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Used 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews

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4.13 out of 5 stars

04 Maxima

Victor Hernandez, 05/12/2004
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Ive owned a 99 Maxima and you cannot compare the two. There are so many nice features on this car, for one is the style, it went from a old mans['99] car to a nice sporty design. This is a car that needs no upgrade, it already has 18 inch wheels and a great soundsystem for the younger owners and comfort for the middle aged and older owners.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I have been converted to Nissan

markcowboysfan, 09/28/2004
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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My wife wanted one and I wasn't sure about Nissan. At one time not long ago their cars were not very good. However, I gave them a second chance and I am glad I did. I literally love this new Maxima SL.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Beautiful Junk

ScottieG, 07/03/2010
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought my Max privately just after the ABS sensors and actuator were replaced @ Lancaster Nissan. 14,000mi later, I needed the very same work done by the same dealer. I refuse. I have had other items go bad @ a couple $100 here and a couple $100 there. The car is beautiful but full of knocking noises. The car is uncomfortable because I sit on the seats instead of in them. I owned a 93' Altima & a 96' Max. Both were of a much better quality than this car. I owned a Buick between the two Maximas & will go back when I can get rid of this car. I bought my 2004 Max based on a good reputation. I will never buy another Nissan. -ScottieG

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1.75 out of 5 stars

Very Poor Quality Vehicle

Mike S. , 10/17/2010
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I absolutely will never, ever buy Nissan products again. The issues with this car are innumerable but I'll try and include them in order of decreasing cost to fix: New transmission (other complaints on this site) @ 70K miles, new paint job due to defective black paint that lasted only 3 years, new front struts at 65K miles, new front bearings @ 60K miles, front wheel shimmy is recurring issue since day 1, front headlamps are not clear due to sun after 4 years. The front turning radius is that of an 18-wheeler.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Compare than buy this one

stevexsxsxsxs, 03/03/2004
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Shopped for nearly 4 months, and really drove them all. Even took a decibel meter to measure road noise. Maxima was number 1. For overall form, fit, and function nothing compares under $40k. We drive it everyday to work and to Canada twice a month for ski trips. I can afford nearly any other human car, I'd buy another Maxima, dot.

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