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Mainstream Large Sedans Comparison

6854 messages,  Last post on Jul 16, 2012 at 8:08 AM

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What is this discussion about? Buick Lucerne, Chevrolet Impala, Dodge Charger, Ford Taurus, Hyundai Azera, Toyota Avalon, Nissan Maxima, Pontiac G8, Car Comparisons, Sedan

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#6845 of 6854 Maxima Dimensions by smarty666

Jan 16, 2011 (12:53 pm)

Funny how it classified as a large sedan here and else where, mainly I think b/c its the flagship premium sedan by a mainstream manufacturer but technically its a mid-size in its dimensions.

#6846 of 6854 Re: Maxima Dimensions [smarty666] by Kirstie@Edmunds HOST

Jan 16, 2011 (1:24 pm)

Replying to: smarty666 (Jan 16, 2011 12:53 pm)
Well, has it gotten smaller in the past few years? Seems to me that it used to *look* larger, but that might just be an illusion due to the exterior design.

#6847 of 6854 Re: Maxima Dimensions [kirstie_h] by smarty666

Jan 16, 2011 (1:32 pm)

Replying to: Kirstie@Edmunds (Jan 16, 2011 1:24 pm)
Yeah, overall it shrunk compared to the 6th Gen Maxima. It lost a inch in width and about 2 or 3 inches in length if I'm not mistaken. I think its about a half to a inch shorter in height as well.

#6848 of 6854 Re: Maxima Dimensions [smarty666] by cobrazera

Jan 18, 2011 (3:49 am)

Replying to: smarty666 (Jan 16, 2011 1:32 pm)
The " midsize " Altima, according to Nissan website has 100.7 cu/ft interior and 15.3 cu/ft trunk, while the " largesize " Maxima has 95.8 and 14.2 for the same areas. Go figure.

#6849 of 6854 Re: Maxima Dimensions [cobrazera] by smarty666

Jan 18, 2011 (7:34 am)

Replying to: cobrazera (Jan 18, 2011 3:49 am)
I'm not surprised Nissan's website would say it like that but the Maxima's dimensions itself would not classify it into the large sedan class. Heck, even the Acura TL, which is even bigger, is classified as a midsize still.

#6850 of 6854 Re: Impala-My impressions [badgerfan] by darkfire666

Apr 05, 2011 (9:35 pm)

Replying to: badgerfan (Nov 06, 2008 10:17 am)
while i agree with you about the side mirrors. I have not had a problem with visability via the mirrors as i have them angled for best visability coverage nor have i had ant issue about the lights reflecting on the windows at night and the arm rest to me is just right as im not a fan of the softer cushioned arm rest's so it seems fine too me. The seats seem to be fine to me as well as i havent sufferd a sore rear since i have driven the car over 4 thousand miles so far since owning it i agree about the cup holder place ment tho. I do how ever both agree and disagree with you on the fake wood as i think it makes a show of elegance but i do wish they had offerd other choices.

#6851 of 6854 Re: Wrong Again! [derrelhgreen] by core781

Jun 21, 2011 (11:47 am)

Replying to: derrelhgreen (Nov 08, 2007 10:55 pm)
The 9C1 handles like an Exxon tanker, but they were pretty fast. The old caprice was better from what I was told by senior officers. So are these new Chargers worth their salt? I currently have a CVPI.

#6852 of 6854 Re: Wrong Again! [core781] by popsavalon

Jun 21, 2011 (2:49 pm)

Replying to: core781 (Jun 21, 2011 11:47 am)
It took me a little while to figure out that this post was a reply to one in 2007, and was about Ford, Chevrolet, and Dodge police cars.
 
The original argument was sort of a stretch for a "main stream family sedan comparison" thread.
 
It is truly amazing what I find in the Toyota Avalon Forum.

#6853 of 6854 Let's compare the new Chevy SS too? :) by elias

Jul 15, 2012 (3:50 pm)

OK, the SS is not really going to be "mainstream" is it?

#6854 of 6854 Re: Let's compare the new Chevy SS too? :) [elias] by jamazera

Jul 16, 2012 (8:08 am)

Replying to: elias (Jul 15, 2012 3:50 pm)
according to Chevy...YES they wanted to revive the SS mark.....

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