81Max

I wanted to make sure you newer gen Max owners are seing that the 1st Gen cars are starting to get some old-skool respect. This car is a '81 or '82 model.

http://www.japanesenostalgiccar.com/...007&picnum=272

lightonthehill

I really liked the Datsun 810 from which the Datsun Maxima evolved, but the first year Datsun Maxima was the car that stole my heart. I have loved nothing but Maximas ever since. For me, EVERY Maxima generation is a classic.

hot_wax_tree

yeah I am Datsun 510 fan but I do think maximas are the best family car.

MaxBoost925

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That gen Maxima is RWD. My friend had one before and he swapped an RB25DET in it, it almost bolts right in with minimal modifications apparently.

cefiro8701

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i remember building a datsun 2000 back in high school...

in the words of ferris bueler


that car was choice.

z00york145

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....30#post6117130

Jeff92se

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This thing probably weighs 2,000 lbs or less!

lightonthehill

hot wax tree - I also liked the 510, and was actually at the Datsun dealer test-driving a 510 (couldn't quite swing the price of the 810) in April of 1978 when I was suddenly 'incensed' by a cute little 200SX. It was silver with a big wide white stripe trimmed in black across the back, trailing up the sides to the front bumpers. It also had a neat spoiler and a 5 speed manual. I got it new for $4,000. My daughter immediately confiscated it, and drove it everywhere she went for many years.

A co-worked of mine drove a baby blue Datsun 2000 convertible throughout the 1970s. I always enjoyed riding with him. That car was chick-bait at the time.

Jeff92se

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Just to be clear, 78 510 is not even close to the 68.5-73 Datsun 510! But props on the 240 and the Roadster. You're lucky to be alive with those Roadster brakes!

Greeny

iTrader: (43)

I would rock this..

ThurzNite

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Funny how some of you talk about test driving these cars when they were new... I wasn't even born yet. Props to you OG's
Dr J