2K2 Maxima 6 speed SE will be the best Max ever
08-13-2001, 12:24 PM
#1
Think about it. Functionally, with the 3.5 VQ and a 6 speed, and the Gen 5 body. While there's still a debate on its looks, the specs on paper are killer. I think ti will be the best Max, in terms of function, because the body won't be too big, and the engine will be bigger, and it ain't gonna stay that way for long.
You know the next Maxima will have the same engine, but bigger body, so we won't feel the performance as much, sort of like what happened when Maxima went from Gen4 to Gen5. You got more hp, but you really couldn't feel it as much because more hp came with more body. What's everyone else think??
You know the next Maxima will have the same engine, but bigger body, so we won't feel the performance as much, sort of like what happened when Maxima went from Gen4 to Gen5. You got more hp, but you really couldn't feel it as much because more hp came with more body. What's everyone else think??
08-14-2001, 04:54 AM
#3
Hard to speculate
without a test drive. First issue is that the car is "drive-by-wire" and that's crappy for manual transmission owners due to throttle delay. I had a '00 VW Jetta and the only way to fix the delay was to chip the car but Nissan will be a little harder to do this to. Also the trans will be cable driven rather than rod so that means the shifter feel and feed back will be dull. I really think a test drive will cue my pain for this new 2002 but until that test drive I still think I made the correct choice.
Don't get me wrong, the power will be a nice addition but a 2001 with intake and Y-pipe will be in the 260hp range and you can get a better price on the 2001.
Don't get me wrong, the power will be a nice addition but a 2001 with intake and Y-pipe will be in the 260hp range and you can get a better price on the 2001.
08-14-2001, 06:22 AM
#5
Re: Hard to speculate
Good Points. I was looking at it from the basic standpoint that the 2k2 Max SE 6 speed will have the best power/weight ratio of any Max ever built . . . .stock with a 6 speed. Acura and Nissan seem to be pushing the envelope when it comes to high horsepower front wheel drive cars. What happens when they can make a 300 hp VQ?? Will the car still be FWD?? Those other things you mention will obviously contribute to the driving experience, hopefully in not too much a negative fashion. In any case, I think the crown of 4DSC will be handed over to the Altima. I mean, think about it, that new Altima is bigger than a Gen 4 OR 5 Maxima! They'll keep the Altima light and nimble (relative to Maxima) while the Maxima grows to Maximum dimensions 
DW
DW
Originally posted by Jeff K
without a test drive. First issue is that the car is "drive-by-wire" and that's crappy for manual transmission owners due to throttle delay. I had a '00 VW Jetta and the only way to fix the delay was to chip the car but Nissan will be a little harder to do this to. Also the trans will be cable driven rather than rod so that means the shifter feel and feed back will be dull. I really think a test drive will cue my pain for this new 2002 but until that test drive I still think I made the correct choice.
Don't get me wrong, the power will be a nice addition but a 2001 with intake and Y-pipe will be in the 260hp range and you can get a better price on the 2001.
without a test drive. First issue is that the car is "drive-by-wire" and that's crappy for manual transmission owners due to throttle delay. I had a '00 VW Jetta and the only way to fix the delay was to chip the car but Nissan will be a little harder to do this to. Also the trans will be cable driven rather than rod so that means the shifter feel and feed back will be dull. I really think a test drive will cue my pain for this new 2002 but until that test drive I still think I made the correct choice.
Don't get me wrong, the power will be a nice addition but a 2001 with intake and Y-pipe will be in the 260hp range and you can get a better price on the 2001.
08-14-2001, 06:49 AM
#6
Re: Re: Hard to speculate
Originally posted by dwapenyi
Good Points. I was looking at it from the basic standpoint that the 2k2 Max SE 6 speed will have the best power/weight ratio of any Max ever built . . . .stock with a 6 speed. Acura and Nissan seem to be pushing the envelope when it comes to high horsepower front wheel drive cars. What happens when they can make a 300 hp VQ?? Will the car still be FWD?? Those other things you mention will obviously contribute to the driving experience, hopefully in not too much a negative fashion. In any case, I think the crown of 4DSC will be handed over to the Altima. I mean, think about it, that new Altima is bigger than a Gen 4 OR 5 Maxima! They'll keep the Altima light and nimble (relative to Maxima) while the Maxima grows to Maximum dimensions
DW
Good Points. I was looking at it from the basic standpoint that the 2k2 Max SE 6 speed will have the best power/weight ratio of any Max ever built . . . .stock with a 6 speed. Acura and Nissan seem to be pushing the envelope when it comes to high horsepower front wheel drive cars. What happens when they can make a 300 hp VQ?? Will the car still be FWD?? Those other things you mention will obviously contribute to the driving experience, hopefully in not too much a negative fashion. In any case, I think the crown of 4DSC will be handed over to the Altima. I mean, think about it, that new Altima is bigger than a Gen 4 OR 5 Maxima! They'll keep the Altima light and nimble (relative to Maxima) while the Maxima grows to Maximum dimensions
DW
08-14-2001, 09:21 AM
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Re: Re: Hard to speculate
Ya I would say 240-245 as well depending if you have a true CAI or not on a 5thgen. The new 6spd 255HP Max "should" be a beast! It is going to have a hell of a time getting off the line without major wheel spin/hop. I see the new Max pushing 275hp+ with bolt ons. The first mods I would do on it would be suspension for sure!
Originally posted by madmax2k
Id say more like 240 hp.
Id say more like 240 hp.
08-14-2001, 09:28 AM
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Re: Re: Re: Hard to speculate
Originally posted by PhatGuy
Ya I would say 240-245 as well depending if you have a true CAI or not on a 5thgen. The new 6spd 255HP Max "should" be a beast! It is going to have a hell of a time getting off the line without major wheel spin/hop. I see the new Max pushing 275hp+ with bolt ons. The first mods I would do on it would be suspension for sure!
Ya I would say 240-245 as well depending if you have a true CAI or not on a 5thgen. The new 6spd 255HP Max "should" be a beast! It is going to have a hell of a time getting off the line without major wheel spin/hop. I see the new Max pushing 275hp+ with bolt ons. The first mods I would do on it would be suspension for sure!
Even if the 3.0L could be modded to the same peak power level as the 3.5L, it will still be lacking in the low and midrange in comparison. Its hard to get 240+ ft lb out of the 3.0L. I dont think anyone has done that yet without FI or nitrous.
08-14-2001, 12:56 PM
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02 Maxima Pics
We have one '02 Maxima GLE at our dealership. This car's engine is incredible. The 255hp is definately a huge improvement. The new shifter is a definite inprovement and I thought it was easier to shift around when up in the mountains. Plenty of power across the powerband. I always thought the 5th Gen were a bit underpowered compared to the 4th Gen. The handling is a bit loose for my tastes although it is a GLE! Although this isn't the complete redesigned version of the Maxima which isn't due out for a couple of years this new car is definatly better than the 2000 and 2001 models. Enjoy the pics!
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