upcoming Nissan Maxima diesel only manual?

Stéphane Dumas · 06-16-2008, 01:42 PM

an article from Autoblog
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/16/n...be-manual-only

PA Dweller · 06-16-2008, 01:52 PM

That car is going to be a sales disaster waiting to happen. So few people buy Diesel cars as it is, and very few people buy manuals.

Bravada · 06-16-2008, 01:57 PM

Look at it the other way - those, who buy diesels, would probably buy manuals.

America needs to learn how to shift!

PA Dweller · 06-16-2008, 02:09 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Bravada

Look at it the other way - those, who buy diesels, would probably buy manuals.

America needs to learn how to shift!

What they need to do is get a better transmission, would a DSG work in this case? I think VW is going that route for its next generation TDI powered cars.

Ach · 06-16-2008, 03:45 PM

Didn't the first-gen Maxima come in a diesel? I agree that it won't sell- why buy this car when you can have an Infiniti G for bascially the same money. I'd like to see a diesel version of that car instead.

DU Biggs · 06-16-2008, 04:05 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Ach

Didn't the first-gen Maxima come in a diesel? I agree that it won't sell- why buy this car when you can have an Infiniti G for bascially the same money. I'd like to see a diesel version of that car instead.

There are dozens of vehicles for "basically the same money." why not cross shop a lucerne with BMW 3 series? thats basically the same money....but price is not the only thing that determines a car purchase.

Htay7500 · 06-16-2008, 04:16 PM

I wouldn't mind. I love shifting. diesel + manual = better mpg and distance. I'm not feeling the maxima design though.

Ach · 06-16-2008, 05:57 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DU Biggs

There are dozens of vehicles for "basically the same money." why not cross shop a lucerne with BMW 3 series? thats basically the same money....but price is not the only thing that determines a car purchase.

Maxima and G35 are made by the same company (never mind the badge) and have similar "4 door sports car" aspirations (so the Maxima isn't likely to appeal to ES350/Lucerne intenders). Their overall length and wheelbase are within a few inches of each other. They have the same motor in slightly different states of tune. They have a similar interior design.

Just like comparing the 3-Series and Lucerne.

Stéphane Dumas · 06-18-2008, 03:35 PM

short correction from Autoblog: the diesel Maxima might have a automatic afterall
http://www.autoblog.com/2008/06/18/c...nd-em-maybe-e/

377Z · 06-20-2008, 01:49 PM

I'd bank on there being exactly zero chance that it will be a manual only in the US, unless they've lost their minds.

Will the diesel be available in 2009?

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PA Dweller 5.3 Liter LS4 V8 Join Date: Oct 2006 Location: Lords Valley, PA Posts: 3,312	Re: upcoming Nissan Maxima diesel only manual? That car is going to be a sales disaster waiting to happen. So few people buy Diesel cars as it is, and very few people buy manuals. __________________ *Optional: Possible but not necessary; left to personal choice.* MEANING YOU DON'T PAY FOR IT IF YOU DON'T WANT IT. SO GET OVER YOURSELF. Learn the definition.

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