Nissan 3.5 liter VQ 300HP naturally assperated.
11-20-2004, 02:33 PM
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Nissan 3.5 liter VQ 300HP naturally assperated.
Just read a article in AUTOMOBILE MAG December 2004. That the 35th Anniversary Edition 350 Z will have 300HP & similar torque. Available in January. Wow !!!!!!!!!!!
11-20-2004, 02:59 PM
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Sr20den.............
Originally Posted by SR20DEN
11-20-2004, 03:04 PM
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11-20-2004, 03:30 PM
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Point made SR2ODEN
Let me rephrase........ What is it about the new AE Edtion 350Z 3.5 liter compared to the Maximas 3.5 liter that gives it the 300 HP if it is not forced induction? SR2ODEN hows that?
11-20-2004, 03:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Kevon1
Let me rephrase........ What is it about the new AE Edtion 350Z 3.5 liter compared to the Maximas 3.5 liter that gives it the 300 HP if it is not forced induction? SR2ODEN hows that?
11-21-2004, 08:06 AM
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They had to bump up the Z
Since the new 2005 G35 Sedan is moving up to 280hp and the G35 Coupe being bumped up to 290hp+ they had to give the Z more power to compete. I am curious to see what Nissan plans for the 25th anniverssary Maxima.
11-21-2004, 09:48 AM
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Originally Posted by mdmartin92
I am curious to see what Nissan plans for the 25th anniverssary Maxima.
The Altima is now their bread-and-butter in the mid-size sedan market, and it seems to get the golden-child treatment. Since the new Altima, the Maxima has become a hard-sell for dealers, I'm sure. I would assume it's easier for a customer to think that the Altima is 'almost' as good as the Maxima for a few thousand less than it would be for the customer to think that the Maxima is better than the Altima for a few thousand more. Most car buyers want value, and the Altima gives it better than the Maxima.
If Nissan would just work on the torque steer issue of the current generation Maxima, tighten up its suspension even more for the SE model, maybe give the line a 'SE-R' trim, and push for more 'sports sedan' promotion again, then maybe things would turn back around for the Maxima.
Peace.
11-21-2004, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by mdmartin92
Since the new 2005 G35 Sedan is moving up to 280hp and the G35 Coupe being bumped up to 290hp+ they had to give the Z more power to compete. I am curious to see what Nissan plans for the 25th anniverssary Maxima.
11-21-2004, 11:01 AM
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Originally Posted by 01SE02SER
At the current rate of year to year sales drop in Maxima sales (which has been going on for quite some time), I would be surprised if Nissan did anything at all to mark 25 years of the car.
The Altima is now their bread-and-butter in the mid-size sedan market, and it seems to get the golden-child treatment. Since the new Altima, the Maxima has become a hard-sell for dealers, I'm sure. I would assume it's easier for a customer to think that the Altima is 'almost' as good as the Maxima for a few thousand less than it would be for the customer to think that the Maxima is better than the Altima for a few thousand more. Most car buyers want value, and the Altima gives it better than the Maxima.
If Nissan would just work on the torque steer issue of the current generation Maxima, tighten up its suspension even more for the SE model, maybe give the line a 'SE-R' trim, and push for more 'sports sedan' promotion again, then maybe things would turn back around for the Maxima.
Peace.
The Altima is now their bread-and-butter in the mid-size sedan market, and it seems to get the golden-child treatment. Since the new Altima, the Maxima has become a hard-sell for dealers, I'm sure. I would assume it's easier for a customer to think that the Altima is 'almost' as good as the Maxima for a few thousand less than it would be for the customer to think that the Maxima is better than the Altima for a few thousand more. Most car buyers want value, and the Altima gives it better than the Maxima.
If Nissan would just work on the torque steer issue of the current generation Maxima, tighten up its suspension even more for the SE model, maybe give the line a 'SE-R' trim, and push for more 'sports sedan' promotion again, then maybe things would turn back around for the Maxima.
Peace.
11-21-2004, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by mdmartin92
Since the new 2005 G35 Sedan is moving up to 280hp and the G35 Coupe being bumped up to 290hp+ they had to give the Z more power to compete. I am curious to see what Nissan plans for the 25th anniverssary Maxima.
11-21-2004, 04:31 PM
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Originally Posted by zuprman
A salesman at the stealership told me that Nissan was slowly growing the maxima into a larger sedan that would eventually have a V8. This was back in 02 just after we got our Max....anyone else hear this? What about AWD??
In other words, he was guessing as much as anyone who replies to your post is guessing.
11-21-2004, 09:54 PM
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Ya I heard the same thing......
Originally Posted by zuprman
A salesman at the stealership told me that Nissan was slowly growing the maxima into a larger sedan that would eventually have a V8. This was back in 02 just after we got our Max....anyone else hear this? What about AWD??
11-22-2004, 12:45 AM
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maybe theyll make maxima's a full size sedan, to compete with larger sedans, like the 7 series, LS series, and RL's. VW came out with phaeton. Maxima's should be up there with the luxury lines, except its a budge luxury line. nissan can make full size maxima's, but i dont know if people would want to buy it.
11-22-2004, 09:47 AM
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Another thing Nissan needs to work on is there after sales service. From a thread sometime ago, it was closer many people was opting for something other than a nissan just because of stealership headaches (to get things done under warranty!!)
11-22-2004, 09:54 AM
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Originally Posted by chun
maybe theyll make maxima's a full size sedan, to compete with larger sedans, like the 7 series, LS series, and RL's. VW came out with phaeton. Maxima's should be up there with the luxury lines, except its a budge luxury line. nissan can make full size maxima's, but i dont know if people would want to buy it.
How the hell does a car that will be priced WELL BELOW 50,000 have to do with a car priced ar 70-80,000??? AND how the hell does a 30,000 maxima fit into the picture??? And I assume you are talking about the V8 Phaeton not the 100K dollar W12?
None of the cars are even in the same class except the Phaeton and 7 series. Do a little more research on cars.. Maybe Ford will revive the Escort and have it compete with the new Acura RSX or Ferrari.
11-22-2004, 11:03 AM
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Originally Posted by mdloops
How the hell does a car that will be priced WELL BELOW 50,000 have to do with a car priced ar 70-80,000??? AND how the hell does a 30,000 maxima fit into the picture??? And I assume you are talking about the V8 Phaeton not the 100K dollar W12?
None of the cars are even in the same class except the Phaeton and 7 series. Do a little more research on cars.. Maybe Ford will revive the Escort and have it compete with the new Acura RSX or Ferrari.
None of the cars are even in the same class except the Phaeton and 7 series. Do a little more research on cars.. Maybe Ford will revive the Escort and have it compete with the new Acura RSX or Ferrari.
And maybe Ford will revive the Escort to compete with the RSX... heck the Neon SRT-4s are already faster than the RSXs....
11-22-2004, 11:23 AM
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All this "maybe they'll..." and "I heard they're gonna..." speculation is bull****... waste of time, but you guys still do it every so often like something's changed.
Why bother? You don't know anything more than what other people who don't know anything tell you.
Why bother? You don't know anything more than what other people who don't know anything tell you.
11-22-2004, 12:07 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k2kev
All this "maybe they'll..." and "I heard they're gonna..." speculation is bull****... waste of time, but you guys still do it every so often like something's changed.
Why bother? You don't know anything more than what other people who don't know anything tell you.
Why bother? You don't know anything more than what other people who don't know anything tell you.
11-22-2004, 01:15 PM
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A little off..
Originally Posted by chun
maybe theyll make maxima's a full size sedan, to compete with larger sedans, like the 7 series, LS series, and RL's. VW came out with phaeton. Maxima's should be up there with the luxury lines, except its a budge luxury line. nissan can make full size maxima's, but i dont know if people would want to buy it.
11-22-2004, 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by 2k2kev
All this "maybe they'll..." and "I heard they're gonna..." speculation is bull****... waste of time, but you guys still do it every so often like something's changed.
Why bother? You don't know anything more than what other people who don't know anything tell you.
Why bother? You don't know anything more than what other people who don't know anything tell you.
Good point puppet. I guess this is what I meant to say. I will never buy another Maxima because of these reasons:
1) NO standard LSD for FWD
2) Putting power to the ground is horrible. Not to bring up GTPS but they put like 300 FT LBS of torque to the ground with total EASE
3) I want 300HP and that will never be usable to a Maxima unless turned into AWD or RWD. Or unless they modify suspension and drivetrain setup
4) Handling is terrible for a "Sports Sedan"
That is about it. I LOVE everything else about the car. I have the 6 speed and wish I could put the power down better. I drove my brothers new GTP and you hit the gas, both front tires stick, and the car is shot forward like a missile. Plus I am from NY and I am not too confident how this car will handle the winter.
11-22-2004, 09:33 PM
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Originally Posted by mdloops
I have the 6 speed and wish I could put the power down better. I drove my brothers new GTP and you hit the gas, both front tires stick, and the car is shot forward like a missile.
11-23-2004, 05:56 AM
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Stating the obvious...
In order to compete with the big boys, they need to add AWD, a V8 (Titan engine?), more leg and head room to the back, more plush, ect, ect. All this will move the price up to the same range as the BMW's and pheatons. Basically, Nissan screwed up a while back when they made the new Altima. When they went to the larger body style, they basically had two cars competing for the same market. Now they need to up the ante on the Maxima. Hence the large gen 6. I'm just looking into my crystal ball here, but I think I see a patern. Can you say, 4 door g35 look alike? That's basically what the 6th gen seems to be patterned on. But, then again, in high school I was sure I'd be a millionare by now, so what do I know....
11-23-2004, 07:19 AM
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Maybe Nissan wanted a car that was able to compete with the base models of Toyota and Honda, hence the 4 cyl available with the Altima, and the Maxima would always be more expensive than base Accords/Camry's and have worse gas mileage due to the V6.
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