Originally Posted by UNKNOWN_370 Maximas are worse handlers than altimas, believe it or not. Not as reliable either. Maximas basically have more looks. I'm not sure how understeer is controlled
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In my experience the Maxima is pretty damn stout. I'm thoroughly impressed with that car... especially the handling. Altima? Not so much.
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Though the new Altima does look really nice. They keep making it more and more like the Maxima.
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the 2013 is supposed to get some pretty mileage as well, pretty close to compacts like corollas, civics, and focuses.
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Because it could be a competitor if being cross-shopped
Obviously it grabbed your attention if you clicked into the thread, thus you must have cared enough to take a look - Just saying
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but yah, i suppose it could be in the 'other cars' forum... |
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Perhaps we are setting the bar too low for a proper comparison. Thus far every car I've been in meets this survival standard.
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