Used 2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
13K on the clock
Spent a good month looking for a new car. Looked at various crossovers/SUVs/sedans and ended up on the Maxima due to the screaming deal offered because of the pending all new '09 model release. The premium optioned SE is the way to go, larger wheels, better ride, spoiler, yet still has all of the goodies (leather, heated seats, Bluetooth, XM, etc.). Gas mileage is 22-23 but I have gotten about 26-27 on a 250 mile stretch of highway.
Its ok but will not buy nissan again
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
- 3.5 SE SedanMSRP: $7,61270 mi away
- 3.5 SL SedanMSRP: $3,999184 mi away
- 3.5 SE SedanMSRP: $4,995188 mi away
At 32K Miles-Poorly Made Car
This is my 2nd Nissan (first Maxima) and my last!!!!! There is a constant rumbling vibration felt through the gas pedal and steering wheel between 20-45 mph. I have taken my car to over 6 different dealers and they couldn't fix it or really find the problem, so the service rep came and said "this is normal for this transmission"!!!! For a car that cost this much!!! There FLAGSHIP VECHICLE!!!!They claim this new transmission is seamless, which apparently it's not. It is soooo aggravating, and to top it off now my car constantly sounds like it is revied up high!!!!!! So, I'm now stuck with it!!!! I wanted to get the 09, but now I am scared....
Good, but needs a tighter turning radius
This model is a good size for what I need. My 2 sons have plenty of room in the rear.
CVT is HORRIBLE!!
This is my 6th Nissan (third Maxima) and my last. There is a constant rumbling vibration felt through the gas pedal and steering wheel between 20-45 mph. Dealer tried couldn't fix it, so rep came and said "this is normal for this transmission". NORMAL!? For a $30,000 car! They tout this new transmission as seamless, which apparently it's not. So, I'm now stuck with it! It's a design flaw Nissan won't admit to.