Topic: Maxima vs TLX

[Allen]

the TLX is OK, but  not exactly a rocket 

[Railton]

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.

What numbers are you getting for the TLX and Maxima outfitted as you require?
Railton

[Jaeger]

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.

I thought sportiness was a priority? I'd bet either would be sportier than the two you are considering, and probably not that far down in straight line acceleration.  The Stinger would bring a ton of practicality to the mix with its hatchback configuration. And the 70 would even more sporting AND more luxurious, judging by multiple reviews. Maybe drive one before you decide you "need" the turbo 6?

As an aside - don't know how they sell loaded Accords for the same price as TLX. The latter isn't fugly outside and has a much nicer interior

[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.

What numbers are you getting for the TLX and Maxima outfitted as you require?
Railton

Mid 400s tax in using my trade in.

[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.

I thought sportiness was a priority? I'd bet either would be sportier than the two you are considering, and probably not that far down in straight line acceleration.  The Stinger would bring a ton of practicality to the mix with its hatchback configuration. And the 70 would even more sporting AND more luxurious, judging by multiple reviews. Maybe drive one before you decide you "need" the turbo 6?

As an aside - don't know how they sell loaded Accords for the same price as TLX. The latter isn't fugly outside and has a much nicer interior

I’m a power snob I guess. Wish they made the Maxima with an SE-R version like those old Altimas, with AWD and a hp bump.

[Jaeger]

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.

I thought sportiness was a priority? I'd bet either would be sportier than the two you are considering, and probably not that far down in straight line acceleration.  The Stinger would bring a ton of practicality to the mix with its hatchback configuration. And the 70 would even more sporting AND more luxurious, judging by multiple reviews. Maybe drive one before you decide you "need" the turbo 6?

As an aside - don't know how they sell loaded Accords for the same price as TLX. The latter isn't fugly outside and has a much nicer interior

I’m a power snob I guess. Wish they made the Maxima with an SE-R version like those old Altimas, with AWD and a hp bump.

The old Altima SE-R you are wishing for made 260 hp.  The turbo 4 in the G70 makes 252 hp and offers AWD.  Your snobbery kicks in over 8 hp?    Also, if you "need" turbo V6 power, how come you are willing to settle for the Acura or Nissan?  The power gap is comparatively much greater.

I moved from an '07 Altima 3.5 SE to a 2011 Sonata 2.0t.  The Altima was a shade quicker from rest to 60, but in real world driving the Sonata was quicker due to more torque, lower in the rev band.  Highway passing, the Sonata would pass my Altima, easy.

But okay, if power is everything and low '40's is your budget and you want a sedan then forget the Acura, forget the Nissan and go straight to your Chrysler dealer and buy a Charger RT.  You'll get to lord your power snobbery over a LOT more cars.

/thread. 

[Jaeger]

Oh, and if used cars are on the table, grab a Genesis 5.0 R-Spec.  ~ 430 hp you can have even bigger bragging rights.  Off lease Q50 would be worth a look as well.

[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.

I thought sportiness was a priority? I'd bet either would be sportier than the two you are considering, and probably not that far down in straight line acceleration.  The Stinger would bring a ton of practicality to the mix with its hatchback configuration. And the 70 would even more sporting AND more luxurious, judging by multiple reviews. Maybe drive one before you decide you "need" the turbo 6?

As an aside - don't know how they sell loaded Accords for the same price as TLX. The latter isn't fugly outside and has a much nicer interior

I’m a power snob I guess. Wish they made the Maxima with an SE-R version like those old Altimas, with AWD and a hp bump.

The old Altima SE-R you are wishing for made 260 hp.  The turbo 4 in the G70 makes 252 hp and offers AWD.  Your snobbery kicks in over 8 hp?    Also, if you "need" turbo V6 power, how come you are willing to settle for the Acura or Nissan?  The power gap is comparatively much greater.

I moved from an '07 Altima 3.5 SE to a 2011 Sonata 2.0t.  The Altima was a shade quicker from rest to 60, but in real world driving the Sonata was quicker due to more torque, lower in the rev band.  Highway passing, the Sonata would pass my Altima, easy.

But okay, if power is everything and low '40's is your budget and you want a sedan then forget the Acura, forget the Nissan and go straight to your Chrysler dealer and buy a Charger RT.  You'll get to lord your power snobbery over a LOT more cars.

/thread. 

I don’t mean the exact same engine. I wrote with a bump in hp. But the idea is an AWD sport performance model would be sweet.

I don’t like the look of the Chrysler at all. Budget is going to be in the 450-500 tax in range.

[rrocket]

Oh, and if used cars are on the table, grab a Genesis 5.0 R-Spec.  ~ 430 hp you can have even bigger bragging rights.  Off lease Q50 would be worth a look as well.

Just get one of the years that doesn't burn oil....

[dkaz]

No Legacy in the mix? Or Fusion if they still make the AWD?

$450-500 tax in, lease I imagine?

[quadzilla]

Budget is going to be in the 450-500 tax in range.

What does this mean? Per day, week, month, year, cash on the barrel? Lease/loan?

[Jaeger]

Oh, and if used cars are on the table, grab a Genesis 5.0 R-Spec.  ~ 430 hp you can have even bigger bragging rights.  Off lease Q50 would be worth a look as well.

Just get one of the years that doesn't burn oil....

Any year after the first year.

[Jaeger]

Budget is going to be in the 450-500 tax in range.

What does this mean? Per day, week, month, year, cash on the barrel? Lease/loan?

Sounds to me like:

1) Dude is shopping for a monthly payment. Really bad idea. Yeah we can get you into X car for only 450 per month. over 92 months

2) Dude just really wants a TLX or a Maxima and isn't interested in anything else, notwithstanding claims of sportiness and power being priorities. In which case get TLX.

/ thread. 

[EV Dan]

I think a lease company ad is coming in a couple of posts 

[Conflicted67]

Budget is going to be in the 450-500 tax in range.

What does this mean? Per day, week, month, year, cash on the barrel? Lease/loan?

Sounds to me like:

1) Dude is shopping for a monthly payment. Really bad idea. Yeah we can get you into X car for only 450 per month. over 92 months

2) Dude just really wants a TLX or a Maxima and isn't interested in anything else, notwithstanding claims of sportiness and power being priorities. In which case get TLX.

/ thread. 

Lol. You sound like you’re taking something personally and that’s just absurd. I think the title of my thread is transparent: I have narrowed down my personal choice to two different models and was desperately looking for some help on which to get. That’s all. I’m not lookong to debate or look at other cars (although suggestions are fine). I’m not sure what part of this bothers you.

[Conflicted67]

Budget is going to be in the 450-500 tax in range.

What does this mean? Per day, week, month, year, cash on the barrel? Lease/loan?

I mentioned earlier monthly and with my current car as trade in.

[johngenx]

Where is the Buick recommendation?

[Jaeger]

Where is the Buick recommendation?

Sir O must be napping. 

[Conflicted67]

Budget is going to be in the 450-500 tax in range.

What does this mean? Per day, week, month, year, cash on the barrel? Lease/loan?

Sounds to me like:

1) Dude is shopping for a monthly payment. Really bad idea. Yeah we can get you into X car for only 450 per month. over 92 months

2) Dude just really wants a TLX or a Maxima and isn't interested in anything else, notwithstanding claims of sportiness and power being priorities. In which case get TLX.

/ thread. 

I started with a list of models I was interested in. Included in it was the Stinger and G70 in it. Models I chose started with what looked nice to me and then it had to have an engine I wanted. Next step was getting ballpark quotes to see what they’re at and if I can swing the pricing. After much research and reviews and pictures and all that I settled on the two models I’m currently at. Pricing for those two are in the range I mentioned so that set my bar. I could not make a decision and desperate for some help making the decision I googled Maxima vs TLX and eventually ended up on this site. I signed up so I can post my quandary and hoped for something to help make up my mind. (Your second snide remark was a help so thank you). I’m sorry if my subjective decisions are bothering you and others but I’m just a regular (albeit indecisive as hell) guy looking for some decision making help from other regular people.

Based on the mostly helpful comments (and the AWD) I’ve decided on the TLX.

Edit: my gut was telling me TLX from the start but my 15 years loving my Nissans was making it hard to make the final decision.

[Jaeger]

I think a lease company ad is coming in a couple of posts