2004 Maxima can it be???
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Re: Re: 2004 Maxima can it be???
Originally posted by Blaximazx
"2004 Maxima
Now that the much anticipated 2002 Altima selling at dealers, we wonder what Nissan has in store for us with the redesign of the new 2004 Maxima. Sources have been tight-lipped but we managed to pry some unconfirmed information from our contacts. Expect an overhaul of the Maxima platform - meaning a radical departure from the Maxima's front wheel drive layout. All wheel drive anyone? or maybe even RWD? Of course expect the now ubiquitous 3.5 liter VQ V-6 engine pushing some class leading horsepower onto the road. Expect a very sporty design both inside and outside. The new Maxima compete with the BMW 540i, Lexus GS400 and MB E430. It is expected Nissan will create a 300+ hp engine for their Maxima with sports aspects everywhere on the car. Other than that we're working on getting some more data on Nissan's new sedan flag ship. Stay tuned!"
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Re: Re: Re: 2004 Maxima can it be???
Originally posted by gtr_rider
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"2004 Maxima
Now that the much anticipated 2002 Altima selling at dealers, we wonder what Nissan has in store for us with the redesign of the new 2004 Maxima. Sources have been tight-lipped but we managed to pry some unconfirmed information from our contacts. Expect an overhaul of the Maxima platform - meaning a radical departure from the Maxima's front wheel drive layout. All wheel drive anyone? or maybe even RWD? Of course expect the now ubiquitous 3.5 liter VQ V-6 engine pushing some class leading horsepower onto the road. Expect a very sporty design both inside and outside. The new Maxima compete with the BMW 540i, Lexus GS400 and MB E430. It is expected Nissan will create a 300+ hp engine for their Maxima with sports aspects everywhere on the car. Other than that we're working on getting some more data on Nissan's new sedan flag ship. Stay tuned!"
You need a SHO membership to view, here is the info for the lazy ones:
"2004 Maxima
Now that the much anticipated 2002 Altima selling at dealers, we wonder what Nissan has in store for us with the redesign of the new 2004 Maxima. Sources have been tight-lipped but we managed to pry some unconfirmed information from our contacts. Expect an overhaul of the Maxima platform - meaning a radical departure from the Maxima's front wheel drive layout. All wheel drive anyone? or maybe even RWD? Of course expect the now ubiquitous 3.5 liter VQ V-6 engine pushing some class leading horsepower onto the road. Expect a very sporty design both inside and outside. The new Maxima compete with the BMW 540i, Lexus GS400 and MB E430. It is expected Nissan will create a 300+ hp engine for their Maxima with sports aspects everywhere on the car. Other than that we're working on getting some more data on Nissan's new sedan flag ship. Stay tuned!"
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Re: Re: Re: 2004 Maxima can it be???
Originally posted by gtr_rider
"2004 Maxima
Now that the much anticipated 2002 Altima selling at dealers, we wonder what Nissan has in store for us with the redesign of the new 2004 Maxima. Sources have been tight-lipped but we managed to pry some unconfirmed information from our contacts. Expect an overhaul of the Maxima platform - meaning a radical departure from the Maxima's front wheel drive layout. All wheel drive anyone? or maybe even RWD? Of course expect the now ubiquitous 3.5 liter VQ V-6 engine pushing some class leading horsepower onto the road. Expect a very sporty design both inside and outside. The new Maxima compete with the BMW 540i, Lexus GS400 and MB E430. It is expected Nissan will create a 300+ hp engine for their Maxima with sports aspects everywhere on the car. Other than that we're working on getting some more data on Nissan's new sedan flag ship. Stay tuned!"
"2004 Maxima
Now that the much anticipated 2002 Altima selling at dealers, we wonder what Nissan has in store for us with the redesign of the new 2004 Maxima. Sources have been tight-lipped but we managed to pry some unconfirmed information from our contacts. Expect an overhaul of the Maxima platform - meaning a radical departure from the Maxima's front wheel drive layout. All wheel drive anyone? or maybe even RWD? Of course expect the now ubiquitous 3.5 liter VQ V-6 engine pushing some class leading horsepower onto the road. Expect a very sporty design both inside and outside. The new Maxima compete with the BMW 540i, Lexus GS400 and MB E430. It is expected Nissan will create a 300+ hp engine for their Maxima with sports aspects everywhere on the car. Other than that we're working on getting some more data on Nissan's new sedan flag ship. Stay tuned!"
Nissan has said that starting in Jan 2003 they're going to make the Maxima in the US. This means the 2003 will be built in the US. They've said it's going to be built on the Altima platform. They've said it's going to be a redone model. Do you really think Nissan is going to move all the machinery across the ocean to build a 2003 that's the same as the 2002? That's way to much money to move all the equipment here for a few months of production.
Stereodude
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Re: Re: Re: Re: 2004 Maxima can it be???
Originally posted by Stereodude
Too bad the car's going to be a 2003 and we already know what Nissan has said about it. Go read the article on the front page of the .org. I honestly don't know where everyone gets all this information that's so apparently bogus. Nissan has come out and said what they're doing. Why no one believes them, but chooses to buy into these two bit rumors is beyond me.
Nissan has said that starting in Jan 2003 they're going to make the Maxima in the US. This means the 2003 will be built in the US. They've said it's going to be built on the Altima platform. They've said it's going to be a redone model. Do you really think Nissan is going to move all the machinery across the ocean to build a 2003 that's the same as the 2002? That's way to much money to move all the equipment here for a few months of production.
Stereodude
Too bad the car's going to be a 2003 and we already know what Nissan has said about it. Go read the article on the front page of the .org. I honestly don't know where everyone gets all this information that's so apparently bogus. Nissan has come out and said what they're doing. Why no one believes them, but chooses to buy into these two bit rumors is beyond me.
Nissan has said that starting in Jan 2003 they're going to make the Maxima in the US. This means the 2003 will be built in the US. They've said it's going to be built on the Altima platform. They've said it's going to be a redone model. Do you really think Nissan is going to move all the machinery across the ocean to build a 2003 that's the same as the 2002? That's way to much money to move all the equipment here for a few months of production.
Stereodude
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This info about the 2k4 Max came from a thread that has been on Freshally for months. Those guys were right on about the New Z and the G35, their information seems alot more credible than other sites......
http://forums.freshalloy.com/cgi-bin...&f=19&t=000102
http://forums.freshalloy.com/cgi-bin...&f=19&t=000102
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Re: Re: Re: Re: 2004 Maxima can it be???
Originally posted by Stereodude
Too bad the car's going to be a 2003 and we already know what Nissan has said about it. Go read the article on the front page of the .org. I honestly don't know where everyone gets all this information that's so apparently bogus. Nissan has come out and said what they're doing. Why no one believes them, but chooses to buy into these two bit rumors is beyond me.
Nissan has said that starting in Jan 2003 they're going to make the Maxima in the US. This means the 2003 will be built in the US. They've said it's going to be built on the Altima platform. They've said it's going to be a redone model. Do you really think Nissan is going to move all the machinery across the ocean to build a 2003 that's the same as the 2002? That's way to much money to move all the equipment here for a few months of production.
Stereodude
Too bad the car's going to be a 2003 and we already know what Nissan has said about it. Go read the article on the front page of the .org. I honestly don't know where everyone gets all this information that's so apparently bogus. Nissan has come out and said what they're doing. Why no one believes them, but chooses to buy into these two bit rumors is beyond me.
Nissan has said that starting in Jan 2003 they're going to make the Maxima in the US. This means the 2003 will be built in the US. They've said it's going to be built on the Altima platform. They've said it's going to be a redone model. Do you really think Nissan is going to move all the machinery across the ocean to build a 2003 that's the same as the 2002? That's way to much money to move all the equipment here for a few months of production.
Stereodude
ummm what u said means that it will be an 04 cuz the is a like 5-6 month production wait
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 2004 Maxima can it be???
Originally posted by dmbmaxima88
i still odnt' believe the 2k2 is gonna be a sole model. they will make it in 2003.
i still odnt' believe the 2k2 is gonna be a sole model. they will make it in 2003.
The current 2K2 model may continue to be sold as a 2K3 model.
Both cars could be sold side by side during 2K3.
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Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: Re: 2004 Maxima can it be???
Originally posted by jkratzer
The redesigned Max may be a 2K4 model but sold in early 2K3.
The current 2K2 model may continue to be sold as a 2K3 model.
Both cars could be sold side by side during 2K3.
The redesigned Max may be a 2K4 model but sold in early 2K3.
The current 2K2 model may continue to be sold as a 2K3 model.
Both cars could be sold side by side during 2K3.
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Originally posted by gtr_rider
Wouldnt that be really dumb on Nissan's part???
Wouldnt that be really dumb on Nissan's part???
The old Max would still sell because it would cost less than the new 2K4 model which is rumored to start at $35,000. Nissan could continue to ship the existing 2K2/2K3 model from Japan while the redesigned 2K4 model would be made in Tennessee.
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Originally posted by jkratzer
No. GM has recently done just that with the redesigned Silverado where they were selling the new and old model side by side. Ford did the same thing with the F-150 in 1997.
No. GM has recently done just that with the redesigned Silverado where they were selling the new and old model side by side. Ford did the same thing with the F-150 in 1997.
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Originally posted by PRINCE NISMO
I'm surprised that Nissan would give the Next Gen Max more HP then the G35. Unless then plan to give the new V6 to the G35 and Z models across the board?
I'm surprised that Nissan would give the Next Gen Max more HP then the G35. Unless then plan to give the new V6 to the G35 and Z models across the board?
SuDZ
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Originally posted by kit99bar
rwd or awd 300hp maxima???
this will never happen
Comon then it'll be faster than the 350z
rwd or awd 300hp maxima???
this will never happen
Comon then it'll be faster than the 350z
SuDZ
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I'm thinking that this maxima should absolutley be RWD and fill in the gap between the current Q45 and MAXIMA. I'd like a 300HP V6 if and only if the current 5thGen MAXIMA weight is maintained. We as enthusiasts do not need a 4000lb V6 maxima. Can I get a comment on that?
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Originally posted by SEguy182
well dont they have the altima to step into the current max's position and make the 2k4 max a bigger gs400 competitor?
well dont they have the altima to step into the current max's position and make the 2k4 max a bigger gs400 competitor?
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Originally posted by Mr. Rose
Just can't stand to see the MAXIMA grow any larger than it currently is. As now it is the TITANIC of "sports" sedans.
Just can't stand to see the MAXIMA grow any larger than it currently is. As now it is the TITANIC of "sports" sedans.
I think the 5th Gen is already on the "big" side. Compare it to one of our 3rd Gens and you'll know what I mean!
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Originally posted by Bman
I agree. Come to think of it, ALL cars tend to balloon and get more deluxe as they age... look at the current Accord/Civic and compare them to their very first versions.
I think the 5th Gen is already on the "big" side. Compare it to one of our 3rd Gens and you'll know what I mean!
I agree. Come to think of it, ALL cars tend to balloon and get more deluxe as they age... look at the current Accord/Civic and compare them to their very first versions.
I think the 5th Gen is already on the "big" side. Compare it to one of our 3rd Gens and you'll know what I mean!
Tintanic of sport sedans? I think not, name some sport sedans that weigh under 3100 punds, theres not to many at all.
How much does a 3rd gen weigh?
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Originally posted by Bman
I think the 5th Gen is already on the "big" side. Compare it to one of our 3rd Gens and you'll know what I mean!
I think the 5th Gen is already on the "big" side. Compare it to one of our 3rd Gens and you'll know what I mean!
A 94 5spd SE maxima weighs 3165 lbs. Thats 20lb's pounds less then a 2002! A 1990 SE max weighed 3156 lb's! So the new max's are not any heavier{AKA Biger} at all. The aluminum VQ engine helped knock off about 150+lb's.
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Originally posted by emax95
A 94 5spd SE maxima weighs 3165 lbs. Thats 20lb's pounds less then a 2002! A 1990 SE max weighed 3156 lb's! So the new max's are not any heavier{AKA Biger} at all. The aluminum VQ engine helped knock off about 150+lb's.
A 94 5spd SE maxima weighs 3165 lbs. Thats 20lb's pounds less then a 2002! A 1990 SE max weighed 3156 lb's! So the new max's are not any heavier{AKA Biger} at all. The aluminum VQ engine helped knock off about 150+lb's.
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In my humble opinion, it's just fine that the newer Maxes look larger. Even after all this time, Maximas are still not a huge presence in the minds of automobile purchasers in the US. Perhaps Nissan is trying to change that by making it larger and more commanding. I also think that we as Nissan owners should do our part to extend the reach and power of this fine company by telling prospective buyers about your fine automobile. Patriotism extends far beyond nationality. And as far as the 300hp RWD making it faster than the Z, you must remember that it would be faster than the Z "used" to be. Just like any other car line, you should add horsepower as your years progress. It is one of the easiest, most effective ways to attract and keep buyers. For example, when Ford put a weaker engine in the Caprice than had been in the past, they lost a ton of buyers. Why Johnny Law still drives the Caprice is beyond me...a police package Maxima would be a sweet item! Hope my $.02 will be put in the "logic jar". (Whatever the hell that's supposed to mean...)
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Originally posted by crusher84
In my humble opinion, it's just fine that the newer Maxes look larger. Even after all this time, Maximas are still not a huge presence in the minds of automobile purchasers in the US. Perhaps Nissan is trying to change that by making it larger and more commanding. I also think that we as Nissan owners should do our part to extend the reach and power of this fine company by telling prospective buyers about your fine automobile. Patriotism extends far beyond nationality. And as far as the 300hp RWD making it faster than the Z, you must remember that it would be faster than the Z "used" to be. Just like any other car line, you should add horsepower as your years progress. It is one of the easiest, most effective ways to attract and keep buyers. For example, when Ford put a weaker engine in the Caprice than had been in the past, they lost a ton of buyers. Why Johnny Law still drives the Caprice is beyond me...a police package Maxima would be a sweet item! Hope my $.02 will be put in the "logic jar". (Whatever the hell that's supposed to mean...)
In my humble opinion, it's just fine that the newer Maxes look larger. Even after all this time, Maximas are still not a huge presence in the minds of automobile purchasers in the US. Perhaps Nissan is trying to change that by making it larger and more commanding. I also think that we as Nissan owners should do our part to extend the reach and power of this fine company by telling prospective buyers about your fine automobile. Patriotism extends far beyond nationality. And as far as the 300hp RWD making it faster than the Z, you must remember that it would be faster than the Z "used" to be. Just like any other car line, you should add horsepower as your years progress. It is one of the easiest, most effective ways to attract and keep buyers. For example, when Ford put a weaker engine in the Caprice than had been in the past, they lost a ton of buyers. Why Johnny Law still drives the Caprice is beyond me...a police package Maxima would be a sweet item! Hope my $.02 will be put in the "logic jar". (Whatever the hell that's supposed to mean...)
My clean and shiny well maintained MAXIMA 11year old MAXIMA is a testament to the quality of the brand. People always asking me, what is that? I say with PRIDE it's a 1991 NISSAN MAXIMA. They gas; "wow it looks better than my new car!" "Yes, thank you"; I say.
When NISSAN takes the solid beam rear suspension out of the present MAXIMA, tears off the fender humps, and put a less Renault/Pugeot(sp) front and rear end on it, I might be a buyer. I will definatley be a buyer when they convert to RWD, as the chassis floor pan is already waiting for. Then they need to stick to the current body size. Tone down the geometric/organic TRASH and stick to one theme. Call me old fashioned; I still like my model the best and the Z32 ZTT the best. Both may be obsolete by NISSAN standards of technology, yet still far ahead of lesser builders. Irreplaceable tried and trued looks, performance, style, and character. Again as we all know it is a matter of taste.
I grew up on these car styles and tend to stick with them.
Thanks for the reply.
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Originally posted by Mr. Rose
FORD makes the Crown Victoria, Chevy Makes the Caprice. However you make decent and valid points. I think a Police MAXIMA would be TOPS myself!
My clean and shiny well maintained MAXIMA 11year old MAXIMA is a testament to the quality of the brand. People always asking me, what is that? I say with PRIDE it's a 1991 NISSAN MAXIMA. They gas; "wow it looks better than my new car!" "Yes, thank you"; I say.
When NISSAN takes the solid beam rear suspension out of the present MAXIMA, tears off the fender humps, and put a less Renault/Pugeot(sp) front and rear end on it, I might be a buyer. I will definatley be a buyer when they convert to RWD, as the chassis floor pan is already waiting for. Then they need to stick to the current body size. Tone down the geometric/organic TRASH and stick to one theme. Call me old fashioned; I still like my model the best and the Z32 ZTT the best. Both may be obsolete by NISSAN standards of technology, yet still far ahead of lesser builders. Irreplaceable tried and trued looks, performance, style, and character. Again as we all know it is a matter of taste.
I grew up on these car styles and tend to stick with them.
Thanks for the reply.
FORD makes the Crown Victoria, Chevy Makes the Caprice. However you make decent and valid points. I think a Police MAXIMA would be TOPS myself!
My clean and shiny well maintained MAXIMA 11year old MAXIMA is a testament to the quality of the brand. People always asking me, what is that? I say with PRIDE it's a 1991 NISSAN MAXIMA. They gas; "wow it looks better than my new car!" "Yes, thank you"; I say.
When NISSAN takes the solid beam rear suspension out of the present MAXIMA, tears off the fender humps, and put a less Renault/Pugeot(sp) front and rear end on it, I might be a buyer. I will definatley be a buyer when they convert to RWD, as the chassis floor pan is already waiting for. Then they need to stick to the current body size. Tone down the geometric/organic TRASH and stick to one theme. Call me old fashioned; I still like my model the best and the Z32 ZTT the best. Both may be obsolete by NISSAN standards of technology, yet still far ahead of lesser builders. Irreplaceable tried and trued looks, performance, style, and character. Again as we all know it is a matter of taste.
I grew up on these car styles and tend to stick with them.
Thanks for the reply.
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