Yeah...

I just got my Max back from the shop, it's been 5 months since I last drove it (had to stick in a new engine and the mechanic was a dumb *** who took way way way too long to finish or even start the work) I got it back today and I noticed that the steering on the Max is pretty stiff compared to lets say...a 2001 Camry V6. I just kinda found that weird, and I never noticed it before. Was wonderin' what you guys thought of it.

 

I'm going to assume your Max is an SE then...
the SE and GXE had very different steering characteristics... the GXE was very easy to turn- you can turn corners with just one finger..

my SE was much more difficult to turn.. almost to the point of being annoying at first, but then I got used to it.. I love it on the highway and stuff, as it helps prevent the sudden jerks when you turn your head and the car veers off that direction. (don't ask how I know my GXE had that problem!)

 

yeah, it feels good to have the Max back, but i think my tranny is giving out now...rebuild...gah...