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4.75 out of 5 stars

One seemingly unsolvable problem

Pedro Salas, 01/06/2006
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is my third Maxima. I have been very pleased with them over the years. I love the design and performance of the car. However, I cannot get the dealer/Nissan to solve one problem: the bluetooth volume drops to suddenly and returns at random. The dealer has not been able to fis it to date. They have replaced the radio but the problem persists. Additionally, the front two right speakers stoped working all of the sudden this weekend. Also, when I discovered one week after I got the car that the lsft retractable side mirror was not working. Too many problems for a new car. They seem like assembly/production problems.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Excellent car

Maxima, 01/22/2006
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Dash isn't. too complicated for att'n when driving. Doors have cheap interior material finish. Seat heaters do not turn off automatically,when ignition turned on, seat heaters go on if used previously. Dash instuments too complicated for safe operation when driving. Trunk space is the main feature missing as compared to Ford Grand Marquis.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

206 Maxima love to hate it...

Atlfalcons09, 12/16/2009
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Bought my car in Jan.2007, very excited about finally owning a Maxima, just recently my transmission went out, struts are horrible and the car is very noisy, has knocking sounds under the car that the dealer can't figure out the problem, which is strange how they can figure out the major expensive stuff! The good things are the comfort and space...very good car to travel in and alot of trunk space. The car has very good pick up. The tires are very expensive and wear easily for some reason the dealer can't explain this either. Nice stereo system and speakers. Another complaint is this car has no change holder, 2 cup holders but no where to store change. Overall it's a nice car.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

I love my MAX.

Dick, 02/04/2006
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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This is my 3rd Max, I trade every year. Its the best bang for your buck if you want a fast, well appointed sports sedan. Great acceleration, and a tight, yet smooth ride in a luxury sedan. The SE with low profile tires handles a little better (my car last year), but the SL's ride is smoother without giving up too much in the handling department. You really notice this difference at speeds over 90. The interior of the SL is very well done and comparable to more expensive sports sedans. The SE interior is more mundane lacking the flash of an SL. Quality is very good. I've had no problems except of a small rattle in the SE I had last year. I'll buy another one next year.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Wheel shakes also!

Wheel shakes also!!!, 06/13/2009
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I've had the car for 3 years (since new) and love to drive it. The only problem is that the darn steering wheel has had a shimmy since I test drove it. I didn't think much of it and asked them to check the tire balance before I took delivery. Big mistake. 3 years and more than 15 attempts to get it fixed and it still shakes. Nissan mechanics don't have a clue why. Nissan has given up on trying to fix it and I've given up trying to get it fixed. Luckily it's a lease and it'll be their problem next month. It's too bad, my family has been loyal to Nissan since 1985, not any more...

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