C6400hp

mostly, but that maxima interior looks great and I do really like the new Max.

Malloric

At 39k though?

Avalon competitor or what? I can't imagine the performance is up there with the entry level sports-luxury sedans (C class, 3, CTS, IS, etc). At its price level it better have them beat on luxury.

C6400hp

NO! I did not realize it was 39K, there are alot of other options that I would prefer in that price range.
That being said, the interior of the new maxima does look great.

TwiBlueG35

You guys are talking about the top of the line 3.5SV with sport or premium package. But this new Maxima actually starts at $29,290. For this amount, you could only have a base Lexus IS250 and not even a base BMW 328i, so I think it is still an okay deal. Plus, its interior is on par with Infiniti G35's interior, which is really nice for the entry-luxury sports sedan. I like this new look more than the outgoing one because I always get confused with the old Maxima with the current and last gen Altima.

Slamnasty

Well Nissan seems to have hit the nail on the head with the new Max. I'm already seeing as many of those as I have G8s. I think it looks sharp, better than in the early pictures. I too was a bit frustrated that they decided to keep the new Max FWD, but then again they probably did it for MPG considerations. Nonetheless, I'm sure it's a damn good FWD car.

LEE72

But the G8 is a Holden Commodore! Can you say Bogan?!

bloodzombie

I guess I'm not the target market. I don't like either one of these cars.

Rubn1out4GudLuk

[QUOTE=JonBoy,Jul 11 2008, 11:55 AM]There are a few rare FWD cars that handle as well (or better) than some RWD counterparts.