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5 out of 5 stars

great perfomer with one annoying problem

D. A. Parry, 12/16/2006
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The Maxima is well designed, fun to drive and overall it performs well. It has some giddyap, looks great and gets good mileage. The biggest problem is the turning radius. It's a complete joke. I can't believe that Nissan engineers could not have corrected this problem. You'll find tractor trailers that have a better turning radius. Also, beware if you get the vehicle in black - the low to the ground Maxima attracts road gravel, stones, etc., that mar up the front grill finish - very noticeable. The dealer quoted me $800 to repaint. Get the bra. Also, the location of the charger outlet is in an awkward position and the cheap plastic cover breaks easily.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Transmission Shot

Norman Dell, 06/03/2009
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I purchased a 04 max, from the beginning i've had problems. The headliner had to be replaced because the fabric was peeling. The brakes have been awful, had to replace the sun roof, not the oval shaped one. The mileage is currently 71,000 miles and my transmission is completely shot. The car would jerk in the gears, especially when I'm reversing then shifting to drive. The dealer says there are metal shavings inside the transmission and it needs to be replaced. This is gonna cost me $4900, parts and labor. I owe 2 more months payment on the car. When I finally own it, I cant drive it. Was gonna buy an Armada, but now I will never buy another Nissan again. Very disappointed.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Nissan, a great car!

pat, 09/13/2010
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I was very surprised by some of the negative reviews I read because this has not been my experience at all. I have never had any problems with the car itself and love driving it and riding in it. It has beautiful styling, rides very comfortably, and has great power which is so important in metropolitan areas where one must accelerate on to highways.Fuel economy on the highway can go as high as 32 mpg with correct fuel but is lower around town 21 mpg .

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4.75 out of 5 stars

THE MAX!

Mr Max, 12/12/2006
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car although easily overlooked in todays automobile market is truly one of a kind! I was so impressed with its many features and comfort that while I was waiting for an Infiniti to be transfered from another dealer I decided to take it for a drive. I instantly fell in love with it and decided to purchase it. It now has 57K miles and still running and looking brand new! All the electronic equipment is in great working condition! If you are in the market for a new car don't buy one until you have test drove a maxima! In todays world if you want to drive a luxury car and don't want the price tag of a premium sedan which will just get banged up in the parking lot then the maxima is for yo

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1.63 out of 5 stars

Electrical Problems

Mark, 06/27/2008
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

After a few months of owning the car, the coils went out (cost $800). Six months later same thing plus wiring harness (cost $2,800). A few weeks later same exact thing, only they replaced the computer in the car (under warranty). A few weeks later, the same thing, and now another computer and coil pack. The computer fried everything over and over again. My car has had the computer replaced 4 times. The last time I went back to the dealership, I had them look at the history, and the original owner had the same problem. The car has been repaired at the Nissan dealer every time. I have spent numerous hours on the phone with Nissan Corporate, with no help what so ever. DO NOT BUY THIS CAR

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3 out of 5 stars

Was great, now headache

young max, 06/04/2009
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car was a dream in the beginning, It had great acceleration, high text gadgets that all worked, heated seats and Xeon head lights and a wonderful sound system. I brought this car with 30k miles back in 2007. Now in 2009 I have replaced 3 wheel bearing, A Bose sub woofer, (by the way the Head unit isn't a BOSE unit), a drivers power window and a very costly transmission. My advice is to stay away from this model. It looks great, but the cost of up keep will disappoint you. For a car that was once over 30K isn’t built better than a car you can buy for 10K. Go with a higher quality car, maybe the Infiniti. Nissan's flagship is a joke. My 1996 Honda Accord was a way better investment!!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Max

Peacock, 10/31/2006
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have owned my max for the past 2-1/2 yrs and I love it. If I had to complain about anything it would be the turning radius of the car is maneuverable but a little hard. I am not crazy about the orange dash board illumination because it seems harder to see in the daylight. Otherwise, i LOVE my Max!

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5 out of 5 stars

2004 Nissan Maxima SE

ColoMtnHiker, 10/18/2006
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Driving the car here in Colorado is flat out fun. The car has performance to spare even at altitude above 10,000 feet and it runs great on regular gas. I have had fuel mileage approaching 30 mph on interstate driving. I do use Mobil 1 which in my case does help fuel economy a bit. Only downside has been a faulty oxygen sensor which was replaced by the dealer but with the suggestion that I stick with Nissan's air filter instead of a high performance air filter.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Desparately Wanting to Love My Car

Mindi, 05/20/2005
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I want to like this car because it is so much fun to drive. I purchased this car new with 9 miles on it. It has 17k miles now and the following repairs have already had to be made to this car: air conditioning, struts, and all the parts in the sunroof with the exception of the glass. We have had it in the shop 9 times now and have been told all are manufacturers defects. The worst part about it is that we are so tired of having an unreliable car that we decided to sell it... the resale value is HORRIBLE. So, I guess we are just stuck with a lemon. I really like Nissan's styling on all their cars... but their reliability isn't proving to be so great.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Very Fun to Drive

brewboy13, 04/02/2005
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

First of all this is the most fun car to drive that I have ever owned. I have some minor complaints. I went from a 95 Max to this. I expected a better upgrade with some features. The int. is poorly laid out & semi-poor quality. In some ways the 95 Max had better quality features. The Bose has weak bass & the radio reception is awful. My wife has an 04 Accord which is far more comfortable but not as fun to drive. I guess I would love it if I could trade interiors with her Accord. Also the ride could be smoother on the SL model. It rides a little more stiff than it should feeling every bump. My 95 Max was just as smooth which this one should superior. With that said I still love the car.

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5 out of 5 stars

Nissan makes a great car

abstractor1, 05/08/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I got my SE with Elite package 10 days ago. I really like the design from the sleek exterior to the rocket ship interior. My father-in-law's observation is how futuristic in design it looks. It is fun to drive, and the car tends to want to drive faster than legal speeds and I constantly find myslf having to slow down. I have owned 3 other Nissan's and an Infiniti so Nissan continues to impress me. Highly recommended!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2004 nissan maxima

mark balemian, 09/21/2006
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

the original tires goodyear went bad after 2 years and 40,000 miles the tires split on the inner and outer treadwalls

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Fantastic Ride!

MacGeek, 11/17/2010
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this Maxima a year ago, and it's amazing! Great performance, very responsive acceleration and breaking. Beautiful car inside and out. It has never broken down, never failed to start, no problems. Just routine maintenance.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love my Maxima

Helen, 10/04/2010
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is my third Nissan and I've loved them all. I bought this car new and find it totally reliable and wonderful to drive. I've had no problems with the performance or the quality of the vehicle. I've replaced nothing and my interior still looks great. The only negative thing I have to say about it is the turning radius is too wide.

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3.38 out of 5 stars

Don't Buy a 2004 Nissan Maxima

mortega1, 05/26/2011
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 5 people found this review helpful

In 2007 I began to notice that the “chrome finish” on the front grill was beginning to peel off. This was also beginning to happen on the “chrome” accents that are embedded on the roof of the vehicle. In late 2008 the power window motor located in the driver’s door began to malfunction and now it is not functional at all. In 2009, the power door locks located on the driver’s side (front and rear doors) also began to malfunction. Power to the steering wheel column and the drivers seat have now also failed. I have also experienced issues with the air conditioning system and I have had several leaks in the o-rings that have been addressed several times. Do not purchase a Nissan product!!

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Oil Consumption

iliveforthis, 02/06/2009
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I have a 6 speed and I am in LOVE with it. Very powerful but I still stall sometimes cuz the engine is so quiet. Not a bad thing. Has every option imaginable, including a heated steering wheel (very nice). Love the style of the car, black on black with tinted windows and 20" black rims. Only problem with the car is that it hit 80k and I'm burning a quart and a half of oil per 1,000 miles. That's 50% more than acceptable. That is huge for a luxury sedan from Nissan. Have heard the same complaints from others at 80k and no one wants to do anything about it. Besides the oil, I love everything else about it. Not bad on gas either, 6th gear is beautiful on highway.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Wouldn't buy it again

Rachel, 07/26/2009
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Bought this car after owning an Acura and a Camry. Both the Acura and Camry which are now 15 years old have had less problems than this Maxima. Had to have transmission replaced after warranty ran out. AC compressor had to be replaced. Motor went out on the driver seat and it will not move- not worth the expense ($250) to replace it. There is a constant rattle in the back panel. Nissan has not helped one bit with any of this or with the poor service and the run around I got at a particular Nissan dealership. Lastly the interior design with the radio, temp control, etc. is terrible and difficult to use while driving with all those buttons. I will never buy another Nissan. Get a Camry!

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5 out of 5 stars

Love it!

Jake, 09/11/2008
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I recently purchased the SL edition and I have to say I love it! Fun to drive, alot of pep (fast), so many interior options but most of all comfort. Great handling and good on gas. Not your typical sedan that's for sure. I also own a 1998 Maxima that has a ton of miles but, runs like the day I bought it. I definetly recommend Maximas they always have more to offer then comparable sedans and are the most reliable of any other car I have owned including Honda.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Dont buy this car

kelly, 08/09/2009
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have had nothing but trouble with this car. I will never buy a Nissan again. The turn radius is similar to a huge truck. I kept getting flat tires because the chrome kept peeling from the wheels and the tires would not bond to the wheel and hold in the air. The transmissions are faulty. I have seen many reviews from others with the same transmission problem. I am sure Nissan knows about the bad transmissions. They told me when it was in warranty that it was broken motor mounts. I would not expect to have 2 broken motor mounts unless I hit something. A few hundred miles later and out of warranty transmission goes south. The interior buttons are cheap plastic and they crack and break lose.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

2004 Nissan Maxima SL

brandymac, 06/18/2011
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bought car at 89K miles & replaced timing chains & transmission 2 weeks after(cost=$5k)& then replaced oil cooler gasket.Burns over 1 quart of oil per 1000 miles.Car now has 145k miles and I'm replacing the left Control Arm & brakes & rotors due to the damage. Dealer said it was normal for this car to burn this much oil.It is not leaking oil.Nissan was great about honoring the 2 recalls & fixed them no problem.The steering column vibrates roughly when driving even when alignment is done & balanced tires.Bought new Michelin Primacy tires which helped some.The turning radius is horrible. Car is super comfy& roomy for long trips.Love the style & sporty but 2 expensive 2 keep buying oil.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

Looks Good - Quality Bad

Mike A, 12/16/2007
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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14,000 miles - Sun windows leaked causing rust and paint to bubble. 21,000 miles - Significant shimmy in steering wheel at speeds above 45mph. Deal stated nothing was wrong. Tires needed replacement. Non-affiliated repair shop identified cause of shimmy and tire wear as being out of round wheel hubs. This is a very common problem with this year / model. Hubs were replaced and problem was corrected. 47,000 miles - ABS system failure. The causes are the bolts on the hub and wheel assemble rust. This allows the mounting plate to move causing the sensor to short out. This causes the control unit to burn out. The repair is $3,000.00 This is a very common problem on this year/make.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Eli A

Eli A, 06/11/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Steering wheel vibration after 45mph dealership claimed it was repaired but there still is a slight vibration in wheel

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Awsome Car

Chris A, 06/18/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I had a 2001 and liked it allot, but Nissan has out-done themselves with this one. I drove the G-35 first and then checked out the Max. I honestly could not find 1 thing I liked better about the G-35. After a month of owning it I still find myself thinking of excuses to run to the store and take the car out for a spin. I still have a blast driving this car. Turns allot of heads, and when you put your foot down... VRRRROOOOOOM!

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5 out of 5 stars

2004 MAX SL is a Great Car

Ramcon, 07/02/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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After three weeks and 2400 miles I am very pleased with my new Max. Great power and exellent cruising on the highway. It really wants to go! Around town it seems a fair bit bigger than my 95 Maxima but I am getting used to it quickly.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

SHIFT AND HAVE FUN

LIGHTMIX, 09/11/2009
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I have had ny car for a year now,I love it. It's fun to drive and sorry bmw don't get mad at me if you can't say with me on an open road.I love my BOSE SOUND SYSTEM. Shift and have fun.

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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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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Value - Amazing Power

rehcmh, 07/10/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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After 350 miles, I am confident I made the right choice. Styling, both inside and outside stand out from other cars. Lots of features for the money. Powerful engine (sometimes hard to control) a major plus. Center console is packed with buttons, sometimes confusing. Auto climate control sometimes makes bad choices. Avg 21 MPG

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Maxima to the maximum!

Nomad10, 08/20/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This car has pure adrenaline written on it. Horsepower is tops for a "family" sedan/sports car. The styling is elegant and a definite head-turner to all it passes along the way.Interior desing is like a cockpit with comfort that makes even the longest drives easy to make. Roomy and intersting to the eye also describe the interior. Nissan has stepped up the game on their sedans.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

After 4 Nissans, this may be my last

Kevin, 07/05/2008
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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First I'll confirm the complaints others had: 3 peeling grilles replaced under warranty before I gave up, turning radius make this care a bear to park, plastic trim pieces in interior are easily scratched. The final blow for me: I'm burning 1 qt oil/750 miles. I do frequent oil changes and have never abused the car. I noticed the problem at around 65K and now have 80K. Dealer says, "sorry out of warranty".

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Smooooth...

Tony253, 07/11/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This car does everything smooth...Acceleration, braking, steering and appearance. The Maxima has attitude under the hood clear back to the twin dual pipes. A similarly equipped Audi A4 would be about $5K more without the "cool" factor. I've never owned a car that gets stared at so often.

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5 out of 5 stars

Touch of Class

navy_121212, 07/13/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I have owned 15 cars in my life. The overall best buy. The handeling is superior.

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5 out of 5 stars

THIS SHOULD BE THE ZOOM ZOOM ZOOM

LHOU72662, 07/17/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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STUNNING AUTOMOBILE THAT REALLY TURNS HEADS. PERFORMANCE IS OUTSTANDING. IMMEDIATE POWER UPON REQUEST. MAKES LANE CHANGES IN FAST MOVING TRAFFICE A BREEZE. 265 HP WILL SNAP YOUR HEAD BACK. WHAT A JOY.

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5 out of 5 stars

GREAT

Jenny Karmichealz, 07/24/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Good Fun Car! I Could Not Live Without My New Nissan Maxima! My Kids Love it and I do to. I Love The Interior and the build of the car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

my new Maxima

connie winstead, 07/24/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I've HAD THIS CAR A LITTLE OVER ONE WEEK aND SO FAR SO GOOD. THE GAS MILEAGE IS A LITTLE DISAPPOINTING SO FAR, I'M HOPING IT WILL IMPORVE. RIGHT NOW ONLY 15MPG, mostly CITY DRIVING. The power, handling, and style is what I like best . Reliability is very important to me so only time will tell. I've driven Honda Accords for over 20 years but the new Accord didn't offer the stylishness of the Maxima.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

My new max

billdo, 07/24/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Have had my new max for about 90 days and i have to report that it is one of the most fun cars i have owned to date...however, little electrical glitches keep arising, cruise control kicks off(twice), sunroof malfunction (twice),and the latest is the auto headlights have been malfunctioning (twice). Have taken it to dealership about glitches, and you guessed it...nothing happens. I would hate for this to be the first car that i have to make them buy back, i hope these little things will dissappear because this car is sooooo sweet!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

2004 Maxima

P. Ernsberger, 07/25/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Purchased 4/18,have driven it to Glacier Park and back and around home area. The most comfortable car I've ever driven; very smooth the ride. On Glacier trip the car drove itself.Did return trip to in 2 1/2 days;second day over 600 miles was a breeze. Only problems I had are: getting used to fact it is wider than previous car and being careful not to oversteer on curves. Other than that, no problems so far. Great looking car,for an over 60 it doesn't look like an old lady's car. 12 year old "grand" cousin calls it a cool car.

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Worse Nissan Ever

ttranrx, 02/23/2010
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I've had my maxima for 5 years and already have transmission problems. It will cost me $4000 to get a rebuilt transmission which is horrible for a 5 year old car. Will never buy a Nissan for a long time. Would warn anyone buying a Nissan Maxima and for them to google Nissan Maxima and transmission problems.

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5 out of 5 stars

YOU GET A BANG FOR YOUR BUCK!!!!

joe g, 07/25/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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NOTHING TO SAY I CANT EVEN TELL YOU YOU GOT TO DRIVE IT!!!!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

My Maxie

DonnaT, 07/27/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This is the first Nissan I've owned and let me tell you...I love it!!! The 2004 Maxima is beautiful and fun to drive. I'm especially enjoying the Navagational system. I highly recommend this wonderful car with its sleek curves and luxuious interior, to anyone desiring a classy vehicle that is fun to drive.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Happy So Far

Bill, 09/19/2008
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Well I have to say my experience has been very good with my Max. I have only had 2 recalls (both done at the same time) and no other issues. I'm up in age so I'm not incline to put this car through its paces, but I have had to step on it hard sometimes to avoid other drivers. The car really accelerates. It is way more safe than my last vehicle in this manner. I have confidence to pull out in traffic and know I can pull away from approaching cars.

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2.75 out of 5 stars

IT's EHHH

Gary, 03/24/2009
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Got it in 08, three days later new transmission, thank god it was under warranty. Slowly other parts started wearing out, motor mounts, inner tire rods and ac compressor have to be replaced according to the dealer all this comes up to 3k. I never again will buy another Nissan, I've had Honda's all my life. Stick with acura if you want upscale quality that won't dissapoint you. I'm waiting a little longer before I jump into a tl.. Oh yeah turning radius is terrible! A semi does a better u turn!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

I've had the same problems

amber13131313, 02/27/2010
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The performance of the car is right up there is definitely fun to drive for sure. All in all I like my car if it come with all the fixing I've had to do to it.I never had problems with it until it was crashed except for a battery dieing on my first day of work. after the insurance company paid $15,000 to fix yes that amount is right. about 4 months later I started having problems with it they never should have fixed it they should have totaled it out. It broke down at a light i got it started a few times to make it to the gas station across the street before it died again. I had it towed to nissan. i will continue on please read next review to find out more.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

great car

lee hudson, 08/01/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Fun car but hard to keep clean,pain to dry with all the lines.

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5 out of 5 stars

Drive it to belive it!

Lalu Patel, 08/02/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

This is my third Nissan Maxima that I have owned and I have to tell you that the Maxima keeps getting better and better.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

First & Last

j. simms, 03/05/2010
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is my first Nissan and probably the last. I have had many nuisance problems, like oil drips after each oil change. Latest shock is A/C Evaporator leaking and needs to be replaced ($1,500). At 41K miles this is unbelievable! The only sympathy from dealer is s---happens! Good bye Nissan J.S.

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5 out of 5 stars

My Nissan Maxima

FDCROSS3853, 08/02/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Fun to drive sporty sedan. Lots of bang for the buck. A large upgrade from pervious model years.

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