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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Car

JD, 06/09/2008
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Awesome car, drives great, no problems so far. Gas mileage 23.5 city 28.0 hwy with regular fuel, premium fuel doesn't do anything that I notice the mileage and the power are the same, all you do is give the oil companies more money.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

2005 maxima

TMoore, 09/24/2008
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I own a 2005 Nissan and I get lots of compliments and several friends purchased one after I allowed them to drive mine. Awesome torque on the highway, great maneuvering and handling. This is my 2nd Maxima and I really enjoy my car however, my a/c was out of coolant after @18 months. I only received notice about 1 recall, dislike cheap interior panel. Motor mounts needed replacing after around 86K

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Hope the new ones are better

Blaine, 02/15/2009
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Car looks great & handles well. Right away we had trouble with paint chipping on back door sill, dealer was no help even though other Maximas were better. 20000km chrome (plastic) on grille peeled but dealer replaced. 61000km the battery went, 81000km a rear well sensor went, ABS, slip & VDC not working. Replaced the sensor, 220km those features not working again. No problem getting it looked at, the problem is the bill that ALWAYS comes with it. Slight steering wheel vibration, other reviews scares me to thinking it could be bearings. Would I buy another? Not sure at this time, I like the looks of the 09, but am hesitant.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great car!

Loki, 12/03/2004
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is my third Nissan and my first Maxima. My previous car was a '96 Altima and I decided it was time to upgrade. I really like the Maxima! It's a pleasure to drive and quite luxurious for the price. A lot of pick- up and an amazingly quiet drive. I looked at the Acura TL and that was slightly more luxurious, but not worth the extra $3,000 they wanted. I was also very pleased with the dealer (Nissan City in Port Chester NY); no b.s. and very little sales smarminess.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

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nukenight, 10/04/2004
2005 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Hot car, has pizzazz and great options. 350Z from the driver's seat forward, with rear seat and trunk to boot. Considered an Avalon, but it was 'just a car.' This is the most exciting new car I have ever experienced.

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