Used 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Good for the money...just good
bigeandkenna, Woodbine, NJ, 02/14/2012
Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
15 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have a base model with cloth seats. Basically a rental car. But you would never know it from 10 feet away. Same good looks, same wheels, same growl from the exhaust. This car has great power and handling for $31G. Average 19MPG of premium. 27 on long trips. This car has long legs and you find yourself driving too fast. Interior quality has been disappointing. Rocking drivers seat- replaced once and still rocks and at 28K miles the interior rattles. The CVT drops the RPM's to early on slow driving and it groans. Steering column locked up and needed replacement. Back seat is hard to get in and out of for taller persons but ok once inside.
HOT HOT HOT!!
Nor'-easter, 01/01/2010
Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I waited a year to write my review and I still love this car. It is fast, it corners, and it just wants to go!! It's like an anxious race horse at the starting gate. If you want to change lanes on the freeway - this car will throw you back in the seat from any speed. Most professional reviews fail to note that Nissan designs and builds race cars. I suspect most of the professional reviewers have not even driven this car. If you are any kind of a race enthusiast then you will not find a better ride for the money. It is just plain fun to drive.
Recommended with one stipulation
Andy92, 02/10/2009
Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I downsized from a 2005 BMW 545i, and I drove almost everything trying to emulate that ultimate ride. Well, good luck. This is a nicely equipped sedan, I got the S version with cloth seats. These can get pricey when you move up to an SV with various option packages. If you are used to a rear wheel drive sports sedan, you may not like the front wheel drive. I am having difficulty getting used to the handling drop off. I also drove the 300C and G8 GT, get those if you want rear wheel drive at a similar price point. I may trade it in early. Sigh.
2009 Maxima shines!
DOUGLAS J DELANO, Canton, NC, 02/24/2019
Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Smooth very comfortable ride. Decent visibility, and lots of airbags! Great sound system. (Bose). Larger V-6 does require premium gas. Mileage is good at 26 hwy but not great. Large trunk and rear passengers will be very comfortable with rear audio controls and air controls. Love it.
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Great Car at a Great Price
maxxed out, 07/19/2008
Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I've always been a SUV guy, but with rising gas prices I started taking a look at a few of the larger sedans on the market. The 09' Maxima trumped all the other contenders... hands down. Fun to drive, decent gas mileage (about 20 mpg in the city so far), very comfortable, and it turns a lot of heads. I opted for the base package that includes a moonroof, power seats, 6 disc changer, 18 inch wheels, and cloth seats (although they are more like microfiber). Test drive this car, you will not be disappointed!
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