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Old Jan 5, 2003 | 06:34 AM
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Originally posted by yianni64
I want to know how the same company that has stlyed the G35 Coupe and the FX45 allows such garbage to come out to market. The Maxima and Quest have been hit by the same ugly stick. The VQ cant save them this time........
I was about to say the exact same thing. That rear center console in the Maxima better be an option, because I can't think of too many people who would consider it a "useful" feature.
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Old Jan 5, 2003 | 07:02 AM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
I was about to say the exact same thing. That rear center console in the Maxima better be an option, because I can't think of too many people who would consider it a "useful" feature.
It seems like that comes along with the optional Elite Package.
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Old Jan 5, 2003 | 07:06 AM
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I agree, the 3.5 liter VQ V-6, while a good engine, is becoming their 3800 V-6. Goddamn, it's annoying.
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Old Jan 5, 2003 | 07:52 AM
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I added text last night. I thought you guys would find it interesting that the Maxima will stay FWD and just a small increase in hp. Freshalloy's preview saying it will "make at least 270 bhp" and AWD was all B.S.
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Old Jan 5, 2003 | 08:17 AM
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Powering the front-wheel drive Quest is a 230-plus horsepower 3.5-liter DOHC V6
Interesting that Nissan didn't match the Odyssey's hp.
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Old Jan 5, 2003 | 08:40 AM
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"230-plus" could still mean 240...
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Old Jan 5, 2003 | 08:45 AM
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Shit, I LIKE the Maxima. I'd buy one :thumbup: I'll take new and daring over conservative and boring in this case. Especially that SkyView roof. Can't wait to see that. Only 260HP and FWD (why not AWD?) is disapointing though.
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Old Jan 5, 2003 | 08:49 AM
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The center stack on the Quest is just strange, but I do like the roof on the Quest, it looks very nice. But other than that one feature on that one car, I dont like any of their offerings.
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Old Jan 5, 2003 | 09:06 AM
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Originally posted by MrFatBooty
"230-plus" could still mean 240...
Just basing off of Nissan's history. 350Z's numbers were "280-plus" and came out officially 287hp. So I have doubts "230-plus" means >= 240hp.
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Old Jan 5, 2003 | 12:28 PM
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Originally posted by 98CoupeV6
Shit, I LIKE the Maxima. I'd buy one :thumbup: I'll take new and daring over conservative and boring in this case. Especially that SkyView roof. Can't wait to see that. Only 260HP and FWD (why not AWD?) is disapointing though.
Dude new and daring is one thing, the Maxima just looks like ass.
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