New Maxima 3.5 SE vs. A4 3.0 Review in MotorTrend
02-15-2003, 01:31 PM
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New Maxima 3.5 SE vs. A4 3.0 Review in MotorTrend
Both with 6 speed sticks:
0-60
Max= 6.3 secs
A4= 6.9 secs
1/4
Max= 14.77@96.69mph
A4= 15.24@92.11mph
60-0 mph
Max= 129 feet
A4= 119 feet
Slalom
Max= 62.3mph
A4= 66.2mph
Price
Max as tested estimated price= $34,000
A4 as tested= $38.4K
Max= 265HP at 5800 rpm
Max= 255 lb-ft@ 4400 rpm
A4= 220HP at 6300 rpm
A4= 221 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
0-60
Max= 6.3 secs
A4= 6.9 secs
1/4
Max= 14.77@96.69mph
A4= 15.24@92.11mph
60-0 mph
Max= 129 feet
A4= 119 feet
Slalom
Max= 62.3mph
A4= 66.2mph
Price
Max as tested estimated price= $34,000
A4 as tested= $38.4K
Max= 265HP at 5800 rpm
Max= 255 lb-ft@ 4400 rpm
A4= 220HP at 6300 rpm
A4= 221 lb-ft @ 3200 rpm
02-15-2003, 05:18 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
They still picked the A4 over the Max despite the Max's lower price, and faster #s.
They still picked the A4 over the Max despite the Max's lower price, and faster #s.
02-16-2003, 02:07 PM
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I completely agree Red Rider. Maxima is incredibly ugly. And why buy a car that goes almost as fast as an Altima and looks like an uglier version of an altima?
Plus, Maxima apparently has not solved the torque steer problem, while Audi has with its suspension tweaks.
Plus, Maxima apparently has not solved the torque steer problem, while Audi has with its suspension tweaks.
Performance #s don't make the Max any better to look at.
02-17-2003, 01:25 PM
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Originally posted by danny25
They still picked the A4 over the Max despite the Max's lower price, and faster #s.
They still picked the A4 over the Max despite the Max's lower price, and faster #s.
02-17-2003, 03:53 PM
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30k to 35k for any Maxima is simply nuts. The interior is the new usual Nissan cheap. Very disapointing. I do love the standard 2 moonroofs though. Nice idea. It's slower than the outgoing model (again).
To much mass to be a true Maxima. A4 is a great car too, tough comparo.
To much mass to be a true Maxima. A4 is a great car too, tough comparo.
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02-17-2003, 04:38 PM
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The Maxima looks like its been in a wreck straight from the factory.
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