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June 7, 2010 in
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2010 Nissan Maxima
In the pursuit of quieter and quieter cars, I test drive a lot of different ones. I suffer from Tinnitus, also known as “ringing of the ears.” It’s a bothersome thing, and some cars more than others will aggravate my condition, to the point of headaches and earaches. The Lincoln MKS I had didn’t bother my tinnitus at all, but now my 2010 Maxima (review pending) does. So yesterday, I went out and test drove some cars. A couple of these are known for their quietness, another couple of them I just wanted to compare with. How did I fare? Click past the jump to find out!
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One of the hotter cars to come out of the Korean automaker, the 2011 Hyundai Sonata seems to have it all: good looks, fuel economy, creature comforts, a fair price. Its paint is compared to that of Mercedes-Benz, and its sights are set squarely on the most popular midsize sedans – the Honda Accord and Toyota Camry. What did I think of my test drive? Click past the jump to find out.
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