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lightonthehill · 10-31-2005, 10:53 PM

wsu - Sage? Humble? Could I ask you to repeat those remarks to my wife? But hold on a minute while I finish taking out the garbage and vacuuming the house.

You must have gotten the 'humble' from finding out about my long hot summers in the early 1950s working in the carding room of the White Mountain Laundry on South McQuesten Parkway in White Plains, NY (on the edge of the Bronx).

There was no AC in those days, and when the temp inside reached 120 degrees, folks were free to leave if desired. But I had only the three summer months in which to earn enough to pay my college expenses for nine months, so had to stay.

I was carding wool blankets, so I was covered with sweat and prickly wool from 7AM to 5PM every miserable day. And my room was in the loft of a boarding house operated by an old German couple at 689 East 243rd Street in the Bronx. No AC, and I shared a small bath with six other boarders.

So yes, the 6th gen Maxima may seem somewhat plusher to me than to some.

6th gen Maximas are now very commonplace around where I live south of Atlanta. Two years ago, I saw mostly SEs around here. Now, I see just as many SLs. I actually spoke to drivers of two SLs today when we crossed paths in parking lots. Both had big smiles on their faces. Both loved their cars. BOTH WERE PARKING IN THE SHADE AT THE FAR REACHES OF SPARSELY FILLED LOTS, JUST AS I WAS DOING. No dings, please.

I have been driving my '04 SL a little more aggressively lately when I find myself on a back road with sparse traffic. I am still feeling no torque steer. Not that I mind TS that much; it is sort of a hint of power under the hood.

I am very impressed with the lack of any lag when I touch the gas pedal; instant power. Although the acceleration is strong, it is very smooth; no jerking or rough shifting. And the steering is precise. The first time I saw the 6th gen, I thought it looked too 'bulky' to be maneuverable. I was wrong. This car is very agile, and seems to enjoy curvy roads.

My wife and I were looking at the interior of our SL out in the bright sunlight today (my half of the garage is temporarily occupied by furniture I am refinishing), and we were both impressed by the quality, fit, and attention to detail of everything. And this is a vehicle made in the US, not Japan.

But I am rambling again, wasting server space; the moderator will probably forward the monthly Maxima.org server bill to me.

10-31-2005, 10:53 PM	#70
lightonthehill Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: a meadow south of Atlanta iTrader: (0) Posts: 3,848	wsu - Sage? Humble? Could I ask you to repeat those remarks to my wife? But hold on a minute while I finish taking out the garbage and vacuuming the house. You must have gotten the 'humble' from finding out about my long hot summers in the early 1950s working in the carding room of the White Mountain Laundry on South McQuesten Parkway in White Plains, NY (on the edge of the Bronx). There was no AC in those days, and when the temp inside reached 120 degrees, folks were free to leave if desired. But I had only the three summer months in which to earn enough to pay my college expenses for nine months, so had to stay. I was carding wool blankets, so I was covered with sweat and prickly wool from 7AM to 5PM every miserable day. And my room was in the loft of a boarding house operated by an old German couple at 689 East 243rd Street in the Bronx. No AC, and I shared a small bath with six other boarders. So yes, the 6th gen Maxima may seem somewhat plusher to me than to some. 6th gen Maximas are now very commonplace around where I live south of Atlanta. Two years ago, I saw mostly SEs around here. Now, I see just as many SLs. I actually spoke to drivers of two SLs today when we crossed paths in parking lots. Both had big smiles on their faces. Both loved their cars. BOTH WERE PARKING IN THE SHADE AT THE FAR REACHES OF SPARSELY FILLED LOTS, JUST AS I WAS DOING. No dings, please. I have been driving my '04 SL a little more aggressively lately when I find myself on a back road with sparse traffic. I am still feeling no torque steer. Not that I mind TS that much; it is sort of a hint of power under the hood. I am very impressed with the lack of any lag when I touch the gas pedal; instant power. Although the acceleration is strong, it is very smooth; no jerking or rough shifting. And the steering is precise. The first time I saw the 6th gen, I thought it looked too 'bulky' to be maneuverable. I was wrong. This car is very agile, and seems to enjoy curvy roads. My wife and I were looking at the interior of our SL out in the bright sunlight today (my half of the garage is temporarily occupied by furniture I am refinishing), and we were both impressed by the quality, fit, and attention to detail of everything. And this is a vehicle made in the US, not Japan. But I am rambling again, wasting server space; the moderator will probably forward the monthly Maxima.org server bill to me.