Used 2008 Nissan Maxima Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Its ok but will not buy nissan again
eg7737, 09/24/2009
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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I had a 2006 Nissan altima before this maxima and it was the worst car ever. I had all sorts of problems the dealer had to put a brand new engine when I had 8000k miles anyways I decided to buy a maxima because it looked Nice. I've had this 2008 maxima for a little over a year and I'm actually writing this review from the service waiting area at the dealership apparently my battery is dead.. Mind u its practically a new car and I've only had it for a little over a year. I am the first owner and already having problems. Also all the cheap plastic parts they use on this car are breaking. Both charging ports are broken the visors are breaking apart the ac vent doesn't work, the shifter broke off
Great Car!
NissanBoy, 05/19/2008
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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This is my third Nissan, which this one is the best by far. It has just what I was looking for comfort with a sporty feel. The 3.5 V6 has amazing power if used with premium gas, but the downside is it only gets about 16 mpg on avg. It also has loads of great luxury features at a cheap price. The quality could be a bit better, but when compared to other midsized sedans it's above avg.
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Great Car!
NissanBoy, 05/06/2008
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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This is my third Nissan car within the last 2 yrs. I absolutely love the sportiness of all of their cars. I decided to upgrade to the fully load Maxima 3.5SL, because my 2008 Altima 3.5SE rattled too much. I truly believe that I could not have made a better choice. I test drove the Lexus ES and Lincoln MKZ, none of those vehicles had the character of the Maxima. After testing driving the Max, I was sold!
Great Car
dlkl1193, 01/27/2009
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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I have own a Maxima before and have returned to one after 3 years. I found an off-lease Maxima SL that was loaded. It drives well and is very quiet (due to the SL's tires). SE drives like a go-cart and was too rough for me. I have found no problems or complaints so far. First tank on premium yielded 22.3 MPG over 60% freeway and 40% city. Averaged 25.2 @ 75 MPH on fairly level interstate for a 48 mile stretch.
Very good but not great
Kojak, 02/05/2010
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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This car has so much potential but.... I researched cars for months looking for a replacement for my 99 5 speed Maxima. Ended up with another Max although was not pleased with the transmission choice. The CV tranny is ok, smooth and quiet, but leaves you feeling disconnected from the engine and the road. I feel much less like I'm driving a sports sedan and more like dads buick. The car is very roomy, heat and a/c works well, leather is nice, the car looks nice too. The tires and rims look great, but the tires are too low profile resulting in a really rough ride. Have already blown out one front strut. Did not like the Bose radio in my old Max and the one in my 08 is worse.