Going To Test Drive 05' Maxima
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I've been invited to test drive an 05 Maxima. I told them what I drove and they automaticly schedualed me a test drive. What should I expect? I can't drive manual, too bad since I know a manual Maxima will give the LSS a good run.
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Re: Going To Test Drive 05' Maxima
Originally Posted by fantastic88
I've been invited to test drive an 05 Maxima. I told them what I drove and they automaticly schedualed me a test drive. What should I expect? I can't drive manual, too bad since I know a manual Maxima will give the LSS a good run.
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Re: Going To Test Drive 05' Maxima
Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
Originally Posted by fantastic88
I've been invited to test drive an 05 Maxima. I told them what I drove and they automaticly schedualed me a test drive. What should I expect? I can't drive manual, too bad since I know a manual Maxima will give the LSS a good run.
The new maxima'* are definantly quick, and with the right person behind the pedals....it could really give the LSS a run for it'* money if not barely squeak ahead.
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Originally Posted by LakevilleSSEi
Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
Originally Posted by fantastic88
I've been invited to test drive an 05 Maxima. I told them what I drove and they automaticly schedualed me a test drive. What should I expect? I can't drive manual, too bad since I know a manual Maxima will give the LSS a good run.
The new maxima'* are definantly quick, and with the right person behind the pedals....it could really give the LSS a run for it'* money if not barely squeak ahead.
plus there is a lot of aftermarke stuff for em. I'd like to get a 3.5 altima or maxima.
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Re: Going To Test Drive 05' Maxima
Originally Posted by LakevilleSSEi
Originally Posted by SSE14U24ME
Originally Posted by fantastic88
I've been invited to test drive an 05 Maxima. I told them what I drove and they automaticly schedualed me a test drive. What should I expect? I can't drive manual, too bad since I know a manual Maxima will give the LSS a good run.
The new maxima'* are definantly quick, and with the right person behind the pedals....it could really give the LSS a run for it'* money if not barely squeak ahead.
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Yeah, that 3.5 puts out ridiculous amounts of torque steer. Nissan needs to invest in an equal-length drive-shaft set-up. I drove quite a few 99 GXEs while I was working at the auction. Those puppies are pretty zippy.
Let'* see:
LSS.............vs..........Maxima
240hp........................265hp
280ft/lbs....................255ft/lbs
4spd auto..................5spd auto
Hmmm...could be close. LSS would be quicker off the line, but the Maxima might be able to make it up on top-end. Depends on weight, which I can't find anywhere.
With the mods you've got on your LSS, you'd smoke the Maxi easy.
Besides, the Maxima'* got that funny lookin' sideways sunroof. What'* that all about? :?
Let'* see:
LSS.............vs..........Maxima
240hp........................265hp
280ft/lbs....................255ft/lbs
4spd auto..................5spd auto
Hmmm...could be close. LSS would be quicker off the line, but the Maxima might be able to make it up on top-end. Depends on weight, which I can't find anywhere.
With the mods you've got on your LSS, you'd smoke the Maxi easy.
Besides, the Maxima'* got that funny lookin' sideways sunroof. What'* that all about? :?