Used 2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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Fun car, HORRIBLE turn ratio!
Sarry, 09/28/2010
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
13 of 14 people found this review helpful
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.
Very Solid Car doesn't suffer '04-'06 probs
KT, West Valley City, UT, 06/02/2021
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
Very reliable car as long as you keep up on oil changes. I have a fully loaded 2008 Max that ive put 148K on. There is alot of complaints about "04-08" maximas but the 07-08 models have updated transmission parts that dont suffer from the same issues as 04-06 and the same thing with the timing chain tensioner and guides probs on 04-06. (Definitely avoid the 04-06 Maximas!) **I highly suggest regular Valvoline Full Synthetic Max Life oil changes every 3-4000 miles and full synthetic CVT "drain and fills" (NOT a flushes) Staying up on transmission and oils i am confident ill get 350K out of her like my '98 Maxima. CONS- Turing radius Heavy Repairs- AC pump
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lwash1212, Xenia, OH, 10/19/2011
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I bought a 08 Maxima about 4 months ago. Driving this car is a blast it has plenty of power and the lack of road noise is incredible. After reading reviews on how horrible this car is on hitting bumps in the road. I came to the conclusion that as long as your not hitting bumps at excessive speeds just like any car its perfect. The design of the exterior is real classy with a sports car feel. The interior is comfortable and there is a few pieces that I think could be made alot better but that comes along with any car. I love the car and the only complaint from me is the turning radius but if you've ever owned a sports car they all are.
Nissan rules
bambam1962, 02/15/2010
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 6 people found this review helpful
I/we own a 1997 maxima, with 197900 mileage, never been in the shop.. replaced only the alternator and a heater sensor behind the glove box which was simple.. OK as of this one the 2008 just purchased 12/18/09 so far so good.
Already traded it in
Katprielle, 05/11/2010
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful
Traded in '99 Altima for 2008 Maxima, loaded w/everything but nav system. I missed my Altima. Battery went out within a year. Not prepared for how low it sat (my fault, it's a sports sedan). I scraped the front bumper (visible damage) on the curb of a parking space within a month and had a hard time getting in and out of steep parking lots. The turning radius is horrible and the car is so long that I had a very hard time parking and backing out of tighter spaces. I live in a city where it floods; I kicked myself for two years because the car sits so low I could not really drive in the rain. I traded it in for an AWD Subaru Forrester that sits up high, has great clearance and turns on a dime.