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Sedans Saturn Aura Midsize Sedans 2.0
13226 messages, Last post on Nov 26, 2009 at 8:15 AM
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We know that the midsize sedans topic has been greatly missed and we would like to try again. Let's see if we can start off with some ground rules so that it is abundantly clear what this topic is about. Well, duh, it's about midsize sedans. But here is what it is not about: With that said, please park the anger, belittling, cynical, disparaging, sarcastic, and snide attitudes at the door. We're all friendly types in the real-world. (At least, I hope so!) Therefore, it shouldn't be too difficult to maintain a congenial atmosphere here, right? Of course, right. Just keep in mind that those who cannot refrain from including personal insinuations and insults will be escorted to the door and allowed only to observe through the window. So welcome everyone - let's go! 
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Replying to: pat (Apr 11, 2007 9:09 am) You forgot the Chrysler Sebring
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Replying to: pat (Apr 11, 2007 9:09 am)
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Replying to: targettuning (Apr 12, 2007 6:51 am) |
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The Altima is my favorite of the bunch. It is amongst the fastest and best handling of the group, is priced well, and has all the gadgets. The 2007 model is the best looker of the bunch, IMO. My second choice is the Ford Fusion. The things I don't like about it is the lack of punch, and it is gadget-free compared to the Altima. It is still fun to drive and is very nice looking inside and out, though. I hate the Camry's interior, and the Accord's seats. The Camry also feels a lot slower than its HP rating suggests, and the Nissan's motor wails on the Accord's whiny V6. Both Camry and Accord are kind of expensive for what you get. The Aura looks neat, but I've never driven one so I can't comment. The Mazda needs to be replaced. Not a bad car, but generationally it feels like a 2002 car and not 2007. I'll take the host's advice and spare any comments on the Hyundai and Kia. 
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Replying to: perna (Apr 13, 2007 11:49 am)
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Buick LaCrosse Passat(Audi A6 in non-lux trim) Volvo S40(not really a luxury car, either, and not sporty like the S60) Jeep Compass(hard to tell if it's a car or a SUV wanna-be) Plus a few others, like the RX-8 and such that are technically sedans(a few two door sedans and hatchbacks would also qualify, IMO, if it's the only way they come) P.S. the CVT in the Altima has to be driven like a motorcycle. You need to floor the pedal until you reach the speed you want and ease off. Very binary behavior - and the opposite of a normal transmission. If you ease into it progressively harder, like you are used to, it accelerates like your grandmother.
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Replying to: mike91326 (Apr 13, 2007 12:05 pm) My daily driver is an '03 Maxima, and the '07 Altima does feel faster than the Max, though not by a ridiculous amount. It's pretty clear to me that the new Altima is the true successor to my car, and not the "redesigned" '04 and up Maximas.
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Replying to: plekto (Apr 13, 2007 12:18 pm) I think since "sedans" is in the title, the Compass (which is too small to be midsized anyway), wagons shouldn't count, gloried as a wanna-be SUV or not. |
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