Nissan Altima
The Nissan Altima is a great sedan whose main draws are its comfortable cabin and a wide array of options. There are two engine options you can choose from: a 182 hp 2.5-liter inline-four and a 270 hp 3.5-liter V6. No matter which one you end up buying, it comes with a CVT. The SR comes with the addition of stiffer suspension tuning, paddle shifters, and unique wheels. It also has great safety features like the forward emergency braking, adaptive cruise control, rear cross-traffic alert, and blind-spot monitoring. The last two measures are normally available on mid-size sedans for an additional cost!
BMW 5 Series E39
The BMW 5 Series E39 was in production between 1995 and 2004, though it did not age particularly well. Nonetheless, this model still shows us the glory of German engineering. If you check out secondhand units, you will likely find E39s that have gone over the 250,000-mile mark. However, a well-maintained car will likely cover even more! The inline six engines have received a lot of praise for their performance and reliability. The E39 5 Series only proved these claims.