Nissan Maxima: The 4 Door Sports Car.
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- čas přidán 22. 08. 2024
- Welcome to Auto Chatter! Todays episode is about the Nissan Maxima and how its changed over the years.Introduced in 1981, there has been several models of Maximas leading up to her final year in 2023. Join me for a 42 year journey (condensed into 20 minutes or so), about this fine car. I also have videos about the Nissan Altima and Sentra over the years too!
My father worked for a Nissan dealer in the early 80’s. He’d often bring home a first gen Maxima as his demo. There was a huge demand for them as I recall my dad saying that they sold over MSRP and there was often a waitlist. I’ll have to say that was my favorite generation because of the straight 6 and RWD. By the time I got my license and could afford one, I picked up a used 1986 SE 5 speed. I ended up buying a 1992 SE new. I also tried to buy a 2003 SE with a 6 speed but the deal fell through
A 02 or 03 Se 6MT would be my all time fav Maximas. I sold Nissans in the 90s and recall the "old timers" stories of people literally following the trucks delivering Japaense cars...Hoping they were not already pre sold.
Just bought my 40th anniversary Maxima 2months ago and I love it ❤❤,
Congrats!
My beautiful 1984 Maxima in yellow spoke sweet nothings to us…”Door is ajar”, “Lights are on”, and “Fuel level is low”, to name a few.
LOL..Yeah...I'll never forget the voice!
Nissan Maxima Will Always First And Formost A Great Car For All Seasons
Yes!
I got a rust free 97 GLE Beautiful car
Nice!
I have a near mint 98 gxe 5 speed with all original rubber parts still intact at 290000 miles
@@ChristoJesus1224AD I wish my wifes 97 was a stick!
Stumbled across your channel randomly and this is the video that made me subscribe. As a owner of a 4th and 5th gen Nissan Maxima’s will always have a hold on me
I appreciate it! Next one is on the Altima and Stanza.
Wow! Dude, owned almost every generation. Switched to Mercedes a few years ago
That's cool!
My second eldest sister had a 1997 pearlescent white Maxima back in the day it’s the top of the line GLE trim it’s was a badass little car not to mention it hauled ass too
My Wife loved her 97 too, even if it was only a GXE model.
Got 147K miles on my '16 SV I bought new; I'm in the process of trying to keep it forever! (Great video, BTW(, so sad).
That's awesome! Yeah...Sad to see her go. Blame all the crossovers LOL. Thanks for giving my vid a watch!
I remember seeing the Nissan Max back in the late 80s as a kid. My mother had purchased a New 1989 Mercury Cougar, and a guy in a Light-Tan Maxima kept trying to race my Mother at the Light..lol One Concert night in school there was a girl i had a crush on. After the Concert everyone was in the parking lot, she got in a White Maxima. In the early 90s when my Aunt & Uncle had moved they had a Neighbor who had a new Maxima every couple of years. My cousins and I always liked each one they got. Back in '99 I was reading a Magazine and saw a Advertisement for the new 2000 Max GLE and said to myself I wanted to own one day . As Teen back in the late 90s the 3 vehicles I drooled over was the Acura RL, Lincoln VIII and the Nissan Maxima. Actually I believe they were some of the first vehicles that had an opt of having Xenon Headlights or what we called White Headlights as Teens...lol Very unusual back then, they catch your attention. The Maxima will be missed.
Yes it's sad to see the Maxima go. Thank you for sharing those Maxima memories!
Ive always liked tbe maxima. Had an 86 wagon. Liked the following 4dsc bodystyle the best. Later on i could never figure out why they offered both maxima amd altima as they seemed so similar in many ways to a layman. Hopefully they come up with a new layout for those of us who dont want a crossover, need more car than a sports car, etc. Remains to be seen what and how that will look like.
Yeah, when the Altima "grew up" and had the same optional V6 the Maxima had, it was a bit of a head scratcher to me too. The Maxima was always a little nicer inside though. I'm not sure if sedans will surge in popularity again. People love their station wagons with lift kits (crossovers).
I used to own a decently mint 84 maxima 5 speed L24E later bought a modified 82 maxima that has a L28ET from a 280zx turbo with a 5 speed.
Prob a pretty easy swap as they were both L blocks. Bet it was fun! I had a 280zx turbo at one time.
I still ❤ the 1980’s models the box style was awesome 😎 and when they chg design like Ford Taurus was awful 😞. One day get 1985 and renovate to current standards I’ll be a proud owner 😊 “pimp my ride” 😉
LOL..Give me a 84 because it's RWD with the straight six!
Great upload. I have a current-gen Maxima as my daily. Fantastic car with the right amount of size and power. Such a shame this model is planned to be scrapped. They say possible ‘EV’ but we’ll see. Hopefully it doesn’t return as an SUV à la Eclipse Cross. If that’s the case, then I’d rather just see the nameplate gone for good. How many SUVs does the population really need?
That's a good question. Nissan has had a Maxima crossover for over two decades already (Murano LOL). I'm sad to see it go,but Crossovers seem to be all people want nowadays. Thank you as always for enjoying the video! P.S. You should do a vid on your Maxima!
I had an 85 that my grandfather bought new...low mileage, and later on, my dad had a 1st generation Mercury Villager (same as Nissan Quest, both built in Avon Lake, Ohio) and it had the same VG30 as the 85 I had
That's cool! The first gen Quest and Villager were built off a modified 89 to 94 Maxima platform. The VG engines in them had less power than the Maxima because Ford insisted on a non interference design...So timing belts breaking doesn't wreck the valves.
@@autochatter my VG30 in my 85, was almost completely bulletproof
@@jasonsobol32 It was a great engine. I had one in a 91 Pathfinder and 01 Xterra.
Great video
Thank you!
I bought a 1997 and 1998 Maxima for sons first cars. These cars were built like Tanks.
I'd agree with that. The 00-03 were solid too..
The mistake was partnership with Renault. After 2003 Nissan or Maxima was not the same.
Owned a 93,02,06:
1st place the 3rd generation 93
2nd place the 5th generation 02
3rd place. the 6th gen 06
(Nothing but trouble)
I'm surprised you placed the 02 in second. I love a 02 or 03 Maxima. But the 89-94 3rd gens were nice so I get it. The 4th gen was rated one of the most reliable cars you could buy at the at the time ,and the 3 liter VQ was nice.
Thanks for your response@@autochatter
Our third generation was pearl white with dark red leather. Parents had it from 1993 to 2001. I kept it from 2001 to 2011. Third generation was peak time for Nissan. (The 02 went to son)
The 5th generation was last of the best before Nissan went downhill. Purchased a pearl white 06 SE with Nav in 2011. That car fell apart under 100K miles. It had a transmission replaced,Timing Chain,CV joints alternator. After that I move to Infiniti and was happier than ever.
@mrcaialexander2352 Totally get it. If you watch enough of my stuff, you will see I don't like CVTs. Timing chain guides on the Vq 3.5 liters was more common to wear out. My wife had a 07 Quest that sounded like it had a Supercharger LOL. We got it new though and it went 170k fairly reliably before trading it in. No CVT of course. Lexus LS? Fine piece of machinery that is! Future vid on those is coming.
@@autochatter You do good work, your channel have Instagram ?
You should do a video on the Nissan Quest/Mercury Villager
Its on my list actually. Would have had one already , but some of these Domestic vids have been popular.
@autochatter I get it. I actually spent my teen years riding in an early 1st gen 93 Villager, purchased in the fall of 92, and a 97, both with the 3.0L Nissan V6
Wow.. $11,000
Our old 3 bedroom multilevel home in sw Washington was only $17,000.. and now last sold in 2022 for $500,000... Thats half a million dollars.
You got a good return on your investment!
@@autochatter not me .. the new owners.. im just saying houses are overpriced. In todays money according to google it shouldnt be worth more than $50,000.
They blame the homeless problem on laziness and millennials, when the fact is nobody wants to work for something that they're not guaranteed to actually afford to own.
@Private Private The value of houses has been crazy.
Thats for surr
Large sedans are just a weird segment now.
If you need something that big for passengers, you're better off with a crossover. Lots of crossovers offer loads of rear passenger features like reclining seats, shades, connectivity, vents, and the feeling of more space. At this price point it's hard to pick the sedan when the crossovers have the feeling of more bang for your buck for normal people. Most crossovers at this price are three rows as well. Full sized sedans are not the impressive gaints of the 20th century. Nobody is impressed with them for size. You get that from a crossover.
If you need space for passengers you get a minivan or a crossover. If you want something that handles well you get a smaller sedan or coupe.
Not much of a market for these anymore I think. Plus most are barely bigger than their midsize counter parts.
Sedan sales did way better than station wagons for years. The wagons had all the same basic advantages you cited.....but were just soooo uncool lol. SUVs became a status symbol and crossovers are a extention of that. I mean most SUVs were not going offroad anyway. Its genius that the car makers found a way to market a station wagon as a must have garage accessory today. Most of the 3 row crossovers has a final row of seats that might work for a little kid. A minivan would be a better choice ( a much better bang for your buck)...but that's looked at like station wagons used to be...So uncool.
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Thanks!
My dad had the 94 maxima, i will never forget those taillights. :/ i remember asking him about it a few years back, he told me it was the first car he ever bought new. For an immigrant only being in the country for 5 years at the time. Not bad i guess. Riverside, Ca
The taillights were sharp on those.
NISSAN NISSAN BRING BACK MAXIMA 2025 MAXIMA COME BACK 2025
Guess we have to wait and see!
Would you consider doing a story on the Chevrolet Suburban? It is the longest running nameplate in the whole world. I feel like it would be interesting. Probably a long video though. I have asked other creators if they would do it but they said no because "ew big American suv not interesting"
Literally.
Don't let that hold you back if you aren't interested. Just curious.
Yeah...I could give that topic a shot. I've done domestics some like my two part Corvette videos and the Buick Grand National is coming soon. I was actually a little disappointed my Corvette ones didn't do well. But I'll add Suburban to my agenda....Next month or so. Currently I'm working on the Buick Rendevous/Pontiac Aztek.
@@autochatter I hope you hit it big soom
@Baron Von Jo Thanks...I got a ways to go but ,I love suggestions. Suburban could be interesting.
i think Donut Media did a video on Suburbans. Check them out
@Piznos I think they did one at some point too. I subscribe to Donut
No NO it's NOT the LAST MAXIMA A NEW REPLACEMENT COMING 2025 2026
Yes there's talk of a new one that's all electric.Im pretty sure I mentioned it back when I made this.
I don’t know if there gonna be a new Maxima, sadly
@@CarringtonHollister Its prob going to be electric....Like my toothbrush.
No electric please lord.