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4.63 out of 5 stars

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power train, 08/06/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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best thing i done in a while, the car handles great, compared to the lincoln 2001 LS i let go not even close

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5 out of 5 stars

A Taste Of Excellence

kimmee1029, 09/02/2003
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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This being my third Maxima and fifth Nissan should say something as to how I feel about this car and maker. I'm extremely happy with this vehicle I guess the only thing I can really say that would need any improvement would be the comfort. I'm not saying it's not comfortable but to be honest I can't think of anything wrong with this vehicle.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Great car, too bad it burns oil!

KevinWilkin, 11/08/2008
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I've read some reviews, and see the same problems I have. Minor things such as peeling grilles, easily scratched interior plastic & routine balancing the tires I can live with. My Max started to burn oil at 60K. Now before you all say I abused the car, I'm a grown 50 year old male that drives normally, changes oil every 4K etc. Of course when I brought the car in at 60K for the oil burning I'm told, "sorry out of warranty". Fine, just remember Nissan, a happy customer tells his friends about a great car. A scorned customer tells the world!

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3.13 out of 5 stars

What a Disappointment

Rodney H. , 04/11/2009
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I purchased my 04 Maxima brand new and had high expectations. The first 3 years were relatively fine .... only minor inconveniences with recalls (sky view roof, heated seats) and minor mechanical issues. During the fourth and fifth years I had nothing but trouble ... motor mounts, transmission, computer errors, sensor trouble. It finally got to the point that the vehicle was unsafe for me to drive my children in ... I was afraid that it would sputter and stall with them in the vehicle as it ahd done to me alone on 2 prior occasions. Finally dumped it at the MBZ dealer and purchased an 08 C350

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3.13 out of 5 stars

Problems and more problems

newsmaker, 04/19/2010
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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If you are considering this car, don't buy it. We bought new and paid down in 3yrs. Always told service at dealership about jerky movements when shifting and accelerating. Transmission began having major problems at 56K miles. Took it to Nissan shop and they suggested trans oil change. Did not wanted to hook it to scanner. They said car did not need it. Now at 62K miles it is being repaired ($2K at auto shop) and Nissan won't respond. This car can endanger the driver's and passengers life. Will never buy Nissan again.

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