2009 Maxima 7th Gen info 5/07
05-01-2007, 05:24 PM
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2009 Maxima 7th Gen info 5/07
What?!
Nissan, to whom should I make the check payable to?
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-nis...cedes-cls.html
Nissan, to whom should I make the check payable to?
http://www.leftlanenews.com/2009-nis...cedes-cls.html
05-01-2007, 05:57 PM
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05-01-2007, 08:35 PM
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Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
Nissan Maxima Starting Price: $28,050
Mercedes CLS Starting Price: $67,675
Mercedes CLS63 AMG Starting Price: $92,975
Mercedes CLS Starting Price: $67,675
Mercedes CLS63 AMG Starting Price: $92,975
For about $95,000 you have a car that keeps up if not slightly takes Lambos and Ferraris...
(or just add a chip and some Brabus tuning for it and it'll be no match for the Lambo or Ferrari! 
) That's just my theory though
05-01-2007, 08:38 PM
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Originally Posted by !PrjctMax!
That is still crazy shiet! The CLS is a little obnoxious if you ask me, but the E63 AMG... For about $95,000 you have a car that keeps up if not slightly takes Lambos and Ferraris... (or just add a chip and some Brabus tuning for it and it'll be no match for the Lambo or Ferrari! ) That's just my theory though
For about $95,000 you have a car that keeps up if not slightly takes Lambos and Ferraris... (or just add a chip and some Brabus tuning for it and it'll be no match for the Lambo or Ferrari! ) That's just my theory though
600hp on next years model coming out. Although, not quite as practical...but hey, neither is a Lambo or Ferrari 
05-01-2007, 09:45 PM
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I don't understand why everyone compares the Maxima to the G. They are completely different cars. The G is much smaller and less practical. The Maxima is more in line with and M for size but not price. Two very different cars with two very different principals.
05-01-2007, 09:47 PM
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Originally Posted by Nietzsche
I don't understand why everyone compares the Maxima to the G. They are completely different cars. The G is much smaller and less practical. The Maxima is more in line with and M for size but not price. Two very different cars with two very different principals.
05-01-2007, 09:57 PM
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This is exactly what several of us here on the ORG have been hinting at for several years.
When the 6th gen concept was firmed up in 2002, it was clear the Maxima was moving toward being a much plusher vehicle.
A year or two later, when the Altima actually became the size and acquired the power of the Maxima, it was obvious Maxima would have to surpass the Altima, which meant it would be a larger, heavier, more powerful vehicle than would fit the normal '4DSC' concept.
So we could see this coming for years. The only niche left for the Maxima was to be slightly larger, slightly more powerful, slightly more luxurious, have slightly better interior and exterior finish and more goodies standard than the 3.5 Altima.
And that is exactly what we will get.
There are those who prefer rear wheel drive, as they feel RWD is more performance-oriented and is more amenable to aftermarket modding.
But FWD is better for normal driving, especially in inclimate weather. The 7th gen Maxima will be a vehicle Nissan does not see as a 'modding base', or even a 'track-oriented' vehicle. It will be very powerful, very complete, even in base version, a little too heavy to do very well in the 1/4 mile, but an outstanding road car with excellent performance for all normal driving situations. A flagship.
Nissan might as well have erected a sign: 'all modders exit here'.
But I am one who is looking forward to the upscale Maxima. My only decision is whether to buy next spring when the '09 arrives at dealers, or wait for the gen 7.5 diesel Maxima about two years later. I feel I can't lose either way. Life is good!
When the 6th gen concept was firmed up in 2002, it was clear the Maxima was moving toward being a much plusher vehicle.
A year or two later, when the Altima actually became the size and acquired the power of the Maxima, it was obvious Maxima would have to surpass the Altima, which meant it would be a larger, heavier, more powerful vehicle than would fit the normal '4DSC' concept.
So we could see this coming for years. The only niche left for the Maxima was to be slightly larger, slightly more powerful, slightly more luxurious, have slightly better interior and exterior finish and more goodies standard than the 3.5 Altima.
And that is exactly what we will get.
There are those who prefer rear wheel drive, as they feel RWD is more performance-oriented and is more amenable to aftermarket modding.
But FWD is better for normal driving, especially in inclimate weather. The 7th gen Maxima will be a vehicle Nissan does not see as a 'modding base', or even a 'track-oriented' vehicle. It will be very powerful, very complete, even in base version, a little too heavy to do very well in the 1/4 mile, but an outstanding road car with excellent performance for all normal driving situations. A flagship.
Nissan might as well have erected a sign: 'all modders exit here'.
But I am one who is looking forward to the upscale Maxima. My only decision is whether to buy next spring when the '09 arrives at dealers, or wait for the gen 7.5 diesel Maxima about two years later. I feel I can't lose either way. Life is good!
05-02-2007, 12:12 AM
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Originally Posted by lightonthehill
This is exactly what several of us here on the ORG have been hinting at for several years.
When the 6th gen concept was firmed up in 2002, it was clear the Maxima was moving toward being a much plusher vehicle.
A year or two later, when the Altima actually became the size and acquired the power of the Maxima, it was obvious Maxima would have to surpass the Altima, which meant it would be a larger, heavier, more powerful vehicle than would fit the normal '4DSC' concept.
So we could see this coming for years. The only niche left for the Maxima was to be slightly larger, slightly more powerful, slightly more luxurious, have slightly better interior and exterior finish and more goodies standard than the 3.5 Altima.
And that is exactly what we will get.
There are those who prefer rear wheel drive, as they feel RWD is more performance-oriented and is more amenable to aftermarket modding.
But FWD is better for normal driving, especially in inclimate weather. The 7th gen Maxima will be a vehicle Nissan does not see as a 'modding base', or even a 'track-oriented' vehicle. It will be very powerful, very complete, even in base version, a little too heavy to do very well in the 1/4 mile, but an outstanding road car with excellent performance for all normal driving situations. A flagship.
Nissan might as well have erected a sign: 'all modders exit here'.
But I am one who is looking forward to the upscale Maxima. My only decision is whether to buy next spring when the '09 arrives at dealers, or wait for the gen 7.5 diesel Maxima about two years later. I feel I can't lose either way. Life is good!
When the 6th gen concept was firmed up in 2002, it was clear the Maxima was moving toward being a much plusher vehicle.
A year or two later, when the Altima actually became the size and acquired the power of the Maxima, it was obvious Maxima would have to surpass the Altima, which meant it would be a larger, heavier, more powerful vehicle than would fit the normal '4DSC' concept.
So we could see this coming for years. The only niche left for the Maxima was to be slightly larger, slightly more powerful, slightly more luxurious, have slightly better interior and exterior finish and more goodies standard than the 3.5 Altima.
And that is exactly what we will get.
There are those who prefer rear wheel drive, as they feel RWD is more performance-oriented and is more amenable to aftermarket modding.
But FWD is better for normal driving, especially in inclimate weather. The 7th gen Maxima will be a vehicle Nissan does not see as a 'modding base', or even a 'track-oriented' vehicle. It will be very powerful, very complete, even in base version, a little too heavy to do very well in the 1/4 mile, but an outstanding road car with excellent performance for all normal driving situations. A flagship.
Nissan might as well have erected a sign: 'all modders exit here'.
But I am one who is looking forward to the upscale Maxima. My only decision is whether to buy next spring when the '09 arrives at dealers, or wait for the gen 7.5 diesel Maxima about two years later. I feel I can't lose either way. Life is good!
Then again, if the car is really great, some tuners may turn out a sample or two and have a good aftermarket support.
05-02-2007, 06:23 AM
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To prevent any damage it might do to sales of the G35 sedan, Nissan will likely keep the vehicle front-wheel-drive, the report said.
man screw the G35 make it RWD.. i think this will be hottt and i will be a maxima lover once again
05-02-2007, 07:09 AM
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Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
05-02-2007, 07:45 AM
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Originally Posted by 2LEET4U
hmmmm.... maybe the design will be similar to this?
to bad it will be FWD.... you know what that means guys.... No 300hp for us max lovers...
to bad it will be FWD.... you know what that means guys.... No 300hp for us max lovers...
They'd keep the FWD, give an AWD option....
and get it over the 300HP hump WITH FWD
Now that would be impressive! Worth it.... mmm maybe not, prob would b easier to go RWD, but VERY impressive!
I'm game.... maybe 2010-11 i'll upgrade.
But to be honest, the CLS was my car I wanted to upgrade to in a few years if the money was right! i LOVE that car!
05-02-2007, 07:57 AM
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RWD is what they need to do, but they won't...even though 300hp at the front wheels is a bad idea. So they basically say they are going to make this great looking car but give it an achilles heel on purpose to avoid hurting the G. I hope it bombs.
05-02-2007, 08:44 AM
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Originally Posted by Nietzsche
I don't understand why everyone compares the Maxima to the G. They are completely different cars. The G is much smaller and less practical. The Maxima is more in line with and M for size but not price. Two very different cars with two very different principals.
M35/45=Maxima
G35=Altima
The G comparison is as frustrating to me as when people call my Maxima an Altima...and when they called my Grand Prix a Grand Am.
05-02-2007, 10:54 AM
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I still don't get that these "Automobile Journalists" still compare Maximas to Camry's and Accords, when Maximas always had 6 cylinders and larger since 1st gen. Remember the Stanzas? I guess that's why they don't write for car mags.
05-02-2007, 11:05 AM
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Originally Posted by RHMax
I still don't get that these "Automobile Journalists" still compare Maximas to Camry's and Accords, when Maximas always had 6 cylinders and larger since 1st gen. Remember the Stanzas? I guess that's why they don't write for car mags.
05-02-2007, 03:22 PM
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Originally Posted by 2LEET4U
hmmmm.... maybe the design will be similar to this?
to bad it will be FWD.... you know what that means guys.... No 300hp for us max lovers...
to bad it will be FWD.... you know what that means guys.... No 300hp for us max lovers...
But anyway I kinda had the feeling that was the way the 7th gen was going to go because the 6th gen has a little bit of a four door coupe profile if you think about it.
05-03-2007, 12:16 AM
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RHMax - I agree with you that AWD will probably be an option on the '09 Maxima. If not at first, certainly by the 2011 model year mid-gen revamp.
I also agree that an AWD and or diesel version would probably run near or over $40. That sounds like a lot of money, but then most other quality vehicles are going up in price also.
I disagree with several others, who feel the '09 Maxima will not have/could not use 300 HP. The '09 Maxima will be a larger, heavier vehicle than the 6th gen, will have larger tires with more rubber gripping the road, and will easily handle (even need) 300HP.
I can also see where DRoD is coming from with the 7th gen Maxima/M comparison. The Maxima will be the 'poor man's M'. The Altima will be the 'poor man's G.' And, in either case, not that much poorer.
Those who feel that comparison to be a ridiculous one might consider waiting until they see the '09 Maxima (and it's window sticker) before saying too much. Market positioning of the '09 Maxima will be considerably different that that of the 6th gen Maxima, and totally different than that of the 5th gen.
The times they are a changin.'
I also agree that an AWD and or diesel version would probably run near or over $40. That sounds like a lot of money, but then most other quality vehicles are going up in price also.
I disagree with several others, who feel the '09 Maxima will not have/could not use 300 HP. The '09 Maxima will be a larger, heavier vehicle than the 6th gen, will have larger tires with more rubber gripping the road, and will easily handle (even need) 300HP.
I can also see where DRoD is coming from with the 7th gen Maxima/M comparison. The Maxima will be the 'poor man's M'. The Altima will be the 'poor man's G.' And, in either case, not that much poorer.
Those who feel that comparison to be a ridiculous one might consider waiting until they see the '09 Maxima (and it's window sticker) before saying too much. Market positioning of the '09 Maxima will be considerably different that that of the 6th gen Maxima, and totally different than that of the 5th gen.
The times they are a changin.'
05-03-2007, 02:53 AM
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hmmm makes you think about the infinity G.... wonder what it will look like in 2009??? G39 maybe????
I prefer keeping up with the car market when it comes to horsepower. I would rather trade my max in when 2009 comes around and get a used g37 sedan around that time...
300+ HP.... here i come.... sorry maxima!
I prefer keeping up with the car market when it comes to horsepower. I would rather trade my max in when 2009 comes around and get a used g37 sedan around that time...
300+ HP.... here i come.... sorry maxima!
05-03-2007, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by 2LEET4U
hmmm makes you think about the infinity G.... wonder what it will look like in 2009??? G39 maybe????
I prefer keeping up with the car market when it comes to horsepower. I would rather trade my max in when 2009 comes around and get a used g37 sedan around that time...
300+ HP.... here i come.... sorry maxima!
I prefer keeping up with the car market when it comes to horsepower. I would rather trade my max in when 2009 comes around and get a used g37 sedan around that time...
300+ HP.... here i come.... sorry maxima!
05-03-2007, 01:21 PM
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Originally Posted by D@ActiveTuning
Dodge Viper 600hp on next years model coming out. Although, not quite as practical...but hey, neither is a Lambo or Ferrari
600hp on next years model coming out. Although, not quite as practical...but hey, neither is a Lambo or Ferrari hint: I visited your blog recently
05-03-2007, 07:52 PM
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The higher gas prices go, the more oil company stock I buy. I guarantee their profit reports will be gilt-edged.
I am just thankful I get good gas mileage with my Maxima. Think about those folks driving Hummer-like tanks, and how it must hurt to pay nearly $100 for a tank of gas.
The change in the Maxima from the 6th to the 7th gen will be one that changes the world of Maxima drivers. It will complete the metamorphosis from 'hot, sporty affordable modder' to 'high performance luxmobile'.
It will be very interesting to see the tidbits and hints we will soon be seeing as Nissan begins to finalize the 2009 for release about one year from now.
I am just thankful I get good gas mileage with my Maxima. Think about those folks driving Hummer-like tanks, and how it must hurt to pay nearly $100 for a tank of gas.
The change in the Maxima from the 6th to the 7th gen will be one that changes the world of Maxima drivers. It will complete the metamorphosis from 'hot, sporty affordable modder' to 'high performance luxmobile'.
It will be very interesting to see the tidbits and hints we will soon be seeing as Nissan begins to finalize the 2009 for release about one year from now.
05-03-2007, 07:57 PM
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Originally Posted by lightonthehill
The higher gas prices go, the more oil company stock I buy. I guarantee their profit reports will be gilt-edged.
I am just thankful I get good gas mileage with my Maxima. Think about those folks driving Hummer-like tanks, and how it must hurt to pay nearly $100 for a tank of gas.
I am just thankful I get good gas mileage with my Maxima. Think about those folks driving Hummer-like tanks, and how it must hurt to pay nearly $100 for a tank of gas.
05-04-2007, 10:25 AM
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Originally Posted by RHMax
Anyway, I enjoy driving my gas guzzling cars. I just don't cruise around for no reasons. Govt don't do much in oil prices except taxing you for it, no matter which party is in charge. Didn't you learn this in high school?
ESPECIALLY when they are recording this RECORD breaking profits...
I'm not saying they can do it directly, but they can indirectly. REGARDless of party.
We pay taxes..... they SUPPOSE to work for us.... we DEPEND on gas....
But i'm sure the big oil has them in the pcket.
05-04-2007, 11:50 AM
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Originally Posted by Omarvelous
Government, no matter what nation, can come down on a company, as easily, even easier as they do other nations.... and impact change...
ESPECIALLY when they are recording this RECORD breaking profits...
I'm not saying they can do it directly, but they can indirectly. REGARDless of party.
We pay taxes..... they SUPPOSE to work for us.... we DEPEND on gas....
But i'm sure the big oil has them in the pcket.
ESPECIALLY when they are recording this RECORD breaking profits...
I'm not saying they can do it directly, but they can indirectly. REGARDless of party.
We pay taxes..... they SUPPOSE to work for us.... we DEPEND on gas....
But i'm sure the big oil has them in the pcket.
Free enterprise, look it up! Record breaking profit is in dollar amount not percentage to each dollar make. In other words, $10 profit from $1000 sales is not the same as $5 from $100 sales. We bought more gasoline at higher price, so the profit in dollar is higher because of volume, simple math. Please do yourself a favor and look a little deeper than just at the headlines.