Comments on: Review: 2009 Nissan Maxima http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html Car news, reviews, and specs for the auto-industry Fri, 10 Feb 2012 17:29:00 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.1 By: Impulsive http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-386713 Impulsive Mon, 09 Jun 2008 22:43:34 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-386713 You need to go back to school and be worth something, monkey. You need to go back to school and be worth something, monkey.

]]> By: NoNameDenton1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-386406 NoNameDenton1 Sun, 08 Jun 2008 04:51:45 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-386406 Impulsive, you need a new hobby that does not involve going around and insulting people and trolling on websites. Impulsive, you need a new hobby that does not involve going around and insulting people and trolling on websites.

]]> By: jayjc08 http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-386286 jayjc08 Sat, 07 Jun 2008 01:20:58 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-386286 saywhaat04- While I agree that the Maxima is a little bit more upscale, it still competes with the mid-size family sedan slot. The Altima has always been a little cheaper and slightly smaller, and the Maxima has always filled that "luxury" appointment spot that would be competing against Camry, Fusion, Malibu and other higher end trim levels. I would also agree that it does in some ways compete with slightly higher end vehicles (Buick, Acura) but otherwise is meant to compete with family sedan market. In anticipation with this, Nissan downsized the Altima to allow the Maxima take that more mature spot, but still downsize as well. saywhaat04- While I agree that the Maxima is a little bit more upscale, it still competes with the mid-size family sedan slot. The Altima has always been a little cheaper and slightly smaller, and the Maxima has always filled that “luxury” appointment spot that would be competing against Camry, Fusion, Malibu and other higher end trim levels. I would also agree that it does in some ways compete with slightly higher end vehicles (Buick, Acura) but otherwise is meant to compete with family sedan market. In anticipation with this, Nissan downsized the Altima to allow the Maxima take that more mature spot, but still downsize as well.

]]> By: NoNameDenton1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385939 NoNameDenton1 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 19:29:37 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385939 The Maxima is getting close to the Ford Taurus. The Maxima is getting close to the Ford Taurus.

]]> By: melias http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385805 melias Thu, 05 Jun 2008 13:40:36 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385805 Saywhaat04, Disagree! That's what makes these boards great! I am referring to the V6 Camry and Malibu. The Maxima slots in perfectly with these (Full leather, Navi, V6 engines with power ratings pretty close to each other, especially if you are using 87 octane in the Maxima and price) Don't get me wrong, I think the car is a great improvement over the outgoing model. But when the Nissan folks themselves were slotting it between the Camry XLE and Avalon when discussing competitive sets (and then saying "well, not really the Avalon,") during the vehicle discussions we had with them, you go with their comments. Mark Saywhaat04,

Disagree! That’s what makes these boards great!

I am referring to the V6 Camry and Malibu. The Maxima slots in perfectly with these (Full leather, Navi, V6 engines with power ratings pretty close to each other, especially if you are using 87 octane in the Maxima and price)

Don’t get me wrong, I think the car is a great improvement over the outgoing model. But when the Nissan folks themselves were slotting it between the Camry XLE and Avalon when discussing competitive sets (and then saying “well, not really the Avalon,”) during the vehicle discussions we had with them, you go with their comments.

Mark

]]> By: saywhaat04 http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385800 saywhaat04 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 12:08:06 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385800 Melias, I disagre 100 percent. The Maxima doe NOT compete with the Camry or the Malibu....that's what the I4 and V6 Altima are for (DUH) the Maxima is a tweener turned near luxury FWD sedan. Maxima's main competition includes the Acura TL, Lexus ES350 and Infiniti/Nissan's own G35. The only Maxima that could even compare with the Malubu/Camry would be the basic Maxima S. I'd go on to say that the Genesis and MKS are competition as well. Malibu and Camry are mainstream sedans...just like the Altima, Accord and Mazda6 amongst others Maixma is clearly a step up above them...finally! Melias,

I disagre 100 percent. The Maxima doe NOT compete with the Camry or the Malibu….that’s what the I4 and V6 Altima are for (DUH) the Maxima is a tweener turned near luxury FWD sedan. Maxima’s main competition includes the Acura TL, Lexus ES350 and Infiniti/Nissan’s own G35. The only Maxima that could even compare with the Malubu/Camry would be the basic Maxima S. I’d go on to say that the Genesis and MKS are competition as well.

Malibu and Camry are mainstream sedans…just like the Altima, Accord and Mazda6 amongst others Maixma is clearly a step up above them…finally!

]]> By: Rover3500 http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385793 Rover3500 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 08:08:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385793 This is pretty ugly...Its different for the sake of it with bad resolution of the lamps and strange mishapen surfacing. But I would take one over a Camry any day of the week. At least there is an attempt to do a nice car even if its not fully successfull. This is pretty ugly…Its different for the sake of it with bad resolution of the lamps and strange mishapen surfacing. But I would take one over a Camry any day of the week. At least there is an attempt to do a nice car even if its not fully successfull.

]]> By: NoNameDenton1 http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385762 NoNameDenton1 Thu, 05 Jun 2008 03:42:55 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385762 Where is the awd version and what is up with using premium fuel? Where is the awd version and what is up with using premium fuel?

]]> By: stick2clutch http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385735 stick2clutch Thu, 05 Jun 2008 00:34:14 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385735 Damn... this thing is FUGLY!!! What did they use the their benchmark... the Avalon? Damn… this thing is FUGLY!!! What did they use the their benchmark… the Avalon?

]]> By: melias http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385729 melias Wed, 04 Jun 2008 23:58:10 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385729 mbgg099 The Camry and Malibu are part of the same competitive set that the Maxima slots in to. Whether you like it or not they are all within the same horsepower range, size, capacity, and price. Pretend you are in the market for a car in that same price range. All the cars specified will all be mentioned as worthy competitors. Just because they don't have the same "sexiness" as the Maxima, doesn't mean that don't belong in the same segment. I like the look of the car, by the way. Mark Elias mbgg099

The Camry and Malibu are part of the same competitive set that the Maxima slots in to. Whether you like it or not they are all within the same horsepower range, size, capacity, and price. Pretend you are in the market for a car in that same price range. All the cars specified will all be mentioned as worthy competitors.

Just because they don’t have the same “sexiness” as the Maxima, doesn’t mean that don’t belong in the same segment.

I like the look of the car, by the way.

Mark Elias

]]> By: mayer_ray_nagin http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385664 mayer_ray_nagin Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:51:23 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385664 MAXIMAm use of lame interior plastics. That interior does not look "upscale" to me. Buttloads of gaps, seams, monotone plastics, a cheap-looking buttonset on the left. The late 80s Maxima had style, but this is a bit bland. To be sure if my other choice was an Avalon I would buy this, and the Altima is lame, but really I would take a Malibu LTZ or a loaded Accord over this Maxima any day for the coin and styling. Plus on regular fuel they deliver more power and better mileage. MAXIMAm use of lame interior plastics. That interior does not look “upscale” to me. Buttloads of gaps, seams, monotone plastics, a cheap-looking buttonset on the left. The late 80s Maxima had style, but this is a bit bland. To be sure if my other choice was an Avalon I would buy this, and the Altima is lame, but really I would take a Malibu LTZ or a loaded Accord over this Maxima any day for the coin and styling. Plus on regular fuel they deliver more power and better mileage.

]]> By: JoshyLofty http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385647 JoshyLofty Wed, 04 Jun 2008 19:00:51 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385647 Inline6... Yes, its a "step-on" break but the Mercedes c-class' have one, my CTS has one, many many other cars have them. i don't like them myself, but they're def. not out of the ordinary... Inline6… Yes, its a “step-on” break but the Mercedes c-class’ have one, my CTS has one, many many other cars have them. i don’t like them myself, but they’re def. not out of the ordinary…

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385644 xyunya Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:50:48 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385644 meant "could not be resolved" meant “could not be resolved”

]]> By: xyunya http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385643 xyunya Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:49:46 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385643 acura_el2000, cruel but witty. johnnycanuck, agree completely. When Altima was ugly duckling without any ass whatsoever, Maxima was attractive sedan. Once Altima turned into nicely swan, Maxima got lost in Avalonesse, but refused to become one - hence split personality which could be resolved (sort of like this post). And probably it should be killed entirely, since there are quite nice examples of G and M sedans in Infinity universe. acura_el2000, cruel but witty.

johnnycanuck, agree completely. When Altima was ugly duckling without any ass whatsoever, Maxima was attractive sedan. Once Altima turned into nicely swan, Maxima got lost in Avalonesse, but refused to become one – hence split personality which could be resolved (sort of like this post). And probably it should be killed entirely, since there are quite nice examples of G and M sedans in Infinity universe.

]]> By: johnnycanuck http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385636 johnnycanuck Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:32:28 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385636 I've come close several times to buying a Maxima because it was one of the few family sedans that was genuinely sporty in nature and could be had with a manual transmission. I think the last one to offer a stick was the '03 with the 6 spd. Nice car. I wouldn't buy this iteration for that reason alone, not when the very similar Altima is available with basically the same motor and three pedals. All of which makes me wonder just what the Maxima's place in the universe is. The last one didn't sell well and despite this models strong styling I really don't believe there's enough to differentiate it from many other nice looking FWD OR RWD sedans in its price range. I’ve come close several times to buying a Maxima because it was one of the few family sedans that was genuinely sporty in nature and could be had with a manual transmission. I think the last one to offer a stick was the ’03 with the 6 spd. Nice car. I wouldn’t buy this iteration for that reason alone, not when the very similar Altima is available with basically the same motor and three pedals. All of which makes me wonder just what the Maxima’s place in the universe is. The last one didn’t sell well and despite this models strong styling I really don’t believe there’s enough to differentiate it from many other nice looking FWD OR RWD sedans in its price range.

]]> By: brassmonkey http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385633 brassmonkey Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:22:27 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385633 @ Acura_el2000 Funny as shit. When are car manufacturers going to stop putting wings/spoilers on everything? The other day I saw a 6 or 7 year old green Taurus with steel wheels and wheel covers (not alloys) and a lip spolier on it. WTF? I guess it makes SOME sense to put the wings on real hi-po cars, but come on? It's a family sedan. Stupid. @ Acura_el2000

Funny as shit.

When are car manufacturers going to stop putting wings/spoilers on everything? The other day I saw a 6 or 7 year old green Taurus with steel wheels and wheel covers (not alloys) and a lip spolier on it. WTF? I guess it makes SOME sense to put the wings on real hi-po cars, but come on? It’s a family sedan. Stupid.

]]> By: mbgg099 http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385632 mbgg099 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 18:21:35 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385632 The article is ridiculous, in no way will the Malibu or the Camry ever compete against the Maxima. It's a whole other level. Having said that, the Maxima is really growing on me. The article is ridiculous, in no way will the Malibu or the Camry ever compete against the Maxima. It’s a whole other level.

Having said that, the Maxima is really growing on me.

]]> By: inline6 http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385628 inline6 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:58:41 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385628 BTW, is that a Step-on parking brake? That's a surprise. And an anachronism. BTW, is that a Step-on parking brake?

That’s a surprise. And an anachronism.

]]> By: inline6 http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385627 inline6 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:56:47 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385627 This car looks fantastic. It's sleek, elegant, and has lots of character that isn't contrived or tacked-on. The Quest, Murano, XTerra, and now Maxima are showing that the Japanese Big 3's cars need not be cookie-cutters, or uglified to get noticed. Now if they'd just translate that to the Altima, Sentra, Versa, and their trucks! And here's to hoping the next Z is nicer, too. This car looks fantastic. It’s sleek, elegant, and has lots of character that isn’t contrived or tacked-on.

The Quest, Murano, XTerra, and now Maxima are showing that the Japanese Big 3′s cars need not be cookie-cutters, or uglified to get noticed.

Now if they’d just translate that to the Altima, Sentra, Versa, and their trucks! And here’s to hoping the next Z is nicer, too.

]]> By: BlackX http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385626 BlackX Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:56:15 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385626 whahahhahahaha good one acura_el2000 :D whahahhahahaha good one acura_el2000 :D

]]> By: HemiRoadRunner http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385625 HemiRoadRunner Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:54:52 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385625 Big freaking deal, another maxima. I'm beginning to think this site is biased to toyondissan. Big freaking deal, another maxima. I’m beginning to think this site is biased to toyondissan.

]]> By: acura_el2000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385624 acura_el2000 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:53:12 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385624 he shoulda also worn a condom he shoulda also worn a condom

]]> By: nitinsharma1000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/nissan-maxima-review.html#comment-385623 nitinsharma1000 Wed, 04 Jun 2008 17:48:17 +0000 http://www.leftlanenews.com/?p=7605#comment-385623 my dad should have waited one year. my dad should have waited one year.

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