Which Is The Best Maxima Yet
10-26-2002, 06:23 PM
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Which Is The Best Maxima Yet
I was just lookin at all the maxima's with all 5 generations and what year with what MODEL
I was still deciding which iws the best maxima in
1. PErformance
2. Looks and style
3. Stability
4. Electrical
5. Easy mods
let me know what you guys think..dont forget to say what model and year..
thanks
I was still deciding which iws the best maxima in
1. PErformance
2. Looks and style
3. Stability
4. Electrical
5. Easy mods
let me know what you guys think..dont forget to say what model and year..
thanks
10-26-2002, 10:15 PM
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Re: Which Is The Best Maxima Yet
Originally posted by zondy
I was just lookin at all the maxima's with all 5 generations and what year with what MODEL
I was still deciding which iws the best maxima in
1. PErformance
2. Looks and style
3. Stability
4. Electrical
5. Easy mods
let me know what you guys think..dont forget to say what model and year..
thanks
I was just lookin at all the maxima's with all 5 generations and what year with what MODEL
I was still deciding which iws the best maxima in
1. PErformance
2. Looks and style
3. Stability
4. Electrical
5. Easy mods
let me know what you guys think..dont forget to say what model and year..
thanks
2. 1997-1999 (with the red/clear tails)
3. 4th gens
4. no clue
5. 4th gens
10-26-2002, 10:45 PM
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Re: Which Is The Best Maxima Yet
hands down the best maximAr is the 1st gen. No other maxima is RWD!!! That car is easy to work on, Z parts fit with little issue. Not to mention you can do chevy/ford SBCs as well as nissan RB, SR, VG series engine swaps. Next I'd say the 3rd gen.
Originally posted by zondy
I was just lookin at all the maxima's with all 5 generations and what year with what MODEL
I was still deciding which iws the best maxima in
1. PErformance
2. Looks and style
3. Stability
4. Electrical
5. Easy mods
let me know what you guys think..dont forget to say what model and year..
thanks
I was just lookin at all the maxima's with all 5 generations and what year with what MODEL
I was still deciding which iws the best maxima in
1. PErformance
2. Looks and style
3. Stability
4. Electrical
5. Easy mods
let me know what you guys think..dont forget to say what model and year..
thanks
10-26-2002, 10:54 PM
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Re: Re: Which Is The Best Maxima Yet
Originally posted by GLE02NJ
1. Defenitely 2k2/2k3 6-speeds(autos are great too..have one of those)
1. Defenitely 2k2/2k3 6-speeds(autos are great too..have one of those)
2. 1997-1999 (with the red/clear tails)
3. 4th gens
4. no clue
5. 4th gens
10-26-2002, 11:03 PM
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Re: Re: Re: Which Is The Best Maxima Yet
Originally posted by Nismo87SE
I'd have no clue however the 1st-2nd gens have less electronics so maybe more isn't better?
I'd have no clue however the 1st-2nd gens have less electronics so maybe more isn't better?
"Fuel level is low, Fuel level is low..."
10-27-2002, 10:58 AM
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Re: Which Is The Best Maxima Yet
Originally posted by zondy
I was just lookin at all the maxima's with all 5 generations and what year with what MODEL
I was still deciding which iws the best maxima in
1. PErformance
2. Looks and style
3. Stability
4. Electrical
5. Easy mods
let me know what you guys think..dont forget to say what model and year..
thanks
I was just lookin at all the maxima's with all 5 generations and what year with what MODEL
I was still deciding which iws the best maxima in
1. PErformance
2. Looks and style
3. Stability
4. Electrical
5. Easy mods
let me know what you guys think..dont forget to say what model and year..
thanks
2. 4th
3. 3rd
4. 3rd
5. 4th
10-27-2002, 12:00 PM
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Re: Which Is The Best Maxima Yet
Originally posted by zondy
I was just lookin at all the maxima's with all 5 generations and what year with what MODEL
I was still deciding which iws the best maxima in
1. PErformance
2. Looks and style
3. Stability
4. Electrical
5. Easy mods
let me know what you guys think..dont forget to say what model and year..
thanks
I was just lookin at all the maxima's with all 5 generations and what year with what MODEL
I was still deciding which iws the best maxima in
1. PErformance
2. Looks and style
3. Stability
4. Electrical
5. Easy mods
let me know what you guys think..dont forget to say what model and year..
thanks
2-3rd gen obviously
3-3rd gen (independent rear
)4-(no experience with 4th or 5th electrical work so i cant pick)
5-4th
10-27-2002, 02:31 PM
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at MAXIMA.org we should have a bracket or the 10 fastest maxima's in the 1/4
look at the Dsm board for turbo eclipse, talons and lasers,
http://www.turbocarz.com/njdsm/
I think this would be an awesome Idea to show people wha maxima's are capeable of
my cousin is #7 John Nouri with his Eclipse GSX soon he will be moving up to the 10's after he finishes transforming his 2.0L to a 2.4L
check out his site http://www.broadwayperformance.com/
his is the 95 GSX under shop cars
look at the Dsm board for turbo eclipse, talons and lasers,
http://www.turbocarz.com/njdsm/
I think this would be an awesome Idea to show people wha maxima's are capeable of
my cousin is #7 John Nouri with his Eclipse GSX soon he will be moving up to the 10's after he finishes transforming his 2.0L to a 2.4L
check out his site http://www.broadwayperformance.com/
his is the 95 GSX under shop cars
10-27-2002, 02:40 PM
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damn how many times are you gonna plug that damn DSM site...Christ! 
Originally posted by Nore474
my cousin is #7 John Nouri with his Eclipse GSX soon he will be moving up to the 10's after he finishes transforming his 2.0L to a 2.4L
check out his site http://www.broadwayperformance.com/
his is the 95 GSX under shop cars
my cousin is #7 John Nouri with his Eclipse GSX soon he will be moving up to the 10's after he finishes transforming his 2.0L to a 2.4L
check out his site http://www.broadwayperformance.com/
his is the 95 GSX under shop cars
10-27-2002, 04:56 PM
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If you wanna have this whole best maxima yet discussion, you have to look at each car in perspective of the era it was introduced, the 'competing' cars, etc.
Based on that (and in complete non-biased honesty), the 92 SE 5spd, hands down. Just ultimately blew away the competition and put the Maxima in a whole other level.
After that...then maybe the 02 6spd (for the same basic reasons....mainly being the performance being wayy upped).
The 4th gen at the time of introduction wasnt an 'improvement' so to speak over the 3rd gen VE. Not to say it's not a good car, just at the time of inception, it wasnt THAT much better than the predecessor (alot of people didnt much like it). Nissan played it safe so to speak with the 4th gen. That's way obvious just from the styling.
You cant properly do this because most people cant get the basic principle out of their mind of 'newer being better' kinda thing. People wanna straight up compare the cars and you cant do that with there being 20 plus years gap between them. If you were to compare the 'best' Camaro's, who's to say an '00 SS is better than a '69? The '00 is obviously faster, quieter, stops better, more comfortable, etc but not necessarily better. It all has to be looked at with perspective.
Based on that (and in complete non-biased honesty), the 92 SE 5spd, hands down. Just ultimately blew away the competition and put the Maxima in a whole other level.
After that...then maybe the 02 6spd (for the same basic reasons....mainly being the performance being wayy upped).
The 4th gen at the time of introduction wasnt an 'improvement' so to speak over the 3rd gen VE. Not to say it's not a good car, just at the time of inception, it wasnt THAT much better than the predecessor (alot of people didnt much like it). Nissan played it safe so to speak with the 4th gen. That's way obvious just from the styling.
You cant properly do this because most people cant get the basic principle out of their mind of 'newer being better' kinda thing. People wanna straight up compare the cars and you cant do that with there being 20 plus years gap between them. If you were to compare the 'best' Camaro's, who's to say an '00 SS is better than a '69? The '00 is obviously faster, quieter, stops better, more comfortable, etc but not necessarily better. It all has to be looked at with perspective.
10-27-2002, 06:33 PM
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Originally posted by James12345
If you wanna have this whole best maxima yet discussion, you have to look at each car in perspective of the era it was introduced, the 'competing' cars, etc.
Based on that (and in complete non-biased honesty), the 92 SE 5spd, hands down. Just ultimately blew away the competition and put the Maxima in a whole other level.
After that...then maybe the 02 6spd (for the same basic reasons....mainly being the performance being wayy upped).
The 4th gen at the time of introduction wasnt an 'improvement' so to speak over the 3rd gen VE. Not to say it's not a good car, just at the time of inception, it wasnt THAT much better than the predecessor (alot of people didnt much like it). Nissan played it safe so to speak with the 4th gen. That's way obvious just from the styling.
You cant properly do this because most people cant get the basic principle out of their mind of 'newer being better' kinda thing. People wanna straight up compare the cars and you cant do that with there being 20 plus years gap between them. If you were to compare the 'best' Camaro's, who's to say an '00 SS is better than a '69? The '00 is obviously faster, quieter, stops better, more comfortable, etc but not necessarily better. It all has to be looked at with perspective.
If you wanna have this whole best maxima yet discussion, you have to look at each car in perspective of the era it was introduced, the 'competing' cars, etc.
Based on that (and in complete non-biased honesty), the 92 SE 5spd, hands down. Just ultimately blew away the competition and put the Maxima in a whole other level.
After that...then maybe the 02 6spd (for the same basic reasons....mainly being the performance being wayy upped).
The 4th gen at the time of introduction wasnt an 'improvement' so to speak over the 3rd gen VE. Not to say it's not a good car, just at the time of inception, it wasnt THAT much better than the predecessor (alot of people didnt much like it). Nissan played it safe so to speak with the 4th gen. That's way obvious just from the styling.
You cant properly do this because most people cant get the basic principle out of their mind of 'newer being better' kinda thing. People wanna straight up compare the cars and you cant do that with there being 20 plus years gap between them. If you were to compare the 'best' Camaro's, who's to say an '00 SS is better than a '69? The '00 is obviously faster, quieter, stops better, more comfortable, etc but not necessarily better. It all has to be looked at with perspective.
hehe but true its all about perspective, the 3rd gens were substantial back in 89-94, and still hold their own today in the face of all these new cars. I agree with the "newer-better" theory which is not always true...ahhh 69 SS
10-28-2002, 10:37 AM
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I would say that a 97-99 SE Maxima would be the best overall, great looks, great powertrain. Maxima performance has been pretty much equal from 92-01 (except for the VG and VE autos). Improvements in the powertrain (95)put it in another level. 2nd gens were fun in the day with all of the gadgets and instrumentation that they had and they put he sportiness into Maxima, sporty seats etc in the 85-88 Se's.
10-28-2002, 12:34 PM
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This is easy.. for it's time the 85SE 5sp
We think it is rare now to have 6 cylinders and a 5speed. Well imagine how it was 17 year ago. The 2nd Gen in pewter with beige interior was awesome from it's moonroof to it's oil pressure and Voltage gauge and let's not for get the adjustable shocks and yes the annoying.........
"boop---KEYS ARE IN THE IGINITION"
"boop---LIGHTS ARE ON"
This car introduced me to the Maxima and the thrill of the 5speed. I have been loyal I have owned a 2nd...3rd...and 4th Gen gotta love it.
"boop---KEYS ARE IN THE IGINITION"
"boop---LIGHTS ARE ON"
This car introduced me to the Maxima and the thrill of the 5speed. I have been loyal I have owned a 2nd...3rd...and 4th Gen gotta love it.
10-28-2002, 01:31 PM
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Re: This is easy.. for it's time the 85SE 5sp
Originally posted by ivolley
We think it is rare now to have 6 cylinders and a 5speed. Well imagine how it was 17 year ago. The 2nd Gen in pewter with beige interior was awesome from it's moonroof to it's oil pressure and Voltage gauge and let's not for get the adjustable shocks and yes the annoying.........
"boop---KEYS ARE IN THE IGINITION"
"boop---LIGHTS ARE ON"
This car introduced me to the Maxima and the thrill of the 5speed. I have been loyal I have owned a 2nd...3rd...and 4th Gen gotta love it.
We think it is rare now to have 6 cylinders and a 5speed. Well imagine how it was 17 year ago. The 2nd Gen in pewter with beige interior was awesome from it's moonroof to it's oil pressure and Voltage gauge and let's not for get the adjustable shocks and yes the annoying.........
"boop---KEYS ARE IN THE IGINITION"
"boop---LIGHTS ARE ON"
This car introduced me to the Maxima and the thrill of the 5speed. I have been loyal I have owned a 2nd...3rd...and 4th Gen gotta love it.
10-28-2002, 01:41 PM
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Originally posted by DA-MAX
oh no, not another one of these threads...they all suck buy a Kia
The Lakers can win games, but they damn sure can't THROW DOWN!!!!
Shaq, your big goofy *** is next......
oh no, not another one of these threads...they all suck buy a Kia
The Lakers can win games, but they damn sure can't THROW DOWN!!!!
Shaq, your big goofy *** is next......
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