Black MAX 
2009 Nissan Maxima Sedan 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
SIMPLY OUTSTANDING
 I have owned 5 Black Maximas. The last one was 2006. It was a great car but BORING.  The 2009 is just flat fun to drive.  It is loaded with all the toys; rides a little harder than the 2006 but it does give the sensation of a 4DSC. I just got back from the mountains and it handled like a dream. MPG was OK but the RUSH I got from  pushing on the accelerator probably did not help. Looked at Infiniti G37, Lexus 250IS and 350 and Acura TL.  Lexus had the best ride but with comparable  features to the MAX it got very pricey. Infiniti did not have the room and Acura was Acura I'm just not quite that old yet.  For the money the Max was the best value and gets MAXimum ratings on the driving FUNOMETER.