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2009 Nissan Maxima

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Flat out UGLY by keyser2
May 28, 2009 (6:04 pm)
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What a poor redesign. What in the world are Nissan designers thinking?
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Re: What should I offer? [strehlow] by go_mdx1
May 30, 2009 (6:58 pm)
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Replying to: strehlow (May 27, 2009 7:30 am)

I hope you went for it and purchased this car - you've got all the right options!!! Premium package really sets this car apart from the competition.
 
P.S. I had a 2009 TL w/Tech package as a loaner while one of my Acura's was having major service work. 2009 Maxima is a much better car in many areas - only area where I think TL does a better job is in the instrument panel.
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Re: Flat out UGLY [keyser2] by go_mdx1
May 30, 2009 (7:10 pm)
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Replying to: keyser2 (May 28, 2009 6:04 pm)

Curious, what specific areas on the car do you feel are poorly designed??
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Re: What should I offer? [go_mdx1] by strehlow
Jun 01, 2009 (6:03 am)
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Replying to: go_mdx1 (May 30, 2009 6:58 pm)

Yes, I put money down but have to wait for the car to come in. They didn't have one on the lot with all the options I wanted. It was supposed to be here this weekend but I'm still waiting. Hopefully today!
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Re: What should I offer? [go_mdx1] by draz2
Jun 03, 2009 (8:25 am)
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Replying to: go_mdx1 (May 30, 2009 6:58 pm)

>>>P.S. I had a 2009 TL w/Tech package as a loaner while one of my Acura's was having major service work. 2009 Maxima is a much better car in many areas - only area where I think TL does a better job is in the instrument panel.
 
Surely you jest!
 
The nav screen on the Maxima is about as primitive as you could find in 2009. I can't even be considered in the same league as the nav screen of the TL. The engine is loud when accelerating (and not in a good way), the interior screams "cheap" in just about every regard and the CVT is horrible beyond description.
 
How you could even think of comparing this car to a TL w/ Tech is simply astonishing. The only place I think the Maxima beats the TL is in its steering (which is very good indeed). Otherwise the TL outclasses it in every possible respect.
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Re: What should I offer? [draz2] by go_mdx1
Jun 03, 2009 (5:44 pm)
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Replying to: draz2 (Jun 03, 2009 8:25 am)

Maxima and Acura TL appeals to a bit of a different audience. I will give you that the 09 TL does have a much better NAV system. Then again, Garmin NAV systems are much more up-to-date than Acura and Maxima's. So, NAV capabilities shouldn't make or break a car.
 
When you get the Premium Package in the Maxima, its feature/luxury content is FAR SUPERIOR to the Acura (dual moon roofs, superior iPOD integration, sun shade, air conditioned seats, rear AC/Radio controls, heated steering wheel, etc...) Plus, add in the better horsepower-to-weight ratio and better gas mileage, I vote the Maxima superior.
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Re: What should I offer? [go_mdx1] by draz2
Jun 05, 2009 (7:01 am)
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Replying to: go_mdx1 (Jun 03, 2009 5:44 pm)

I can't imagine that the ipod integration could be any better than the one in the TL. Then we still have the incredibly low rez screen of the Maxima don't we? The rest of that stuff is pure "gee whiz" and has no bearing on the driving experience. Do you acknowledge that the engine is totally unacceptably loud on acceleration and that the CVT tranny is awful beyond description?
 
Frankly, if the Maxima were a better car in every other respect (it isn't), the CVT alone would disqualify it from any further consideration.
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Re: What should I offer? [draz2] by cinci5313
Jun 05, 2009 (8:03 am)
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Replying to: draz2 (Jun 05, 2009 7:01 am)

Inredibility [sic] low rez screen...what do you want, at 1080i HD screen? And as if TL doesn't have it's fair share of "gee whiz" gadetry that does little for the driving experience. I'll give you point that the acceleration is a bit loud, but so what. Are you planning on driving every second with the gas pedal to the floor and accelerating constantly? As for the CVT, it more that gets the job done. It floats through traffic and cruises with ease.
 
Acura - luxury label for Honda
Nissan - standard label
 
We got it. You think the TL is a better car. Go spend the extra $4k and enjoy the chrome beak. Shouldn't you be on the G37 forum pumping up the TL and breaking out your tape measure rather than here.
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Re: What should I offer? [cinci5313] by draz2
Jun 05, 2009 (1:56 pm)
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Replying to: cinci5313 (Jun 05, 2009 8:03 am)

>>>what do you want, at 1080i HD screen?<<< I'd prefer a 1080p screen. (lol) G37? Boy racer, cramped inside, engine too loud, nav screen very low rez, no back seat room. For pure straight ahead power at a price point it has few equals; as a daily driver, it's TL all the way. To be fair to the Maxima it's steering is stellar...far better than the TL, the brakes are superb...the equal of the TL and the suspension and handling are pretty darn good...again, about a tie with the TL. What kills the Maxima for me (and I did test drive it and would have bought it in a second were it not for these things) is the CVT, the horrible engine roar, the low rez navi screen and the generally cheap looking interior. I really do like the exterior design. Probably better than the TL. See, I'm trying to be fair.
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Maxima vs. TL by jspagna1
Jun 09, 2009 (1:56 pm)
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They totally ruined the design of the new TL. The old body style was much nicer. I can't get past that front grille at all. The rearend's not bad, kind of Cadillac CTS. A lot of edges.
I like the front of the Max better and the rearend only looks good with a spoiler IMO. A freind of mine drove a new Max and he loved it. The TL seems overweight?
Sometimes they should just leave well enough alone.

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