pontiacfreak142 Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 so what, they made the list. THIS YEAR? The VQ platform has had top top 10 engines awards for the last 10+ years! Not just this year, or last WELL OVER A DECADE!!!!!!!!! http://www.allbusiness.com/services/business-services/3983751-1.html ok, and my BUICK 3.8L did that to, whoopdy do... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pontiacfreak142 Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 so what, they made the list. THIS YEAR? The VQ platform has had top top 10 engines awards for the last 10+ years! Not just this year, or last WELL OVER A DECADE!!!!!!!!! http://www.allbusiness.com/services/business-services/3983751-1.html oh and by the way, EVERYONE makes that list. its all of the car makers in order according to reliability. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Crossle Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Buick, because we got a Maxima in with a leaking p/s rack at 60K miles and it is $1200 at the dealership.....Nissan parts are STUPID expensive especially for their "high end" car (Maxima) which IMO is just a 3.5S Altima with a different body..... Oh yeah, the CVT trans on the Altima 3.5 I drove is the best CVT car I've driven yet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Hwilli1647545487 Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I loved my Maxima, but it did not hold it's value well like a Honda or Toyota would. For that reason alone I would not buy another Nissan product for any real amount of $. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ImUrOBGYN Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 ok, and my BUICK 3.8L did that to, whoopdy do... Granted, an excellent and reliable motor; one of their best in this concern. However, comparing that 3.8 Buick to the a new VQ motor is like comparing an old reliable wagon wheel to a modern day radial. Ok, maybe a bias-ply to a radial. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 (edited) I agree that the VQ V6 is a great engine, and the Nissan CVT is the best I've driven (for a CVT to be successful it needs to be on an engine that is smooth, quiet, and has a broad torque curve...that way it doesn't always seem to be revving high) However, almost any engine on today's market will go 100k+ miles if properly maintained. Buicks are at the top of the list for safety, reliability, and customer satisfaction. The new LaCrosse is nothing like an older model with a 3.8L, and that's a good thing. Personally, i would compare the Lacrosse less with the Taurus and more with the Lincoln MKS. P.S. The VQ isn't without its faults either. just do a search and see how many people have had the engines stall while driving. Seems like they've had some bad crank sensors. My Altima cranks forever before it starts too. But it always starts right up on the second try, no matter how long (or short) I let it crank the first time. Edited August 23, 2010 by Mallard Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SpaceGhost Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 Did he mean 135? I don't know its price point though. I actually meant the 335xi * 335i xDrive Coupe Your nerve endings have been patiently waiting. Beneath the striking lines and elegant silhouette of the 3 Series Coupe rests a 300-hp engine, capable of transforming a simple road into racetrack. And with BMW's xDrive, intelligent all-wheel-drive system, capturing every hairpin turn has been easier or more stimulating. Locate a Dealer * Comfort & Convenience Bluetooth® Wireless Technology BMW Ultimate Service™ Ambient Lighting Four seater Onboard Navigation System with RTTI * Entertainment Harman Kardon Surround Sound HD Radio™ SIRIUS Satellite Radio iPod/iPhone USB Integrated System * Performance & Efficiency Active Steering xDrive, intelligent all-wheel-drive system Near-Perfect 50/50 balance 3.0-liter, TwinPower Turbocharged 6-cylinder engine, 300 hp Direct Injection Technology * Safety & Security BMW Assist™ with Bluetooth® Wireless Technology Enhanced Braking System Run-Flat Tires Dynamic Stability Control * Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mr. Jones Posted August 23, 2010 Report Share Posted August 23, 2010 I would never spend 35-40K on either, but in this hypothetical situation, I'd pick the Buick. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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