Ok, I was passing through g35driver.com and reading the g35 vs maxima thread, (I was really board ok), and a member asked what the Maxima owners were saying. A response was

"There is no reverse argument I've spent 6 years over at Maxima.org and the majority of the Maxima group has their sights set on the G35 sedan/coupe or 350z as their Maxima replacement. More often than not, when someone sells their Maxima it's for one of these four cars:

1) G35 coupe
2) 350Z
3) G35 sedan
4) WRX/WRX STI"

So this brings up a question to you TL owners. If you sell your TL what would you get. I'll go first but punt and give the TL to the wife and get a Elise, Boxter or S2000.

 

if cash was not an issue - A8
realistically a GS or RL
but i just got my TL and i love it!
i'm sure by the time it's time to move on there will be some new cool rides to choose from

maxima folks seem to be leaning towards the "skateboard" size cars

 

If money was not an issue....BMW M5

Otherwise.....maybe a new GS...if it came in stick

 

well i really wouldn't trade it in....but IF i had to then i would go for the new 3-series (assuming that we are trying to stay in the same price range)

 

$$$$$: Maserati Quattroporte/M5

$$$$: M35X/RL

$$$: TL

$$: Prius

 

Then again....there's always the Aston Marton Vantage....now that's a beautiful car.

 

I am actually seriously considering a trade for the Cadillac CTS-V. I will more than likely wait for the 2007 redesign (int and ext) but the power of the current model is flat out intoxicating!!!

Here is a shot of the 2007 concept:
http://forums.autoweek.com/servlet/J...llac%20CTS.jpg

I should also note that I have never looked seriously at American cars, but this one is simply a stunning ride with gobs and gobs of power (it beats the current M3, and the previous gen M5 in terms of performance). After taking a test drive I can attest to the fact that the car is truly a 4 door Corvette!!

 

with another 10k, the new GS no question.

 

If cost was not an issue, an Audi A6 or a GS.

 

The Enterprise - D.

Engage!

 

The new Lexus GS or Infiniti M45.

 

If I had to replace my TL with something other than another TL, it would be a G35 coupe.

 

GT-R :P

If I had to replace it anytime soon, i'd probably look at the new IS350.

 

money not an issue: M5 or E55
can afford a little more: SLK, 545i
same price range: G35 or 3-series

 

Assuming in the same price range....2006 is350

 

#1 M-5 or 545
#2 New GS 300 or 430
#3 TL

 

Another TL?

 

From most expensive to least-

1.) M/B 420 SEL (98-00)
2.) RL
3.) Lincoln LS

 

Acura RDX
Honda Accord Hybrid

 

If money was not an issue, Porsche Carrera GT Cabriolet, New M5, E55 in that order, since money is, maybe wait for the new TL and see what Acura can offer again.

 

GS RL or A6

 

I'd go for the new Lexus GS300, new Infiniti M35x or G35 coupe.

 

BMW 5er (e39)

 

$60-70K range: E500 4Matic with all the gadgets of the TL
$50K range: Lexus GS 300 AWD with Navi and XM
$30-40 range: keep my TL or the Lexus ES 330 if it stops looking like a Camry and gets a less mushy suspension (with Navi and XM and gadgets of course)

 

cadillac seville 01

 

If money was no option:
-M5 factory tuner
-SL65
-A8 w12
-carrera GT cabriolet
-Hard to get stuff... Fararis(cnt spell) lamberginis, buggati veyron
Same price range:
-New 3
-A4
-M45

 

Either a:

G35 coupe

New BMW 330i

Mercedez 2005 New SLK

 

i would go with an M3

 

g35 coupe, 2006 Lexus gs400, Mercedes CLS 500

 

is it just me or does that side profile of the GS kinda remind you of the RL?

since i have no money (in college) any car works for me even a POS

 

 

The only car I think looks better than the TL is the 05 Corvette.


At least that is not over 70K and way out of my price range.

 

Audi A6 Looks Great

 

I think the RL and GS have some similarities... not enough to say they look a lot a like though...

and GASNET: I agree the new A6 is hot

 

Ya Im Sitting On The Fence Deciding On The Tl Or The A6.my 02 Tls Lease Is Up This Month.the Interior On The New A6 Is Unbelievable And So Is The Exterior.best In Class But After All Options It Gets Pricey. Cant Beat The Tl For The Money.

 

If only it weren't so ugly. :-)

No cost: bently GT or Aston Martin DB9

Luxury Sedan: Acura RL

Pragmatic: TSX

 

I saw that exact car today parked across from mine, the RL is nice, but it doesn't look like it's worth $15k over a TL.

 

1) CTS-V
2) RL
3) G35 Coupe
4) FX 35
5) 350Z

 

I think I would get a 05 Mustang or GTO.......I could deal with an american car because I am used to the rattles

 

If money didn't matter I would get an AMG E 55! Saw one the this weekend, that thing is bad ass!