2008 Nissan Maxima Overview
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I have always driven Honda's. Decided to turn in my Honda Civic for a 2008 Nissan Maxima. Totally FUN to drive! Blow by people while barely pushing in the accelerator! Overall a really nice car. Gas mileage not great but its a souped up V6 sports car, I expected that. The one MAJOR complaint I have is the turn ratio! I have to practically make a three-point turn to get into a parking space. Trading it in because of those two things. Can't stand it anymore. I can barely get through a coffee drive through! Put good tires on it and it's actually pretty good in the snow for a CAR. Traction control.
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Available Nissan Maxima 2008 Submodel Types: Sedan
Available Trims: 3.5 SV, 3.5 S, 3.5 SL, Platinum, 3.5 SR, 3.5 SE, SE, GLE, GXE, SE 20th Anniversary
Exterior Colors: Super Black, Pearl White, Gun Metallic, Brilliant Silver, Deep Blue Pearl, Coulis Red, Crimson Black, Storm Blue, Bordeaux Black, Navy Blue, Winter Frost Pearl, Dark Slate, Tuscan Sun, Winter Frost, Midnight Garnet, Java Metallic, Crimson Black Metallic, Radiant Silver Metallic, Mystic Jade Metallic, Tuscan Sun Metallic, Metallic Slate, Forged Bronze, Dark Slate Metallic, Mystic Jade, Ocean Gray Metallic, Precision Gray Metallic, Brilliant Silver Metallic, Metallic Slate Metallic, Navy Blue Metallic, Spirited Bronze Pearl, Liquid Silver Metallic, Onyx, Red Opulence Metallic, Majestic Blue Metallic, Pebble Beach Metallic, Sonoma Sunset Metallic, Gray Lustre, Java, Liquid Silver, Ocean Gray, Sheer Silver, Spirited Bronze, Coral Sand Metallic, Majestic Blue, Precision Gray, Red Opulence, Smoke, Sunlit Sand, Sunlit Sand Metallic, Cloud White, Glacier Pearl, Majestic Blue CC Pearl, Merlot, Satin Blue Pearl, Smoke Metallic, Sterling Mist
Interior Colors: Charcoal leather, Charcoal cloth, Charcoal premium leather, Charcoal premium leather/alcantara, Cashmere leather, Cafe Latte cloth, Cafe Latte leather, Cashmere premium leather, Cafe Latte premium leather, Black, Frost, Cafe Latte, Cashmere cloth, Frost cloth, Black cloth, Camel premium leather/alcantara, Blond
Popular Features: Fold Flat Rear Seats, Power Driver Seat, Alarm, Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel, Rear Bench Seats, Trip Computer, Auto Climate Control, Multi-Zone Climate Control, Tire Pressure Warning, Stability Control, Bluetooth, Aux Audio Inputs, USB Inputs, Sunroof/Moonroof, Heated seats, Back-up camera, Navigation, Leather Seats, Upgraded Headlights, Keyless Entry/Start, Apple Carplay/Android Auto, Parking sensors, Automatic Emergency Braking, Pre-collision safety system, Cooled Seats, Adaptive Cruise Control, Blind Spot Monitoring, 2nd Row Bucket Seats, Upgraded Stereo, 360-degree camera, Post-collision safety system, Remote Start, Electronic Folding Mirrors
Engine/Mechanics: 6 cylinders
Transmission: AUTOMATIC, MANUAL
Fuel Types: premium unleaded (recommended), premium unleaded (required), regular unleaded
Drivetrains: front wheel drive
