Hey, I don't know, can only tell it like I saw it.. Maybe the bikers saw this "grocery getter" and wanted to toy with me a bit - I knew what I was getting into, and I knew I didn't stand a chance, my guess is the guy took it easy so that he didn't kill his g/f.
As for the Maxima, I agree it's a nice car (though a bit overpriced imho), but don't forget that my SVT is special like SVT 065 G's, and have the dyno plots to prove it.. However, I'd kill for those leather seats :>