What does 03 TL have that 04 Maxima doesn't have?
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What does 03 TL have that 04 Maxima doesn't have?
Hi! I am a TL owener, too, but I notice that there are so many stuff that 04 Maxima have that we don't have. Such as 18" wheel, 8 Bose speakers, ect...... Because my friend was keep on comparing the new Maxima with my TL, which is really piss me off. I said it's ugly, but he think it's more cool and more future style then mine. So I want to know what is the thing that we have, but they don't have that makes both cars almost the same price?
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Pure opinion here, but I'd say class. The Maxima is FUGLY. And that whacko sunroof it has makes it look like a toaster. They even put that slotted roof design on their minivan.... uhghhhhh:hitit:
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Shadowknight920, you're caught in a very difficult situation here. The '03 TL is a four-year old almost end-of-model-cycle design, whereas the '04 Max is a fresh all-new design. Wait till this winter for the all-new '04 TL, it'll sure blow the doors off the '04 Max performance-wise and feature-wise.
One thing for sure is that the TL is an Acura and the Max is a Nissan. Acura and Infiniti are the more prestige cars, whereas Honda and Nissan are the more economy cars.
One thing for sure is that the TL is an Acura and the Max is a Nissan. Acura and Infiniti are the more prestige cars, whereas Honda and Nissan are the more economy cars.
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Yeah, Bose sucks. My Dad has an '03 TL, I prefer the system in my '97 TL. Maybe Honda/Acura will put a Mark Levinson system in the Legend/RL
Wishful thinking.
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Don't make fun of the Maxi-pad
I think it is smart to wait and compare, however the maxima is an incredibly innovative design outside.... the 'toaster' sunroof isn't a sunroof, its merely a non-openable moonroof. You can get a regular sunroof in the car.
The 265 hp Maxima is without a doubt faster than my TL. I also drove the CL-S 6-speed vs the Maxima 6-speed. It is my OPINION that the Max is faster however the acura is more refined. Its pickup and shifting (clutch) is nicer and more refined.
The Acura is very asthetically pleasing and not covered with a bunch of cool gadgets, but the maxima's menu system (with and without the nav system) is incredible. With a menu system on the dash you can PROGRAM the car to respond how you would like with the keyless entry beep or not beep, valet, pull in the side mirrors when you lock the doors, unlock all doors or just drivers door with one click.... and more....
I have always been a fan of the maxima, the thing that I am used to with Acura that Nissan doesn't offer (but Infinity does) is the loaner when the car goes in for warranty repairs.
I am not bashing Acura or Nissan.... I am merely offering up that the cars are well matched!
The 265 hp Maxima is without a doubt faster than my TL. I also drove the CL-S 6-speed vs the Maxima 6-speed. It is my OPINION that the Max is faster however the acura is more refined. Its pickup and shifting (clutch) is nicer and more refined.
The Acura is very asthetically pleasing and not covered with a bunch of cool gadgets, but the maxima's menu system (with and without the nav system) is incredible. With a menu system on the dash you can PROGRAM the car to respond how you would like with the keyless entry beep or not beep, valet, pull in the side mirrors when you lock the doors, unlock all doors or just drivers door with one click.... and more....
I have always been a fan of the maxima, the thing that I am used to with Acura that Nissan doesn't offer (but Infinity does) is the loaner when the car goes in for warranty repairs.
I am not bashing Acura or Nissan.... I am merely offering up that the cars are well matched!
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Re: Don't make fun of the Maxi-pad
Originally posted by stingnc
I think it is smart to wait and compare, however the maxima is an incredibly innovative design outside.... the 'toaster' sunroof isn't a sunroof, its merely a non-openable moonroof. You can get a regular sunroof in the car.
The 265 hp Maxima is without a doubt faster than my TL. I also drove the CL-S 6-speed vs the Maxima 6-speed. It is my OPINION that the Max is faster however the acura is more refined. Its pickup and shifting (clutch) is nicer and more refined.
The Acura is very asthetically pleasing and not covered with a bunch of cool gadgets, but the maxima's menu system (with and without the nav system) is incredible. With a menu system on the dash you can PROGRAM the car to respond how you would like with the keyless entry beep or not beep, valet, pull in the side mirrors when you lock the doors, unlock all doors or just drivers door with one click.... and more....
I have always been a fan of the maxima, the thing that I am used to with Acura that Nissan doesn't offer (but Infinity does) is the loaner when the car goes in for warranty repairs.
I am not bashing Acura or Nissan.... I am merely offering up that the cars are well matched!
I think it is smart to wait and compare, however the maxima is an incredibly innovative design outside.... the 'toaster' sunroof isn't a sunroof, its merely a non-openable moonroof. You can get a regular sunroof in the car.
The 265 hp Maxima is without a doubt faster than my TL. I also drove the CL-S 6-speed vs the Maxima 6-speed. It is my OPINION that the Max is faster however the acura is more refined. Its pickup and shifting (clutch) is nicer and more refined.
The Acura is very asthetically pleasing and not covered with a bunch of cool gadgets, but the maxima's menu system (with and without the nav system) is incredible. With a menu system on the dash you can PROGRAM the car to respond how you would like with the keyless entry beep or not beep, valet, pull in the side mirrors when you lock the doors, unlock all doors or just drivers door with one click.... and more....
I have always been a fan of the maxima, the thing that I am used to with Acura that Nissan doesn't offer (but Infinity does) is the loaner when the car goes in for warranty repairs.
I am not bashing Acura or Nissan.... I am merely offering up that the cars are well matched!
Well put!
I will be very disappointed if the new TL does not have a nice on-board computer.
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Re: Don't make fun of the Maxi-pad
hahaha, i used to have a maxima and i called it the maxi-pad too.... hehe
Originally posted by stingnc
I think it is smart to wait and compare, however the maxima is an incredibly innovative design outside.... the 'toaster' sunroof isn't a sunroof, its merely a non-openable moonroof. You can get a regular sunroof in the car.
The 265 hp Maxima is without a doubt faster than my TL. I also drove the CL-S 6-speed vs the Maxima 6-speed. It is my OPINION that the Max is faster however the acura is more refined. Its pickup and shifting (clutch) is nicer and more refined.
The Acura is very asthetically pleasing and not covered with a bunch of cool gadgets, but the maxima's menu system (with and without the nav system) is incredible. With a menu system on the dash you can PROGRAM the car to respond how you would like with the keyless entry beep or not beep, valet, pull in the side mirrors when you lock the doors, unlock all doors or just drivers door with one click.... and more....
I have always been a fan of the maxima, the thing that I am used to with Acura that Nissan doesn't offer (but Infinity does) is the loaner when the car goes in for warranty repairs.
I am not bashing Acura or Nissan.... I am merely offering up that the cars are well matched!
I think it is smart to wait and compare, however the maxima is an incredibly innovative design outside.... the 'toaster' sunroof isn't a sunroof, its merely a non-openable moonroof. You can get a regular sunroof in the car.
The 265 hp Maxima is without a doubt faster than my TL. I also drove the CL-S 6-speed vs the Maxima 6-speed. It is my OPINION that the Max is faster however the acura is more refined. Its pickup and shifting (clutch) is nicer and more refined.
The Acura is very asthetically pleasing and not covered with a bunch of cool gadgets, but the maxima's menu system (with and without the nav system) is incredible. With a menu system on the dash you can PROGRAM the car to respond how you would like with the keyless entry beep or not beep, valet, pull in the side mirrors when you lock the doors, unlock all doors or just drivers door with one click.... and more....
I have always been a fan of the maxima, the thing that I am used to with Acura that Nissan doesn't offer (but Infinity does) is the loaner when the car goes in for warranty repairs.
I am not bashing Acura or Nissan.... I am merely offering up that the cars are well matched!
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Re: Don't make fun of the Maxi-pad
Originally posted by stingnc
I think it is smart to wait and compare, however the maxima is an incredibly innovative design outside.... the 'toaster' sunroof isn't a sunroof, its merely a non-openable moonroof. You can get a regular sunroof in the car.
The 265 hp Maxima is without a doubt faster than my TL. I also drove the CL-S 6-speed vs the Maxima 6-speed. It is my OPINION that the Max is faster however the acura is more refined. Its pickup and shifting (clutch) is nicer and more refined.
The Acura is very asthetically pleasing and not covered with a bunch of cool gadgets, but the maxima's menu system (with and without the nav system) is incredible. With a menu system on the dash you can PROGRAM the car to respond how you would like with the keyless entry beep or not beep, valet, pull in the side mirrors when you lock the doors, unlock all doors or just drivers door with one click.... and more....
I have always been a fan of the maxima, the thing that I am used to with Acura that Nissan doesn't offer (but Infinity does) is the loaner when the car goes in for warranty repairs.
I am not bashing Acura or Nissan.... I am merely offering up that the cars are well matched!
I think it is smart to wait and compare, however the maxima is an incredibly innovative design outside.... the 'toaster' sunroof isn't a sunroof, its merely a non-openable moonroof. You can get a regular sunroof in the car.
The 265 hp Maxima is without a doubt faster than my TL. I also drove the CL-S 6-speed vs the Maxima 6-speed. It is my OPINION that the Max is faster however the acura is more refined. Its pickup and shifting (clutch) is nicer and more refined.
The Acura is very asthetically pleasing and not covered with a bunch of cool gadgets, but the maxima's menu system (with and without the nav system) is incredible. With a menu system on the dash you can PROGRAM the car to respond how you would like with the keyless entry beep or not beep, valet, pull in the side mirrors when you lock the doors, unlock all doors or just drivers door with one click.... and more....
I have always been a fan of the maxima, the thing that I am used to with Acura that Nissan doesn't offer (but Infinity does) is the loaner when the car goes in for warranty repairs.
I am not bashing Acura or Nissan.... I am merely offering up that the cars are well matched!
Any more info on any sites on what the options are and etc..
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Honestly, I expect the new TL to be quite innovative, especially because of the no side mirrors. However, I have been driving for roughly 14 years and I wouldn't be too excited to start looking at my dashboard to change lanes. Also, I had my alternator and battery replaced at 28k miles in my TL, if you have ever driven a car with an alternator going (especially in an automatic shift car) the electronics start going nuts. It could quite possibly be pretty dangerous to drive at all in a situation like that.
Also the body style of the new TL is going to be very similar to the new Honda Accord style. I am not a fan of yet, but just like any drastic body style change, you're going to get used to it.
Also the body style of the new TL is going to be very similar to the new Honda Accord style. I am not a fan of yet, but just like any drastic body style change, you're going to get used to it.
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Honestly, I expect the new TL to be quite innovative, especially because of the no side mirrors. However, I have been driving for roughly 14 years and I wouldn't be too excited to start looking at my dashboard to change lanes. Also, I had my alternator and battery replaced at 28k miles in my TL, if you have ever driven a car with an alternator going (especially in an automatic shift car) the electronics start going nuts. It could quite possibly be pretty dangerous to drive at all in a situation like that.
Honestly, I expect the new TL to be quite innovative, especially because of the no side mirrors. However, I have been driving for roughly 14 years and I wouldn't be too excited to start looking at my dashboard to change lanes. Also, I had my alternator and battery replaced at 28k miles in my TL, if you have ever driven a car with an alternator going (especially in an automatic shift car) the electronics start going nuts. It could quite possibly be pretty dangerous to drive at all in a situation like that.
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