Best Redesigned and Affordable 2009 Cars

Nissan is getting hit with lawsuits and many blown transmissions on their GTR. Which nissan is not covering. If you turn the VCS off or use the launch control it will void your warranty. Not good for a high priced sports car.
 
Well, If you want my opinion the 09 Maxima is still under rated, with a few upgrades and enhancement ( performance air intake system, quad crossfire plugs, performance HP chip) I would feel very comfortable about taking on most cars on the road, especially when I busted some jerk at a red light in a souped up Mitsubishi Eclipse........
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I agree with you wendall i like the nissan maxima very well it is by far the best looking and performing four door sedan out there for the money, but i also like the new cts's
 
The problem is that everyone has different aspects. I like cars that are quiet, handle decently, good seating position, and good engine pep. Some cars had a very cramped cockpit (like the CTS did when I looked at them) so that ruled it out for me.

I think the Fusion is a great car....
 
loudog2 said:
Nissan is getting hit with lawsuits and many blown transmissions on their GTR. Which nissan is not covering. If you turn the VCS off or use the launch control it will void your warranty. Not good for a high priced sports car.
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what the owners are failing to tell, is that the car records all data in large streams not like the crash computers in GM products. It measures yaw rates, tire spins, and other items and they will indeed cancel warranty of items if they suspect foul play. Touch boost ... gone also. Right or wrong these guys/gals are being warned prior to writing check and driving off lot.
 
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New CTS is miles ahead of the MKS and outselling it at a nice pace also. The fact that it offers rear wheel drive, or all wheel drive, and three engine choices is a big bonus. It also quite popular in China and now offering a wagon, and coupe as offshoots. The performance handling package and current discounts from GM make this a consideration for anyone considering luxury sport models.

The new Genesis is certainly a strong offering. It offers alot of Lexus and Infiniti options at a terrific price. It does however have no previous heritage and even the manufacturer has gone to great lengths to make sure no Hyundia badges exist. (small emblem on steering wheel)

If I was searching for a new car this year, I would consider the Pontiac G8 GXP as its truly a Holden and well respected outside US. I would also still consider the Infiniti G37X sedan. Its getting a bit older but still a beautiful design and sportpackage with rear wheel drive is a nice offering.

Each on these was revamped within the past 2 years and still a consideration against the new designs for 2008. I would have included Maxima but did not move back to rear wheel drive as hoped. Car is still quite beautiful and driving one with the sports package does provide a strong offering against the competition.
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Agree, the new CTS is hands down the best as far as quality right now for an American vehicle. The quality is equal and imo better than competitors, i.e. BMW (makes the 3 and 5 series seem cheap inside), it drives excellent, handles excellent. And the new V, enough said, will stomp competitors.

So maybe not "affordable", but as far as "redesign", the previous CTS and V were great fun cars with a raw feel I liked, but the interior was blahh and it had some quirks as it was built off an older chassis. The new one is in another league.
 
call me crazy but i have always had a thing with ford rangers so i would say..
1-2009 ford ranger stx
2-2009 range rover sport
3-2009 dodge challenger srt8
 
I think that one of the most affordable, reliable, dependable vehicles out there is the new Accord. I simply love it! they do need to offer HID xenon as standard equipment though...
 
Yeah i dont like how the sedans have reflectors while the coupes have projectors. It would have been better if the sedan offered it too.
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
I would have included Maxima but did not move back to rear wheel drive as hoped. Car is still quite beautiful and driving one with the sports package does provide a strong offering against the competition.
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Back in the day, the Maxima was one of the best sports sedans around (through the 90's) than they started neutering it. Now, I don't care what power they throw at it, they don't offer a manual trans anymore, the Altima seems to have taken its old place. The new Max in rwd with a manual trans would be a great offering.
 
Even though it's only a face lift for 2009, the Honda Civic Si is still hard to touch when it comes to the best bang for the buck IMO.

2009 Civic Si:

MSRP $21,805
MPG 21-29
197hp
6-speed
Loads of fun! :D


and the OP did say (affordable and practical)
 
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Surfer said:
Back in the day, the Maxima was one of the best sports sedans around (through the 90's) than they started neutering it. Now, I don't care what power they throw at it, they don't offer a manual trans anymore, the Altima seems to have taken its old place. The new Max in rwd with a manual trans would be a great offering.
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The Maxima is indeed neutered ... it doesnt really fit in the Nissan line currently. It needs to move to high end luxury and that usually means rear wheel drive. I will say driving it , it is no slouch and handles and looks much better than the more popular Altima. Wait till you see the ugly Cube they are bringing out next ...
 
killrwheels@autogeek said:
The Maxima is indeed neutered ... it doesnt really fit in the Nissan line currently. It needs to move to high end luxury and that usually means rear wheel drive. I will say driving it , it is no slouch and handles and looks much better than the more popular Altima. Wait till you see the ugly Cube they are bringing out next ...
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yeh the mid to late 90's and even early 90's cars were great, sporty suspensions, excellent manual trans and just enough power. Probably the most fun fwd sedans around. Then I don't know what happened, they added more power, but then came heavier cars more geared to luxury in a way, softened suspension setups, than cvt trans, and now it seems they put together a great fwd sedan in the new model fixing the previous neuterings...and no manual trans. All I wanted when I was 16 was to get a manual trans Maxima...but I ended up with a truck back then lol. You ever drive a cvt trans? Its so,......weird lol

If the new model had a manual trans, and was rwd...they'd have a clear winner in my book.
 
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Back in the day, the Maxima was one of the best sports sedans around (through the 90's) than they started neutering it. Now, I don't care what power they throw at it, they don't offer a manual trans anymore, the Altima seems to have taken its old place. The new Max in rwd with a manual trans would be a great offering.
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I agree if it was rear wheel drive it would be an absolute steal, but I gotta say I test drove the new accord, the altima 3.5 SE V6, New Camry V6 and the Maxima whipped them all, this is my second Maxima ( I had a 98 model) kinda miss that car.......lol..........but the new design got me excited again about the Maxima, the 2004 up to 2007 Model I couldn't stand that design, its as if they were moving the Maxima into more of a Luxury car.........but things have changed, its a great and fun car to drive.
 
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I agree if it was rear wheel drive it would be an absolute steal, but I gotta say I test drove the new accord, the altima 3.5 SE V6, New Camry V6 and the Maxima whipped them all, this is my second Maxima ( I had a 98 model) kinda miss that car.......lol..........but the new design got me excited again about the Maxima, the 2004 up to 2007 Model I couldn't stand that design, its as if they were moving the Maxima into more of a Luxury car.........but things have changed, its a great and fun car to drive.
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I had an 01 Anniversary Edition (AE/SE) with Momo's (I added) ... but traded on my first Vette in 02.

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My vote is for the Mazda 6. Although I own(ed)the mx-6, I was always planning to buy the 6 because I've had such great service with my mazda and love the body style of the 6 (up until the 09). The 2009 will take some time to grow on me. It does have great features for the money. And they do Zoom Zoom!!
 
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I'm in the new car mode for this year and looking real strong at Cadillac XLR-V . Although a bit pricey I still like it a lot and am sure I will end up with one . I want the V model because of the extra power and a few other options that goes with that . They are limited on color options ,but for me that is Ok as I want a black one and that is one of the available colors . Yeh I know black is tough to keep right, but when done is beautiful and AG has the produts needed to keep it looking good .
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:whs: I want one of these also. I can not afford a new one,but I will get one. I have a 2002 Ext and I Love it. The XLR- V is The Ultimate Caddy!
 
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