Edmunds dealer partner, Bayway Leasing, is now offering transparent lease deals via these forums. Click here to see May lease deals!
Options
Popular New Cars
Popular Used Sedans
Popular Used SUVs
Popular Used Pickup Trucks
Popular Used Hatchbacks
Popular Used Minivans
Popular Used Coupes
Popular Used Wagons
Comments
Very sharp interior (SE) and smooth ride, $26,300 out the door. If we did not own a Maxima we would have defiantly choose the it over ANYTHING else. 255 HP and 1% over invoice thats value, and it's made in Japan.
My biggest concern is build quality and reliability of those new Maximas, since they'll be built in the US. I've noticed many build quality and reliability concerns (nothing severe) on newer Accords and Camry's that are built in the US.
I am curious as to why Japanese carmakers choose to transfer construction of their revered models to the US. Is it because of pressure from the US?
I doubt that Nissan is developing RWD platform for Maxima alone, so what other Nissan or Infiniti will share the alleged RWD platform? The new 350Z and G35 will share a RWD platform, but G35 is supposed to be about 184" length and Maxima is supposed to get bigger and it is 191" already, so I doubt the Max will share platform with these two. Maybe Q45?
http://www.nissannews.com/corporate/news/2001/reljanel20010927110025.html
Second, the press release clearly stated that it will be built on Altima platform. That means it will NOT be RWD.
Maybe $30K - $35K for the new Maxima on a stretched Altima platform. Closer to $40K for the I35. Seems like Infinity is doing what Lexus is doing with their lineup. The G35 will not compete with I35 buyers much like the IS300 does not compete with ES300 buyers. Two totally different types of cars. $30 - $35K for an IS300 while a ES300 quickly approaches $40K optioned out. Maybe that's the approach on the Infinity side, while the Maxima while continue to be the flagship it has always been for Nissan, but more like a "baby" Q.
This of course is all just my .02 worth of a guess, but it seems to make sense to me.
'
I really don't think the Altima will cannibalize on the Maxima as much as he and others speculate. Rather, I think a lot of people will scratch their heads over a $27k MSRP for a loaded Altima SE. That's pretty ballsy for a car that sold in GXE trim for about $15k last year. While the Maxima may not incorproate the latest Audi inspired exterior design trends, it has a vastly superior interior and at least has the flagship label to go along with a $27k price.
What do others think of this piece?
Pat
Host
Sedans Message Board
I didn't find the interior too bad. It did seem less expensive but it is comparable IMO to other cars in the price range.
I just think it's great that Nissan is coming back so well. I've had Nissan products for more than 20 years, starting with a Datsun 310 way back when, and finally worked my way up to the Maxima last year. I'm looking forward to trying out the new Z-car when it comes out, to relive memories of my misspent youth, when it was all about those fast boys in their hot cars...hmm, or was it the other way around??
If I want a new Max (presently own '00 SE) that is
completely assembled in Japan I need to be looking
stricly at the 2000's because after the 2000 model
year the Max will be built either partially or
wholly in the U.S. and we REALLY DON'T KNOW at this
point in time whether it will be FWD, RWD or AWD
but KNOW ONLY that it will be built on the present
ALTIMA PLATFORM. Have I got this RIGHT???
1)either FWD, AWD, or RWD
2)yes, it will be on Altima platform because Nissan press release, the only documented source so far, said so.
3)Altima platform "can support RWD and/or AWD" (whatever that means - even Audi A4/A6 platforms is only FWD or AWD, no RWD and they have been doing it longer than Nissan).
4) It will be built either in the US, Japan, or both
Well, I guess that pretty well summarizes everything that has been said.
1)either FWD, AWD, or RWD"
what else is left? lol!
strong power thru the whole power band. Switched immediately to a loaded 02 Max SE, the new interior looks good and the in-dash 6 cd in the Bose is a bonus as are the new head-lights, I thought the Max was even faster than the Altima. I looked into dumping my 01 Max for an...02 Max. With my current 3 year lease I'm $3500 upside down. Not yet for me. BTW the Altimas are going for full sticker, while the Max deals are obviously available. My 2 cents
Duke
Then I went to the Maxima. There's no question the interior is a dream. The quality of the materials is clearly superior. I could describe the interior as airy. It definitely conveyed a superior feeling.
The front end took some careful examination to determine the differences. I'd have to watch for headlight or foglamp configuration to tell the difference at a glance.
The back end of the Altima in my view was superior. But I have hated the trunk styling of Japanese cars for years.
Bottom end though, if I were getting a 6 cyl I would definitely pick the proven Max over the 1.x version of the Altima.
the next one outa' town
Now, robertr and I are LOL
In a more serious vein, I love the MAX and wasn't
sure whether to trade for a 2002 or wait until the
2003 comes out. I have serious reservations about
waiting for the 2003 if it is not going to be of
purely Japanese origin. Obviously, having that
issue clarified will impact acutely on my decision.
berbel
Semper Fi
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?s=5fc1a00ff0e7ce930486c6eba20f9902&threadid=29351
I think that you intended to say the 2002 model, right?
I have posted two similar inquiries about joenissan. He hasn't posted for months. For
awhile, he was the subject of some childish,
quasi vindictive posts here some of which were
deleted by the moderator. I can only surmise that
he grew weary of it and has left permantly. I miss
reading his posts as well. He was a cornucopia of
good info for all Max owners.
gerapau:
You are correct. I meant the 2002 model. Thanx.
How much below sticker are others paying? My dealer (in Fort Worth, Texas) is reluctant to go below sticker.
Any info would be greatly appreciated.
Semper Fi