Originally Posted by bigdo26

It only had 79k miles on it when I traded it last week, but like I said, I drove it pretty hard on a regular basis. When it ran properly though the car was pretty nice. I must say though overall I like the Acura better in almost every way so far, with the exception of its significantly lower torque. But hitting 7000 RPM with the VTEC makes up for that I'll probably only have this car for 1.5 years before moving to a newer one, as I'm just starting out my full time career here. Next car could very well be an ~06 TL. The overall package is nicer than the Maxima IMO, and the power is the same or better. Although the G35 coupe has been calling my name for some time now as well... Love that VQ!!

Originally Posted by F23A4

You posted a 14.1 with a UDP and intake? Very impressive. I have not run my 02 Maxima with my current mods (Cattman Y-pipe, UR UDP, Injen CAI) but your times give me hope that I will do better than my stock 14.7 @ 93 mph.

What kind of problems did you have with your 5.5G??

Originally Posted by Monte TLS,MAX

You know my times stock(14.62@94.35) stock already and I ran mine when it had 6,000 miles on it, I want to run it again stock now that I have stickier rubber. It pulls so much better than it did then. I have not had any of those issues that bigdo has had with mine yet. We both are still happy with it after 3 says which I could not say about our TLS's that is why my wife traded it off so soon for a 350 and later the G which she loves. When we had both the TLS and Max we ran them (yes my wife loves to run cars) and the max would always get it out of the hole and hold it off by about 1.5 cars to 80 when we shut down even switching drivers.

Originally Posted by type-s09

i have ran an 05 maxima from a 60 kick and had a half car on it at 90...i also raced an 04 from stop and pulled a car to 70..they are quick but not as efficient as the TL ..by the way this was when i had Icebox and cat-back only..

Originally Posted by F23A4

This (my friend) is what can be considered a rare blessing!

Back on topic, I think I may borrow my friend's TL-S for a day as I have not driven one yet. I have driven the TL-P (a 99 and 2k) and the 3G TL 5AT and to be honest, the TL-P felt faster than the 04 TL. (flamesuit on)

Originally Posted by bigdo26

The handling in the TL-S is much better than my old Maxima as well, although I had a GLE which I've heard is a little more cushy than the SE.

Originally Posted by F23A4

The handling on my Murano > my Maxima.

Originally Posted by bigdo26

HAHAHA ok, well guess its not just the GLE then! Heard there is a significant difference in suspension between the TL-P and -S, guessing the -P is similar to the Maxima (cushy, underdampened)

Originally Posted by F23A4

I will put it to you this way, I have more confidence in my 99 Accord LX sedan's suspension setup than my 02 Maxima SE.....even with the Accord's stock 195-65-15 anti-performance Michelin Energy tires.

If there is a major weakpoint with the 5.5G Maxima, suspension is it!!