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2.38 out of 5 stars

Shake your boody

hogwildlane, 09/17/2009
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

No turning radius at all, caused me some very sticky moments in u-turn type scenarios. Rear end eats tires for lunch >25000. Nissan said I was drifting based on tread wear. It does drift everytime you hit a bump. At 43 years old it has been quite some time since I spun out in the corners, memories of my '74 Nova in high school! Will not stay in alignment. Runs like a raped ape. Out run must on road but starts to shake at higher speeds. 6 speed manual/automatic is a blast but gas mileage suffers, < 20MPG in town. Interior quality very disappointing. 12 volt power port cover on console a joke compared to Altima set up. Very Noisy vehicle. Any one that rides on back has to yell to say anything

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Still not sure

bonton, 06/05/2008
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I am still trying to decide if I like this car. I do know that I liked my 97 Maxima (234k miles) so much better. I don't like the "automatic" rear view mirror. It does not make the lights from behind seem any less bright. There does not seem to be as much head room in this Maxima compared to the 97. Either that, or the seat does not adjust low enough. I feel like my head is touching on the roof. The center console has way more buttons than anyone needs, 43 to be exact! Every time I turn the heat on the a/c comes on. Why is that? I do like the sportiness and look of the car. It drives nice and is quick to respond. They just have some design flaws. I would take the 97 anyday!

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Deal on a Great Car

Joe, 01/02/2007
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

Purchased this for $25,545, includes 29 oil change services. Tested Avalon (= model would have was over $30,000) and Saturn (top of line at $27,500 not as nice and less performance). Had 1994 with 152,000 reliable miles. Great ride, super Bose and performance. Plush interior.

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2.88 out of 5 stars

WHAT A NISSAN

joylene101, 05/26/2011
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

i am really disappointed with this car,first off the tires cost 400 a set and thats not it some coins fell down into the meter amp where the radio sits and shut my car down, had to get it towed and that cost me 560, now my ac will not blow cold the low ac side has gone out thats another 500 dollars. i hate this car

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5 out of 5 stars

PCB Nissan

John D., 09/22/2005
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful

I had planned to buy an SUV but the salesman told me that I would be missing out if I didn't try driving a Maxima. I told him I wasn't interested, but my wife said why not. So we jumped in and took it for drive. WOW!! I was impressed! We drove back to the dealer and I told them there was a shimmy in the steering wheel. Two days later they called and said they found a bad flat spot on one tire and fixed it. We went back for a second test drive; kept it over night and decided to buy it. I never thought I would ever purchase a 4-door car again until I drove the Maxima. What a fantastic vehicle Nissan has made. Speaking of performance, I'm a retired Navy Pilot; I know about Performance!

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