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#594 of 681 Re: What should I offer? [go_mdx1] by draz2 Jun 05, 2009 (7:01 am)
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. Replies to this message: cinci5313 (Jun 05, 2009 8:03 am) draz2 (Jun 05, 2009 1:56 pm)
#595 of 681 Re: What should I offer? [draz2] by cinci5313 Jun 05, 2009 (8:03 am)
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. Replies to this message: draz2 (Jun 05, 2009 1:56 pm)
#596 of 681 Re: What should I offer? [cinci5313] by draz2 Jun 05, 2009 (1:56 pm)
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.
#597 of 681 Maxima vs. TL by jspagna1 Jun 09, 2009 (1:56 pm)
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.
#598 of 681 2009 Prem tech (silver/Blk) by greenacura Jun 22, 2009 (8:56 am)
OK, I just leased a 2009 maxima prem & tech. I have driven acura's for many years ('97 TL, '00 TL, '04 TL & '07 TL) but made the change to the maxima after the redesigned TL. First impression, which I haven't gotten over yet, is that the car is too big. I've been somewhat uncomfortable driving it. The maxima is only a few inches bigger than the 2007 TL I drove for 2 years but it feels much bigger. I love the low speed handling in the maxima, plus the seats and radio are much better. The maxima is all about the music with the XM, Ipod and flash drive. The maxima navigation isn't as good as the TL. I had higher hopes because the Maxima was hard drive vs. DVD based in the TL, but there aren't as many trip options, it is harder to locate places such as places to eat, hotels, stores by name. Also, if you locate a destination, the phone number (tied into the bluetooth) isn't available like on the TL. also, the resolution in the maxima isn't as good as the TL. The dash seems a little cheap looking, I don't really like the plastic which reminds me of styrofoam painted black. Also, the controls for the seat heater and seat a/c is at an akward location that is difficult to easily reach. Finally, I think the seat rocks back and forth on hard braking and the sunroof making a very low quality sound when opening. Over all, do I like it? I preferred my '07 TL over this car, if I could have gotten a better buyout o the lease, I would have purchased the '07 TL, I don't quite yet have buyers regret but I am certainly not smitten by the maxima. The best news is the very low lease rate I got (39/15k, zero down, sign & drive at $435 per month for a car listing $39,475.00). Let's hope I like it better and the weeks roll on, I'll keep you posted. Replies to this message: go_mdx1 (Jun 28, 2009 10:57 am)
#599 of 681 Re: Flat out UGLY [keyser2] by smarty666 Jun 22, 2009 (4:14 pm)
Replying to: keyser2 (May 28, 2009 6:04 pm) yeah its so ugly and poor design thats why my local nissan dealers (plural) are selling out of their maxima inventory at the end of each week and have to wait for a new shipments or swaps in order to get more on the lot; your an idiot!!!; want something poorly designed and ugly go buy a 2009 Acura TL; that car looks like a snow plow on steriods!!!
#600 of 681 What is wrong with you "smarty" by greenacura Jun 22, 2009 (5:45 pm)
So what exactly do you drive? I am basing this on my experience with the 2009 maxima. It's not comparable to a near luxury car such as the TL. Sure the maxima is much better looking but it's all in the details and the maxima is clearly not comparable to the 2007 TL when it comes to the details. I leased the maxima because I thought it looked great and the price was right, basically $8,000 off sticker. If they were in such high demand, why is the car so highly discounted? It actually leased less than the 2009 Accord EXL. After 5 TL's I was willing to try something new especially since the new TL isn't exactly good looking. Well, I clearly got what I paid for, the maxima is great compared to the accord but the TL would have been a superior car. Something else that concerns me is now I am driving a car that attract followers like your self. This forum is an exchange of ideas and auto experiences and costs. Name calling such as what you did in the email above clearly isn't what the website is about. Replies to this message: flightnurse (Jun 22, 2009 7:32 pm) draz2 (Jun 23, 2009 5:26 am)
#601 of 681 Re: What is wrong with you "smarty" [greenacura] by flightnurse Jun 22, 2009 (7:32 pm)
Replying to: greenacura (Jun 22, 2009 5:45 pm) FIrst off some regions sell more of a certain car then others, that is why when you search a on a web site they ask for your zip code.   Second, I disgree with you, the Max is a near luxury car and it does go up against the TL in comparisons. Remember the MAX and TL are both front drivers. You can not put a TL up with a BMW or G37 sedan...   Tony
#602 of 681 Re: What is wrong with you "smarty" [greenacura] by draz2 Jun 23, 2009 (5:26 am)
Replying to: greenacura (Jun 22, 2009 5:45 pm) The TL is, indeed, in a class above the Maxima. I test drove both before I bought the TL and I have to tell you, it wasn't even close. The Maxima felt and looked "cheap" inside, the nav screen was pathetically low resolution, the tech features weren't even in the same league as the TL and the CVT transmission felt like a loose rubber band around a pulley (which is essentially what it is). Oh, and the engine was intrusively loud under acceleration. Now for its good points...it's a nice looking car from the outside and its steering, brakes and suspension were excellent. The trunk is nicely shaped and reasonably spacious anthough the overall interior didn't feel as large as the TL. The leather in the TL is better and the audio system in the TL is quite simply state of the art. The Maxima's wasn't even in the same league. So, for about the same money I went with the clearly superior car. Oh, and because this is a purchase for me, resale value, depreciation and relaibility were important variable and here, again, the TL was tops in its class.
#603 of 681 I agree by greenacura Jun 23, 2009 (8:31 am)
I agree with draz2 on all the items except the audio system. I think the maxima was superior in this area. While shopping around, the maxima was always about $125 -140 less per month (on a 3 year lease) than the TL so I took a chance with the maxima. For me, the maxima short falls were worth saving the $4,500+ over the lease. I'm hoping the maxima will grow on me more, right now I think my old 2007 TL was superior & I would have bought it if the residual value wasn't so high. I hope I feel the same way about the maxima 3 years from now. Replies to this message: draz2 (Jun 23, 2009 8:39 am)

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