09 Maxima C/D Road Test
05-16-2008, 07:03 PM
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09 Maxima C/D Road Test
Not bad:
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 15.4 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 6.0 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.5 sec @ 98 mph
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t_drive_review
C/D TEST RESULTS:
Zero to 60 mph: 5.8 sec
Zero to 100 mph: 15.4 sec
Street start, 5–60 mph: 6.0 sec
Standing ¼-mile: 14.5 sec @ 98 mph
http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...t_drive_review
05-16-2008, 07:35 PM
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It got smaller? This thing looked pretty big in person...maybe I'm just underestimating the current Maxima's size then.
05-16-2008, 08:43 PM
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Pretty quick....1/4 mile could probably be dropped down to the low 14's with a better launch 
seems kind of high considering all other factors
...its still ugly as shit from the front though.
seems kind of high considering all other factors...its still ugly as shit from the front though.
05-16-2008, 09:46 PM
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I like it. The shape hearkens back to the 4DSC (4 door sports car) shape of the 90's. MUCH better-looking than the current gen Maxima.
Good on Nissan!
I like it. The shape hearkens back to the 4DSC (4 door sports car) shape of the 90's. MUCH better-looking than the current gen Maxima.
Good on Nissan!
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05-16-2008, 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JJaber06
Pretty quick....1/4 mile could probably be dropped down to the low 14's with a better launch seems kind of high considering all other factors
...its still ugly as shit from the front though.
seems kind of high considering all other factors...its still ugly as shit from the front though.
05-16-2008, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by Walmart Gangsta
um...why wouldnt anybody just buy a base G35 sedan?
some might want a bigger car. or perhaps you can get a loaded maxima for a price similar to a base G35. etc etc etc.
believe it or not, there are people that would prefer a fully loaded camry instead of a base IS.
has pricing been released for the new maxima?
05-16-2008, 11:51 PM
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Originally Posted by neuronbob
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I like it. The shape hearkens back to the 4DSC (4 door sports car) shape of the 90's. MUCH better-looking than the current gen Maxima.
Good on Nissan!
I like it. The shape hearkens back to the 4DSC (4 door sports car) shape of the 90's. MUCH better-looking than the current gen Maxima.
Good on Nissan!
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05-17-2008, 12:01 AM
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
various reasons.
some might want a bigger car. or perhaps you can get a loaded maxima for a price similar to a base G35. etc etc etc.
believe it or not, there are people that would prefer a fully loaded camry instead of a base IS.
has pricing been released for the new maxima?
some might want a bigger car. or perhaps you can get a loaded maxima for a price similar to a base G35. etc etc etc.
believe it or not, there are people that would prefer a fully loaded camry instead of a base IS.
has pricing been released for the new maxima?
i actually would rather get a G35 than an 09 Maxima too. Maxima hasn't really been JDM since 2003
05-17-2008, 12:04 AM
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Originally Posted by Mokos23
well the new maxima isn't that much bigger than the G35 while the camry is a lot bigger than the IS. i think the IS is just a little bigger than the Scion TC.
i actually would rather get a G35 than an 09 Maxima too.
i actually would rather get a G35 than an 09 Maxima too.
but still, i'm just saying there are various reasons why someone would opt for a maxima instead of a base G35.
05-17-2008, 05:31 AM
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
some prefer FWD over RWD
05-17-2008, 10:28 AM
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It got smaller? This thing looked pretty big in person...maybe I'm just underestimating the current Maxima's size then.
Good. That thing was huge. Im hating this trend where cars just get bigger, I'm only 5'7 dammit
05-17-2008, 02:11 PM
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Originally Posted by Infamous425
because you can get a panoramic roof and cooled seats and better mpg in the maxima where the G doesnt have that. and some prefer FWD over RWD
Dont forget some people like newer cars its a 2009 and the G Sedan has been out since 06 Fall.
Also The Maxima Along with the Altima have Turn Signals on there Mirrors, I love those!
My G Coupe Dont have those and neither do the Sedans.
05-18-2008, 08:48 AM
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Originally Posted by charliemike
And AWD costs more money ... Seriously, Jeezus. 
...and in all likelihood, the Nissan dealer will be quicker to discount on the Maxima than the Infiniti dealer with the G35.
I am one of those buyers who is more inclined to buy a Maxima (or Accord V6/Camry V6) over a G35 (or TL/ES), as the flash of an upscale brand does not appeal to me as much as value.
05-18-2008, 12:35 PM
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Originally Posted by RaviNJCLs
Good cars. I like the look of this one more than the current model.
The 09 model is a good looking car, unlike the current generation Maxima.
Oh...except for the "notch" in the headlights.
What makes a designer do that kind of stupid crap? 
05-18-2008, 12:48 PM
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05-18-2008, 04:30 PM
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On the bright side, you can't mistake those headlights for anything else but an 09 Maxima when you see it on the road. Guess that's what Nissan wanted.
05-18-2008, 09:08 PM
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Nissan factory wheels... Weird considering Infinity has amoung the best looking factory wheels IMO.
Weird considering Infinity has amoung the best looking factory wheels IMO.
05-18-2008, 09:27 PM
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Originally Posted by JediMindTricks
i like the wheels on the maxima.
They look like they'd be hard to clean though.The 09 Maxima looks like it could really be a viable alternative to the, POTENTIALLY ugly, 09 TL.
05-19-2008, 10:27 AM
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They look like they'd be hard to clean though.The 09 Maxima looks like it could really be a viable alternative to the, POTENTIALLY ugly, 09 TL.
05-21-2008, 06:59 PM
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Originally Posted by badboy
I feel for the guy, but its big business and Nissan is not the first or the last company to try so this to smaller biz.
05-21-2008, 07:01 PM
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IMO the butt is still kind of too short .... like being chopped off with a butcher knife .....
Pretty close to IS250/350's rear situation .... I won't go for it & that's why I chose a TL ...
Pretty close to IS250/350's rear situation .... I won't go for it & that's why I chose a TL ...
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