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Too Bad
apps10, 01/16/2015
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Have the manual transmission and have just loved this car for 7 years. Unfortunately Nissan had some major transmission issues. My car had the entire engine, transmission and cats replaced under warrantee just before it expired. Time to get rid of the car cause I anticipate the issues resurfacing. It has been a great sport sedan with the power and acceleration being the best features. The engine is silky smooth.
Sooooooo disappointed
lori_colorado, 02/11/2011
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased a 2006 Maxima about 2 years ago. Within that 2 years, I've repaired the airconditioning unit, replaced the transmission, and replaced the catalytic converter. Nissan won't do anything, even though these are common problems! I've put thousands of dollars into this car. I loved it when I bought it and I thought I'd be a Nissan owner for life, but now I know I'll never purchase another one!! This was so not worth the money, I'm very disappointed.
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Big family car ruined by a poorly designed Tranny
PM in Cal, 12/23/2018
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I loved this car for its size, comfort, and handling, but the plastic timing chain that cost me $1,200 every other year, uncontrollable engine flares and hesitations for the second half of its life bothered me. The result of the class-action lawsuit was a rebate on buying a new one - no thanks. I came to the conclusion that to design something so blatantly fragile to such an important part of the car was inexcusable. Honda or Toyota would simply never have done it. Sadly I will never trust a Nissan again. Too risky. Good riddance.
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2nd Max probably last
Max2, 01/04/2007
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This is my 2nd Maxima. I had an '02 SE for over four years. This one soundly beats that one in terms of features, comfort and performance. There are some areas where this one falls way short in comparison though. Mainly, the build quality of the interior stinks. Very cheap. You can really tell where Nissan was pinching pennies. I've had issues with the exterior finish as well. Due to all the squeaks and rattles I'm planning on trading for an '07 Acura TL after keeping this car for only one year.
Shimmy
madagaro, 10/15/2006
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
On the day of the delivery I experienced steering wheel "shimmy" or vibration at two different speeds and despite 4 trips to the dealership, some improvement but not complete elimination of the problem. I understand steering wheel locks may be an issue (found that on the Edmunds site) and will try that....love the car, dislike the service I experienced.