I’ve decided on the TLX.
Quote from: Conflicted67 on April 02, 2019, 07:35:19 pm I’ve decided on the TLX.The least surprising thing I will read today.It's a nice ride. Show us some pics in show 'n shine and enjoy!/ thread.
No Legacy in the mix? Or Fusion if they still make the AWD?$450-500 tax in, lease I imagine?
WRX/STI underpowered
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.
Quote from: Jaeger on April 02, 2019, 05:30:02 pmOh, 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.The Q50 with the 3.0T is sporty. Definitely worth a look.
I like the odd looks of the Maxima, but I'd go for the Acura.
Great choice.Choosing a 'sporty' car that's saddled with a CVT (and FWD) would make baby Jebus cry.
Quote from: Weels on April 03, 2019, 08:31:47 amGreat choice.Choosing a 'sporty' car that's saddled with a CVT (and FWD) would make baby Jebus cry. Have you driven one? I didn't find the CVT to be bad at all. I still wouldn't choose the Max over the TLX, but the transmission wasn't a deal breaker. In fact, it was better than the transmission in the first year TLX I drove, which couldn't seem to understand that when I stepped hard on the throttle, I was asking for a downshift. It seemed like engine and transmission were barely on speaking terms. I've read it is better now, but back then the Maxima CVT was straight up the better transmission.
Quote from: Jaeger on April 03, 2019, 08:42:58 amQuote from: Weels on April 03, 2019, 08:31:47 amGreat choice.Choosing a 'sporty' car that's saddled with a CVT (and FWD) would make baby Jebus cry. Have you driven one? I didn't find the CVT to be bad at all. I still wouldn't choose the Max over the TLX, but the transmission wasn't a deal breaker. In fact, it was better than the transmission in the first year TLX I drove, which couldn't seem to understand that when I stepped hard on the throttle, I was asking for a downshift. It seemed like engine and transmission were barely on speaking terms. I've read it is better now, but back then the Maxima CVT was straight up the better transmission.No, and I'll admit I have a hate-on for CVT's.The review I posted on pg.1 supports my view as the CVT in the Max is doing all the things I hate about themAcura appears to have the transmission issues sorted there.Anyway... dude should have bought an MX-5.
Quote from: DKaz on April 03, 2019, 09:00:36 amI drove a Maxima and it was a fun car. You can put the transmission in sport mode id you want fun with a stepped transmission.If you could get an LSD in the front I might believe you. Otherwise, it is a front heavy, under steering pig that is borderline irrelevant now that the Altima is a vastly better ride.
I drove a Maxima and it was a fun car. You can put the transmission in sport mode id you want fun with a stepped transmission.