Is Maxima a sports car ?

SouthArk370Z · 07-27-2016, 08:28 AM

A sporty car? Guess it depends on one's definition of sporty. Sounds like it would be a sporty grocery-getter to me. Ie, better performance than your average grocery-getter but still a grocery-getter.

A sports car? I don't think the Maxima fits in anyone's definition of sports car. Or at least anyone that I would listen to.

madeinjapan · 07-27-2016, 08:31 AM

no

RN SHARK · 07-27-2016, 11:59 AM

Not a sports car. And I'd take my 2008 Acura TL Type S anyday over a Maxima.

b15 · 07-27-2016, 01:38 PM

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Originally Posted by RN SHARK

Not a sports car. And I'd take my 2008 Acura TL Type S anyday over a Maxima.

Another 3rd Gen and Z34 owner!

I think if the Maxima had a geared AT, I'd really consider one. I was opposed to the 8th gen styling but after driving a few of them I grew to like 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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b15 · 07-27-2016, 01:45 PM

I'll give it to Honda, they can make some good handling FWD cars.

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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Slartibartfas · 07-27-2016, 02:11 PM

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Originally Posted by Montez

Maxima's interior and interior quality is ions better than those cars.

I have never seen the plural noun "ions" used as a superlative. Interesting... maybe...

Chuck33079 · 07-27-2016, 02:21 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felix0121

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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A CVT on a torquey motor is a death sentence. Didn't you read DE's post that explained how much they have to neuter the motor to keep the CVT from exploding?

Firebase99 · 07-27-2016, 02:29 PM

I dunno, but I just found out about Ford Fusion Sport with the 2.7 V6 with 325hp and 380TQ and AWD. Thing is legit quick!!

cv129 · 07-27-2016, 03:58 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by felix0121

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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VW and Audi has plenty of offerings in that power range pairing up with DSG boxes, however.

felix0121 · 07-27-2016, 04:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Chuck33079

A CVT on a torquey motor is a death sentence. Didn't you read DE's post that explained how much they have to neuter the motor to keep the CVT from exploding?

Can you tell me where I can see the post ? I'm just interested in that issue.

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cv129 · 07-27-2016, 04:17 PM

^ post #3 of page 1 of this thread...

Jsolo · 07-27-2016, 04:34 PM

Numbers aren't everything. I wonder just how well the auto shifts. How well does the car stick in corners. I imagine it's fwd bias?

No wagon option or manual... fail

Chuck33079 · 07-27-2016, 04:38 PM

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Originally Posted by felix0121

Can you tell me where I can see the post ? I'm just interested in that issue.

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dude, read.

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