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Sedans Nissan Maxima 2009 Nissan Maxima
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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.
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Replying to: keyser2 (May 28, 2009 6:04 pm) |
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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.
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Replying to: greenacura (Jun 22, 2009 5:45 pm) 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 |
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Replying to: greenacura (Jun 22, 2009 5:45 pm) |
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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.
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Replying to: greenacura (Jun 23, 2009 8:31 am) |
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I was comparing the Maxima to the 2009 TL Audio system. Maybe I didn't get enough time to fully appreciate the '09 TL Audio. I can say that Maxima is superior to audio in my old 2007 TL. I also agree that the 2009 TL is going to have much better resale value than the 2009 Maxima. Just curious draz2, what made you leave Lexus. It seems to me that the Lexus people never change brands. The ES is a fine car but wasn't leasing competively. I had thought about purchasing a used ES with nav and Mark Levinson audio. Lexus has a great pre-owned warranty but the dealers didn't have any used in the color & options I wanted.
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Add me to the group that find the front-end redesign of the TL a complete deal-breaker. While I drive an 07 Maxima, I really wanted the 07 TL but could not talk the price down far enough. Had always planned on going back to the TL for my next car. Now, every time I see an 09 TL on the road, I just cringe. I keep looking for the head of an 18th century Frenchman to stick out from under the guillotine on the front of the car.
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Replying to: poodog13 (Jun 23, 2009 9:56 am)
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