Nissan’s Maxima SE is perhaps the best of the Japanese offerings. For somewhere around $25,000, you can own this high-quality mid-size import, which will satisfy your craving for sporty performance.

Last Tuesday, we told you all about Luke Aker, an Orlando-based filmmaker who created a ridiculous luxury car commercial for his 1996 Nissan Maxima. He posted the Maxima—which has 160,000 miles ...