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Used 2008 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

My view

jhbodie72, 12/21/2007
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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This is my first new car and I absolutely love it. I am a family man but this car is still a sport car. I just bought the 08 se model and I have no complaints. Sexy yet within my budget. I think it performs outstanding and looks better than everything in its class.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Early in the game but I like the Maxima

kenny, 06/14/2008
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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After shopping hard for 3 weeks for a mid size car, I bought the SE Maxima. After having the car for a few weeks plus took a 1200 mile trip, I am not unhappy with the mileage. I got 19.6 around town and 27.8 hwy. Now I do not drive hard and use cruise control whenever I can. The handling is very good and comfort is a plus. The seats are terrific. Engineis tops in this class.

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5 out of 5 stars

New Maxima

Bill, 01/21/2008
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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I currently own a 2004 and now a 2008. Love both cars, the new CVT took a little time getting used to, very smooth much different than the 2004. Fuel mileage is about the same in both 22-25 mpg highway.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Wonderful but Noisy

Maxed out, 06/16/2008
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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This is the 4th Maxima I've owned and they just keep getting better except for one thing... the interior is noisy. If Honda could build (my second car is a 2005 Honda) a super quiet ride, why can't Nissan?

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Once a Max owner, always a Max owner

caljn, 08/19/2008
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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Traded a 2003 Maxima which I was sad to trade in... solid, fast, dependable and the last Japanese built. The 2008 SE however is also powerful and an excellent freeway cruiser. Quiet, solid, and quick. Around town however it can feel over weight and lumbering. CVT took some getting accustomed to but now love it. No downshift lag when passing... just hit the gas and ZOOM! Now driving a typical "automatic" feels old school with all that engine revving up then down with each shift. Some interior materials feel a bit cheap which was a disappointment. Overall satisfied and will probably keep for 4 years then trade for 2012 Maxima. As my title states, once a Maxima owner, always a Maxima owner.

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