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2008 Nissan Maxima

2009 Saab 9-5

2009 Volvo S60
  2008 Nissan Maxima SL 2009 Saab 9-5 Aero 2009 Volvo S60 2.5T
MSRP
$28,630
$40,405
$30,950
Invoice $26,229 $38,182 $29,093
MPG
City/Highway		 19/25 17/27 18/28
Rating 7.8 6.8 7.4
Bottomline The 2008 Nissan Maxima is a bit more aesthetically appealing than a top-of-the-line Altima or Accord, but it doesn’t perform any better. If you don’t mind buying a 2009 Saab 9-5 that looks almost exactly like the 1999 model, there’s still a lot of quirky appeal. The 2009 Volvo S60 isn’t a sport sedan, but it is a comfortable, safe, all-weather mid-size car with an eager powertrain.
Likes &
Dislikes

Likes:

  • Supportive front seats
  • Steers and handles responsively
  • Very quiet, comfortable cabin

Dislikes:

  • Outside styling doesn’t stand out from the Altima
  • V-6 doesn’t feel sporty with CVT automatic
  • No standard stability control in a top-of-the-line model

Likes:

  • Good visibility
  • Ride quality
  • Wagon version available
  • Feels very different than all else in its class

Dislikes:

  • Engine lacks smoothness
  • All-wheel drive unavailable
  • Aged style

Likes:

  • Quiet interior
  • Firm but smooth ride
  • Great front seats

Dislikes:

  • Dated design inside and out
  • Narrow trunk opening
  • Rear headroom is limited
  • Much higher price for ‘09
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