The new Nissan Maxima is fantastic. Incredible power, handling, and the only auto transmission I could live with.
Almost bought one for my wife, but she thought it was too much. She ended up getting a 2000 Mazda Millenia S, which--interestingly--is supercharged.
We are mostly looking at Mid Size Suv. My brother in law has Nissan only and really had no problems with them at all.