Long Term Plans for the Maxima --- ideas?

There is a push for AWD on higher end vehicles by all the manufacturers. A V8 doesn't make any sense just now--it already has plenty of torque to the front wheels. AWD is very likely (but by no means done deal) since Murano (same platform) has it already. Nissan just announced that the Altima will be upgraded with higher quality interior trim to answer the criticism of a cheap interior on an otherwise fine family sedan. I would expect the Maxima to gain something to distance itself more from the altima. If not AWD, then surely traction control.

CW

I am still driving my 98SE and from what I am seeing with the new Nissan directions. I plan on keeping my 98 and then someday moving on to some other brand. I traded off the wifes 89SE for a kia Sorento and so far I am very happy and money ahead of going with Nissan. dk

Its hard to speculate on AWD ...on one hand its already an option on the G35. The 04 Max seems to be in an awkward position between the 3.5 Altima and Infiniti. jmo

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If you want a real hot rod, with all the bells and whistles, get a G-35.(or a 350Z) It's RWD and to me, a much more advanced car than the Maxima, I own

2 Maximas, and really love them, but they are limited by the FWD platform. However, if I can scrape together the money, I will buy the G-35....basically an advanced Maxima with RWD......it dosen't get any better than that! I wish Nissan would make a Maxima with RWD.....I'd buy 2 right NOW!

I'm not a fan of RWD mainly because of all the snow up here in new england. RWD in the snow isn't great at all.. from my experiance anyway

-Slick Nick