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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car

Jason, 12/28/2005
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I have owned about 20 cars in the past 15 years and the 2005 Nissan Maxima is by far the best car I have ever had the pleasure to drive

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Great Performance

YoYoMan, 09/19/2006
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Been a Great Car so far. Fun to drive, great for road trips. 33 MPG on the highway! Love the engine, friend has a 2005 Mustang GT and the Max gives it a run for its money. Looks spectacular with tinted windows and 18" Chrome Wheel Package.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Consumer Reports is accurate

esmith, 09/27/2006
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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This is a great car with a couple of minor drawbacks. My one big hesitation was the wide turning circle, which I read about in Consumer Reports. I went from a much smaller car with a turning circle of 30 feet to this one, with 40. It makes U-turns a nerve-wracking experience, but fortunately, I don't have to make those turns often. I also think the climate controls would be better in analog (levers or dials) instead of digital, since there are so many buttons on the center console.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great vehicle

Nismo Maxima, 03/09/2006
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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This car gives me no reason to ever buy another car, at least for years to come. I added the Nismo cold air intake accessory to the vehicle and love the extra sound at 5500 rpm with a mild extra boost. The acceleration is prime and the style rivels the exotics in my opinion. I have always been an accord fan, but this car takes the blue ribbon. I would not want another car or could not think of another car to buy that compares to this. I'm not sure what consumer reports tested or JD Power for that matter. When Motortrend has got 5 Hyundais in the motortrend finalists, it makes me wonder if Hyundai owns shares in Motortrend. This car is the real deal and you wont be dissatisfied.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Believe the hype

weezy, 10/14/2006
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I bought a used 05 Max SE in July, black on black with 20,000 miles. For the money I paid, this car has really impressed me. Mine is black with black leather and the 18" chrome wheel package; with aftermarket window tints it looks awesome. I've gotten tons of compliments on its exterior looks. My complaints with the car are the same as others'..wide turning radius, some cheaper-looking interior plastic, etc. However, the car has much more upside than downside. Awesome acceleration, good handling for a car its size, great sound system, and better than expected fuel economy. Overall, a solid option for those looking for a blend of performance, practicality, and style.

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