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Used 2008 Nissan Maxima Sedan Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

My awsome car!!!

roland m, 05/03/2009
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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I love my maxima. I owned a '99 and it was awesome as well, so i just had to buy another one. My maxima hasn't given me any problems so i am fully satisfied. As any mass production items there is bound to be several glitches so we can't expect them all to be perfect, thank you nissan!!!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

You need this car!

Jeff, 07/30/2008
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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My wife and I just purchased a 2008 SL Nissan Maxima after a long, hard look at all cars in this price range. After several test drives and months of searching we found the car to buy! This car is excellent in comfort, ride, power and value. We just fell in love with the styling of the Nissan Maxima. After a test drive we were sold! Great buy!!

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4.88 out of 5 stars

I LOVE, LOVE THIS CAR!!

Laurie, 05/19/2009
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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I traded a Nissan Quest for the Maxima in the fall of 2007 and I couldn't be happier! My parents owned Datsun products when I was a kid--anyone remember the 280Z? This car is fun to drive, handles beautifully, lots of power, and extremely reliable. Not one problem since the purchase.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best deal in its class.

al, 01/01/2008
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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This is my Max but I've known the blood line since the Datsun 710 and 810 days. I have to warn you, that CVT is quick. Yes I did have some reservation about CVT and performance. This car put that to rest. I was in the market for a TL Avalon and considered an Accord but after crunching the numbers and the grim factor the Max won hands down. This car has one issue however, it's happiest when pushed, say at a RPM of about 27+. The acceleration is quick, seamless and the braking system assures you all is well, in the event you need to calm youself down. I would opt for the VDC over the TCS, just my opinion. I commute in an area with a lot of hills and this car make those hills disappear.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Love the Intelligent Key

kinta77, 12/15/2008
2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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I have always been a fan of the Maxima and the Nissan brand. I have owned 2 Altimas and 1 Maxima. I previous had leased a 2004 Nissan Altima SE V6. My lease was due to expire in July. I decided to purchase the 2008 Nissan Maxima. I have had my Maxima for about 6 months now currently with 13000 miles on it. I have not had any problems with the car so far. I really wanted the 2009 Maxima but decided to wait until later to get one, but I am very satisfied with my choice. The CVT did take a little while to get used to. The car does have a wide turn ratio and can be difficult to park at times.

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