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Best Car I've EVER owned
TexasGypsie, 09/21/2010
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
After reading the bad reviews, I had to weigh in on how pleased I am with my Maxima. I'm the original owner and have 112,000 miles on it. It has been the perfect car. I've had great reliability, smooth ride, excellent gas mileage and comfortable interior. I love my heated seats, excellent sound system, roomy interior and large truck. This car has not disappointed me and I'm sure I'll be looking to Nissan for my next car!
That engine... the only reason I bought it.
booth1986, 01/21/2013
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
The engine in this thing ... dayyum! It was a very fast car! It was also superbly comfortable on long drives, and did surprisingly well on gas. I bought this used for a really good price. I was disappointed however in the transmission failures and overall build quality. The car was in good shape but felt like it was 10 years older than it was.
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Lots of suspension problems, no help!!
Phil, 01/03/2007
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I am only 25 so this was the first car I ever purchased. Since about 3 months into owning the vehicle I have had a squeak in my left front end and popping in my right front end on turning and acceleration. While I do love the style and looks of the car I have a feeling down the line I am going to have some expensive repair bills due to poor quality in the build of the vehicle. I was told after my warranty expired they are starting to find problems in the front end, I asked Nissan Corp. for help and was told my car is out of warranty there was nothing they could do.
Horrible Car
SM, 08/19/2009
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I can't believe after owning this car for two yrs i have so much problems. It first started with the engine mount having to be changed, then came the jerk when going from reverse to drive, then the a/c stopped working had to change the expansion valve. What's gonna happen next...I wld not recommend anyone to buy a 2004 Maxima, alot of my friends with the same car have had similar problems. My next car will def not be a Nissan!
Transmission Nightmare
Patrick, 06/17/2008
2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Less than 65000 miles already have had one transmission replaced, two stock tires blow out, back interior shelf replaced, all 4 warped rotors replaced, front grill replaced, timing chain replaced, Air conditioning system needs to be replaced but not willing to pay 1300 dollars to do it. I am now replacing my 2nd transmission due to a defect acknowledged my nissan but not covered because out of 12000 mile part and 60000 mile powertrain warranty. I do not recommend this vehicle to anyone. This is my 2nd and last nissan vehicle I will ever purchase. Nissan consumer afairs and customer support group have yet to be helpful in this matter.