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

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4.38 out of 5 stars

2004 maxima

james, 03/22/2007
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Responds exceptionally well. Accelerates immediately when the gas is pressed. However, the computer terminal is not entirely intuitive.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Probably the worst car I've owned

yankee3423, 12/23/2003
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Just got rid of the 2004 Maxima I got in June. First it was a brutal wind noise that after 4 visits to the dealership was finally fixed. Then, the sun roof stopped closing. It would open fine but would tricky to get closed. I could not handle another trip to Nissan Service to fix. Hence, I am the happy drive of a previously owned BMW 525I with 9,000 miles on it. Take my advice, go to BMW and go with a proven winner. This is a 30K car but if you need service you are relegated to the no frills Nissan Dealership. If you must buy from Nissan at least step up to the Infiniti, that way when your car has its problems you will at least be treated well.

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3 out of 5 stars

Problems and Headache

bestfriend, 12/17/2004
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I brought the Max 04 SL, Majestic blue last Dec 03 and a month later the fuel pump gone bad.It took Nissan 4th attempts to figure out that it was the problem.Then, headliner fell off, glove box hang, front struts gone bad, driver side weather strip came loss,fan makes noise when ac/heater on,dash board makes noise as well,smell engine burn when on a long trip just to name a few...This is a HEADACHE CAR.I filed a BBB claim and can't wait to settle this claim...I thought this was a reliable vehicle but I guess not...

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Buyer Beware

AB, 07/12/2005
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Think twice before buying a Maxima. Yes I'm sold on the horsepower and the beauty of the exterior...but this horse needs to be shot. With less than 17K miles I've had to replace the rotors, struts, one tire (should replace all others)and the chrome trim that runs across top of the car. The turning radius is horrible...buy this car and you'll become an expert at 3 point turns! I'm afraid the beauty of this car is only skin deep...you've been warned...she'll seduce you with her looks and power, but leave you sitting on the sideline (or in the service waiting area) with all the other Maxima owners.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

OK

BeMore, 01/05/2006
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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The ride is not as smooth as I thought it would be. The noise inside during riding is loud. Gas mileage is nothing to write home about.

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