new vq altima

[chumchum]

has anyone read the new issue of motor trend magazine? the altima with the new 3.5 liter VQ engine in it posted a 0-60 of 6.23 seconds and a quarter mile of 14.8 (or was it 14.7?). Well next time i post a message I'll post the exact info (all the test data), forgot the mag at home. see-ya.

[bobo_80]

should be 14.7
well by the time i`ll have my car supercharged anyways....haha i won`t be afraid....!!^^

[MaxRX7]

yeah I read it, isn't it sad

they are going to be using that dreaded engine in every model.

[tootall_paul]

Can you get a manual in it? and does anyone know how much that they will cost?

[bobo_80]

yep....a option of 6 speed manuel!

[tootall_paul]

Will the price be about the same, because if so I think I might consider getting one, not sure though.............. (Couldn't afford a new Maxima)

[Nizzan]

Originally posted by tootall_paul
Can you get a manual in it? and does anyone know how much that they will cost?

The Pre-Production Altima that MT tested was a 5 speed manual. No one knows of cost yet, but rumours have it (and I hope they are true) of a loaded 3.5 SE topping $24K. The facelifted for 2002 Maxima will have a 6 speed manual tranny in October. All the information you need is at: http://www.nissannews.com