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05-10-2008, 01:36 AM
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First 09 built is in my garage
I have been lucky enough to enjoy some nissan love in my life. I got to drive the GTR a few months back, and now I have a brand new Maxima in my garage!!! I have the opportunity to drive some amazing, and not so amazing cars in my line of work, but I gotta say, the new maxima is pretty sweet. The power is there, interior is solid, the looks had to grow on me though. I must say that each time I look at the car I like it more. I wish this was a 6-speed, but I am stuck in the auto w/out paddle shifters... I've had my heart set on the g35s for a while, but this is close.
I'll post some quick pics soon.
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05-10-2008, 02:05 AM
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05-10-2008, 02:15 AM
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Not too much more to show you tonight. I'll take some more pics tomorrow. Don't mind my messy garage, I know where all my tools are...
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05-10-2008, 04:08 AM
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Are you like teasing us? More pics please!
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05-10-2008, 07:44 AM
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Nice... more than pics, I would like to know specifics about the driving experience and ride quality especially in comparison with a 6th gen Maxima. How is the speed pickup from a stop? How is the handling, especially at turns? How is the suspension?
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05-10-2008, 07:47 AM
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can you take under car pics, front angle and some under hood?
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05-10-2008, 08:56 AM
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thats pretty awesome to have the first one (although i though i saw some street pics of a 7g already).
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05-10-2008, 09:39 AM
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Who are you? what do you do? and where do I send my resume 
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05-10-2008, 10:15 AM
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what a tease- lets see some more pics buddy... give it a mini-photo shoot- this page is gonna get a million hits.. haha
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05-10-2008, 10:16 AM
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how do you know this is the 1st one? Is this identified by something on the door or something? They arent out yet so how did you get it anyway?You are a Dealer?
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05-10-2008, 10:38 AM
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pricing please?
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05-10-2008, 11:01 AM
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05-10-2008, 11:02 AM
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Sorry, can't provide pricing.
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05-10-2008, 11:15 AM
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Honestly, I've never driven a 6th gen. so it'll be hard for me to compare. The car feels great - exhaust tone is amazing, a little more subtle than a 350Z. The power seems to be endless, it shifts seamlessly and just keeps going. The interior is tight and quiet, my only knock against this car is the cluster. I'm not sure why, I just dont really care for it. I think Nissan has a winner with this car, I cant wait to see what they do to it.... Maybe a X???
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05-10-2008, 11:46 AM
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wicked jealous !!!
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05-10-2008, 12:33 PM
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Is it me or does the car seem to sit higher (on the 3 pic) than the other pictures we've seen on the web? I can damn near see the back of the seat cushions from this view. The other pictures, especially the silver max, show a lower profile. What's up with that?
I do appreciate the new photos... thanks very much.
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05-10-2008, 01:24 PM
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is that a red-gtr in the last pic? with the hood up
can you comment on the suspension feel and seat comfort?
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05-10-2008, 01:38 PM
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Looking sweet. Loving this car more and more everytime I see it. If I didn't just buy my wife a 08 Jeep, I would be all over this. Also I love how the speedometer goes to 150 now. And yes looks like a red GTR.
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05-10-2008, 01:41 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by ZodiacA19
Looking sweet. Loving this car more and more everytime I see it. If I didn't just buy my wife a 08 Jeep, I would be all over this. Also I love how the speedometer goes to 150 now. And yes looks like a red GTR.
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 It goes to 160 and it's done that since 2000....
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05-10-2008, 01:46 PM
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What kind of gas mileage was the computer saying when you test drove it?
Sweet pics btw!
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05-10-2008, 01:53 PM
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This 7th gen is starting to grow on me
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05-10-2008, 02:06 PM
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Yeah, thats a GTR.
I like my suspension firm and the maxima was spot on. Minor body roll for a pretty big car, but it was a great ride. I'm not a big fan of the FWD, but the power is put down pretty well. The seat was very comfortable, with a ton of travel. There's got to be 8" of travel up and down. I'm a fan of this car - ride was tight, interior looked like if came out of a 50k car, and the power was great - the engine/exhaust sound was amazing. I think I might take a TL type-S out next week to see how the max stacks up. I know the Acura is a lot more techy, but I am going for fit and finish.
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05-10-2008, 04:07 PM
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Its nice. I just wish it was a RWD with 350+ poneys. Maybe Im never satisfied?
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05-10-2008, 05:08 PM
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the bigger stock rims + lower profile tires has made the wheel gap worse than I have ever seen on a stock car. yikes.
the rest is nice though
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05-10-2008, 05:38 PM
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Supporting Maxima.org Member
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Armon
the bigger stock rims + lower profile tires has made the wheel gap worse than I have ever seen on a stock car. yikes.
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the 5th gen's wheel gap is worse...hell, even the new miatas have more wheel gap than that. IMO they did a good job with the new maxima. It really seems like nissan's flagship now and they made it look pretty aggressive.
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35% tint, custom leather, PIAA super plasmas, Polarg M4s, AE door sills, AE
pedals, chrome gauge rings, FSTB, Progress RSB, BlehmCo Stage II LTB, H&R
20mm wheel spacers, clear corners, cleared HIDs, clear 3rd brake light, all
red tails, re-wired fogs, MT-90, 6th Gen front Brakes, and H-techs with Illuminas
PB: 14.338 @ 98.27 with a 2.300 60' stock.
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05-10-2008, 05:41 PM
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Quote:
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It goes to 160 and it's done that since 2000.... |
LOL you're right, I'm so used to driving my other car. Sorry to offend.
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05-10-2008, 06:05 PM
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I call BS on the first ever 7th Gen. Where's the pic of that VIN plate? It's nice to have ONE OF the first but don't claim you have THE first
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05-10-2008, 06:43 PM
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