Author Topic: New Trend with new Cars (Read 1292 times)

DiabloTX · « **Reply #45 on:** August 29, 2003, 05:32:05 AM »

Can you imagine what dealer markup is going to be on them once they hit the showroom? What color did you get narsus?

Mister Fork · « **Reply #46 on:** August 29, 2003, 06:50:15 AM »

For years, Nissan sold the Maxima listed as 190HP to avoid the Luxary tax and import duties in Canada and the US.

Car & Driver couldn't believe the acceleration and performance it had when they tested the new versions back in 1995. 0-6 mid-six. 1/4 mile in 14 seconds. Of course, Nissan lied about the horsepower. It was 190HP at the wheels of the base model with automatic transmission.

With a 5 speed manual, my 1996 Maxima was dynoed at 215 at the wheels.

And there's Ford...err Mazda overstating horsepower when most Japanese underrate.

narsus · « **Reply #47 on:** August 29, 2003, 08:30:28 AM »

diablo

I got mine in yellow (black gets dirty way too fast and scratches really show up on it).

But yes dealer markup is going to be huge, I am lucky that I have my friend who is hooking me up.

DiabloTX · « **Reply #48 on:** August 29, 2003, 08:33:56 AM »

Cool, yellow is a primo choice. Post some pics of it when you get it. Even though its not the GTO that I grew up with its still a GTO and I respect, even if I disagree with, it. Have fun with it bro!