Just picked up my new 2k5 TL last week and sold my 2k2 Maxima today. I loved my maxima at first so I dont want to get my hopes up to high about the TL. The Maxima drove very tight but it always felt like a wheel was out of balance, even though they weren't. It got to the point where I hated driving it. Any body go from a 5th gen Max to a TL?

 

Luckily, I havent gotten to the point where I hate driving my 02 Maxima. (The VQ35DE continues to give me a great return in the miles-per-smiles category.)

However, the TL is a great ride. Good luck with it.

 

congrats on the new purchase. any reason why you didn't go with teh 6MT given that your maxima was a manual.

 

I have a 2002 Maxima SE 6-speed right now and really like it. Love the torque! I get my 2005 TL 6-speed tomorrow so I guess the jury is still out. I am sure I will love it though. The Maxima has amazing power, but sloppy handling (maybe the beam rear axle) even with my Michelin Pilot A/S tires.

I am not sure the TL will be able to outgun the 5th Gen Maxima in a straight line run though.

 

I had Pilots on it as well, it just felt like something was bent, out of balance, broken............. I had Nissan change the clutch on it TWICE because of first a recall for clutch howl and the 2nd because they fffff'd up the flywheel fixing the first. Had the car aligned, new tokico illumina's, strut tower brace, and still shitty. I think something major was wrong and I probably could of lemoned the car but who knows. Anyways I got the AT on the TL because my commute is stop and go and I never had any good luck with MT's. First my 98 Jetta's tranny case cracked and then my Nissan. The TL is a great car so far, Im going to take it easy and minimize trips to the dealer unless a serious problem happens. Anybody have service from OPEN ROAD ACURA in Wayne, NJ? Any good?

 

I'm not certain about the 6MT Rob but, PeterUbers (another Acurazine member) has both cars with AT. He has some noteable perspective on both cars in comparison to each other. I'm sure he'll be here on this thread soon.

 

I just got Avon 550 A/S put on my car this morning. The difference between the stock Potenza and these tires is unreal. The Avon have a wider shoulder than stock. These tires are nothing short of awesome, very quiet and grippy. Can't wait to see how they handle the rain.

 

I'm on a 03 CTS 5 speed manual, although I have to say I've had great luck and truely enjoy the car. I having the new car bug. And see you guys debating 6MT vs auto. I test drove both, the 6MT is great but the Triptronic shift is great as well. I think i'm going with the Auto. I've been looking @ BMW's, Audi, Volvo, and just found this car reading about those. This car for the money is a no brainer.

other then Bembo brakes on the 6MT the cars are the same.