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Redesigned Maxima and GT-R expected to increase Nissan sales
While Nissan dealers have achieved their sixth highest profit in their history in 2007, Nissan executives think that’s nothing to be proud of. At a meeting with dealers, Nissan executives pointed out that with new models, rising market share and with a new and improved certified used vehicle program on the way profits will be a key aspect in 2008.

Nissan encouraged dealers that with the new Nissan GT-R and a redesigned Maxima on the way, sales per store are expected to increase. Especially for those 691 GT-R certified dealers. Al Castignetti, Nissan’s new general managers said that the GT-R agreement requires... Read Article
Redesigned Maxima and GT-R expected to increase Nissan sales



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Htay7500Htay7500 - 2/21/2008 3:02:52 PM
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so should BMW!

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4x4rules4x4rules - 2/21/2008 5:46:19 PM
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a northern california dealer i know was allocated 4 gtr's, and is expecting $130,000 a piece. Even if they dont sell anything else, thats a hell of a lot of sentras.

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EnnNorakEnnNorak - 2/21/2008 9:38:47 PM
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The Maxima is a wonderful car but fuel lines and brake lines should be made of stainless steel and last the life of the car -- a Maxima-owner friend had to replace these lines at high cost because they rusted out.

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07G35J07G35J - 2/20/2008 4:38:47 PM
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That sounds like a plan. I can't wait to see the new Maxima. I've always been a Max fan. I hope they were able to recapture its 4DSC soul.

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KinGofNYKinGofNY - 2/21/2008 10:23:59 AM
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I got a friend that works at the dealer. He says the new Maxima is the best looking yet. Sportier, faster...made to look like a 4 door coupe... CLS-ish


ThierryHenry14ThierryHenry14 - 2/20/2008 5:07:17 PM
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Thats good for Nissa, but do you really think a total of 1500 Nissan GT-R will really drive sales in the big picture?

I agree with dugit, I think its a gimmick to bring people into the showroom, and sell them the Maxima.

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WhelanWhelan - 2/20/2008 5:32:18 PM
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If you take what you have now and your current model range and sell say 200,000 cars (est.). Then you go and add a new model to that. Of course your numbers will go up.

But 1,500 units being produced this year at let's just round it to $60k, gives you and extra $90 million in gross sales. So even though Nissan itself won't see all that money, it's still not a number to scoff at. Even for a multi billion dollar company.

And a revamped Maxima, kinda interested to see what this looks like and offers. Seeming as the Altima has become the #1 car in their lineup, you see less and less Maxima's around.

And if they could redesign the Sentra to be less of a cardboard box, it would be more appealing.

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KZ258KZ258 - 2/20/2008 6:02:54 PM
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if the maxima impresses me that much with the redesign, i might get it over the 335i coupe.

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bmwdrvrbmwdrvr - 2/20/2008 10:51:43 PM
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im curious as to how someone can cross shop a fullsize sedan, and a compact coupe, and see the full size nissan maxima sedan as an alternative to twin turbo sports coupe from bmw. did i miss something


no1listensanywayno1listensanyway - 2/20/2008 11:09:25 PMView My AgentSpace
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KZ258, I know exactly what your saying. I owned a Maxima for many years, and I loved that car. I can afford many cars that are more expensive then the maxima, but if they produce a good one, then I will be all over it.


LexSucksLexSucks - 2/20/2008 7:15:27 PM
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Will it still be FWD?

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KinGofNYKinGofNY - 2/21/2008 10:32:41 AM
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MAxima will have an AWD option... so i could see it staying FWD standard...


Designer1Designer1 - 2/21/2008 12:38:26 AM
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I liked the Maximas too, I think the current design isn't much especially the first version of it that had just horrible interior quality. I really hope that the next generation will complete overwrite this chapter and also hope that they'll make the Maxima a rear wheel drive even though this is just a dream.

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raikkonenraikkonen - 2/21/2008 11:13:46 AM
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The Maxima was my first car, a 1990 model. Great car for it's time. Here are my suggestions for reviving the Maxima to what it used to be:

-cleaner, tighter design (not big and bloated. not with gimmicky design details like the last 2 generations had)
-more compact dimensions (Nissan already has the Altima as the 'family car')
-AWD system tuned for performance (like a WRX or EVO)
-no GLE model. just a Base and a Sport model for extra performance.
-sporty high quality interior. I'd prefer a few slivers of REAL aluminum over yards of silver plastic.

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2004E462004E46 - 2/22/2008 6:27:23 AM
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That sunroof was hideous!

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