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?
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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.
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