What Nissan Didn't Want Me To See (New Maxima Spy Shots)
05-15-2002, 12:01 AM
#121
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Originally posted by MaxedOut97SE
Agreed!!! I thought I was the only one who likes it. I think it is absolutely gorgeous! I would take one in a heartbeat!! People say it's bland but I think it's one of the best looking Infiniti's I've ever seen.
Agreed!!! I thought I was the only one who likes it. I think it is absolutely gorgeous! I would take one in a heartbeat!! People say it's bland but I think it's one of the best looking Infiniti's I've ever seen.
05-15-2002, 06:03 AM
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I wonder what would happen if you crashed into the car on purpose... if you were driving a beater and wanted to see the car in person? What would they do? You would think they would have to pull over, but would they risk it for you to be able to be that close to the car and look under the hood? hmmmm.........
05-15-2002, 09:50 AM
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Originally posted by Mr. Nismo
The G35 is out and it's still augly!
The G35 is out and it's still augly!
I do hope they do some serious trimming on that car Brian spotted though - it's pretty round. Like an inflated Altima...
-Jacob
05-15-2002, 09:51 AM
#125
Mr. Nismo... check your PM. I never said Brian photoshopped those photo's. I posted my *own photoshopped* photo's based on Brian collateral in response to requests to fix the grill/pillar/taillights.
If you'll look at the photo's that i posted, they are slightly different from the originals posted by Greg.
Before you make a fool out of yourself and assuming that i said what you think i said, check for facts.
Have a nice day.
If you'll look at the photo's that i posted, they are slightly different from the originals posted by Greg.
Before you make a fool out of yourself and assuming that i said what you think i said, check for facts.
Have a nice day.
Willdo. 
05-15-2002, 11:06 AM
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GS400/430 wannabe?
I don't like the new max. But.....
The more I look at it, the more it resembles GS400/430.
New max is moving up a level, so maybe Nissan wanna compete it against the GS, both interior and exterior? If not, the new 'I' from Infiniti probably will (if it comes out in the future).
The more I look at it, the more it resembles GS400/430.
New max is moving up a level, so maybe Nissan wanna compete it against the GS, both interior and exterior? If not, the new 'I' from Infiniti probably will (if it comes out in the future).
05-15-2002, 12:28 PM
#134
Originally posted by theblue
very cool...
its not a photoshop.. I examined it close and there are no signs of a photoshop edit.
its a covered up prototype
-the door handles look like the 350Z style
-the tails (with the covers taken off). are the right size and shape to mimic the altima
-the rear window line is obviously being hidden but it will look kinda like the G35 / altima
-the front will look a lot better once they put the real grill on it
way too many people in this thread don't understand what they are looking at I guess. the car shows signs that it will be a very nice clean car
very cool...
its not a photoshop.. I examined it close and there are no signs of a photoshop edit.
its a covered up prototype
-the door handles look like the 350Z style
-the tails (with the covers taken off). are the right size and shape to mimic the altima
-the rear window line is obviously being hidden but it will look kinda like the G35 / altima
-the front will look a lot better once they put the real grill on it
way too many people in this thread don't understand what they are looking at I guess. the car shows signs that it will be a very nice clean car
05-15-2002, 02:08 PM
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you know, i still think that the new maxima is going to be a cross between the new altima and the infinity g35. i like the tail lights of the altima, but the drivetrain of the g35. the tails on the g35 look like the tails on the drop top lexus, fugly...
05-15-2002, 02:12 PM
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Originally posted by Masaccio
Ford? No **** Ford has MI plates! Hello, DETROIT? The actual manufacturing plants may be all over the country, but the Big Three all are headquartered in Michigan.
Ford? No **** Ford has MI plates! Hello, DETROIT? The actual manufacturing plants may be all over the country, but the Big Three all are headquartered in Michigan.
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05-15-2002, 02:28 PM
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Originally posted by jacob
I saw 5 of them on my 4 mile drive home yesterday. Seriously - 5. Three of them were near the same place on the road - all the same colour - must be embarrasing to be cruising your new car home and see two others exactly like it! I am not too into the G35 sedan but the coupe is awesome.
I do hope they do some serious trimming on that car Brian spotted though - it's pretty round. Like an inflated Altima...
-Jacob
I saw 5 of them on my 4 mile drive home yesterday. Seriously - 5. Three of them were near the same place on the road - all the same colour - must be embarrasing to be cruising your new car home and see two others exactly like it! I am not too into the G35 sedan but the coupe is awesome.
I do hope they do some serious trimming on that car Brian spotted though - it's pretty round. Like an inflated Altima...
-Jacob
Yeah, an Altima with a full diaper look.
05-15-2002, 02:50 PM
#143
This thing is definately not a rebadged altima, or even built off the altiam. This thing is the size of the new Q45, look at the size of it next to the Accord and the XG300/XG350, this thing is a beast.
05-15-2002, 04:26 PM
#144
Originally posted by Stereodude
Nissan's Engineering Headquarters are in Farmington Hills, MI a few miles from my house. That is probably why the car has MI plates on it. I'd suspect that Michigan is more lax than California in "plating" prototypes.
Stereodude
Nissan's Engineering Headquarters are in Farmington Hills, MI a few miles from my house. That is probably why the car has MI plates on it. I'd suspect that Michigan is more lax than California in "plating" prototypes.
Stereodude
05-15-2002, 04:56 PM
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Looks promising
I think Nissan styling is getting back on track. Of course we cannot judge the look of this new max yet, being it is so dusguised. But the overall shape and the beltline seem to be established here. the car does not look as HUGE as I imagined it would be.
I have always love Maxima's. I recently bought my 1st. A mint, like new, 95 GLE.
Nissan's best Maxima styling was the 3rd gen IMO. The best drive is 4th Gen IMO. The 4th gen car just feels more nimble and well balanced over gen 5, and better overall quality drive vs gen 3 (plus gen 3 had those dumb-a$$ motorized seat belts). I can feel the mass increase with the size growth of the Gen 5. So, I feel the 6th Gen just wont appeal to me personally for the fact I just do not prefer large size cars.
The Altima seems to be taking our Max's place and the Max is becoming something new.
Regardless of how I feel, I still cannot wait to see and drive one of these. only because I am Nissan enthusiast and always look forward to what they are up to. Weather I approve or not. I think this car will be stunning and worth looking forward to. And it could change the way I see things.
Using the 02 Altima as judgement: get the details and interior quality standards raised, the 02 Alt interior qualiity sucks!
Does anyone know any dimensions of the gen 6?
I have always love Maxima's. I recently bought my 1st. A mint, like new, 95 GLE.
Nissan's best Maxima styling was the 3rd gen IMO. The best drive is 4th Gen IMO. The 4th gen car just feels more nimble and well balanced over gen 5, and better overall quality drive vs gen 3 (plus gen 3 had those dumb-a$$ motorized seat belts). I can feel the mass increase with the size growth of the Gen 5. So, I feel the 6th Gen just wont appeal to me personally for the fact I just do not prefer large size cars.
The Altima seems to be taking our Max's place and the Max is becoming something new.
Regardless of how I feel, I still cannot wait to see and drive one of these. only because I am Nissan enthusiast and always look forward to what they are up to. Weather I approve or not. I think this car will be stunning and worth looking forward to. And it could change the way I see things.
Using the 02 Altima as judgement: get the details and interior quality standards raised, the 02 Alt interior qualiity sucks!
Does anyone know any dimensions of the gen 6?
05-15-2002, 10:36 PM
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Re: You want to talk ugly, check this out!
Originally posted by MarcGXE95
I would take a AWD 4dr Skyline with a 3.5l . But I think I'm going to have to settle for the next Maxima 3.5l rwd irs.
http://www.nissan.co.jp/EN/lineup.html
I would take a AWD 4dr Skyline with a 3.5l . But I think I'm going to have to settle for the next Maxima 3.5l rwd irs.
http://www.nissan.co.jp/EN/lineup.html
05-16-2002, 12:39 PM
#153
Originally posted by Paradoxish
I know that thing is kind of ugly, but there's no reason to be that mean!
I know that thing is kind of ugly, but there's no reason to be that mean!
At least they have the driveline headed in the right direction. RWD with a manual tranny.
05-16-2002, 03:19 PM
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Originally posted by BrianV
This thing is definately not a rebadged altima, or even built off the altiam. This thing is the size of the new Q45, look at the size of it next to the Accord and the XG300/XG350, this thing is a beast.
This thing is definately not a rebadged altima, or even built off the altiam. This thing is the size of the new Q45, look at the size of it next to the Accord and the XG300/XG350, this thing is a beast.
05-17-2002, 11:25 AM
#156
its not fake.... the car has been spotted in gardena(spell?) too................the post on fresh alloy:
>(funny thing is i saw this car yesterday when i went to the nissan corporate office gardena. i followed it and it turnned into an alley so i kept following and 3 men came out of it. 2 asian guys and a white guy who was driving. i asked them what car it was and one of the asian guys said it was the new maxima. i asked if i could see the interior. but the white guy looked ****ed at the asian guy so he didnt let me. it had quad exhausts by the way. and the gauge cluster was like the Zs but a little more chrome was present. they guy seemed mean so i left him alone after repeatidly asking to see the interior. i ddint wanna mention it here because i had no proof and ddint wanna seem like a liar. but yeah thats the car i saw and it looked nice beneath the covering. the grill was almost the same. the side profile was altima. cant wait to see it without the coverings.)<
>(funny thing is i saw this car yesterday when i went to the nissan corporate office gardena. i followed it and it turnned into an alley so i kept following and 3 men came out of it. 2 asian guys and a white guy who was driving. i asked them what car it was and one of the asian guys said it was the new maxima. i asked if i could see the interior. but the white guy looked ****ed at the asian guy so he didnt let me. it had quad exhausts by the way. and the gauge cluster was like the Zs but a little more chrome was present. they guy seemed mean so i left him alone after repeatidly asking to see the interior. i ddint wanna mention it here because i had no proof and ddint wanna seem like a liar. but yeah thats the car i saw and it looked nice beneath the covering. the grill was almost the same. the side profile was altima. cant wait to see it without the coverings.)<
05-17-2002, 12:43 PM
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Re: What Nissan Didn't Want Me To See (New Maxima Spy Shots)
I like it. Well, the tail lights are kinda ugly but what Maxima tails are pretty?
