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Thoughts on these 3 mid size sedans

Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:33 pm
Posted by dallastiger55
Jennings, LA
Member since Jan 2010
27664 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:33 pm
Looking to buy in the next 3-4 months and have narrowed it down to these three models.

Would like to hear feedback on any of these models if you have driven them or have an opinion on them. I like the style and look of these 3 the best

TIA

2017 Nissan Altima SR

2017 Kia Optima

2017 Mazda 6

Posted by fareplay
Member since Nov 2012
4799 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:35 pm to
Get the one with the most recent refreshment

Def not mazda, its been like 3 years
Posted by TigerFanInSouthland
Louisiana
Member since Aug 2012
28065 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:35 pm to
Why do chicken coops only have two doors? Because if they had four, they'd be chicken sedans.
Posted by Green Chili Tiger
Lurking the Tin Foil Hat Board
Member since Jul 2009
47589 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:35 pm to
2017 Hyundai Sonata.
Posted by btnetigers
South Louisiana
Member since Aug 2015
2251 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:35 pm to
Grow some balls and buy a truck...
Posted by AUCE05
Member since Dec 2009
42557 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:36 pm to
Mazda will have the best quality.
Posted by CharlesLSU
Member since Jan 2007
31886 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:36 pm to
Mazda 6 is not flashy but the experts seem to really like it. quick vehicle as well.

Want to ruin the driving experience of all 3?
Go test drive a Subie WRX

If your budget is around $30k, you'll thank me later.
This post was edited on 4/10/17 at 2:38 pm
Posted by tke857
Member since Jan 2012
12195 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:36 pm to
why not go with a Sonata? 10yr 100k warranty
Posted by Lsupimp
Ersatz Amerika-97.6% phony & fake
Member since Nov 2003
78354 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:36 pm to
Mazda looks the best . Kia is probably the best value because you usually get more options standard . Winner is the Altima. I've owned all three brands at some point or another.
Posted by Hangover Haven
Metry
Member since Oct 2013
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Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:36 pm to
You know OT ballers only like Toyota, why ask...?
Posted by jefforize
Member since Feb 2008
44077 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:38 pm to
I have a '14 Mazda 6 iTouring and really love it.

slow as frick but I think it looks the best.

everyone and their dog has a Nissan Altima around here. don't get me wrong, they are good cars, but, I wanted to be a little different
Posted by SabiDojo
Open to any suggestions.
Member since Nov 2010
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Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:38 pm to
2017 Subaru Legacy.
Posted by Winston Cup
Dallas Cowboys Fan
Member since May 2016
65489 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:39 pm to
honda accord is the best mid size poor person car
Posted by ForeverEllisHugh
Baton Rouge
Member since Aug 2016
14779 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:41 pm to
Mazda 6 - it has surprisingly good acceleration for its class.
Posted by shotcaller1
Member since Oct 2014
7501 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:47 pm to
Latest gen altima has had terrible quality issues. At least when it first debuted anyway
Posted by Tigeralum2008
Yankees Fan
Member since Apr 2012
17126 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 2:56 pm to
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2017 Hyundai Sonata.


I'm hearing terrible things about Hyundais from my mechanic friends.

Accord FTW! I put 200K miles over 10 years on a 2000 Accord V6 Coupe and all I ever had to do was replace a $120 alternator and a battery

Posted by LSU Rules07
Member since Oct 2007
1253 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 3:01 pm to
BMW M4 coupe is the only way to go
Posted by GeauxColonels
Tottenham Fan | LSU Fan
Member since Oct 2009
25604 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 3:04 pm to
If you care or put any weight in these, here are the current Consumer Reports ratings for those 3 vehicles:

2017 Kia Optima EX - 85 overall - Recommended (highest rated mid-size sedan)
- Road Test: 86
- Predicted Reliability: Much Better Than Average
- Owner Satisfaction: Excellent
- Highs: Roomy interior, seat comfort, controls, braking, lots of equipment for price, IIHS crash-test results.
- Lows: Expensive to get active safety equipment, too easy to turn off DRL, low dash vents.

2017 Mazda 6 Sport - 77 overall - Recommended
- Road Test: 79
- Predicted Reliability: Better Than Average
- Owner Satisfaction: Very Good
- Highs: Fuel economy, agility, transmission.
- Lows: Noise, ride, snug interior, low dash vents, Sport trim line lacks power seat.

2017 Nissan Altima SL - 72 overall
- Road Test: 80
- Predicted Reliability: Average
- Owner Satisfaction: Good
- Highs: Fuel economy, roomy interior, controls, V6 acceleration.
- Lows: Ride somewhat unsettled, overly light steering, reliability.


ETA: The Honda Accords tested came in just after the Optima and Camrys while the Hyundai Sonatas came in just above the Altimas and were the last sedans listed as "Recommended" by Consumer Reports.
This post was edited on 4/10/17 at 3:06 pm
Posted by lsu xman
Member since Oct 2006
15527 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 3:07 pm to
Where the pics at
Posted by PrayingMantis
Member since Jul 2013
1143 posts
Posted on 4/10/17 at 3:45 pm to
Trucks are for boys to feel like men
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