View Poll Results: Maxima that best defined the 4DSC

1994 SE 5-Speed

21.98%

1999 SE 5-Speed

27.47%

2001 SE AE 5-Speed

7.69%

2003 SE TE 6-Speed

38.46%

2004 3.5SE 6-Speed

4.40%

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Best Max Ever...Your Thoughts?

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12-09-2003, 08:26 PM

#41

dmontzsta

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I am really impressed over this thread. I am watching member respectfully voice their opinions *cough* Dave *cough* We had a thread like this before and the 3rd gen won the poll, but it turned into a flame war as always, just cause of that. It is about respect, I love both my Maximas, they do different things for me. But for some reason when I look at my 3rd gen I get a big smile and want to hold it, it is my baby and I truely love that thing to death.

12-09-2003, 09:08 PM

#42

nismos14

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Originally Posted by Ceasars Chariot

1999 O my ! One of the best would be the 1997. drop by edmunds

Plus if you are wanting to do go fast mods, well im not even sure the 99 can take and upgraded ecu. Anyways 97 Maxima gets my vote ! Then 3.5L Maximas of 02/03.

1st gen - stinks
2nd gen - stinks
3rd gen - okay
4th Gen - Great
Early 3.0 5th Gen - not this one
Late 3.5 5th GEn - Great
6th Gen - stinks

on the '97

12-09-2003, 09:23 PM

#43

maximum810

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I've driven a 93 SE 5spd, my 99 SE 5spd, 2k SE auto, and a 2k2 SE 6spd....my choice would be the 93....it drives more like a sports car than any other max, and it feels most solid. The 2k2 definitely for refinement, and my 99 for being the most nimble. That's my opinion =)

12-10-2003, 12:35 AM

#44

vqman

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Originally Posted by maximum810

I own a 2k3, and I think it is the LEAST refined of the 3rd, 4th and 5th gen models...but, again, it's just my opinion...

3rd gear grind, engine is less happy to rev than the 4th gen, suspension on 4th and 5th gen sucks in the rear end...and there are many potholes on my way to work here in Kansas City....even in turns..I don't know where Dave B drives, but I would love an independant rear suspension....

-vq

12-10-2003, 07:50 AM

#45

pauls_93_max

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I'd take a 93 5spd VE in black- O wait, that's what's sitting outside- YEAH!

12-10-2003, 09:40 AM

#46

maximum810

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Originally Posted by VQMAN

I'll definitely say something is UP with the 4th gen suspension. Even with all my upgrades, my 3rd gen with 115k on stock suspension feels more solid.