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"El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!" (lightningzone)
12/31/2013 at 11:24 • Filed to: None

DISCUSSION (27)

William Byrd > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
12/31/2013 at 11:25

Interesting. Proportions look like a damn JGTC car. Interested to see the whole thing.

Really Nissan, sticking to those quirky headlight shapes? I feel like that started with a previous generation Maxima, seems to be around to stay.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
12/31/2013 at 11:32

I need to like... but am struggling, too. I keep picturing a CVT and it ruins it for me.

Hooker > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
12/31/2013 at 11:33

Why would they make a new one? They can't seem to give the current ones away. We have a used one on the dealership lot and it's low mileage and priced well below the market and STILL can't get even a bite on it. Nothing for over 3 months. I told my dealer not to buy it at the auction but did he listen? Nope.

Victorious Secret > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
12/31/2013 at 11:33

I pray to God this one doesn't suck.

Victorious Secret > Hooker
12/31/2013 at 11:35

Because...Japanese reliability? Is that still a marketable thing?

RacecaR > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
12/31/2013 at 11:36

Return of the 4DSC?!?!

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > Hooker
12/31/2013 at 11:46

Because this new design will make the Impala and the Avalon look like 5 years old designs, that's why.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > RacecaR
12/31/2013 at 11:46

Let's hope.

Hooker > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
12/31/2013 at 11:47

I find the current Maxima rather attractive, actually. I just think there is too much overlap between it and the Altima and I think the general public feels the same way.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Hooker
12/31/2013 at 11:47

They killed the current gen for enthusiasts with the CVT. And the last gen was butt-ugly. Don't screw this one up, Nissan.

Hooker > Victorious Secret
12/31/2013 at 11:48

I think it's a perceived thing. I don't think you can buy a car these days that is complete crap out of the box. At least, for the most part. The general consumer is a lot more informed and as a result the OEM's have had to keep pace.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
12/31/2013 at 11:49

I love the Maxima. Always have. But they've managed to screw it over... with one of their own cars! The Altima is pushing the Maxima more upmarket, beyond where it is marketable as a FWD, near lux, 4-door sports car. There really is 3 things that it needs to earn its keep in the Nissan lineup: A DI VQ35HR (from the last of the G35s and 350Zs), AWD, and the choice of either a DCT or 6MT option.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
12/31/2013 at 11:50

Kinja'd!!!

This 4 eyed thing is a nice and quite unique piece of design, be smart and use it in the corporate design language, Nissan.

Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD > Hooker
12/31/2013 at 11:51

I've worked for dealerships in the past. You know how often they listened to my ideas? Never. They never do. They go off "instinct" and buy whatever they feel will sell. I worked for a Mazda dealership and they bought a used M3 with "Competition Package" and 6 speed manual. The car was not the right package and they were trying to sell it for like $65,000. It was on the lot for 6 months.

Hooker > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
12/31/2013 at 11:52

I think they killed the current gen more with not enough differentiation from the Altima. It isn't much bigger, has the same motor options etc. There isn't anything that really makes anyone want to pay all those thousands more for a vehicle that isn't superior.

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/31/2013 at 11:53

Or maybe it will be RWD, as a cheaper alternative, to the Infiniti Q70.

BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
12/31/2013 at 11:55

Like a Japanese SS?

El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First! > BugEyedBimmer - back in the Saddle Dakota Leather
12/31/2013 at 11:57

Yep, or like a Dodge Charger, without the faux muscle car, mantra.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Hooker
12/31/2013 at 12:05

FWIW, if it had been available with a manual, I would have considered it when in the market last year.

Hooker > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
12/31/2013 at 12:13

I agree, it would have made it a far more entertaining car, however, most people don't care about those things. They look at value and the Maxima is just not a good value proposition at the moment.

Hooker > Iheartmy365kHonda - Car enthusiasts do like FWD
12/31/2013 at 12:14

I know the feeling. Yet, when they have a question about the competition or really, anything regarding other makes and models, they come to me first. Pump me for information and then ignore me. What's the point? Meh, job security.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Hooker
12/31/2013 at 12:18

As much as it pains me, you're right.

http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/u…

I'm looking forward to seeing their FR-S/BRZ fighter.

Hooker > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
12/31/2013 at 12:20

That's something I can get behind. I think the FR-S/BRZ are kind of like gold right now.

Victorious Secret > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
12/31/2013 at 12:28

The current Impala is rather handsome and the Avalon is grown up, the current Maxima looks like dog shit so anything is a big step up in design.

davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com > Hooker
12/31/2013 at 12:33

Love that they're getting so much praise and selling well. Same with the Focus and Fiesta STs. Can't wait to see what Honda and others also have coming to try to steal sales.

Hooker > davesaddiction @ opposite-lock.com
12/31/2013 at 12:44

The more good reviews and sales they get the more likely more models like it will come from other OEM's. Yes, this is good.

PS9 > El Relámpago(LZone) - Humanity First!
12/31/2013 at 12:57

Chance to happen: Approx. .00000000001%