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4.38 out of 5 stars

Wonderful driving experience

gnewell, 06/11/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I test drove the car and I was instantly in love. I traded in my 2000 Honda Accord EX in favor of the 2004 maxima. Be careful, if you test drive the new maxima you may end up leaving with one.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Car...and made in Tennesee

RDM, 07/03/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Did much research before buying this car, it came down between a Acura TL and the Maxima. After driving both I can't see how anyone could not fall in love with this car. I got the SE 5- speed with sunroof and Journey package. There are so many new toys included in the new Maxima but the real joy is how quite and effortlessly it cruises at 100mph The looks will shock you at first but then after a close look you say "cool". Had a hard time finding the color and options I wanted due to 9000 Maximas getting hail damage at the factory, which is leaving dealers short on inventory. Still I was able to buy it for $300 over invoice.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Good bang for the buck

Fraser, 06/19/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Looked long and hard right across the board from accura to volvo there was good and bad for all for me the Max was it, large inside I got the four seat car and it came with alot more than the is300 . the motor has been out for years and has good power the 5 speed auto is smooth and works well (did not drive the 6 speed) I keep my cars for years did not want to be driving a 6 speed when I'm 65 . Have not been able to get the 35 mpg clamed but the car will get 31mpg all day at 110>120 kph and I have recived 900km out of a tank of gas out of a 75 ltr tank with left over. Over all very happy with the car can not go wrong with this one.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2004 Nissan Maxima - Fun To Drive

ssdepetris, 07/09/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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The 2004 Maxima is an excellant compromise between fun-to-drive, performance, and usefulness. The Elite version has every possible feature I have ever wanted, from power folding side mirrors to an informative display screen that handles sound, climate and navigation issues. The 6-speed has excellent acceleration. And, finally, the 4-doors and large trunk means the car is still good for hauling people and things.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

only problems

marian TIGANU, 02/07/2010
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The car look great but the praise stops there. I spent over $5000 in repairs. ABS replaced (@2500), bearings wheel ($1000) axle shaft ($500), fuel rail ($450) to name just a few. I spend more time dealing with the problems of this car than with any other car I owned, and I have quite a few The dealership service was very unprofessional and rough, All in all I wouldn't recommend this car to anybody to buy.

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