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Used 2006 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) Consumer Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars
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4.13 out of 5 stars

06 in hind site

Bob, 07/07/2009
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was my 3rd Maxima. No real issues. Have a 3 year lease and turning it back in and lease an 09 Had to replace OEM (Continental) tires at 26K even with Nissan dealership rotating at 5k intervals. Front brakes are ready to be replaced at 34K. Cruise control is very inconsistent especially on down hill situations. Engine is starting to run a little rough at 35K. I have no regrets with the vehicle. It was a very safe and reliable car for my wife to drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

Love My Maxima!

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

I started out shopping for an Acura TSX. Hated it. Drove the Maxima and it was love. We recently had to take a LONG, LONG trip and the car's comfort and performance were out of this world. Even at my high altitude and up and down the mountainous road I am still getting up to 30 mpg on highway. I really don't have one bad thing to say about my car. I just love the looks, I love the handling and I love the power.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Nice ride

Mark, 04/05/2006
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

traded the Altima SE for the Maxima and very happy with the new car.

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2.63 out of 5 stars

2006 Nissa Maxima-Disappointment, Costly

bmcgavin, South Jordan, UT, 01/11/2013
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

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great Ride!

CajunMaximaCpl, 08/15/2006
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.

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