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Low build quality that takes all the fun
Hondaguy, 07/13/2010
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Nissan wanted to make the most profit possible, so they built this nice car with the lowest quality parts available. The car has nice transmission, powerful engine, comfortable seats. and low quality material. bad suspension, below average rims quality, precise steering that won't last long. noisy gas tank when it's full.The car also has a very large turning radius makes you feel you're turning with a semi truck. Nissan also has a very bad customer service with the slowest response in the industry.
Great Car
kenny, 02/12/2009
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
Before I bought it, I shopped hard and the negative things I read about gas mileage scared me but still bought one. Well, the mileage is very good for the size of the car and it comes down to how you drive. If you use cruise control and drive the speed limit, I get 25-28 hwy. miles.I don't do much city driving so I don't know what I would get but I am happy with this car overall. Lots of 'go' if you want it. I have just over 12,000 miles on it since May 2008.
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Feel every bump in the road
eileen, 04/13/2010
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 5 people found this review helpful
I went from a Jeep to a VW to a Nissan and will never buy Japanese or Nissan again. I like the car overall but you feel every single little bump in the road. It feels like your rims are going to crack when you go over a bump.
Not even close to a sports car!
Hatedit, 07/01/2009
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This model is marketed as a sports sedan. Don't be fooled. The transmission can't figure out what gear to be in. It takes several seconds to figure out to downshift. You can confuse it by using the manual shift mode. It reacts with disdain at any aggressive driving. The brakes fade and shudder with excessive use. It handles like a cow. Torque is completely absent. The turning ration is terrible as is fuel economy. The chrome wheels peel with only one winter. Expect to visit the dealer with many problems with ignition sensors & check engine lights. I traded a 2000 Maxima which was a completely different car. Check out that trade-in value! Nissan will NEVER get my business again.
Maxima SL
cannon51, 07/17/2008
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Had vehicle only short time. Previously had four Maximas this is best yet. Very luxurious interior, adequate power, handles well. First road trip this week, 380 miles, at 4500ft ASL, flat interstate (across Bonneville Salt Flats), speed variable between 65- 85 mph, one short blast near century mark. Fuel consumption 27.44 MPG on unleaded REGULAR fuel.