Topic: Maxima vs TLX

[Conflicted67]

Help! I’m severely conflicted between two cars, both are coming in around the same price.

2019 TLX AWD V6 Tech A-spec and 2019 Nissan Maxima SR.

I’m looking for the more fun to drive car. Especially in city driving where you’ll take the right lane at a red when there’s a parked car after the light and need to floor it to get in front of the left lane, etc. I’m driving an Altima V6 for the last decade and love it so I’m loyal to the Nissan brand. But I feel that the TLX is more that type of car I’m looking for. But I enjoyed driving both of them very much. I’m torn between the two. Also living in Canada, the AWD should play a significant role in my decision I’d think. Any insight or help so I can get passed this decision? My gut is telling me TLX (I think) but I have this twinge of hesitation that might just be melancholy over leaving the brand I’ve been driving for almost 15 years and the car I’ve been driving since before I even became a dad. I got my Altima V6 right when the new 2007 redesign came out and I loved it.

[tortoise]

I’m looking for the more fun to drive car. Especially in city driving where you’ll take the right lane at a red when there’s a parked car after the light and need to floor it to get in front of the left lane, etc.

You and I have different definitions of fun.

Out of the two I'd go TLX all the way.  But I am not a Nissan fan.

Other cars to consider:

- A used Lexus IS
- A Mazda6 AWD with the 2.5T
- A Camry SE (those things are quick)

Basically you need to drive a bunch of cars to see what works for you.  With the market for sedans crumbling you should be able to get a decent deal on something.

[Conflicted67]

Fun is definitely zipping around and highway cruising. But a lot of time will be spent city driving and that’s what I need the power for as well.

I’ve checked out cars I was interested in and boiled it down to those two.

[quadzilla]

I’m looking for the more fun to drive car. Especially in city driving where you’ll take the right lane at a red when there’s a parked car after the light and need to floor it to get in front of the left lane, etc.

So you are that guy.  If in Ontario that "fun" turns into watching your car get towed for 'street racing'. But at least you can now say you are in front of that car so you won in a race of one. Enjoy.

I'd pick the Acura between the two. Personally I'd get a used Lexus RC_F over either. More fun and sounds proper.

[Solstice2006]

I’m looking for the more fun to drive car. Especially in city driving where you’ll take the right lane at a red when there’s a parked car after the light and need to floor it to get in front of the left lane, etc.

You and I have different definitions of fun.

Out of the two I'd go TLX all the way.  But I am not a Nissan fan.

Other cars to consider:

- A used Lexus IS
- A Mazda6 AWD with the 2.5T
- A Camry SE (those things are quick)

Basically you need to drive a bunch of cars to see what works for you.  With the market for sedans crumbling you should be able to get a decent deal on something.

What Mazda6 AWD with the 2.5T are you referring to?

[Weels]

TLX for sure of those two.
Three letters instantly rules out the Maxima for me.  CVT.

Watch this. Sums it up perfectly.

https://youtu.be/LA-ZOlPNU5c?t=2m11s

[tortoise]

What Mazda6 AWD with the 2.5T are you referring to?

The one in my dreams, clearly.  Wow, I genuinely thought that AWD came with the introduction of the 2.5T.

Still, if I was after a fun mainstream sedan I'd go with the Mazda6 with the 2.5T.

[kings10]

Yeah, based on your posted criteria, TLX.  AWD is going to help you get off the line a lot quicker especially in any sort of inclement weather.

[lebowski]

Yeah, based on your posted criteria, TLX.  AWD is going to help you get off the line a lot quicker especially in any sort of inclement weather.

Doesn't the Maxima now have AWD?

[quadzilla]

Yeah, based on your posted criteria, TLX.  AWD is going to help you get off the line a lot quicker especially in any sort of inclement weather.

Doesn't the Maxima now have AWD?

Think just the Altima got it.

[lebowski]

Think just the Altima got it.

ahh ok

[tortoise]

The new VW Arteon might be worth considering.  Not sure how the pricing compares to the TLX though.

[Jaeger]

I'd choose the TLX between those two (assuming they have that lame 9-speed transmission sorted out to remove the lameness), but I'd really take a close look at (and drive) a G70.

[Conflicted67]

I’m looking for the more fun to drive car. Especially in city driving where you’ll take the right lane at a red when there’s a parked car after the light and need to floor it to get in front of the left lane, etc.

So you are that guy.  If in Ontario that "fun" turns into watching your car get towed for 'street racing'. But at least you can now say you are in front of that car so you won in a race of one. Enjoy.

I'd pick the Acura between the two. Personally I'd get a used Lexus RC_F over either. More fun and sounds proper.

Fair enough lol. But I do have my own code I follow. Main one being that I won’t do it if there’s not a decent amount of room in front of me - meaning I won’t be flooring it and cutting off the guy next to me because I ran out of real estate. I’m aggressive but considerate. There are also times you are in the right lane just cuz and it ends up being blocked up ahead. I don’t need to brake and wait for someone to let me in.

[Conflicted67]

Yeah, based on your posted criteria, TLX.  AWD is going to help you get off the line a lot quicker especially in any sort of inclement weather.

Doesn't the Maxima now have AWD?

Just the Altima. And they only offer the Altima with a 4 cylinder engine which is stupid. If the Maxima was AWD I don’t think I’d be so torn.

[quadzilla]

but I'd really take a close look at (and drive) a G70.

+1

Thinking it would be much more sportier than the two original suggestions.

[Railton]

Kia Stinger? A lot of value there.
Railton

[Jaeger]

Kia Stinger? A lot of value there.
Railton

Hell yes.

[EV Dan]

A couple year old Lexus GS if you are after a luxury car with a fun and sporty ride. Hyundai Genesis Sedan/ Genesis G80 will give you even more luxury but less perceived "sport". G70 sounds like a great BMW 3-series competitor but I haven't driven it yet to recommend.

[Conflicted67]

G70 and Stinger both come a little more expensive than the TLX or Maxima. Mainly because I’d need the twin turbo engine option if I went with either of them.