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Used 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

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4.63 out of 5 stars

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tomy, 05/09/2009
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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i see everyone has a problem with the grill easy to fix get a raizerblade and push easly up on it and take it right off i didnt know what to do for a while then i came up with that idea now it looks great!or buy an aftermarket grill thats all. ppl just run in to one problem and say all this bad stuff about the maxima.. its the best car u can buy 3rd best engine in the world great looks u cant ask for more with the nissan maxima .

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Flawed Model

Chuck, 04/18/2006
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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The Nissan Maxima has always been a "dream car" of mine. Now that I finally own one, I am a bit disappointed. To its credit, the car is beautiful inside and out and a blast to drive. Unfortunately, all my visits to the service department have soured my overall experience. In two years, I have had two recalls. One for a wire in the seat (minor), and another for a corroding rear sub- frame. The latter is a major repair. The battery has also corroded on me and I have had 2 front-driver-side struts go out in less than a year's time. There seems to be a lot of corroding going on for a car less than two years old. Yes, its still under warranty, but I feel my troubles are just beginning.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

This is my third Maxima

Millie, 06/16/2009
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This is a great car inside and out. Comfortable and exciting to drive. Only objections are the poor turning radius and the occasional tendency of the car to "get away" from you when accelerating under certain conditions, two flaws I knew about before purchasing, but which did not deter me because Maximas are so reliable. Also, original set of tires went 60K miles before needing replacement. I owned 1989, 1994 and 2004 models and liked them all. Had zero mechanical problems. Drove the 1994 for 10 yrs, 105K miles and sold it for $5K. I do a lot of highway driving and this car is fantastic for long trips.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Too Big, Too Expensive, Too Much like..

comparo, 06/08/2003
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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The Altima!! Looks like an oversized Altima. Even though it has 10 more hp it's slower than the 2002/2003 model because it gained 150+ pounds! $35K for a FWD V6 Nissan Maxima??? The G35 would make more sense. 2004 Maxima lost it's uniqueness as a flagship. For less, you can get an Altima, for the same price, get the G35

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1.63 out of 5 stars

Major Disappointment

andreas, 04/09/2003
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Cheap Interiors; Extremely poor quality both inside and out. I'm trading it in tomorrow.

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