GJ-Molestor
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- 2011 BMW 528i, 2015 Mazda 6, 1995 Nissan Maxima Manual
I have been wondering the exact same. My guess on Camry and Accord is the reliability factor... in the past ripped off by shady dealers (or indys) on repair/maintenance so badly that any (perceived or real) reliability advantage trumps everything else about the choices. Like shell shock. Understandable.
I have a buddy who ONLY buys GM products, so maybe there are many more like this out there. The skyactiv's note doesn't sound enough like bald eagles. Understandable too.
I think Nissan pushes the deals/financing more, or so I've heard. For those who Toyota/Honda don't want to talk to. Isn't the Rogue model like 15 years old... but there is a customer base for that. Have you seen the tv ads for the bad ass midnight edition Rogue?? Great stuff. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h1mpRnD-SCw
The accord might have a solid motor, but max torque at 4000RPM is pathetic for a 2.4 or 2.5L. The Altima, accord and Camry are all like this while the Mazda is at 3250RPM yet making more torque then all of its competition.
Hondas 2.4L and Nissans 2.5L, and their respective transmissions have been completely unchanged for over 10 years now. The new Altima, mechanically is identical to the old one.
If youre looking for high mileage reliability, I would only be looking at the Camry because the other two have CVTs. I feel like mazda just combines everything together better then the competition.
Had a super fun drive yesterday with the Mazda, and boy is that car awesome. The 2.5L sounds nice, revs smoothly and has great pickup for a 4 cylinder. The transmission shifts very quickly and smooth, but really what sealed the deal for me on this car is the wonderful chassis. Not only is it stable, but it LOVES corners. I was doing lane changes to pass some cars yesterday and the way the chassis eagerly darts from side to side, yet tracks straight and true when you have the wheel pointed straight. The steering is extremely responsive and well tuned like the rest of the car. steering effort loads up beautifully when you turn into a corner and transmits an abundance in steering feel. The whole car is very well tuned together and manages to be both fun to drive yet well mannered, stable and relaxed when you are driving normally. The fuel economy is excellent, and there is lots of space in the car. Very happy with this purchase indeed.
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