Just test drove the new Altima
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Just test drove the new Altima
It definitely has *****. I couldn't keep the thing under 85. It was an SE auto.
I still can't see trading in my 4th Gen for it. My 4th Gen feels more luxurious, is definitely roomier and quieter than the new Altima. The car just felt like something wasn't there and I don't know what it is. I wouldn't spend $27,000 for the car.
I like the SE wheels a lot. I wonder if they fit the 4th Gen.
I still can't see trading in my 4th Gen for it. My 4th Gen feels more luxurious, is definitely roomier and quieter than the new Altima. The car just felt like something wasn't there and I don't know what it is. I wouldn't spend $27,000 for the car.
I like the SE wheels a lot. I wonder if they fit the 4th Gen.
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Re: Just test drove the new Altima
Originally posted by deezo
I like the SE wheels a lot. I wonder if they fit the 4th Gen.
I like the SE wheels a lot. I wonder if they fit the 4th Gen.
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Re: Just test drove the new Altima
Originally posted by deezo
It definitely has *****. I couldn't keep the thing under 85. It was an SE auto.
I still can't see trading in my 4th Gen for it. My 4th Gen feels more luxurious, is definitely roomier and quieter than the new Altima. The car just felt like something wasn't there and I don't know what it is. I wouldn't spend $27,000 for the car.
I like the SE wheels a lot. I wonder if they fit the 4th Gen.
It definitely has *****. I couldn't keep the thing under 85. It was an SE auto.
I still can't see trading in my 4th Gen for it. My 4th Gen feels more luxurious, is definitely roomier and quieter than the new Altima. The car just felt like something wasn't there and I don't know what it is. I wouldn't spend $27,000 for the car.
I like the SE wheels a lot. I wonder if they fit the 4th Gen.
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Originally posted by Craig Mack
Did it feel faster than your max...er...how bout just 4th gen max auto's in general
?
Did it feel faster than your max...er...how bout just 4th gen max auto's in general
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Re: Re: Re: Just test drove the new Altima
Originally posted by deezo
When you see them, let me know.
When you see them, let me know.
See recent thread:
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?threadid=74018
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Re: Re: Just test drove the new Altima
Originally posted by emax95
Did you get the rental car vibe?
BTW the Altima is actualy a lot roomier then our max's.
Did you get the rental car vibe?
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The front seat had the same amount of room as my GXE and the rear seat was definitely narrower.
MishMosh, thanks.
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Yeah I also thought the Altima interior felt smaller than my 4th gen. But the acceleration was excellent (3.5SE auto) and the ride was wonderful. Reminded me of the smoothness of a Toyota or Lexus, not a Nissan.
It also felt better put together, no rattles at all. But what do you expect for a new car. My 5 year old 4th gen rattles itself to death, but then it is also an old car.
It also felt better put together, no rattles at all. But what do you expect for a new car. My 5 year old 4th gen rattles itself to death, but then it is also an old car.
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Originally posted by carnal_c30
3.5 Altime SE= TORQUE STEER upda Azz!!!
3.5 Altime SE= TORQUE STEER upda Azz!!!
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The other end of the spectrum is the Mazda MP3. That darn thing did over 68 mph in the slalom, faster than a Corvette or something. They build ridiculous handling and feel but no HP! Drop and Altima 3.5 motor in it and then you have Zoom Zoom!
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I think being that I am now used to driving power FWD cars (I used to drive a V70 GLT also), the torque steer wasn't bothersome. The car does handle as if it was on rails. I was taking this thing around 90 degree turns without a cry.
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awww, no more steelies, Deezo?? ![Wink](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/wink.gif)
I haven't been for a test drive yet...been too busy and then too sick...but there's something in my head that says: "altima WHAT?" If I were going for the smaller models, I'd hop over to the new spec-v SE-R.
Just a mental thing, knowing what a SLED my friend's '95 Altima is lol.
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I haven't been for a test drive yet...been too busy and then too sick...but there's something in my head that says: "altima WHAT?" If I were going for the smaller models, I'd hop over to the new spec-v SE-R.
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Re: Just test drove the new Altima
Drove the same car. Few thing that made me appreciate my 4th gen more were
it was too quiet while quick
the steering didn't communicate much, felt slow and the wheel was huge
brake feel was poor
rear of the car felt small compared to the front
lots of torque steer when trying to unleash it
sluggish upshifts
uncertain of mod availability, plus 27 car sticker (i'm cheap) and it still missed features Maxima offer like memory seats and a Navigation system
-Ken
it was too quiet while quick
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the steering didn't communicate much, felt slow and the wheel was huge
brake feel was poor
rear of the car felt small compared to the front
lots of torque steer when trying to unleash it
sluggish upshifts
uncertain of mod availability, plus 27 car sticker (i'm cheap) and it still missed features Maxima offer like memory seats and a Navigation system
-Ken
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Re: Re: Just test drove the new Altima
Originally posted by Kenneth
Drove the same car. Few thing that made me appreciate my 4th gen more were
it was too quiet while quick
the steering didn't communicate much, felt slow and the wheel was huge
brake feel was poor
rear of the car felt small compared to the front
lots of torque steer when trying to unleash it
sluggish upshifts
uncertain of mod availability, plus 27 car sticker (i'm cheap) and it still missed features Maxima offer like memory seats and a Navigation system
-Ken
Drove the same car. Few thing that made me appreciate my 4th gen more were
it was too quiet while quick
![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
the steering didn't communicate much, felt slow and the wheel was huge
brake feel was poor
rear of the car felt small compared to the front
lots of torque steer when trying to unleash it
sluggish upshifts
uncertain of mod availability, plus 27 car sticker (i'm cheap) and it still missed features Maxima offer like memory seats and a Navigation system
-Ken
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Re: Re: Re: Just test drove the new Altima
Originally posted by deezo
I felt that the steering was too touchy. I thought it was just me but the rear of the car is narrower than the front.
I felt that the steering was too touchy. I thought it was just me but the rear of the car is narrower than the front.
-Ken
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Just test drove the new Altima
Originally posted by AndyXXL
Dana, what dealership did you go to? Was the dealer with you in the car during the test drive?
Dana, what dealership did you go to? Was the dealer with you in the car during the test drive?
I test drove the car alone and I was a bad boy.
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Originally posted by deezo
I went up to Lynnfield last night because I was in the area. I didn't tell this part of the night but I walked in there and all of the salespeople were sittin on there butts talking to each other. So, I stand there with my arms folded looking at the table. They look at me and continue to talk to each other. I got ****ed and said, "Do you guys think you want to ehlp me or what?" Then they got off there butt. I would not recommend enyone to buy a car from them.
I test drove the car alone and I was a bad boy.
I went up to Lynnfield last night because I was in the area. I didn't tell this part of the night but I walked in there and all of the salespeople were sittin on there butts talking to each other. So, I stand there with my arms folded looking at the table. They look at me and continue to talk to each other. I got ****ed and said, "Do you guys think you want to ehlp me or what?" Then they got off there butt. I would not recommend enyone to buy a car from them.
I test drove the car alone and I was a bad boy.
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I want to test drive 6-speed max, but they still don't have it
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Just test drove the new Altima
Originally posted by AndyXXL
I dunno, I personally bought 2 cars from them and was very satisfied with the service.
I want to test drive 6-speed max, but they still don't have it
I dunno, I personally bought 2 cars from them and was very satisfied with the service.
I want to test drive 6-speed max, but they still don't have it
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Do you think they thought a 20 year old guy had money? ![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
If you ever go there again talk to Mark Cohen, he's a cool guy, calls me every week telling me 6-speed max has not arrived yet.
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If you ever go there again talk to Mark Cohen, he's a cool guy, calls me every week telling me 6-speed max has not arrived yet.
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Originally posted by AndyXXL
Do you think they thought a 20 year old guy had money?![Smilie](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/smile.gif)
If you ever go there again talk to Mark Cohen, he's a cool guy, calls me every week telling me 6-speed max has not arrived yet.
Do you think they thought a 20 year old guy had money?
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If you ever go there again talk to Mark Cohen, he's a cool guy, calls me every week telling me 6-speed max has not arrived yet.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Just test drove the new Altima
Originally posted by yourmove
What???? Deezo's 20?? I would have never guessed that. Not that he looks old but he does not act like a kid! That's cool, I thought I grew up quick!
What???? Deezo's 20?? I would have never guessed that. Not that he looks old but he does not act like a kid! That's cool, I thought I grew up quick!
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i test drove one last week. didnt get to really unleash it though cause the salesman was with me... i didnt get to his any good corners or anything but the acceleration was nice... i thought the same, 27k for base SE no leather or anything? the msrp on the base SE maxima is 25k, id take the max over it any day... im also starting to not like the design of it anymore, front is too honda looking.. well, thats technically the maxima of the future since its taking its place
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Originally posted by yourmove
That's what I would have guessed! What's up with Andy? Did I miss something??
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Just test drove the new Altima
Originally posted by AndyXXL
Deezo said maybe they thought he didn't have money, and I said why would they think a 20 year old guy (me at the time when I was buying a Max) had money? Older people tend to have more money.
Deezo said maybe they thought he didn't have money, and I said why would they think a 20 year old guy (me at the time when I was buying a Max) had money? Older people tend to have more money.
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Originally posted by emax95
Andy, are you thinking about getting a 02 6spd still? That would be cool!
My max still has not arrived
, the expected due date was yesterday, I have to beat Steve to it
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Andy, are you thinking about getting a 02 6spd still? That would be cool!
My max still has not arrived
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Originally posted by JoesMAX
i test drove one last week. didnt get to really unleash it though cause the salesman was with me... i didnt get to his any good corners or anything but the acceleration was nice... i thought the same, 27k for base SE no leather or anything? the msrp on the base SE maxima is 25k, id take the max over it any day... im also starting to not like the design of it anymore, front is too honda looking.. well, thats technically the maxima of the future since its taking its place
i test drove one last week. didnt get to really unleash it though cause the salesman was with me... i didnt get to his any good corners or anything but the acceleration was nice... i thought the same, 27k for base SE no leather or anything? the msrp on the base SE maxima is 25k, id take the max over it any day... im also starting to not like the design of it anymore, front is too honda looking.. well, thats technically the maxima of the future since its taking its place
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