2002 Altima.....holy crap!
04-11-2001, 12:04 PM
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So would it still be considered a step back going to an Altima now. As you can see on www.nissandriven.com the Altima is all grown up sporting a 240 hp engine, dual exhaust and 17" rims. After seeing that, I really think the maxima will going up to the size of the Q45 and sport the V8 and rear wheel drive at least, if not the all-wheel drive.
04-11-2001, 12:29 PM
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Re: Alty
I'm a little bit confused, if the alty has 240hp, how much will the max have, if it has a V-8, I would assume 300hp+. What about the Z then, it is claiming 260hp+!! Isn't that strange. I would have thought Nissan would have put the 3.0L V6 in the alty instead, inorder to maintain some kind of logical model lineup. What do you think?
04-11-2001, 03:16 PM
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Re: My guees is that it would have around 340 hp.
Originally posted by Morris
That is going on the new Q45 specs. If this all comes true, there will be a lot of Max drivers sport'n wood.
That is going on the new Q45 specs. If this all comes true, there will be a lot of Max drivers sport'n wood.
04-11-2001, 03:33 PM
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Re: That wasn't what I meant.
Can u guys afford the new Max? What r u expecting it 2 start @? I think it'll b outta reach 4 a lot of people on this board ... I know I couldn't afford it .. I can't even afford my 5th Gen!
Originally posted by Morris
I meant it in the sense of "popping a woody" & "Chubbing". To be absolutely blunt.....getting a boner. Sorry if that is offensive, but hey, its the truth for a 340 hp Max.
I meant it in the sense of "popping a woody" & "Chubbing". To be absolutely blunt.....getting a boner. Sorry if that is offensive, but hey, its the truth for a 340 hp Max.
04-11-2001, 03:58 PM
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That's just the power stock. What's gonna happen when they start coming out with mods? That and if stillen decides to experiment with an S/C version, we don't stand a chance!!!
04-11-2001, 07:02 PM
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Re: Re: That wasn't what I meant.
Originally posted by ohboiya
Can u guys afford the new Max? What r u expecting it 2 start @? I think it'll b outta reach 4 a lot of people on this board ... I know I couldn't afford it .. I can't even afford my 5th Gen!
Can u guys afford the new Max? What r u expecting it 2 start @? I think it'll b outta reach 4 a lot of people on this board ... I know I couldn't afford it .. I can't even afford my 5th Gen!
The SE version will also be the basis for the I30 to take on the A4 and 328 crowd.
04-11-2001, 10:25 PM
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IMO The new alty will decimate the ES3 and TL, hands down. The v-8 monster max will eat the TL and CL type S for an appetizer and will be looking to go after the GS4 as the main course. Nissan will finally get the respect they deserve from many of the leading car companies.`
04-11-2001, 11:22 PM
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Originally posted by 96gle
IMO The new alty will decimate the ES3 and TL, hands down. The v-8 monster max will eat the TL and CL type S for an appetizer and will be looking to go after the GS4 as the main course. Nissan will finally get the respect they deserve from many of the leading car companies.`
IMO The new alty will decimate the ES3 and TL, hands down. The v-8 monster max will eat the TL and CL type S for an appetizer and will be looking to go after the GS4 as the main course. Nissan will finally get the respect they deserve from many of the leading car companies.`
EZ
04-12-2001, 11:21 AM
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Originally posted by EZ
But crap...the Max is already a little overgrown. I think I'm gonna have to switch to the Alty if the Max is gonna go Avalon size!!
EZ
But crap...the Max is already a little overgrown. I think I'm gonna have to switch to the Alty if the Max is gonna go Avalon size!!
EZ
I'm saving up.
04-12-2001, 11:38 AM
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Originally posted by CKNY
180hp se-r pocket rocket to fight off the itr, si, and svt focus crowd. should be fun =)
chris
180hp se-r pocket rocket to fight off the itr, si, and svt focus crowd. should be fun =)
chris
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All by 2006. That's their 5 year plan. Of course, if the new Altima goes bust, you won't be hearing from Nissan. Anyone wanna guess?
04-12-2001, 11:51 AM
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I'm just wondering...
If you can get the 2002 Altima (which appears to be about the same size as the current Max), with 240HP, HID headlights, 17" rims, dual exhaust, etc, etc for the same or most likely even less money than the current Max, then who would buy a 2002 Maxima? Unless the 2002 Max is significantly different than the 2001. Ergo, they must be making changes to the 2002 Max. I know all the rumors, but I would be very surprised to see all of those things happen for the 2002 model year.
So what do you guys think, 260HP for the 2002 Max, maybe HIDs, a few other small improvements. Then bigger changes down the road, i.e. V8, RWD, etc.???
If you can get the 2002 Altima (which appears to be about the same size as the current Max), with 240HP, HID headlights, 17" rims, dual exhaust, etc, etc for the same or most likely even less money than the current Max, then who would buy a 2002 Maxima? Unless the 2002 Max is significantly different than the 2001. Ergo, they must be making changes to the 2002 Max. I know all the rumors, but I would be very surprised to see all of those things happen for the 2002 model year.
So what do you guys think, 260HP for the 2002 Max, maybe HIDs, a few other small improvements. Then bigger changes down the road, i.e. V8, RWD, etc.???
04-12-2001, 12:36 PM
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Originally posted by GTNUKE
I'm just wondering...
If you can get the 2002 Altima (which appears to be about the same size as the current Max), with 240HP, HID headlights, 17" rims, dual exhaust, etc, etc for the same or most likely even less money than the current Max, then who would buy a 2002 Maxima? Unless the 2002 Max is significantly different than the 2001. Ergo, they must be making changes to the 2002 Max. I know all the rumors, but I would be very surprised to see all of those things happen for the 2002 model year.
So what do you guys think, 260HP for the 2002 Max, maybe HIDs, a few other small improvements. Then bigger changes down the road, i.e. V8, RWD, etc.???
I'm just wondering...
If you can get the 2002 Altima (which appears to be about the same size as the current Max), with 240HP, HID headlights, 17" rims, dual exhaust, etc, etc for the same or most likely even less money than the current Max, then who would buy a 2002 Maxima? Unless the 2002 Max is significantly different than the 2001. Ergo, they must be making changes to the 2002 Max. I know all the rumors, but I would be very surprised to see all of those things happen for the 2002 model year.
So what do you guys think, 260HP for the 2002 Max, maybe HIDs, a few other small improvements. Then bigger changes down the road, i.e. V8, RWD, etc.???
Also forget about RWD Max with the Alty platform. Nissan says this is a FWD platform.
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