Funny thing is, so far the marketing for this car has been targeted at people who typically buy domestics. Isn't the slogan something like "A True American Muscle Car"??? I tell you what though...take out the maple wood, voice-command, laser-cruise and chrome, put in a detuned engine putting out 300-320hp, slap on a Nissan badge and call it the Maxima, cut $12k off the sticker, and hell I'd buy one!
Originally posted by: bigsmooth
What do you guys find good-looking about this car? I guess it looks kind of "muscular" with the high beltline, big wheels and prominent grille... but overall, it's certainly not an exciting design. The proportions look a little odd to me - the rear overhang looks very long.
Overall, there's nothing particularly WRONG with it, but for me, it blends into the crowd a little TOO much.
Or is it that "sleeper" quality that you like?
But why have two FWD, VQ-engined sedans? Why not let the Altima handle FWD V6, and make the Maxima RWD, V8?? When I say the M45 should have been a Maxima, I'm talking about the platform alone...not the exact styling etc. The M platform is quite a bit different than the flagship Q, n'est-ce pas?
They probably didn't want to alienate existing Maxima owners, who are very loyal. Don't forget than many people still think that FWD is superior to RWD in adverse weather conditions.
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