View Poll Results: What is your Favorite Gen Maxima
1st Gen
6
2.75%
2nd Gen
4
1.83%
3rd Gen
77
35.32%
4th Gen
70
32.11%
5th Gen
76
34.86%
6th Gen
12
5.50%
Multiple Choice Poll. Voters: 218. You may not vote on this poll
What is your Favorite Gen Maxima
#41
some magazine praised the 3rd gen when they reviewed the new TSX...something along the lines of "acura made us feel like we were driving a 4 door sports car, something we havent felt since the 92-94 190HP nissan maxima".
i voted 3rd gen because im very biased (mostly because i own one) but i've been driving my moms 97SE for the past almost 6 months and i really dislike everything about it except for the location of the radio and that it has a sunroof (my 92se doesnt)..oh and the windows are quite speedy. been in a few 5th gens..they arent bad but i cant rate them based on my experiances.
2nd gen was just as ahead of its time as the 3rd gen was, but that time is something i want nothing to do with (very early 90's is my impression). i'm not going to give my reasoning for everything, i dont think anyone is that concerned with my solitary vote.
i voted 3rd gen because im very biased (mostly because i own one) but i've been driving my moms 97SE for the past almost 6 months and i really dislike everything about it except for the location of the radio and that it has a sunroof (my 92se doesnt)..oh and the windows are quite speedy. been in a few 5th gens..they arent bad but i cant rate them based on my experiances.
2nd gen was just as ahead of its time as the 3rd gen was, but that time is something i want nothing to do with (very early 90's is my impression). i'm not going to give my reasoning for everything, i dont think anyone is that concerned with my solitary vote.
#42
Originally Posted by dmontzsta
Not up to par for performance? I guess that means the 4th gen isnt either.
Maybe I do not know enough about the 3rd gens, but I didn't think that an average 3rd gen will run 15.1 - 15.2 stock, which is what an average 4th gen 5-spd will run. The VG motor is 165HP and came with a 190HP version at the end of it's cycle? I'm not sure what the 3rd gens weigh. But I didn't think that they were better than 16s stock.
#44
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Originally Posted by speedemn
New to the Maxima scene yes... not 4th gens though.
Maybe I do not know enough about the 3rd gens, but I didn't think that an average 3rd gen will run 15.1 - 15.2 stock, which is what an average 4th gen 5-spd will run. The VG motor is 165HP and came with a 190HP version at the end of it's cycle? I'm not sure what the 3rd gens weigh. But I didn't think that they were better than 16s stock.
Maybe I do not know enough about the 3rd gens, but I didn't think that an average 3rd gen will run 15.1 - 15.2 stock, which is what an average 4th gen 5-spd will run. The VG motor is 165HP and came with a 190HP version at the end of it's cycle? I'm not sure what the 3rd gens weigh. But I didn't think that they were better than 16s stock.
#45
Originally Posted by dmontzsta
The 190hp version was not a VG, it was a VE and had 190hp/190tq most STOCK VE 5 speeds will run 15.1-15.4 they are pretty much dead even with the 4th gen 5 speeds. VE's also have GREAT top end. 3rd gear @ 75mph 4k rpm is a tough customer.
I guess when someone says gen 3, myself (and the rest of the non-Maxima world) things about the VG which wasn't known for it's power. Everyone knows the VQ though... Nissan world or not.
#46
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Originally Posted by speedemn
What was their production run? I had heard about these motors but never saw one, so I thought it was fiction or someone mistaking the 95 as a gen 3. If they were so good (on par with a gen 4) then why stop?
I guess when someone says gen 3, myself (and the rest of the non-Maxima world) things about the VG which wasn't known for it's power. Everyone knows the VQ though... Nissan world or not.
I guess when someone says gen 3, myself (and the rest of the non-Maxima world) things about the VG which wasn't known for it's power. Everyone knows the VQ though... Nissan world or not.
#47
Originally Posted by dmontzsta
92-94 SE, there are MANY on these boards and on the streets, me being one. You want to know why they stopped? cost cutting...the VE was VERY expensive to make, Variable Intake and VTC's were some of the biggest expenses, but they have now brought them back in the newer Nissans.
Overall though, I still stand by what I said in my first post to this thread...
#48
all 92-94 SE's have the VE, featuring technology that was not seen until 2000 (Variable Intake came back) and 2002 (Variable Valve Timing came back). Chain driven valvetrain, 24 valves, and coil over plug ignition, the engine was way before its time.
The one difference between the automatic and 5spd VE's is that the Automatics did not come with Variable Intakes from the factory. All automatic 3rd gens did come with a power/comfort switch though, which I think is a fun feature, but its not a big deal. I just think its really funny how magizines still compare current cars with 10-12 year old Maxima's.
My favorite thing is to see people who have newer maximas, but have owned a 3rd gen stay loyal to the 3rd gens. I guess its a 3rd gen thing, you wouldnt understand.
The one difference between the automatic and 5spd VE's is that the Automatics did not come with Variable Intakes from the factory. All automatic 3rd gens did come with a power/comfort switch though, which I think is a fun feature, but its not a big deal. I just think its really funny how magizines still compare current cars with 10-12 year old Maxima's.
My favorite thing is to see people who have newer maximas, but have owned a 3rd gen stay loyal to the 3rd gens. I guess its a 3rd gen thing, you wouldnt understand.
#50
i voted 6th gen...they look so nice driving on the road
but the 3rd gens grew on me
5th gen is the car i see everyday and i love it
but the 3rd gens grew on me
5th gen is the car i see everyday and i love it
#51
Originally Posted by speedemn
What was their production run? I had heard about these motors but never saw one, so I thought it was fiction or someone mistaking the 95 as a gen 3. If they were so good (on par with a gen 4) then why stop?
I guess when someone says gen 3, myself (and the rest of the non-Maxima world) things about the VG which wasn't known for it's power. Everyone knows the VQ though... Nissan world or not.
I guess when someone says gen 3, myself (and the rest of the non-Maxima world) things about the VG which wasn't known for it's power. Everyone knows the VQ though... Nissan world or not.
#53
I'd get a 4-gen to haul sticks and rocks in. After all it has the rear suspension for it.
Originally Posted by jdmmax
4th gen is "MY Favorite"
maybe a 3rd gen for a beater.
but then again i would take a civic for a beater as well.
maybe a 3rd gen for a beater.
but then again i would take a civic for a beater as well.
#54
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
I'd get a 4-gen to haul sticks and rocks in. After all it has the rear suspension for it.
hi jeff
well you can use 5th gens as well they have the same suspension. and more power to.
i knew i would get a bite with that comment of mine.
thanks for the entertainment at work made an otherwise boring day a little more bareable.
#55
Originally Posted by jdmmax
hi jeff
well you can use 5th gens as well they have the same suspension. and more power to.
i knew i would get a bite with that comment of mine.
thanks for the entertainment at work made an otherwise boring day a little more bareable.
well you can use 5th gens as well they have the same suspension. and more power to.
i knew i would get a bite with that comment of mine.
thanks for the entertainment at work made an otherwise boring day a little more bareable.
Hey! Fight nice! :-)
#56
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You guys are too funny, I couldnt stop chuckling over Jeff's comment. You two take it easy!
#58
That was about as amusing as seeing a 4-gen's rear skip like a sand dollar over water.
Originally Posted by kingrukus
I would use a 3rd gen as a beater. I would donate it to a farm for cow manure hauling duties. Every other generation is my favourite.
#59
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Originally Posted by kingrukus
I would use a 3rd gen as a beater. I would donate it to a farm for cow manure hauling duties. Every other generation is my favourite.
#61
I think 3rd gens are the best, they have the styling of a corrugated cardboard box, almost as good as this Campus Pizza i'm eating right now... As well, you never have to worry about getting it broken into because people can't stand even looking at it... Joyriding in a 3rd gen or on a BMX, the BMX gets my vote 9 out of 10 times...
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Originally Posted by jdmmax
hate to break it to you but jeff secound comment wasn't any better either there buddy.
#66
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Originally Posted by RastaManMax
I think 3rd gens are the best, they have the styling of a corrugated cardboard box, almost as good as this Campus Pizza i'm eating right now...
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#67
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Hate to break it to you but your comment was the least funny
uhmmm no that was dumb.
as far as altezzas well this is how i see it they are the ugliest thing anyone can make for a car. but at least they made them. which sould go to show you how much after market companies are thinking about the 3rd gens.
basically to sum it all up in a few words. "a waste of time."
to sum it all up in more words. "a waste of time and money."
yeah i know i know i know you 3rd gen guys are glad a company dosen't make altezzas for your cars or whatever other face redeaming argument you want to insert in this space( ) blah blah blah....
#68
Originally Posted by dmontzsta
Now that was big, almost as big as the 4th gens wheel gap.
bahhhh
nothing a set of coil overs can't take care of.
oh no but wait no one makes coil overs for 3rd gens. awww shucks of well. intrax it is.
#69
You know they wouldn't be making altezzas for the 4th gen if no one was buying them
Originally Posted by jdmmax
uhmmm no that was dumb.
as far as altezzas well this is how i see it they are the ugliest thing anyone can make for a car. but at least they made them. which sould go to show you how much after market companies are thinking about the 3rd gens.
basically to sum it all up in a few words. "a waste of time."
to sum it all up in more words. "a waste of time and money."
yeah i know i know i know you 3rd gen guys are glad a company dosen't make altezzas for your cars or whatever other face redeaming argument you want to insert in this space( ) blah blah blah....
as far as altezzas well this is how i see it they are the ugliest thing anyone can make for a car. but at least they made them. which sould go to show you how much after market companies are thinking about the 3rd gens.
basically to sum it all up in a few words. "a waste of time."
to sum it all up in more words. "a waste of time and money."
yeah i know i know i know you 3rd gen guys are glad a company dosen't make altezzas for your cars or whatever other face redeaming argument you want to insert in this space( ) blah blah blah....
#74
How's that JWT ecu working out for ya?? hehe
Originally Posted by jdmmax
bahhhh
nothing a set of coil overs can't take care of.
oh no but wait no one makes coil overs for 3rd gens. awww shucks of well. intrax it is.
nothing a set of coil overs can't take care of.
oh no but wait no one makes coil overs for 3rd gens. awww shucks of well. intrax it is.
#75
don't have one for 99 sucks but.
but love my boost though.
well if i change my wire harness i can use a jwt ecu.
ask furbiss if im not mistaken he has a 99 but was able to use a jwt ecu. by changing wire harness. unless i have been misinformed by someone who shall remain nameless.
at least i have a way to go.
but what do 3rd gener have to do if they want coil overs. "NOTHING"
but love my boost though.
well if i change my wire harness i can use a jwt ecu.
ask furbiss if im not mistaken he has a 99 but was able to use a jwt ecu. by changing wire harness. unless i have been misinformed by someone who shall remain nameless.
at least i have a way to go.
but what do 3rd gener have to do if they want coil overs. "NOTHING"
#76
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Originally Posted by jdmmax
don't have one for 99 sucks but.
but love my boost though.
well if i change my wire harness i can use a jwt ecu.
ask furbiss if im not mistaken he has a 99 but was able to use a jwt ecu. by changing wire harness. unless i have been misinformed by someone who shall remain nameless.
at least i have a way to go.
but what do 3rd gener have to do if they want coil overs. "NOTHING"
but love my boost though.
well if i change my wire harness i can use a jwt ecu.
ask furbiss if im not mistaken he has a 99 but was able to use a jwt ecu. by changing wire harness. unless i have been misinformed by someone who shall remain nameless.
at least i have a way to go.
but what do 3rd gener have to do if they want coil overs. "NOTHING"
#77
Oh coilovers wouldn't that hard to do. It's something on the order of what 97+ 4-gen guys have to do to run the JWT ecu. Just no one has bothered.
I really don't have a big urge to have them as I don't really want/need the option to raise/lower my car.
Now if you were smart, you would say, "what does the 3-gens have to easily adjustable shocks". But then again, if you were smart.
I still then a set of Illuminas or AXGs could be adapted to the 3 gen but it would take some research.
I really don't have a big urge to have them as I don't really want/need the option to raise/lower my car.
Now if you were smart, you would say, "what does the 3-gens have to easily adjustable shocks". But then again, if you were smart.
I still then a set of Illuminas or AXGs could be adapted to the 3 gen but it would take some research.
Originally Posted by jdmmax
don't have one for 99 sucks but.
but love my boost though.
well if i change my wire harness i can use a jwt ecu.
ask furbiss if im not mistaken he has a 99 but was able to use a jwt ecu. by changing wire harness. unless i have been misinformed by someone who shall remain nameless.
at least i have a way to go.
but what do 3rd gener have to do if they want coil overs. "NOTHING"
but love my boost though.
well if i change my wire harness i can use a jwt ecu.
ask furbiss if im not mistaken he has a 99 but was able to use a jwt ecu. by changing wire harness. unless i have been misinformed by someone who shall remain nameless.
at least i have a way to go.
but what do 3rd gener have to do if they want coil overs. "NOTHING"
#79
Originally Posted by Jeff92se
Oh coilovers wouldn't that hard to do. It's something on the order of what 97+ 4-gen guys have to do to run the JWT ecu. Just no one has bothered.
I really don't have a big urge to have them as I don't really want/need the option to raise/lower my car.
Now if you were smart, you would say, "what does the 3-gens have to easily adjustable shocks". But then again, if you were smart.
I still then a set of Illuminas or AXGs could be adapted to the 3 gen but it would take some research.
I really don't have a big urge to have them as I don't really want/need the option to raise/lower my car.
Now if you were smart, you would say, "what does the 3-gens have to easily adjustable shocks". But then again, if you were smart.
I still then a set of Illuminas or AXGs could be adapted to the 3 gen but it would take some research.
well judging by some of your earlier comments we can easily see that you are not the brightest tool in the shed either. as well as the one i quoted. what the ***** are you talking about.
do some editing i am a little confuesd on your last sentence.
#80
Brightest TOOL??
I guess you're not the sharpest light in the shed either. hahahaha
I guess you're not the sharpest light in the shed either. hahahaha
Originally Posted by jdmmax
well judging by some of your earlier comments we can easily see that you are not the brightest tool in the shed either.
do some editing i am a little confuesd on your last sentence.
do some editing i am a little confuesd on your last sentence.