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2006 Nissa Maxima-Disappointment, Costly
bmcgavin, 01/11/2013
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
So, like everyone else that seems to be writing reviews, my 2006 Maxima had transmission issues. I'll start at the beginning (which wasn't long ago). I bought the car for $12,000 from a used car dealership less than six months ago with 117,000 miles. I loved the car. It was one of the nicest cars I ever bought. I also bought a 2002 Altima brand new (loved it). Two weeks ago the transmission started slipping between 2 and 3rd gear and it would downshift when I let up on the gas. Also, the Service Engine Soon light came on. Took it in and low and behold, Transmission was all but gone and the catalytic converter was needing replaced. Out of luck the dealer told me. Traded for a 2010 Chev Impa
To many repairs in a short time.
Robert, 08/16/2015
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The engine is great. The equipment attached to it is weak. I have had to replace the transmission, the computer box, the power steering pressure hose, the power steering box the radio, the power attachments for cellphone hookup do not work, The sunroof is faulty, works when it wants too. The time waiting for parts to repair is unbelieveable. The windows are not made to keep out the road noise. this car has been in the shop more times than my 1999 Durango which has 274000 miles. and is More reliable than my 2006 Max with 164000 miles. I have owned an 1989 Maxima, and the clutch kept going out. It is in the shop now for a new steering unit. I cannot make my money without it. I am going out to buy another car. It will not be a Nissan. I would not recommend it unless it is a truck.
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Wife's Maxima
galangley, 11/21/2005
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
We have driven Chevrolets for 50 yrs. and went for a test drive in the Altima and my wife liked it, just as we were leaving we spotted the Maxima and drove it away. We have 11,000 miles on it now and are averaging 27mpg. Nissan has been great with their service.
Great Ride!
CajunMaximaCpl, 08/15/2006
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The wife and I took delivery of our '06 Maxima SL (pearl white, tan leather, and functional sunroof - LOADED) after driving numerous family sedans. Came close to deciding on the '06 Altima (V6) UNTIL we drove the Maxima -- it sold itself! Awesome looks and drives like a dream. Our deal was 2% over invoice, which came out to be approx. $560 over -- very pleased with that deal! Our salesman was never, ever pushy and let us make our own decision about buying a vehicle and the time we took to decide.
Great car to drive
Ec Havranek, 03/02/2006
2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is very quiet in driving. The transmission has a smooth start, no jerking into 1st gear. The interior has a very comfortable seat. The dash board and accessories are a pleasure to see and use. The engine has a sufficient am't of HP. Engine design is very nice and clean. When driving at higher speeds, the ride is very smooth. The Nissan models have a reputation of having mileage of upto 300,000 mi.