CTC Review: 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV

[ovr50]

While I don't see a new Maxima (nor a Camry, nor an Accord) in my future, I do agree with James' comments.

Back in 1992, when we bought a '92 Maxima SE, we did that after comparing to the Camry and the Accord. The Max, at that time, just felt more responsive, more powerful, and seemed to be the better handler of the three. The Camry was particularly boring on all counts, the Accord only slightly less so. We had the Max until '96, and my wife still says it was one of her favorite cars. And I didn't mind it either...

Of the three again today, I would likely chose the Max.

[Factger]

So after driving the maxima is the quote still valid. (in your genesis review)

"If I were in the market for a vehicle such as a fully loaded Honda Accord or perhaps a Nissan Altima or Maxima, I would just skip them, walk into the Hyundai dealership and plunk down the coin for a Genesis."

 How does the maxima compare to the Genesis and G37 (my other prospective choices) in your opinion?

[wing]

Genesis still wins for luxury for the $$$ -- it is a BARGAIN

The Maxima is more sporty though.

The G37 is not the same car as a Maxima, it drives TOTALLY differently and feels different, lucky me I just dropped the Maxima off and picked up the G37 again.  The G37 feels slightly stiffer.  The auto transmission reacts quite differently than the Maxima's and holds revs and drives more sporting.

The Maxima is much larger though if you need the space. 

All three cars are excellent, you would have to drive all three to decide.

[Jaeger]

Genesis still wins for luxury for the $$$ -- it is a BARGAIN

The Maxima is more sporty though.

The G37 is not the same car as a Maxima, it drives TOTALLY differently and feels different, lucky me I just dropped the Maxima off and picked up the G37 again.  The G37 feels slightly stiffer.  The auto transmission reacts quite differently than the Maxima's and holds revs and drives more sporting.

The Maxima is much larger though if you need the space. 

All three cars are excellent, you would have to drive all three to decide.

This is the kind of commentary I would love to see in a review - comparing the vehicles's attributes to both obvious and not-so-obvious competitors.

Jaeger

[Factger]

Genesis still wins for luxury for the $$$ -- it is a BARGAIN

The Maxima is more sporty though.

The G37 is not the same car as a Maxima, it drives TOTALLY differently and feels different, lucky me I just dropped the Maxima off and picked up the G37 again.  The G37 feels slightly stiffer.  The auto transmission reacts quite differently than the Maxima's and holds revs and drives more sporting.

The Maxima is much larger though if you need the space. 

All three cars are excellent, you would have to drive all three to decide.

Yes I quess it comes down to the test drive and drivers preference. I prefer a sporty ride compared to a luxury ride. I have others factors such as kids and a wife that does not drive a manual and is used to front wheel drive. So it has to be front wheel drive or all wheel drive and have an automatic tranny. Does not look too good for the genesis but it is still an option since it it such a bargain. Ford Taurus SHO is another option that I am waiting results on.

I hate to say it if the new max came with a 6 speed with the 370z downshift technology all reasoning would go out the window and I would buy it in a heartbeat. Even if I had to teach the wife to drive it.