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Old Sep 14, 2012 | 12:01 PM
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If you didn't get the 7th Gen... what woulda been your 2nd Choice?...

Something within the Same Price range and type (4 Door sedan, FWD etc...)


I liked the 09 Acura TL.. diggin the body style and she's pretty fast too





was on the HWY and a white one saw me pull ahead of the pack and he broke free and sped up to check out the max.. i slowed down to see what was good with his TL... Mutual respect
Old Sep 14, 2012 | 12:45 PM
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pontiac g8 gt because its just a beast. I kinda regret not getting it but i just love the 7 gen body and interior.
Old Sep 14, 2012 | 12:47 PM
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my other choices would have been the latest infiniti Mxx or the hyundai genesis sedan.

the a35 max and TL are both nice, I think the TL is more refined but the max body style is more dramatic.
Old Sep 14, 2012 | 01:12 PM
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i HATE the 4th gen tl, but that...

Old Sep 14, 2012 | 03:58 PM
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Ford Taurus SHO, but the MAX makes it look like a Tuesday afternoon stripper.
Old Sep 14, 2012 | 04:24 PM
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Audi A6. In white of course.
Old Sep 14, 2012 | 04:42 PM
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If I didn't get my max it would of been a Lexus GS.
Old Sep 14, 2012 | 04:43 PM
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Charger. R/T AWD. (srt8 if I had the money)
Old Sep 14, 2012 | 04:44 PM
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one of these.



instead I got a Max and am saving up for a bigger house. that thing is like driving around a small mortgage
Old Sep 14, 2012 | 06:10 PM
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I was tryin to get a e46 m3 or zhp sedan but couldn't get approved for a used car loan (3 months out of college) so ended up leasin a new max. Really would love rwd and a 6 speed but I got another decision in 36 months
Old Sep 14, 2012 | 08:00 PM
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Had a loaded white 2010 TL SH-AWD with Tech package and 18" wheels and drove it for 2 1/2 years and dumped it for a white 2012 Maxima SV and don't miss the TL one bit!!!
Old Sep 14, 2012 | 09:04 PM
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Kia optima SX.. Good features and style but no v6
G37.... Love the coupe, not fond of the sedan... Probably used to fall within my price range...love the vq engine
But then I saw the limited edition max... Vq engine with less power but more room.

Cars that I would consider after the fact.. Charger, azera, cc, 328 new, 335 used
Old Sep 14, 2012 | 11:39 PM
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I looked at Charger and 300C both Hemi and SRT8 models, also the TL Type S and G8 GT and GXP, at the end of the day trading my 06 Maxima for my 09 was just easier dealing with Nissan, the others just to much of a hassel
Old Sep 15, 2012 | 04:33 AM
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When I was shopping for a newer vehicle (was tired of my TL-S needed a change) I looked @ all the 2012's TL-SHAWD, G37S 4dr, IS350, Camry SEV6 (dunno why). In all it can down to 2 the TL and the Maxima... so guess which one i got... lol
Old Sep 15, 2012 | 04:44 AM
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Originally Posted by salstar
pontiac g8 gt because its just a beast. I kinda regret not getting it but i just love the 7 gen body and interior.
Ditto. Interior of the G8 was huge. But the all black made it feel cramped.
Old Sep 15, 2012 | 06:38 AM
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I had a great deal a few months ago went to a acura dealership in queens where they offered me 28,000$ for my 2011 maxima sv sport and i owed the bank the same amount and they would have gave me a fully loaded 2012 acura tl sh awd with everything in it even remote start and those plastic floor mats and free service for life for 0 down and 375 a month for 36 months i test drove it and fell in love with it but i didnt like the dash and steering wheel too many buttons the dealer himself said he finds a new button everytime hes in this car but the max is a part of me now this car is fantastic to give up
Old Sep 15, 2012 | 06:53 AM
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I test drove the Acura TL (too noisy), Genesis (great car but unrefined suspension), Lexus ES350 (lousy suspension and steering), Infinity G37 (Low in the looks department and not as good a value as the Maxima with the $4000 rebate), Lexus GS350 (hate the front end). Camry SLE with V-6 (improved but lousy electric assist steering). BMW 328 (not worth the money). Maxima was by far the best value.
Old Sep 15, 2012 | 10:59 AM
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G37 Sedan Sport or Lexus IS350

g37 sport was to expensive and IS350 was too slow
Old Sep 15, 2012 | 03:07 PM
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G37 Sedan Sport or Lexus IS350

g37 sport was to expensive and IS350 was too slow
IS350 is quicker then the Maxima @ any speed u know that right? lol
Old Sep 15, 2012 | 03:12 PM
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Why would you trade this...At what benefit?

The TL body is nice and the car is faster.... U didn'tike the AWD?


Originally Posted by jspagna
Had a loaded white 2010 TL SH-AWD with Tech package and 18" wheels and drove it for 2 1/2 years and dumped it for a white 2012 Maxima SV and don't miss the TL one bit!!!
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 07:55 AM
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Originally Posted by Jarohnimo
Something within the Same Price range and type (4 Door sedan, FWD etc...)


I liked the 09 Acura TL.. diggin the body style and she's pretty fast too

was on the HWY and a white one saw me pull ahead of the pack and he broke free and sped up to check out the max.. i slowed down to see what was good with his TL... Mutual respect
I would ether go for Infiniti G37xS sedan or Pontiac G8 GT but they went out of business before my murano's lease ended so i decided to trade it in for my max and Im yet to look back lol
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 10:18 AM
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Audi A6. In white of course.
Me too, but once you option it out, it comes in around 60 grand for the 3.0
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 12:48 PM
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I was looking at the '12 Mazda6, '12 Honda Accord and a 08 Acura TL. test drove the 6, accord and the TL and came across the Max and after I test drove the max, I fell in love with it and it's handling and was sold matter of fact, it's been a month today since I had my Maxima
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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Why would you trade this...At what benefit?

The TL body is nice and the car is faster.... U didn'tike the AWD?
That was the only thing I liked about the TL especially living in CT. But car was big and heavy. The Maxima feels much more nimble and sporty over the TL which was more luxury. Also the TL AWD is very stiff and has a harder ride than the Max. Maxima seats much more comfortable.
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 05:20 PM
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Originally Posted by jspagna
That was the only thing I liked about the TL especially living in CT. But car was big and heavy. The Maxima feels much more nimble and sporty over the TL which was more luxury. Also the TL AWD is very stiff and has a harder ride than the Max. Maxima seats much more comfortable.
I also found that the TL was noiser than the Maxima.
Old Sep 18, 2012 | 07:47 PM
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Actually, the maxima wasn't my first choice. Coming from a hyundai sonata, I figured I would get another...this time with a turbo. I decided to test drive the maxima to see what the cvt was all about. I loved it and bought it that same day. I know it's not in the same league or price range, but I really liked the maxima. So I decided to upgrade

Another contender was the subaru legacy, and I toyed with the idea of a wrx as well.
Old Sep 19, 2012 | 02:23 PM
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Originally Posted by Jarohnimo
Why would you trade this...At what benefit?

The TL body is nice and the car is faster.... U didn'tike the AWD?
5spd auto SH-AWD isn't faster, the 6spd manual is. Would be good to see how the new 6spd auto in the 12+ would compare tot he Max in straight line though.
Old Sep 20, 2012 | 06:44 AM
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M5 or E/CLS 63...unfortunately with 100 miles daily commute was happy to get Nissan...plan on keeping it for a while and in a few years get a sunday driver ( M5 or E/CLS 63)....
meanwhile picked up 95 Cobra for weekend projects
Old Sep 20, 2012 | 12:03 PM
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Used Infiniti M or new Lexus CT
Old Sep 20, 2012 | 12:16 PM
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Looked at TL AWD models and TSX V6 Accord Coupe V6 happy though with the Maxima
Old Sep 20, 2012 | 04:03 PM
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honestly i was gonna pick one of these up, but they didn't have it in any other colors

Old Sep 20, 2012 | 06:47 PM
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I would have gotten the Tarus SHO
Old Sep 26, 2012 | 11:19 AM
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I changed my mind... i'll take one of these

Old Sep 26, 2012 | 03:25 PM
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Poor choice, it has one Ox power (not even 1 HP) with virtually no acceleration
Old Sep 27, 2012 | 01:21 AM
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Thought a bit about the Kia Optima SX Turbo. But I was so intent on the Max, and the 2011's where out of my price range, that I never even test drove the SX Turbo.
It has better fuel economy, and a better turn radius, but I have no regrets.



Obviously I don't even need to mention the G37x, it's just not as pretty IMO and burns a little too much gas.
I just wish the max had a friggin Handbrake!

It feels so much less sporty with a locking foot brake.

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Old Sep 27, 2012 | 01:32 AM
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Mercedes SLS AMG (Hardtop)


If I had the money this would be one of mine.
Old Sep 27, 2012 | 05:34 AM
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Well its not a second choice but im thinking about trading the Max in for a G37S......love that car...
Old Sep 27, 2012 | 06:40 AM
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or VW Jetta GLI new one
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 08:12 PM
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Another 350Z, but a black Nismo.
Old Nov 3, 2012 | 08:21 PM
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I was gonna buy the 2008 TL type S, but the sales guy wasn't as responsive at the Nissan dealer, so I ended up spending more time witht he Max and bought that.



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