2k2 guys - I Hate You...
08-19-2002, 08:14 AM
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2k2 guys - I Hate You...
My neighbour is looking for a new car and after driving my 4t gen - he's in Love with Maximas. So yesterday we visit a local dealership and one of the salesman agrees to take us for a spin (I insisted on a 6-speed). To make the long story short, when we merged to the highway, the speedo read around 125 ish MPH 
On the way back we switch and I am driving and pretty much the same result, 5th gear at 12X MPH. All I can say is WOW!!!
First time I've ever been in or driven a 5th gen and the rear suspension is a big improvement from the 4th gens. We also hit a parking lot and he took over again and he took us through his "slalom course" made up of light posts and trees etc at 40-50 ish speeds. Turns out that the salesman who was probably in his late 50's - 60's has raced cars for the past twenty something years including SCCA. He should have told me that before the test drive because my heart was in my mouth the entire time.
If I could afford it - I would have walked out of that dealership in a brand new 02.
02 guys - I hate you!
On the way back we switch and I am driving and pretty much the same result, 5th gear at 12X MPH. All I can say is WOW!!!
First time I've ever been in or driven a 5th gen and the rear suspension is a big improvement from the 4th gens. We also hit a parking lot and he took over again and he took us through his "slalom course" made up of light posts and trees etc at 40-50 ish speeds. Turns out that the salesman who was probably in his late 50's - 60's has raced cars for the past twenty something years including SCCA. He should have told me that before the test drive because my heart was in my mouth the entire time.
If I could afford it - I would have walked out of that dealership in a brand new 02.
02 guys - I hate you!
08-19-2002, 08:32 AM
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Originally posted by Vyrus
After riding in perrymaxima's 2K2 and driving home in my '96:
-Cyrus
After riding in perrymaxima's 2K2 and driving home in my '96:
-Cyrus
08-19-2002, 08:35 AM
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Originally posted by kushane
That's exactly how I felt driving back home too. Then last night I go to the garage one last time to see my beloved Max one more time before I go to bed ( I know - I am a dork) and saw that Ruby Red glitter under the captivating flourecent light and then it all came back to me - even though I may stray a little every now and then, I Love my 4th Gen
That's exactly how I felt driving back home too. Then last night I go to the garage one last time to see my beloved Max one more time before I go to bed ( I know - I am a dork) and saw that Ruby Red glitter under the captivating flourecent light and then it all came back to me - even though I may stray a little every now and then, I Love my 4th Gen
-Cyrus
08-19-2002, 08:46 AM
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Originally posted by Green 2kSE
Dude, get a girlfriend or something, this is not normal.
Dude, get a girlfriend or something, this is not normal.
BTW/ Was the 5th gen front suspension changed radically as well? At least on the SE I test drove - the sales guy did a panic stop from around 50 MP and there way less front dive than my 4th Gen. Is this just on the SE's that are this stiff or are all the 5th Gens like that?
08-19-2002, 12:01 PM
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Originally posted by kushane
I have one - luckily she is not the jealous type. hehe
BTW/ Was the 5th gen front suspension changed radically as well? At least on the SE I test drove - the sales guy did a panic stop from around 50 MP and there way less front dive than my 4th Gen. Is this just on the SE's that are this stiff or are all the 5th Gens like that?
I have one - luckily she is not the jealous type. hehe
BTW/ Was the 5th gen front suspension changed radically as well? At least on the SE I test drove - the sales guy did a panic stop from around 50 MP and there way less front dive than my 4th Gen. Is this just on the SE's that are this stiff or are all the 5th Gens like that?
08-19-2002, 03:33 PM
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My father bought a 2003 SE 6-spd max with helical limited-slip, sunroof, and titanuim packaage last week. After 5 years of riding in quite jealousy in my maxima he has turn the tables on me!!!
I can't believe the amount of torque the 3.5 has down low!
I can't believe the amount of torque the 3.5 has down low!
08-19-2002, 04:27 PM
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Re: 2k2 guys - I Hate You...
Originally posted by kushane
My neighbour is looking for a new car and after driving my 4t gen - he's in Love with Maximas. So yesterday we visit a local dealership and one of the salesman agrees to take us for a spin (I insisted on a 6-speed). To make the long story short, when we merged to the highway, the speedo read around 125 ish MPH
On the way back we switch and I am driving and pretty much the same result, 5th gear at 12X MPH. All I can say is WOW!!!
First time I've ever been in or driven a 5th gen and the rear suspension is a big improvement from the 4th gens. We also hit a parking lot and he took over again and he took us through his "slalom course" made up of light posts and trees etc at 40-50 ish speeds. Turns out that the salesman who was probably in his late 50's - 60's has raced cars for the past twenty something years including SCCA. He should have told me that before the test drive because my heart was in my mouth the entire time.
If I could afford it - I would have walked out of that dealership in a brand new 02.
02 guys - I hate you!
My neighbour is looking for a new car and after driving my 4t gen - he's in Love with Maximas. So yesterday we visit a local dealership and one of the salesman agrees to take us for a spin (I insisted on a 6-speed). To make the long story short, when we merged to the highway, the speedo read around 125 ish MPH
On the way back we switch and I am driving and pretty much the same result, 5th gear at 12X MPH. All I can say is WOW!!!
First time I've ever been in or driven a 5th gen and the rear suspension is a big improvement from the 4th gens. We also hit a parking lot and he took over again and he took us through his "slalom course" made up of light posts and trees etc at 40-50 ish speeds. Turns out that the salesman who was probably in his late 50's - 60's has raced cars for the past twenty something years including SCCA. He should have told me that before the test drive because my heart was in my mouth the entire time.
If I could afford it - I would have walked out of that dealership in a brand new 02.
02 guys - I hate you!
For anyone who isn't as critical as we are, I think the Maxima is a fine car for 21k. If one of my parents were to get one or my younger bro' that'd be cool because I'd love to check out the 255 hp over a long period and see how it stacks with a 190 hp. But even at 21k, I'd spend it on something else, like a 4-cyl Audi. I've seen what 4 years did to my all-optioned 98 SE 5-spd, got it mid 22's new and now it's not even worth 5 figures. Go figure!
08-19-2002, 06:37 PM
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Originally posted by Vyrus
Driving in my '96 to visit perrymaxima's 2K2:
After riding in perrymaxima's 2K2 and driving home in my '96:
-Cyrus
Driving in my '96 to visit perrymaxima's 2K2:
After riding in perrymaxima's 2K2 and driving home in my '96:
-Cyrus
08-19-2002, 06:50 PM
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Originally posted by SprintMax
watching dmbmaxima's face as i pass him while racing
watching dmbmaxima's face as i pass him while racing
<-----let me guess priceless!!!!Ya some crazy fools!!!but it was all good right just for fun!!!!
08-19-2002, 07:43 PM
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Originally posted by perrymaxima
Don't cry I didn't even push the car for you. Maybe next time I'll let you take it for a spin
Don't cry I didn't even push the car for you. Maybe next time I'll let you take it for a spin
I don't feel worthy... oh that's right it's because I'm not. I'll let you take mine for a spin as soon as I get my struts in, then you'll want to buy a full suspension for your Max. -Cyrus
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