Which sports sedan would you choose?
 

Wife and I are having a baby girl in Sep, we might need to trade in the Z for something bigger. The cars I am looking at right now are 09 Maxima sv, 09 TL or 08 TL type s. No more than $25,000. Can you guys give me some pros & cons of those three cars or any other suggestion on different cars. :tup:

Thanks

If you want to stay with Nissan, the Maxima is a nice full-size sedan.

There are many used sports sedans on the market. I'd look around on Craigslist to see what fits your budget. You might miss rear-wheel drive if you went w/ a Maxima.
Maybe an Infiniti or BMW ?

also, moved to "other vehicles"

I will need somthing with more room but at the same time allow me to do alittle spirit driving from time to time. BMW and Infiniti are both nice, but i not sure about the maint. $$ down the road.

In my opinion there is much better choices

Infiniti,BMW,Lexus GS

But out of the ones you have mentioned,in this order


2009 Acura TL- i have owned this...not bad
2008 TL type S -Seems dated now
09 Maxima


Others cars I would consider...2011-Kia Optima SX Turbo,2011 VW Passat CC.

Our 11 month is fine in the back of our Optima...and its got almost 300 ponies

Do you have the new Kia Optima turbo? how do you like it so far?

At 25k and needing a 4-door sedan I would look no further than a brand new WRX. The new WRX can be had at 25k, is nearly as fast as the 370z to begin wiht, has plenty of rear and trunk space, looks far more sporty than the other cars you mentioned, and can be modded for pretty cheap. I mean the cars you mentioned are decent but I wouldn't consider any of them sports or performance sedans. I do think the optima turbo is a good option though but would still opt for the WRX first.

WRX is not as large inside as the TL or Maxima. Not as plush and cozy.

My friend Jay has a Max. It is very comfy and flies around bends.

look into some used G35/G37 sedans. Nice cars and rear wheel drive ;)

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Quick, good looking car. Fun to drive, too.

Mine will be riding in the Z when I can get the babyseat in

Yes i have a 2012...274 hp,10 year warranty,every option imagineable,one of the best looking cars on the road in my opinion...with that being said would i trade it for my Z?Never,would i have one as a family hauler yes


I think the key selling point was the 4 cylinder turbo engine,we average about 450 miles to the tank,also has a Eco mode for city driving,great gas mileage for a family sedan thats almost as quick as my Z,oh yeah and do not forget it takes regular fuel not premiuim

This was my first choice however cabin space was a concern,plus only a manual transmission,the new wrx or sti sedan was a first option...no auto killed the deal

335i
535i

For 25K hes gonna get a 335i with higher mileage,possibly a 07-08 ...i would definately go with something newer,if you are concerned about the badge then look at the Beemer or Benz

I've found a 08 335i loaded with 50k miles for $23999. Probably can get it down to $22500. Does that sound like a decent deal?