Is Maxima a sports car ?

RicerX · 07-28-2016, 09:19 AM

Q50S > Maxima. I tried to like the new Maxima. I'm in a Q50S now - go find a used 2015 Q50S without direct adaptive steering for the price of a new Maxima SR and find out just how different a "four door sports car" is from a "luxury sport sedan". The difference is absolutely ridiculous even though it doesn't look like it on paper.

The Q50 is better in EVERY SINGLE WAY.

b15 · 07-28-2016, 01:47 PM

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Originally Posted by RicerX

Q50S > Maxima. I tried to like the new Maxima. I'm in a Q50S now - go find a used 2015 Q50S without direct adaptive steering for the price of a new Maxima SR and find out just how different a "four door sports car" is from a "luxury sport sedan". The difference is absolutely ridiculous even though it doesn't look like it on paper.

The Q50 is better in EVERY SINGLE WAY.

Except space? But yes, I agree

felix0121 · 07-28-2016, 07:59 PM

Q50 is good. It is from a luxurious brand Infiniti.

But is there nothing better on FWD than RWD/AWD really (just curious) ??

And here I put an article which seems pretty in favor of CVTs.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cult...-the-best-one/

"As things stand, I think the most sporting vehicle you can find with a CVT is either the Nissan Maxima or the Aprilia Mana GT, depending on one's willingness to ride instead of drive." (in the article)

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Slartibartfas · 07-28-2016, 08:06 PM

It's physically impractical. With FWD, the front tires have to handle power application and steering. There's only so much traction available and the driver has to decide how to dole that traction. Launching is problematic because weight transfer off the front tires reduces traction available.

With RWD, the fronts steer and the rears apply power. Equitable division of labor.

AWD has understeer issues under power but has superior launching.

To make an FWD outrun an AWD/RWD, it would need a hefty weight (better) or power (not as good) advantage.

kenchan · 07-29-2016, 04:51 AM

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Originally Posted by Slartibartfas

It's physically impractical. With FWD, the front tires have to handle power application and steering. There's only so much traction available and the driver has to decide how to dole that traction. Launching is problematic because weight transfer off the front tires reduces traction available.

With RWD, the fronts steer and the rears apply power. Equitable division of labor.

AWD has understeer issues under power but has superior launching.

To make an FWD outrun an AWD/RWD, it would need a hefty weight (better) or power (not as good) advantage.

Might want to read up on cars of today

cv129 · 07-28-2016, 10:07 PM

felix, just buy one already lol. Stop trying to make it into something it isn't, and enjoy it for what it is.

felix0121 · 07-28-2016, 10:45 PM

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Originally Posted by cv129

felix, just buy one already lol. Stop trying to make it into something it isn't, and enjoy it for what it is.

I just want to hear others' opinions because here is obviously a sports car forum.

Personally I like the new Nissan Maxima, and also love my Z. I just wondered why so many articles on internet disagreed to that Maxima is a 'sports car.'

I don't have any other meaning, but anyway I'm sorry if you felt uncomfortable for my thread.

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Slartibartfas · 07-29-2016, 11:26 AM

I've raced FWD in LeMons. I daily-drove a Sentra SE-R for eight years. I'm familiar, and I stand by my opinion.

DeliriousClam · 07-29-2016, 11:38 AM

The last one to be considered a 4dsc, in my opinion, was the 4th gen

cv129 · 07-29-2016, 04:40 PM

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Originally Posted by DeliriousClam

The last one to be considered a 4dsc, in my opinion, was the 4th gen

I almost agree, I like 5th gen better (2000-2003 model year) for the VQ 3.5 6MT. If only I can find a clean used sample at this time.

UNKNOWN_370 · 07-31-2016, 01:16 PM

If I made a maxima review. It would sound something very close to this. Just way more masculine. Lol

https://youtu.be/poo817Sr6s8

Jsolo · 07-31-2016, 01:35 PM

His reviews are actually pretty detailed. The voice does sound like one testicle has yet to drop, but I suppose the quality of the review overshadows that

UNKNOWN_370 · 08-15-2016, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by Jsolo

His reviews are actually pretty detailed. The voice does sound like one testicle has yet to drop, but I suppose the quality of the review overshadows that

Of the YouTube reviewers he hits it the best. SubaruWRXfan is letting his inner fanboy rear its ugly head. Saabkyle04 gives more of a presentation than a review. Redline reviews are pretty solid.

Lemkey99 · 08-14-2016, 10:03 PM

Lol. Seriously? No

07-28-2016, 09:19 AM	#1 (permalink)
RicerX Track Member Join Date: Jan 2014 Location: TN Posts: 597 Drives: To the Pizza joint. Rep Power: 7721	Q50S > Maxima. I tried to like the new Maxima. I'm in a Q50S now - go find a used 2015 Q50S without direct adaptive steering for the price of a new Maxima SR and find out just how different a "four door sports car" is from a "luxury sport sedan". The difference is absolutely ridiculous even though it doesn't look like it on paper. The Q50 is better in EVERY SINGLE WAY. UNKNOWN_370 likes this.

07-28-2016, 07:59 PM	#3 (permalink)
felix0121 Enthusiast Member Join Date: May 2012 Location: / Posts: 476 Drives: / Rep Power: 68	Q50 is good. It is from a luxurious brand Infiniti. But is there nothing better on FWD than RWD/AWD really (just curious) ?? And here I put an article which seems pretty in favor of CVTs. http://www.roadandtrack.com/car-cult...-the-best-one/ "As things stand, I think the most sporting vehicle you can find with a CVT is either the Nissan Maxima or the Aprilia Mana GT, depending on one's willingness to ride instead of drive." (in the article) Sent from my XT907 using Tapatalk Last edited by felix0121; 07-28-2016 at 08:09 PM.

07-28-2016, 08:06 PM	#4 (permalink)
Slartibartfas Track Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 551 Drives: 2011 G37S sedan Rep Power: 11	It's physically impractical. With FWD, the front tires have to handle power application and steering. There's only so much traction available and the driver has to decide how to dole that traction. Launching is problematic because weight transfer off the front tires reduces traction available. With RWD, the fronts steer and the rears apply power. Equitable division of labor. AWD has understeer issues under power but has superior launching. To make an FWD outrun an AWD/RWD, it would need a hefty weight (better) or power (not as good) advantage. __________________ 2011 Journey Sport sedan 7AT \| SPL front, SPC rear camber arms \| ARK Grip cat-back \|

07-28-2016, 10:07 PM	#6 (permalink)
cv129 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Dallas, TX Posts: 3,270 Drives: 09 Nismo, 16 Nismo Rep Power: 163996	felix, just buy one already lol. Stop trying to make it into something it isn't, and enjoy it for what it is. __________________ Setrab \| RE-71 \| SPL \| JRZ \| Nismo \| ARK \| Whiteline \| RacingBrake \| CJM Oil Pan \| Ti shield

07-29-2016, 11:26 AM	#8 (permalink)
Slartibartfas Track Member Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Houston Posts: 551 Drives: 2011 G37S sedan Rep Power: 11	I've raced FWD in LeMons. I daily-drove a Sentra SE-R for eight years. I'm familiar, and I stand by my opinion. __________________ 2011 Journey Sport sedan 7AT \| SPL front, SPC rear camber arms \| ARK Grip cat-back \|

07-29-2016, 11:38 AM	#9 (permalink)
DeliriousClam A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2015 Location: NJ Age: 31 Posts: 3,758 Drives: 12 Base Sport Rep Power: 54273	The last one to be considered a 4dsc, in my opinion, was the 4th gen __________________ Stillen, AAM, Shine Auto, Fujimora, Swift, EVO-R, Carbon Fiber Element, Nitrous Outlet MECP Advanced: CEA26671 Most of what I post here are artistic works of fiction and falsehood. Only a fool would take anything I post here as fact.

07-31-2016, 01:16 PM	#11 (permalink)
UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14859	If I made a maxima review. It would sound something very close to this. Just way more masculine. Lol https://youtu.be/poo817Sr6s8 __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

07-31-2016, 01:35 PM	#12 (permalink)
Jsolo Track Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Location: chicago Posts: 783 Drives: '12 G37 6MT Rep Power: 15	His reviews are actually pretty detailed. The voice does sound like one testicle has yet to drop, but I suppose the quality of the review overshadows that UNKNOWN_370 likes this. __________________ G37S Sedan 6MT, Eibach swaybars, Invidia Exhaust, Weaker Clutch Pedal Spring For sale links

08-14-2016, 10:03 PM	#14 (permalink)
Lemkey99 Base Member Join Date: Jul 2016 Location: Pittsburgh, Pa Posts: 66 Drives: 2015 Nissan 370z Rep Power: 10	Lol. Seriously? No

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