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March 19, 2008
Maxima or TSX: Which Would You Choose?
By Jen Dunnaway
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A couple of really nice 2009 rides were revealed today at NYIAS. Both Nissan’s Maxima and Acura’s TSX feature controversial styling and "Four-Door Sports Car" performance. The Maxima will have a V6 pushing 290 hp, and a CVT automatic with optional paddle shifters. The TSZ has about 90 fewer horses, but its 2.4L VTEC will still be packing some serious punch, especially with the optional 6-speed manual. So which would you choose? TSX or Maxima?
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Anonymous
May 2, 2008 at 12:24 am
lol if you look at the rear of the nissan it almost seems they ripped off of honda’s civic taillights
Anonymous
May 2, 2008 at 12:22 am
HA that maxima looks like butt! Honda knows what it’s doing, just wait and watch the tsx outsell the maxima 5:1
Anonymous
May 2, 2008 at 12:18 am
No one’s going to mistake a TSX for a civic.. that’s the stupidest thing I’ve ever heard. And as for the comparison, the new maxima’s headlights look kind of garbage “how can we make our headlights look different without a sense of style.. hmm” it doesn’t even look right at all.. besides with the acura you’re buying the most dependable car make in the world.. so I’d have to give honda a thumbs up here, even if I personally like the old style a bit better.
P.S. I’d rather rock an acura than a fugly mercedes or chrysler (to say lincoln here would be a joke in itself..)
Anonymous
May 1, 2008 at 1:03 pm
TSX who would choose a nissan over honda
Anonymous
Mar 24, 2008 at 2:41 pm
TSX! it looks more stylish while the maxima for some reason looks like an old grandpa ride, probably heavier & slower too. I wish they’d make a coupe though.
mattycakes
Mar 22, 2008 at 12:07 am
maximas are fast cars, but these two arent in the same class. you wont see too many tsx’s around should have been compared to the tl or something a little bigger
John
Mar 22, 2008 at 12:01 am
Ide have to say the maxima. I’m not big into four doors but hell it has 290 hp.
TOXICVID.COM
Mar 21, 2008 at 10:42 pm
DAVE U FAG, AS WRONG AS I AM, I GOT TASTE. THAT PIECE OF SH*T TSX IS A JOKE COMPARE TO THOSE CARS I MENTIONED. BUY A TSX AND SEE HOW MANY PEOPLE THAT WILL MISTAKE IT FOR A CIVIC. WHAT LUXURY CAR COMPANY YOU KNOW THAT PUT A FOUR CYLINDER NON-TURBO/NON DIESEL ENGINE IN THEIR CAR AND ONLY OFFER ONE ENGINE OPTION? A SH*TTY ONE THATS WHO.
ALB3RT
Mar 21, 2008 at 9:35 pm
TSX! the nissan is disappointing, event the altima looks better
Vincenzo
Mar 21, 2008 at 12:23 pm
I’d decide on the Maxima for one reason. If I wanted a TSX I would go purchase a Civic it’s the same damn thing. They should just get rid of Acura, never should have made them in the first place but then again that’s my opinion.
Kaylen
Mar 21, 2008 at 6:00 am
I like the TSX…it’s a little lower profile. The Nissan kinda too big or wide for the car…
Jas
Mar 21, 2008 at 2:14 am
TSX!!
Harrison
Mar 21, 2008 at 1:32 am
I like the 2008 Model Nissan, this one looks a little funny. I would go with the TSX.
Jason
Mar 20, 2008 at 10:48 pm
Neither one. Both homely-looking.
At EEEs
Mar 20, 2008 at 8:52 pm
Never really was a Maxima fan but I feel like a few exterior mods and the TSX could look really good. So I’ll go with TSX. Besides if I’m buying a 4-door I’m not going to upgrade the engine much simply because I personally wouldn’t be bringing a 4-door to the track.
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2008 at 8:47 pm
way to post 3 times dave
dave
Mar 20, 2008 at 8:23 pm
TOXICVID.COM ur a retard…the Tl and Rl are comparable to different models of mercedes , bmw , cadillac , lexus , infiniti , lincoln…Plus the tl has more horsepower than mercedes and bmw…get ur shit right before u talk fuckin retard
notice how i didnt type in capitals like a faget
dave
Mar 20, 2008 at 8:22 pm
TOXICVID.COM ur a retard…the Tl and Rl are comparable to different models of mercedes , bmw , cadillac , lexus , infiniti , lincoln…Plus the tl has more horsepower than mercedes and bmw…get ur shit right before u talk fuckin retard
notice how i didnt type in capitals like a faget
dave
Mar 20, 2008 at 8:22 pm
TOXICVID.COM ur a retard…the Tl and Rl are comparable to different models of mercedes , bmw , cadillac , lexus , infiniti , lincoln…Plus the tl has more horsepower than mercedes and bmw…get ur shit right before u talk fuckin retard
notice how i didnt type in capitals like a faget
John
Mar 20, 2008 at 8:04 pm
Ide have to say… the maxima cuz ahh hell neither
val
Mar 20, 2008 at 5:50 pm
Im a honda/acura fan, but man that TSX is so ugly its OOGLY, ile take the maxima in this case.
glowsunfire
Mar 20, 2008 at 5:13 pm
the nissan
Eric
Mar 20, 2008 at 5:12 pm
HEY LOUIS once you go MAX you aint never goin back LOL. DROP them hondas for real.
Eric
Mar 20, 2008 at 5:10 pm
I wasnt even gonna blog today but I have to now. I gotta go with TOXICVID.COM and say throw some d2’s on that bitch and ride the MAXIMA. not even a contest.
louis chen
Mar 20, 2008 at 4:35 pm
This is not a fair competition, the TL is more closer to the Maxima Class. I’d take the TSX because it’ll handle better than the Max, though it won’t outrun it- but if you really wanted something faster… get a sportscar…
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Maxima deffinetly!
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2008 at 3:49 pm
Maxima deffinetly!
TOXICVID.COM
Mar 20, 2008 at 3:47 pm
THE TSX LOOKS LIKE A BLOATED CIVIC SI WITH CHROME ACCENT. ACURA HAVE NOT MADE A CAR YET TO COMPETE WITH THE MAJORS (MERCEDES, BMW, CADILAC, LEXUS, INFINITI, LINCOLN). THEY ARE IN A CLASS OF THEIR OWN WITH UNATRACTIVE MIDPRICE VEHICLES THAT ONLY A NUT WOULD BUY, IE THE TSX STARTS AT $28,000 BUT FOR $2000 MORE YOU CAN GET A G35, A LEXUS IS, A LINCOLN MKZ OR EVEN A BMW 1 SERIES WHICH ALL LOOKS AND PERFORM BETTER. AS FOR THE MAXIMA ALL I CAN SAY IS PUT SOME Ds ON THAT B*%CH AND CALL IT A DAY. IT’S NOT A FAIR COMPARISON CAUSE MAXIMAS ARE PRICE RIGHT AND THEY HAVE A CLASS TO COMPETE WITH WHICH IS THE CHRYSLER 300, THE TOYOTA AVALON AND OTHER BIG SEDAM.
Josh
Mar 20, 2008 at 2:03 pm
Definitely the TSX.
The Maxima’s headlights make it look like it’s missing a piece or something…
Phil
Mar 20, 2008 at 1:10 pm
The TSX looks too much like an accord. My brother has a max and its fast. I would go with the maxima, i like nissans.
A Bengals Fan
Mar 20, 2008 at 1:04 pm
I would go with the Maxima. I prefer the styling, despite the controversial headlights. Also, the Maxima’s interior looks quite nice.
Adam
Mar 20, 2008 at 12:12 pm
TSX.
phil
Mar 20, 2008 at 11:55 am
both are ugly as shit, but the TSX slightly more so than the maxima, so I would have to say Maxima.
7urtle
Mar 20, 2008 at 7:01 am
i want max
chris
Mar 20, 2008 at 6:04 am
maxima.
redduck
Mar 20, 2008 at 4:36 am
definately the tsx
Blago
Mar 20, 2008 at 4:14 am
What a silly ass comparison. These cars are not even in the same class. The Honda Accord (TSX = European Accord) vs the Maxima haha. The Maxima is a lot bigger, a lot faster and a lot better.
Duston15
Mar 20, 2008 at 3:59 am
I do not like the front end of the TSX, so I will go with the Maxima
shitface
Mar 20, 2008 at 3:21 am
i like big cars…the nissan looks big, besides i like the grille, and i hate honda!! NISSAN HANDS DOWN!
blix
Mar 20, 2008 at 2:58 am
new maxima looks like the new accord. i’ll take the tsx.
Dieselabstimmen
Mar 20, 2008 at 2:23 am
TSX!!!!!!
cknarf
Mar 20, 2008 at 2:22 am
I never thought i’d see the day when Japanese cars be came so bad-ass and tough looking. i’ll have to go with the nissan on this one.
it looks bigger than a freakin’ lesabre!
james
Mar 20, 2008 at 2:21 am
tsx but it was such a hard decision. gotta have my 6spd!
GTwildfire
Mar 20, 2008 at 2:17 am
TSX.
Evan
Mar 20, 2008 at 2:13 am
I gotta say Maxima all the way. Those cars are really fast and really stylish…
UNKNOWN2U
Mar 20, 2008 at 12:25 am
Although I was not crazy at first about the Maxima its growing on me. the acura even with its 6speed would not stand a chance against the maxima. NISMO FOR LIFE
Jimmy
Mar 20, 2008 at 12:11 am
The Maxima is ugly as shit.
artie99
Mar 20, 2008 at 12:01 am
The Maxima is ugly – though less ugly than the previous generation. Headlights are not growing on me.
The TSX just has minor tweaks – it looks worse than the previous generation. What’s with the grill?
But, I’d take the TSX if I had to chose – better resale value.
Anonymous
Mar 20, 2008 at 12:00 am
the tsx for sure. the maxima’s headlight corners don’t look all that good plus the front to rear proportions look a bit off on the maxima as well
Jeremy
Mar 19, 2008 at 11:24 pm
Acura w/ the 6 speed stick.
Ryan
Mar 19, 2008 at 11:23 pm
At first glance, both seem to be great choices in the low-to-mid 30’s range, until you look into them a tad bit futher..
The TSX offers only one sad engine option while the Maxima offers only one sad transmission option…
I think the Maxima will fare better because, admittedly, very few Maxima owners prefer manual trannies, while pretty much all TSX owners are looking for something with more than a puny 200hp 4-banger.
1988montecarloss
Mar 19, 2008 at 11:21 pm
nissan