A sporty car? Guess it depends on one's definition of sporty. Sounds like it would be a sporty grocery-getter to me. Ie, better performance than your average grocery-getter but still a grocery-getter.

A sports car? I don't think the Maxima fits in anyone's definition of sports car. Or at least anyone that I would listen to. ;)

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Not a sports car. And I'd take my 2008 Acura TL Type S anyday over a Maxima.

Another 3rd Gen and Z34 owner! :tup:

I think if the Maxima had a geared AT, I'd really consider one. I was opposed to the 8th gen styling but after driving a few of them I grew to like it.

http://www.roadandtrack.com/new-cars...g-world-record

Sorry if you felt uncomfortable for my thread. I forgot to put a proper link.

I love my 370Z and will never get it changed to any new Civic R, but I just got surprised after reading that article.

;)

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I'll give it to Honda, they can make some good handling FWD cars.

Personally I guess that CVTs will rule for low-HPs (less than 200~300HP?) and DCTs will do for high-HPs in near future.

In that Maxima's case, it has 300HP around so I believe the best CVT can cover it enough.

It is just my thought. :)

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I have never seen the plural noun "ions" used as a superlative. Interesting... maybe...

A CVT on a torquey motor is a death sentence. Didn't you read DE's post that explained how much they have to neuter the motor to keep the CVT from exploding?

I dunno, but I just found out about Ford Fusion Sport with the 2.7 V6 with 325hp and 380TQ and AWD. Thing is legit quick!!

VW and Audi has plenty of offerings in that power range pairing up with DSG boxes, however.

Can you tell me where I can see the post ? I'm just interested in that issue.

:)

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^ post #3 of page 1 of this thread...

Numbers aren't everything. I wonder just how well the auto shifts. How well does the car stick in corners. I imagine it's fwd bias?

No wagon option or manual... fail :(

:facepalm: dude, read.