2004 Nissan Maxima

badassgrandam99 · 12-06-2002, 10:24 AM

FROM AUTONEWS.COM:

Nissan on Thursday offered the first official look at the redesigned 2004 Maxima sedan, set to go on sale next spring. The new Maxima shares the automaker's FF-L platform with the Altima sedan and Murano sport wagon, and will be built alongside the Altima at Nissan's plant in Smyrna, Tenn. The Maxima will be part of a blitz of new products the Japanese automaker will roll out at the Detroit auto show in early January. Other introductions will be the 2004 Nissan Quest minivan, a full-sized pickup truck and the 2004 Infiniti FX45 sport wagon.

Mike3800 · 12-06-2002, 10:48 AM

I am a little dissapointed. It was nice that the Alty and the Max were on different platforms. I wonder what's under the hood? I'd assume a 3.5 but I heard rumors of a V8.

Vintalage · 12-06-2002, 01:14 PM

Already? Why so early The current max came out in 2000. So 4 years later, a redesign? Well, anyhow it looks good to me!

badassgrandam99 · 12-06-2002, 03:32 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vintalage
Already? Why so early The current max came out in 2000. So 4 years later, a redesign? Well, anyhow it looks good to me!

...the current maxima came out in 1995... it's just had some appearnce tweaks...

Vintalage · 12-06-2002, 03:37 PM

huh? I thought the current model was a redesign. It looks totally different from the last one, completely different. It's not like it was a update or refresh, I remember hearing on commercials "The all-new 2000 maxima."

Vintalage · 12-06-2002, 04:21 PM

let me add, it looks like they merged the altima's front end with the 350z backend. It should be a completly new design, not taking design themes from different models.

badassgrandam99 · 12-06-2002, 05:00 PM

Quote:

Originally posted by Vintalage
huh? I thought the current model was a redesign. It looks totally different from the last one, completely different. It's not like it was a update or refresh, I remember hearing on commercials "The all-new 2000 maxima."

...look at the "all-new 2000 Maxima" the same way you would at the 95 and 96 Grand Am... they just freshened the front and rear fascia... and probably some other minor cosmetic things in the exterior and interior... car companies like to throw around terms like "all-new" and "brand new" ...probably for the 2004 they will call it "the completely redesigned 2004 Nissan Maxima"

BransAm · 12-07-2002, 12:39 PM

I think its ugly. If it aint broke dont fix it. The current maxy looks good now but thats just plain ugly to me. Soon all nissans are gonna all look alike.

RedGrandTour · 12-07-2002, 10:59 PM

I feel sorry for the Maxima.

12-08-2002, 07:42 PM

Vintalage · 12-22-2002, 11:45 AM

Here are some more pics of the car.

I don't like the front buckle of the grill. But i hear that is just used to cover the grill and won't be in the production.

*I do not take credit for these pics. I got this from from freshalloy.com*

Vintalage · 12-22-2002, 11:47 AM

Vintalage · 12-22-2002, 11:48 AM

This shot of the car really makes it look good. You get a better look of the rear end and I must say, it surprised me. Notice the four exhaust tips. I really like it now.

Vintalage · 12-22-2002, 11:51 AM

Another good shot of the car. It looks sporty here and that's without the spoiler. Very good look to me.

Vintalage · 12-22-2002, 11:55 AM

but here is that nasty front buckle again with the nissan logo. Don't know what is going on.

Vintalage · 12-22-2002, 11:58 AM

apparently, the car was being used for some filming. I'm guessing they were filming for commercials that would appear later next year. That would explain the police, equipment and vehicles there.

badassgrandam99 · 12-22-2002, 12:56 PM

Nissan has royally messed up the front end of the Maxima... how can they make a nice car like the 350Z and then come out with an ugly Maxima and a new SUV (Murrano) that steals the "Nastiest Lookin SUV" award from the Aztek...

Vintalage · 01-06-2003, 09:58 AM

red rocket · 02-07-2003, 08:07 AM

The front grill is just awful.

Mike3800 · 02-07-2003, 10:58 AM

The fact that they basically shat on the exterior might be forgiven if what's under the hood is nice.

12-06-2002, 10:24 AM	#1
badassgrandam99 Original Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,830 Vehicle: '99GAGT/'09 Malibu LTZ	2004 Nissan Maxima FROM AUTONEWS.COM: Nissan on Thursday offered the first official look at the redesigned 2004 Maxima sedan, set to go on sale next spring. The new Maxima shares the automaker's FF-L platform with the Altima sedan and Murano sport wagon, and will be built alongside the Altima at Nissan's plant in Smyrna, Tenn. The Maxima will be part of a blitz of new products the Japanese automaker will roll out at the Detroit auto show in early January. Other introductions will be the 2004 Nissan Quest minivan, a full-sized pickup truck and the 2004 Infiniti FX45 sport wagon. __________________ Grafxwerks-The Best Place for Vinyl My Current Cars: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ My Previous Cars: 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT, 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe, 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

12-22-2002, 11:45 AM	#11
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	better pics of maxima dialup user be warned Here are some more pics of the car. I don't like the front buckle of the grill. But i hear that is just used to cover the grill and won't be in the production. I do not take credit for these pics. I got this from from freshalloy.com

12-22-2002, 11:48 AM	#13
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	This shot of the car really makes it look good. You get a better look of the rear end and I must say, it surprised me. Notice the four exhaust tips. I really like it now. Last edited by Vintalage; 12-22-2002 at 11:52 AM.

12-22-2002, 12:56 PM	#17
badassgrandam99 Original Owner AKA: Steve Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Havre de Grace, MD Age: 41 Posts: 1,830 Vehicle: '99GAGT/'09 Malibu LTZ	Nissan has royally messed up the front end of the Maxima... how can they make a nice car like the 350Z and then come out with an ugly Maxima and a new SUV (Murrano) that steals the "Nastiest Lookin SUV" award from the Aztek... __________________ Grafxwerks-The Best Place for Vinyl My Current Cars: 1999 Pontiac Grand Am GT, 2009 Chevrolet Malibu LTZ My Previous Cars: 1994 Pontiac Firebird, 2003 Chevrolet TrailBlazer LT, 2003 Infiniti G35 coupe, 2005 Dodge Ram SRT-10

01-06-2003, 09:58 AM	#18
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Interior pics

12-06-2002, 10:48 AM	#2
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	I am a little dissapointed. It was nice that the Alty and the Max were on different platforms. I wonder what's under the hood? I'd assume a 3.5 but I heard rumors of a V8.

12-06-2002, 01:14 PM	#3
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Already? Why so early The current max came out in 2000. So 4 years later, a redesign? Well, anyhow it looks good to me!

12-06-2002, 03:37 PM	#5
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	huh? I thought the current model was a redesign. It looks totally different from the last one, completely different. It's not like it was a update or refresh, I remember hearing on commercials "The all-new 2000 maxima."

12-06-2002, 04:21 PM	#6
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	let me add, it looks like they merged the altima's front end with the 350z backend. It should be a completly new design, not taking design themes from different models.

12-07-2002, 12:39 PM	#8
BransAm Grandamdingo AKA: Brandy Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Charlotte NC Age: 39 Posts: 314 Vehicle: 2001 GA GT/ 2006 AV6-6	I think its ugly. If it aint broke dont fix it. The current maxy looks good now but thats just plain ugly to me. Soon all nissans are gonna all look alike.

12-07-2002, 10:59 PM	#9
RedGrandTour Crashed 99 GT :( Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: IL Age: 43 Posts: 802 Vehicle: 2001 Grand Am GT Coupe	I feel sorry for the Maxima.

12-22-2002, 11:47 AM	#12
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1

12-22-2002, 11:51 AM	#14
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	Another good shot of the car. It looks sporty here and that's without the spoiler. Very good look to me.

12-22-2002, 11:55 AM	#15
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	but here is that nasty front buckle again with the nissan logo. Don't know what is going on.

12-22-2002, 11:58 AM	#16
Vintalage Hey paisanos! Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Maryland Age: 38 Posts: 5,490 Vehicle: 2002 Grand Am GT1	apparently, the car was being used for some filming. I'm guessing they were filming for commercials that would appear later next year. That would explain the police, equipment and vehicles there.

12-08-2002, 07:42 PM	#10
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02-07-2003, 08:07 AM	#19
red rocket GAGT - Member Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Westampton, NJ Posts: 423 Vehicle: 1999 Grand Am GT sedan	The front grill is just awful. Attached Thumbnails

02-07-2003, 10:58 AM	#20
Mike3800 GAGT - Junkie AKA: Michael Join Date: Aug 2002 Location: Northglenn, CO USA Age: 49 Posts: 3,394 Vehicle: 2015 Chrysler 200S AWD	The fact that they basically shat on the exterior might be forgiven if what's under the hood is nice.

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