Nissan: Altima News
03-30-2006, 08:21 AM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Will there also be an all new Z? The current bodystyle is getting dated.
I think the new '06s with the new wheels look a hell of a lot better.
Those older 17s looked like shit and made the car look dumpy.
03-30-2006, 07:00 PM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
well i don't care. the maxima is still way cooler than the altima.
03-31-2006, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by F23A4
titan, seems like this Maxima will be a 7G Maxima:
titan, seems like this Maxima will be a 7G Maxima:
As the Versa, new Sentra and, later this year, new Quest, new Maxima and all-new Altima designs demonstrate, Nissan will be very aggressive in keeping its products fresh and innovative. People turn to Nissan for products that enrich their lives in newer, better ways, and these new models fulfill that need and that promise. - Carlos Ghosn, 1/9/06
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titan, seems like this Maxima will be a 7G Maxima:
As the Versa, new Sentra and, later this year, new Quest, new Maxima and all-new Altima designs demonstrate, Nissan will be very aggressive in keeping its products fresh and innovative. People turn to Nissan for products that enrich their lives in newer, better ways, and these new models fulfill that need and that promise. - Carlos Ghosn, 1/9/06
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Think the keyword is "new", it doesn't say "all-new" like it does for the altima. They don't need an all new car with the maxima. Hopefully they come up with a stylish/sporty steering wheel design that seperates themselves from infiniti. And if it rivals the M, who cares, I don't mind paying less for more.
03-31-2006, 07:06 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Think the keyword is "new", it doesn't say "all-new" like it does for the altima. They don't need an all new car with the maxima. Hopefully they come up with a stylish/sporty steering wheel design that seperates themselves from infiniti. And if it rivals the M, who cares, I don't mind paying less for more.
03-31-2006, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by stopsign
The Sentra is also going to be redesigned and that doesnt say "all-new" either. It sounds like they want the Altima to be the star of the show.
True in that sentence, but on the original link, throughout the press release the versa, sentra and altima all get referred to as all-new, the maxima only is said to be new. http://www.nissannews.com/corporate/...17012003.shtml
04-02-2006, 10:49 AM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
Will there also be an all new Z? The current bodystyle is getting dated.
04-02-2006, 12:55 PM
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Originally Posted by cusdaddy
I completely disagree. The Z's style to me is pretty classic and ages quite well. They just refreshed the Z for 06, so I doubt we will see a completely new Z until MY 08.
04-02-2006, 03:31 PM
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As time goes on I've actually grown to like the look of the 350Z more. A couple years ago I loved the G35 but was "meh" about the 350Z. I'd say I like them both equally when done right now.
04-02-2006, 08:52 PM
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i'm not a fan of the taillights on the 350z nor that external antenna, i mean what sports car now besides the mustang has an external antenna? we're not in the mid 90s anymore.
04-02-2006, 09:31 PM
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Originally Posted by 04EuroAccordTsx
i'm not a fan of the taillights on the 350z nor that external antenna, i mean what sports car now besides the mustang has an external antenna? we're not in the mid 90s anymore.
04-03-2006, 09:19 AM
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Originally Posted by JackieO
As time goes on I've actually grown to like the look of the 350Z more. A couple years ago I loved the G35 but was "meh" about the 350Z. I'd say I like them both equally when done right now.
Same thing here.
04-03-2006, 07:52 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
04-03-2006, 09:06 PM
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Originally Posted by mrdeeno
uh...as in if the antenna is embedded in the rear glass like in most non-convertible cars, when the top is down reception sucks.
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04-04-2006, 01:31 PM
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Originally Posted by M TYPE X
Versa, Sentra, Altima, and Maxima refreshes and redesigns ... and you guys are talking about "where is the new Z" !!!! 
z > other nissans, besides the gt-r
04-07-2006, 09:36 PM
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Originally Posted by iNteGraz92
because we don't really care about their other cars
z > other nissans, besides the gt-r
z > other nissans, besides the gt-r
People who drive Altimas are simply delusional, they should all be rolling in Accord EX's!
04-07-2006, 10:08 PM
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Originally Posted by M TYPE X
People who drive Altimas are simply delusional, they should all be rolling in Accord EX's!
cus i'd take a fully loaded alty SE over the accord EX any day
04-08-2006, 08:19 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
really??
cus i'd take a fully loaded alty SE over the accord EX any day
cus i'd take a fully loaded alty SE over the accord EX any day
04-08-2006, 08:24 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
i doubt nissan gonna go turbo in the alty
04-09-2006, 12:07 AM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
what's an I-4 the "honda way"??
honda has yet to prove they can build a V6 the "nissan way"
their SE-R sentra and 2.5 alty already makes 170-180hp
honda has yet to prove they can build a V6 the "nissan way"
their SE-R sentra and 2.5 alty already makes 170-180hp
04-09-2006, 07:16 AM
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Well, it's obvious that not many people who have posted here have driven a MT car, because that's the 1st thing that should be changed on this car; most people really can't shift very well with the right elbow, or aren't 7ft tall.
04-09-2006, 11:46 AM
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Originally Posted by gdcwatt
Well, it's obvious that not many people who have posted here have driven a MT car, because that's the 1st thing that should be changed on this car; most people really can't shift very well with the right elbow, or aren't 7ft tall.
04-09-2006, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
honda has yet to prove they can build a V6 the "nissan way"
04-09-2006, 03:27 PM
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Originally Posted by av6ent
Posting soon damn good rumor on upcoming NEW Honda V6, sound really good.
04-10-2006, 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
what's an I-4 the "honda way"??
honda has yet to prove they can build a V6 the "nissan way"
their SE-R sentra and 2.5 alty already makes 170-180hp
honda has yet to prove they can build a V6 the "nissan way"
their SE-R sentra and 2.5 alty already makes 170-180hp
to me, the nissan way = more displacement. here's some
for you
04-10-2006, 04:25 PM
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Originally Posted by iNteGraz92
the 2.4 in the tsx makes 205hp SAE. what are nissans SAE numbers? who knows since they're scared to retest.
to me, the nissan way = more displacement. here's some for you
to me, the nissan way = more displacement. here's some
for you
04-10-2006, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by MaximaPower
what's an I-4 the "honda way"??
honda has yet to prove they can build a V6 the "nissan way"
their SE-R sentra and 2.5 alty already makes 170-180hp
honda has yet to prove they can build a V6 the "nissan way"
their SE-R sentra and 2.5 alty already makes 170-180hp
Think the QR hp has been overstated on paper since its introduction. Grassroots did a comparo of the Specv, SI etc back in the day : Sentra measured 138.2hp, si measured 137.0 hp. I'm sure Altima and Sentra drivers appreciate the torque of the 2.5 engine, but Honda seems to be the one with the higher fuel efficiency while having specs that are fine for the segment:2.4 166hp/160lbft, they obviously could bump it up if they wanted to, but thats most likely for the next gen. Seems like everytime a Honda 4-cyl is reviewed its praised for its smoothness, refinement, etc. Nissan isn't known for that. Thats why I said turbo along the lines of the power output VW has.
04-10-2006, 04:32 PM
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Originally Posted by titan
What do you mean "scared to retest." All automakers retested. It's not an option. Nissans numbers stayed pretty consistent. Some of Honda's inched downward... some of Ford's and GM's acutally went up... Toyota's the one that got beat up for not having accurate numbers.
04-10-2006, 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by iNteGraz92
the 2.4 in the tsx makes 205hp SAE. what are nissans SAE numbers? who knows since they're scared to retest.
to me, the nissan way = more displacement. here's some for you
to me, the nissan way = more displacement. here's some
for you the funnier part is, the specV would smoke a TSX
so r u saying that more displacement is a bad thing?
04-10-2006, 05:16 PM
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Originally Posted by heyitsme
Actually honda did build their v6 the Nissan way, its in the RL. That really has nothing to do with this though.
Originally Posted by heyitsme
Think the QR hp has been overstated on paper since its introduction. Grassroots did a comparo of the Specv, SI etc back in the day : Sentra measured 138.2hp, si measured 137.0 hp. I'm sure Altima and Sentra drivers appreciate the torque of the 2.5 engine, but Honda seems to be the one with the higher fuel efficiency while having specs that are fine for the segment:2.4 166hp/160lbft, they obviously could bump it up if they wanted to, but thats most likely for the next gen. Seems like everytime a Honda 4-cyl is reviewed its praised for its smoothness, refinement, etc. Nissan isn't known for that. Thats why I said turbo along the lines of the power output VW has.
btw, i'm not saying hondas I-4 aren't good, they are one of the best IMO.
carry on!