots of features, decent performance, without having to go for the luxury badge
They can't really be compared on their "sports car" merits, g70 has got that in the bag. Overall value for the money... Maxima still has quite a lot goin for it
Maxima has always been about getting lots of features, decent performance, without having to go for the luxury badge
#59
6 Maximas for me and my 17 is the LAST. I really like the G70, it's on my short list along with a Lexus coupe. There's only one G70 with manual, the 2.0T and Hyundai said that only 4% of all 2.0's sold went off the lot with a manual. If you want one with a manual, better move fast, doubt they'll keep making them much longer.
#60
6 Maximas for me and my 17 is the LAST. I really like the G70, it's on my short list along with a Lexus coupe. There's only one G70 with manual, the 2.0T and Hyundai said that only 4% of all 2.0's sold went off the lot with a manual. If you want one with a manual, better move fast, doubt they'll keep making them much longer.
#62
The value for the money was one of the things that attracted me to the Maxima in the first place. At the time of purchase (I know I'm going years back, but it's at least semi relevant, I promise), a comparably equipped Acura CL Type S with similar performance numbers costed at least $5000 more. My thinking has changed a little bit now though, as I have greater financial means than I did all of those years ago. For five to ten thousand dollars more, you step up into a whole new category of car. For the longest time I was intending to get an Infiniti Q50, but as I got closer to ready to purchase it became apparent that the Q50 was in need of an interior refresh at the very least. I couldn't believe how many complaints about the technology in the car and overall interior quality that I read through. Come to think of it I've driven a Nissan of some sort for most of my adult life as I used to have a little Nissan pickup truck many years ago, so perhaps it was time for something else. If money was no object and I didn't need to actually fit anybody in the back, a Nissan GTR would be my ultimate car however.
Kevin, I bought my 2018 SV for the same reason I bought my 2005 SL, both brand new. I couldn't find a better combo of power, features and comfort for the same price or similar. Sure, I could get more power and/or more features and/or more comfort in another make and model, but not for $27,000 plus fees and taxes, not brand new. Ain't gonna happen, at least not at present. But apparently some people don't get it.
#63
I did drive the G70 and there is lots to like. The 16 way power seats, 12 way pax seats, projection display etc. As mentioned earlier, my dealer thinks he is doing me a favor by selling me the car! ( At very little discount) Folks it always costs to be 1st!
Conversely there is much I dislike about the G70 (It really is supposed to compare with the Infiniti, but the Maxima is that good!)
The G70 is smaller in the dimensions that matter, narrower, smaller tires (225x19) If you load one of these up-- you are in the low 50's. I also dislike the very visible out of place-clear plastic square behind the G70 grill as well as the Hyundia dash with the "tombstone" GPS interation. Cheap Hyundia all the way! (If you can handle even uglier, there are deals on the G80 that makes that car sell for less) In short, side by side, the 3 year old Maxima design still wins the looks and presence contest. I know, boy racers want to win the 0-60 contest so by all mean s go for it. I can live with 300 hp and 30 plus mpg all on regular!
Conversely there is much I dislike about the G70 (It really is supposed to compare with the Infiniti, but the Maxima is that good!)
The G70 is smaller in the dimensions that matter, narrower, smaller tires (225x19) If you load one of these up-- you are in the low 50's. I also dislike the very visible out of place-clear plastic square behind the G70 grill as well as the Hyundia dash with the "tombstone" GPS interation. Cheap Hyundia all the way! (If you can handle even uglier, there are deals on the G80 that makes that car sell for less) In short, side by side, the 3 year old Maxima design still wins the looks and presence contest. I know, boy racers want to win the 0-60 contest so by all mean s go for it. I can live with 300 hp and 30 plus mpg all on regular!
#64
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
gerardamorris
8th Generation Maxima (2016-)
15
09-14-2018 02:07 PM
[maxi-overdose]
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
3
04-08-2002 07:09 PM