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Old 04-05-15, 10:40 AM
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Those pics of the silver one on the driveway look amazing.
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Originally Posted by TangoRed
First real-world, non-Platinum pic I've seen:

I'm not feeling it--at least, not in silver.
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Old 04-05-15, 01:20 PM
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I think it looks amazing. I'm not seeing what some of you guys are seeing
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Easily the best looking maxima to date. If this car was assured Japanese reliability, I'd buy one. But given the current trend it will be more of French reliability which is to say, not built to last.
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Old 04-05-15, 09:38 PM
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Overall, I like it. A lot. I'm glad it looks "different". I saw the new Murano on the road again today, and it's eye-catching too. I'm glad Nissan has gone rad with their styling. It's a big notch forward, IMO. And it will make other car makers take some chances too. We need more of that.

No, we won't all like it.....but I bet they sell pretty well, because those that do like this will LOVE it (and there will be plenty that like it).
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Originally Posted by Pamperme
Easily the best looking maxima to date. If this car was assured Japanese reliability, I'd buy one. But given the current trend it will be more of French reliability which is to say, not built to last.
Consumer Reports has tagged several newer Nissan products with below-average reliability.
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Old 04-05-15, 10:59 PM
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Originally Posted by tex2670
I'm not feeling it--at least, not in silver.
For sure, it is color-sensitive...............and this was seen when people hated the red-orange color BUT loved the car when they saw it in Blue.

But other than that, I think it looks splendid

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Interesting

From SL trim, it branches out to either SR or PLATINUM.
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Old 04-06-15, 04:27 AM
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Just thought i'd share this quick video.. its growing on me!


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Originally Posted by Blackraven
For sure, it is color-sensitive...............and this was seen when people hated the red-orange color BUT loved the car when they saw it in Blue.

But other than that, I think it looks splendid

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Interesting

From SL trim, it branches out to either SR or PLATINUM.
I thought the silver model I posted was an SR but it turns out it was just a SL with optional wheels.
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Old 04-06-15, 05:30 AM
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I'd say that the 3rd & 4th Generation Maxima's were the best looking.

3rd Gen bring the true 4DSC for Nissan. And the 4th Gen had a great VQ engine.
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Old 04-06-15, 08:56 AM
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Originally Posted by TangoRed
I thought the silver model I posted was an SR but it turns out it was just a SL with optional wheels.
I would like to know the pros and cons between the SR and PLATINUM.
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Originally Posted by bitkahuna
flat bottomed steering wheel in a large heavy fwd sedan? other than that, i think it looks good - a bit like a meaner mazda 6.
its a mazda 6 with *****


I like it!!!


--- current maxima is so 'long-in-the tooth'

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Old 04-06-15, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by TangoRed
This looks so good to me-its a brave and different design just like the Murano. Great job Nissan!






Is it just me or do you guys see deer or elk antlers on the Nissans steering wheel?

The interior is not just ugly its Fugly!

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Old 04-06-15, 07:14 PM
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Originally Posted by AL13NV8D3R
Is it just me or do you guys see deer or elk antlers on the Nissans steering wheel?

The interior is not just ugly its Fugly!
Now that you mention it, I do see deer antlers! That is the Southern Edition!
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Considering how many maximals I see on the road this will be a nice refreshing change. It really does look Mazda like from the side profile.
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