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#128 of 136 Altima vs TL by omelet1978 Dec 23, 2007 (1:54 pm)
I just got a 2008 3.5 SE, and a friend of mine has a 2005 Acura TL. I've driven his TL a lot, so I figured I would toss in my two cents here. I think that if you take a loaded 3.5 SE with leather and Nav it beats out the regular TL and even the TL-S. The TL is a very nice design and if I could go back to 2004 I would have even bought one. However, the Altima has 3 years on the TL and as we all know the bar is raised every year. The intelligent key, the push button start, the lack of torque steer, the better acceleration with similiar gas mileage, and the fact that it would be b/w 5-10k less than the TL makes the Altima a winner in my book. The TL-S is impressive, but for that price you might as well go ahead and by a 3 series which is way ahead of both vehicles.   One thing the TL has over the Altima is the interior design. The Altima's interior is much improved with a very sharp looking gauge cluster and some quality molded plastic, but the center stack has some budget plastic. Overall, it is very sharp looking, but the TL has it beat. It has higher quality leather and some really nice silver accents that make it look really slick.   Interior quality aside, I feel I made the correct choice in getting a high end Altima. In 2009 a new TL is going to come out though, and I have a feeling it is going to be an impressive vehicle.
#129 of 136 nothing is easy by 08tl4xmas Dec 26, 2007 (9:17 pm)
TL wins:  - Exterior looks  - Interior styling - feels sexy  - It's unique (Altimas are everywhere and all trims look alike on the outside)  - It's an Acura (plus for me since I'm a honda guy, but hey everything in life changes, eh?)  - Memory seats (seriously Nissan - wtf?)  - Voice command actually works (seriously Nissan - wtf?)   V6 SE wins:  - More power  - Better feeling ride (personal preference, I know, and unusual coming from a honda guy)  - Keyless fob thingy - cool as shit!   What to do, what to do. For almost a year now I've been waiting for what's next... the next Accord to come out (I hate it). The end of the year (TL deals galore - where are they). The 09 TLs to come out. Meanwhile the Altima has come out of left field and attracted me. Why oh why couldn't they put memory seats in them? My short wife and I drive this car equally - memory seats is a must. What to do, what to do. Replies to this message: skinnytony (Dec 27, 2007 7:39 am) omelet1978 (Dec 27, 2007 7:54 am) laurasdada (Dec 27, 2007 9:57 am) jd10013 (Dec 27, 2007 1:06 pm) laurasdada (Dec 27, 2007 1:16 pm)
#130 of 136 Re: nothing is easy [08tl4xmas] by skinnytony Dec 27, 2007 (7:39 am)
Replying to: 08tl4xmas (Dec 26, 2007 9:17 pm) TL deals galore - where are they   Um, nearly $2K under invoice isn't a good deal?
#131 of 136 Re: nothing is easy [08tl4xmas] by omelet1978 Dec 27, 2007 (7:54 am)
Replying to: 08tl4xmas (Dec 26, 2007 9:17 pm) Well if memory seats are worth the 6K more for a TL then by all means. I personally would just remember where I liked my seating position, but then again I don't have to adjust it everyday.   One thing though, TL's are pretty common too. I see them all over the place. Also after driving a TL and then the Altima back to back I think the Altima is more fun to drive. Good luck with your decision.
#132 of 136 Re: nothing is easy [08tl4xmas] by laurasdada Dec 27, 2007 (9:57 am)
Replying to: 08tl4xmas (Dec 26, 2007 9:17 pm) Rather simple:   TL-S for you. Altima SE for the wife.   Now, was that so hard?!   And yes, unfortunately, I see more TLs than I'd like. But they are a handsome beast! Especailly mine, resplendant in multiple-coated Zaino Abyss Blue!
#133 of 136 Re: nothing is easy [08tl4xmas] by jd10013 Dec 27, 2007 (1:06 pm)
Replying to: 08tl4xmas (Dec 26, 2007 9:17 pm) Memory seats (seriously Nissan - wtf?)  - Voice command actually works (seriously Nissan - wtf?)   one word, infiniti. Am I the only one that finds it odd to compare a luxury car to a family sedan? Replies to this message: laurasdada (Dec 27, 2007 1:16 pm)
#134 of 136 Re: nothing is easy [jd10013] by laurasdada Dec 27, 2007 (1:16 pm)
Replying to: jd10013 (Dec 27, 2007 1:06 pm) Not really. By comparing you decide which type/level of car you desire. Then you have to decide is it worth the potential greater purchase price for the (entry level) luxury car (TL). Also, he may be choosing FWD, Infiniti is RWD (or AWD which, in addition to benefits, adds weight and complexity. Reducing performance and mpg). I see it as a legit comparison: two powerful, handsome, FWD four door sedans...   My next car choice may come down to the Audi S5 or new Jag XF. Some may perceive that as an odd comparison, but I have to compare/drive/evaluate to help decide if I want two/four doors, AWD/RWD, manual tranny/auto, German/British...   Or the Jag XK. Yeah, sure.
#135 of 136 2008 TL vs 2009 Altima 3.5SL vs 2009 Maxima SV by smarty666 Aug 06, 2009 (5:33 pm)
Hi, I currently drive a 2008 Base TL; while I love this car inside and out one thing I find is that the ride is a little too firm for my taste but that was to be expected with its double wishbone suspension; my family is looking to get another car and have been looking at a Altima 3.5SL or 2009 Maxima SV without the sport and premium packages; what I wanted to know is the ride quality better or at least a little less firm than my 08 TL on both the altima or maxima? and does anyone know between the altima 3.5SL and maxima SV without sport package if one car over the other has a little bit smoother/better controlled ride???
#136 of 136 Re: Luxury versus mainstream - wgo are you? [nowakj66] by derek23 Oct 06, 2009 (6:54 am)
Replying to: nowakj66 (May 31, 2007 6:52 am) everybody should read your comments. Excellent post.

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