Constructive Comments on 7th Gen Maxima

*bigpulve* · 03-18-2008, 08:23 PM

Well I would have to say I like some of it like the paddle shifters and having the sport mode shifter on the driver side, but I don't like the blatant copy of the Alti's rear end and pretty much the same interior as the new Gs....

Overall with no specs yet I would give the new gen a C+...

If it has VQ37, AWD, around or under 3500 and has a manual option that would raise my grade....

Dark99GLE · 03-18-2008, 08:35 PM

love the rear end and interior, hate the front

rydesteel · 03-18-2008, 08:54 PM

Hmm.. I kinda like it, side pro is better than the rear, and it makes it easier to understand the deep discounts on the 08's. It's a nice design atmo, if you want a M35 it'll cost a few more sheckels and wont be any more fun to drive. Of course I'm old enough to be a parent to some here and a Grandpa to others

. Enjoy the day.

Stevied23 · 03-18-2008, 08:58 PM

I don't know if it was because of all the anticipation, similar to hearing every minute about a movie and then you see it and it sucks. I'm very disappointed in the new styling; there are good and bad, but mostly bad IMO. The exterior looks like it's trying to be aggressive and a senior citizen's cruising Buick or Camry in the same token. The interior looks ok but looks like it has a lot of buttons and not very refined. I remember reading several articles that said Nissan was going to return to its 4DSC roots, trying to get away from the bloated look of the 6th Gen. I have always liked the look of the 6TH Gen. so much that I purchased one. I was looking forward to the 7TH Gen to come out so I could purchase one in its 2nd or 3rd model year. Not now. Maybe I'll look towards a German car or Lexus. Anyone else have any thoughts?

blackmax07 · 03-18-2008, 09:21 PM

interior is nice, the exterior seems to copy way to many cars..the rear reminds me of Camry..Nothing is original at all..wack..c-

*bigpulve* · 03-18-2008, 09:45 PM

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=556868

Lets try and keep this section clean until it gets some mods and we have more info...

*NYPD-Arnold* · 03-18-2008, 09:49 PM

You're a 6th gen owner who's disappointed with the 7th gen? Unreal. Sorry, but the car looks miles better than your boat.

*kingrukus* · 03-18-2008, 09:57 PM

I am seeing that most of the folks here that are "dissaponted" in the 7th gen are owners of the fugly 6th gen.

aventerav · 03-18-2008, 10:01 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by NYPD-Arnold

You're a 6th gen owner who's disappointed with the 7th gen? Unreal. Sorry, but the car looks miles better than your boat.

No I think the car looks great, and depending on the specs am going to consider getting one.

aventerav · 03-18-2008, 10:05 PM

Looks good, imo.

STARR · 03-19-2008, 12:03 AM

all these threads on the same topic are overwhelming

lightonthehill · 03-19-2008, 02:16 AM

Wow! Yet another thread in which I can express my views!

I have to see the specs, list of available colors, option lists and price lists before I can say much. For instance, unless a heated steering wheel is available, I will have to pass on this generation. Others here with ancient creaky hands with no circulation will understand.

As far as styling/looks, this is the same situation as the first six generations in that there are some things I really like from day one, and some that I gradually grow to like over time. I do generally like the side view, the front view, and especially the rear view.

I do not have the hangups some here do about certain aspects of the car resembling other cars; I couldn't care less what other cars look like.

I am so thankful Nissan left the 4 o'clock to 5 o'clock positions and the 7 o'clock to 8 o'clock positions on the steering wheel spokeless. The spokes on my 5th gen in those positions causes my fingers so much pain I simply have my wife drive when we are going more than a few miles. By contrast, our 6th gen has the spokes placed perfectly, and I could drive that car to the moon and back.

The detail I am having the most trouble with early on is the strange rear outline of the headlight assembly on the side of the car. That seems rather contrived, and I'm not sure I will like that over time. I will just have to wait and see.

But, all-in-all, I am pleased with the looks of the 7th gen, and, as I usually do with the release of a new generation of Maxima, will almost surely be buying one.

hondadude · 03-19-2008, 06:29 AM

I have to wait until I see it in person, but at this point, I am likely out of the Maxima market when I go to replace my 07 in a few years. The new one, particularly the front is hideous.......................makes the 6th gen look better than ever.

*NYPD-Arnold* · 03-19-2008, 06:46 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingrukus

I am seeing that most of the folks here that are "dissaponted" in the 7th gen are owners of the fugly 6th gen.

Yup.

CoamoMax · 03-19-2008, 06:52 AM

On the Nissan website under future vehicles it says "estimated hp 290 with 3.5 liter engine and advanced timing. It doesn't look like it will be getting the 3.7 liter engine just yet.

*AllBlackMax* · 03-19-2008, 07:36 AM

Not true at all. Both Chern and I said the new Max looks good. I also said it looks better than the 6th Gen.

Quote:

Originally Posted by kingrukus

I am seeing that most of the folks here that are "dissaponted" in the 7th gen are owners of the fugly 6th gen.

*kingrukus* · 03-19-2008, 08:30 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by AllBlackMax

Not true at all. Both Chern and I said the new Max looks good. I also said it looks better than the 6th Gen.

Read my comment again. I said MOST. I am not about to go to do a count either, however it was from quick observation that I decided to make this comment.

Thanatos · 03-19-2008, 08:34 AM

i just dont care for it that much. i perfure the 5/5.5 gens my self. i'll gets me one soon.

nlt624 · 03-19-2008, 08:39 AM

I'm not dissappointed in the styling at all. I've owned every gen Maxima since the 3rd gen, and have loved the styling of each one of them. I think i'll be buying this one in late 2009.

*alicious* · 03-19-2008, 08:52 AM

Maybe it's just me, but seeing the clean and fresh designs of other car makers (see:Audi S5/A5) and even our "luxury brand" Infiniti I'm very disappointed in this car. People were saying the same about the 6th gen when it dropped too "look how awesome it is, look at those curves" blah blah and now most that don't own a 6th gen don't like it.

So it doesn't really surprise me to have this kind of knee jerk/initial reaction to something "different" from Nissan.

*alicious* · 03-19-2008, 08:53 AM

all of these threads need to get merged.....

nlt624 · 03-19-2008, 08:55 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by lightonthehill

Wow! Yet another thread in which I can express my views!

I have to see the specs, list of available colors, option lists and price lists before I can say much. For instance, unless a heated steering wheel is available, I will have to pass on this generation. Others here with ancient creaky hands with no circulation will understand.

As far as styling/looks, this is the same situation as the first six generations in that there are some things I really like from day one, and some that I gradually grow to like over time. I do generally like the side view, the front view, and especially the rear view.

I do not have the hangups some here do about certain aspects of the car resembling other cars; I couldn't care less what other cars look like.

I am so thankful Nissan left the 4 o'clock to 5 o'clock positions and the 7 o'clock to 8 o'clock positions on the steering wheel spokeless. The spokes on my 5th gen in those positions causes my fingers so much pain I simply have my wife drive when we are going more than a few miles. By contrast, our 6th gen has the spokes placed perfectly, and I could drive that car to the moon and back.

The detail I am having the most trouble with early on is the strange rear outline of the headlight assembly on the side of the car. That seems rather contrived, and I'm not sure I will like that over time. I will just have to wait and see.

But, all-in-all, I am pleased with the looks of the 7th gen, and, as I usually do with the release of a new generation of Maxima, will almost surely be buying one.

Don't you just love this guy????????

*MaximaZero* · 03-19-2008, 09:06 AM

Color me disappointed - it's an elegant evolution in design, but it's available in CVT only. So much for a return to its 4dsc roots.

Mikesima · 03-19-2008, 09:16 AM

It's just a car ladies. hahaha....and lets be honest, not a gen out there uglier than the 5th, except in the eyes of the kids smoking the magic crack on maxima sites.

Looks good though, if the quality of the 6th gens (overall, im saying. I know some of you are problem free) wasn't so terrible i'd consider buying one.

....contemplating a Ford.

.....i kid, i kid!

*soundmike* · 03-19-2008, 09:30 AM

As an overall package, i'm actually quite pleased with it. Look at the features Nissan included to alleviate everyone's comments about poor handling, yadda yadda... this baby was actually tuned in the 'Ring.

(i posted the press release here).

Sure, it doesn't have a 6-spd or even a conventional automatic (for CVT naysayers), but that's just one piece of the puzzle.

Being shorter, lighter and having larger brakes are all good things. And i can't express enough gratitude for having them make that darned steering wheel smaller!

As an overall package, i think Nissan pulled it through just right.

Not to mention, this is the 1st stab at it. Who knows what they'll do in the 2nd year of the 7th gen. Or perhaps for the Mid-cycle refresh?

gizzsdad · 03-19-2008, 09:53 AM

As an owner of 4th, 5th and now 6th gens, I really like it. I'm actually a little worried they may have made the suspension a little harsh for my tastes. I'm also disappointed in the lack of a manual, but those of us who prefer it are less than 2% of the market.

I like the styling, and look forward to driving it, along with a CTS and Genesis.