Is Maxima a sports car ?

felix0121 · 07-24-2016, 12:14 AM

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Nissan says its Maxima is a 4DSC - four door sports car.

Personally I like it and want to own one, but sometimes I see some other articles which disagree to that.

How do you think about its true category?

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Jhill · 07-24-2016, 01:41 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felix0121

* THIS IS NOT A VS THREAD !!

Nissan says its Maxima is a 4DSC - four door sports car.

Personally I like it and want to own one, but sometimes I see some other articles which disagree to that.

How do you think about its true category?

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It's not going to be in the same class as say an m3 or similar but it is a damn nice car. My dad has the 2016 sr and I like it quiet a bit. It may be a cvt but it drives nice and picks up speed quicker than you think, body is nice and rigid, the adaptive suspension feels balanced and not overly understeer even for front drive, interior and styling is gorgeous. Even if it is a Nissan sponsored test there is a test with it vs similar cars, even a rear drive BMW at button willow race track and it won quiet convincingly.

I say test drive one and get a feel for yourself.

DEpointfive0 · 07-24-2016, 03:10 AM

Not a sports car at all, garbage
I'm on Maxima 2, never again. The CVT is ok to drive, but this one will need a replacement soon. God forbid you're out of warranty...

It's kinda quick for a boat, but JEEEEEZUS Nissan must be using the springs and struts off a Sentra... Rear sags like a mofo with 200lbs in the rear, and if you go over any bump, that áss goes up and down like the struts are shot, even though they're fine...

Oh, about the quickness. The Maxima only allows for 80% throttle 0-40, then 100% 40-80, and over 80MPH, you go back to 80% throttle, to help save the "CVT BOOM"... The Maxima guys tune it to give 100% all the time and damn it makes it an actual "quick" car, but then tranny life goes to shít.

I'm very anti-Nissan now, moreso against the Maxima, it's like the Lexus ES, they really haven't changed the underpinnings in 10-ish years, too bad Nissan doesn't learn from their mistakes in previous gens, they change the body, leave almost everything else the same

kenchan · 07-24-2016, 05:43 AM

WRX STI is a true 4DSC

Maximas are for middle aged men who couldn't quite make it in life to own a Q50S.

kenchan · 07-24-2016, 05:44 AM

Honestly ure better off with the new murano

Chuck33079 · 07-24-2016, 07:33 AM

Fwd and cvt? Not a sports car.

Desert Rat · 07-26-2016, 10:08 AM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Fwd and cvt? Not a sports car.

Exactly this.

felix0121 · 07-26-2016, 08:32 PM

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Originally Posted by Desert Rat

Exactly this.

But Honda Civic R is also a FWD, and it ridiculously beats many of its competitors.

Nissan's JATCO has the world-best technology for their CVTs.

You still think Maxima isn't a sports car though ??

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BlackZeda · 07-27-2016, 07:30 AM

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Originally Posted by felix0121

But Honda Civic R is also a FWD, and it ridiculously beats many of its competitors.

Beats them at what? Being stupid looking?

You can keep it.

felix0121 · 07-27-2016, 01:39 PM

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Originally Posted by BlackZeda

Beats them at what? Being stupid looking?

You can keep it.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...g-world-record

Sorry if you felt uncomfortable for my thread. I forgot to put a proper link.

I love my 370Z and will never get it changed to any new Civic R, but I just got surprised after reading that article.

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Chuck33079 · 07-27-2016, 07:50 AM

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Originally Posted by felix0121

Nissan's JATCO has the world-best technology for their CVTs.

Having the best CVT is like being the tallest midget in the room.

felix0121 · 07-27-2016, 01:46 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

Having the best CVT is like being the tallest midget in the room.

Personally I guess that CVTs will rule for low-HPs (less than 200~300HP?) and DCTs will do for high-HPs in near future.

In that Maxima's case, it has 300HP around so I believe the best CVT can cover it enough.

It is just my thought.

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JC-Nismo · 07-24-2016, 08:04 AM

Dude, never ask for anyone's opinion on here, buy what you like.

cv129 · 07-24-2016, 08:31 AM

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Originally Posted by felix0121

How do you think about its true category?

Same class as top of line Camry and Accord Sport. Not a sports car. The 4DSC designation is just a marketing gimmick to separate it from the Altima.

Interior looks nice, but loaded this car ain't cheap, new or used. You have plenty of other choices if you want a real 4DSC.

SouthArk370Z · 07-24-2016, 09:13 AM

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Originally Posted by cv129

... The 4DSC designation is just a marketing gimmick ...

07-24-2016, 12:14 AM	#1 (permalink)
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DEpointfive0 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jan 2012 Location: SoCal Posts: 14,824 Drives: a lot Rep Power: 17152	Not a sports car at all, garbage I'm on Maxima 2, never again. The CVT is ok to drive, but this one will need a replacement soon. God forbid you're out of warranty... It's kinda quick for a boat, but JEEEEEZUS Nissan must be using the springs and struts off a Sentra... Rear sags like a mofo with 200lbs in the rear, and if you go over any bump, that áss goes up and down like the struts are shot, even though they're fine... Oh, about the quickness. The Maxima only allows for 80% throttle 0-40, then 100% 40-80, and over 80MPH, you go back to 80% throttle, to help save the "CVT BOOM"... The Maxima guys tune it to give 100% all the time and damn it makes it an actual "quick" car, but then tranny life goes to shít. I'm very anti-Nissan now, moreso against the Maxima, it's like the Lexus ES, they really haven't changed the underpinnings in 10-ish years, too bad Nissan doesn't learn from their mistakes in previous gens, they change the body, leave almost everything else the same cv129 likes this. __________________ Do YOU want to know what/where I got my username from? ( Click to show/hide ) NSFW due to language:

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	WRX STI is a true 4DSC Maximas are for middle aged men who couldn't quite make it in life to own a Q50S. DLSTR, cv129, DEpointfive0 and 2 others like this.

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Chuck33079 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Houston Posts: 12,265 Drives: 2011 370ztt Rep Power: 29539	Fwd and cvt? Not a sports car. __________________ 2011 MB Touring-Sport-6sp-Nav/GTM TT/FI TT TDX/JTran/Kosmic/Eibach/Hotchkis/SPC/CSF/RPS/SoThatsWhereAllMyMoneyWent

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kenchan A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Aug 2009 Location: N/A Posts: 76,801 Drives: N/A Rep Power: 141521	Honestly ure better off with the new murano

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