Had some fun with a Maxima tonight.
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Had some fun with a Maxima tonight.
Ok, so let me preface this by saying that we all know that our beloved C230K isn't exactly the fastest car in the MB stable; I'm not going to start the C240 v. C230K war up again either. However, comparatively, our car isn't too much of a dog.
Tonight, I was driving home from the gym on the side streets (35MPH zone) and I got behind a Nissan Maxima (the previous bodystyle SE which is the manual) that obviously had some mods (the exhaust was pretty damn loud) which was lined up next to an RX8 and a G35. The 3 cars in front of me didn't do squat, so I followed the Maxima and got in front of the RX8 so that I could be alongside the Maxima. Then at the next light, the Maxima and I started to hit it. Both of us didn't really expect it so we tried again at the next light. From 0-80 we were neck and neck but past 80 he started to walk away by a car length (I chickened out at 100 b/c I had forgotten my wallet with my driver's license in my house and we were in a 35)... But, not bad for an auto C230K v. a manual modded Maxima.
On the same street a few nights ago I also "raced" a riced out Nissan 240 (SX/ZX whatever the thing is) and put a 2 car length gap in between us. There was also a Celica GTS (the current model) who was apparently in it but he got left behind BAD but in typical ricer fashion, as we all slowed down he has to come speeding up and to a screeching halt.
The C230K isn't that slow, but I still am pretty anxious towards next year when I'll be in a position to trade up.
Tonight, I was driving home from the gym on the side streets (35MPH zone) and I got behind a Nissan Maxima (the previous bodystyle SE which is the manual) that obviously had some mods (the exhaust was pretty damn loud) which was lined up next to an RX8 and a G35. The 3 cars in front of me didn't do squat, so I followed the Maxima and got in front of the RX8 so that I could be alongside the Maxima. Then at the next light, the Maxima and I started to hit it. Both of us didn't really expect it so we tried again at the next light. From 0-80 we were neck and neck but past 80 he started to walk away by a car length (I chickened out at 100 b/c I had forgotten my wallet with my driver's license in my house and we were in a 35)... But, not bad for an auto C230K v. a manual modded Maxima.
On the same street a few nights ago I also "raced" a riced out Nissan 240 (SX/ZX whatever the thing is) and put a 2 car length gap in between us. There was also a Celica GTS (the current model) who was apparently in it but he got left behind BAD but in typical ricer fashion, as we all slowed down he has to come speeding up and to a screeching halt.
The C230K isn't that slow, but I still am pretty anxious towards next year when I'll be in a position to trade up.
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wait, what year maxima are you referring to? 3rd gen or 4th? either way, i'm guessing the guy couldn't drive manual. i had the 97' SE manual and that car was pretty quick. only had 190 hp, barely broke 3,000 pounds and i remember motor trend reporting a 6.6 0-60 on it that year. 2000 + is even quicker so since my manual C230k can't hang w/ a 4th gen manual maxima, i don't think an auto could. sounds like you had some fun though
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I think the driver was experiencing "challenges" driving that car.My 97' SE with 166k on it runs with my 00' 230k pretty close. If it was the newer versions ( 250hp & 265HP ) and the driver could shift you wouldn't be making this post. Nice job though , glad you had fun !
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I've driven and owned two Maximas, then I trade in 2k2 for my current C230 (97 Auto and 2k2 6spd)
My old 2k2 Maxima
Let me tell you, 0-60MPH Both Maxima ownz my current C230 6spd. ( Our supercharged engine has no Power under 3000RPM!)
On the highway or from a 40MPH rolling start, It will be close between the 97 Maxima auto vs. C230 6spd. As far as the 2k2 maxima 6spd..........sorry the performance differents its night and day. 3.5L V6 Ownz!! (in straight line atleast)
Trust me, I'm speaking from experience
My old 2k2 Maxima
Let me tell you, 0-60MPH Both Maxima ownz my current C230 6spd. ( Our supercharged engine has no Power under 3000RPM!)
On the highway or from a 40MPH rolling start, It will be close between the 97 Maxima auto vs. C230 6spd. As far as the 2k2 maxima 6spd..........sorry the performance differents its night and day. 3.5L V6 Ownz!! (in straight line atleast)
Trust me, I'm speaking from experience
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
I've driven and owned two Maximas, then I trade in 2k2 for my current C230 (97 Auto and 2k2 6spd)
My old 2k2 Maxima
Let me tell you, 0-60MPH Both Maxima ownz my current C230 6spd. ( Our supercharged engine has no Power under 3000RPM!)
On the highway or from a 40MPH rolling start, It will be close between the 97 Maxima auto vs. C230 6spd. As far as the 2k2 maxima 6spd..........sorry the performance differents its night and day. 3.5L V6 Ownz!! (in straight line atleast)
Trust me, I'm speaking from experience
My old 2k2 Maxima
Let me tell you, 0-60MPH Both Maxima ownz my current C230 6spd. ( Our supercharged engine has no Power under 3000RPM!)
On the highway or from a 40MPH rolling start, It will be close between the 97 Maxima auto vs. C230 6spd. As far as the 2k2 maxima 6spd..........sorry the performance differents its night and day. 3.5L V6 Ownz!! (in straight line atleast)
Trust me, I'm speaking from experience
nissan makes some great performing engines. I've been alternating between my C230k and my girlfriends brothers Sentra SER Spec V (190 hp 4 cyl) and even that car is noticeably quicker than my C. I remember watching Car and Driver TV and they tested the V6 manual Altima SE and reported a 5.9 second 0-60. ran a few in my manual 330 coupe and barely kept in front. then you basically have the altima and maxima in RWD versions in the Infiniti G35's. great bang for the buck, but could use some exterior and interior styling improvements.
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Originally Posted by mbny
I agree nissan makes some great performing engines. I've been alternating between my C230k and my girlfriends brothers Sentra SER Spec V (190 hp 4 cyl) and even that car is noticeably quicker than my C. I remember watching Car and Driver TV and they tested the V6 manual Altima SE and reported a 5.9 second 0-60. ran a few in my manual 330 coupe and barely kept in front. then you basically have the altima and maxima in RWD versions in the Infiniti G35's. great bang for the buck, but could use some exterior and interior styling improvements.
nissan makes some great performing engines. I've been alternating between my C230k and my girlfriends brothers Sentra SER Spec V (190 hp 4 cyl) and even that car is noticeably quicker than my C. I remember watching Car and Driver TV and they tested the V6 manual Altima SE and reported a 5.9 second 0-60. ran a few in my manual 330 coupe and barely kept in front. then you basically have the altima and maxima in RWD versions in the Infiniti G35's. great bang for the buck, but could use some exterior and interior styling improvements.I thought SE-R Spec-V had only 175HP? Unless your GF's brother had his car modded? Nissan has pretty good design, but only one's design in Japan. Nissan North America design seems to screw up the design some......
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Originally Posted by BabyBenz6spd
I thought SE-R Spec-V had only 175HP? Unless your GF's brother had his car modded? Nissan has pretty good design, but only one's design in Japan. Nissan North America design seems to screw up the design some......
will say one thing though, the Spec V pulls like a mother off the line and when switching gears during hard acceleration due to the FWD. much smoother with the RWD. i think with just alittle more power, i'll be overall satisfied with my C. planning on the Renntech ECU and pulleys when i move down to Florida for the winter. Renntech is only 15 miles from my house down there which is much more convenient and gives me a level of comfort knowing that they will be close should i encounter any problems.
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Originally Posted by Jim Banville
<gag reflex>
And, I may be wrong, I forgot about the 2k2's, I believe that the Maxima was the same body as the 97's...
Originally Posted by C43AMG
I think the driver was experiencing "challenges" driving that car.My 97' SE with 166k on it runs with my 00' 230k pretty close. If it was the newer versions ( 250hp & 265HP ) and the driver could shift you wouldn't be making this post. Nice job though , glad you had fun !
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Originally Posted by johncl
100 in a 35?? 
Leaving the wallet at home is the least of your worries.
Leaving the wallet at home is the least of your worries.A good friend of mine was HIT by an idiot like this who was being cool in his G35. He is still in rehab after 8months.....
Grow up and take this crap to the KILL stories, not the w203 section.
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Originally Posted by nlpamg
And, I may be wrong, I forgot about the 2k2's, I believe that the Maxima was the same body as the 97's...
Last edited by mbny; Jun 16, 2005 at 10:43 PM.
