Picky 
2007 Nissan Maxima Sedan 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
Almost an Infiniti
 I have 8k miles on my SE and though it took some time to bond with it, I truly enjoy driving it. Once you accept this is a fwd car (and will never handle like a rwd car) it's probably one of the better handling large fwd cars out there, especially under $40k. Suspension is tight in the corners and smooth on the straights. 3.5L engine provides fantastic performance but could easily be higher if Nissan didn't have to worry about competing with their Infiniti line. CVT (continuously variable transmission) is quite remarkable.  Feels like it always gears the vehicle down for better performance, especially at higher speeds.  50 to 100 mph feels more like 350hp with the CVT. A special ride indeed.