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4.88 out of 5 stars

2009 Maxima SV is the Real Deal

qstarweb, 07/11/2008
2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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Mine is the SV model with sport package. It lives up to the hype and then some, it's a truly great 4 door sport car and it drives as well as an Infiniti. The acceleration from the 290 HP version of the award-winning VQ V6 engine is great. In most situations the car handles like it's on rails. It's just fun to drive, you'll make excuses to go somewhere because you want to drive this car. The styling is well done too, it just looks great. Especially in black. Lexus and Acura can't touch this for the combination of performance, features, and price. This is a bargain for all the car you're getting compared to an Acura TL S Type or a loaded Lexus IS 350.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Fun to Drive, Great Electronics Too

bigstarfan, 05/17/2009
2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I seriously considered (and test-drove) the Toyota Avalon, the Lexus ES330/350 and IS250, and the Maxima was just a better overall vehicle. It's comfortable, stylish, feature-rich, and extremely fun to drive. The CVT transmission is very responsive, the engine has ample power, handles like a sports car, yet has room for 4 people (it has seat belts for 5, but the 5th one had better be a midget). I fell in love with the iPod integration immediately, and the center console computer (I didn't buy the nav) has bucketloads of information if you desire info. I can't say enough about how I enjoy the SmartKey (breaking the habit of taking out a key was easier than I thought). Terrific vehicle!

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5 out of 5 stars

Unbelievable

Mike, 07/10/2008
2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

The newest of the Maximas, the 09 is breathtaking. The aggressive look and lines of a Maserati, an the interior of a $60k Benz of BMW. HP has been upped almost 40 more and the newest version of the cvt is smoother then our old Murano. Looks like nothing else on the market and draws attention everywhere! Great value for the money, even the standard model comes with push start ignition and sunroof. I love mine.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Better Than Honda, Toyota or VW

agraff, 11/30/2008
2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We test drove Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, VW Passat and Audi A4 and we were blown away with the new Nissan Maxima. The looks inside and out, feel and performance all stand out above the others we drove. This car handles so tight and has so much power that you feel constrained to drive the speed limit. The only negative is the recommended premium fuel and the gas mileage. The dealer really downplays the premium fuel, in fact we had to ask about it. We are getting right on the EPA fuel rating of 26-27 highway using regular.

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AZ First 2009 Maxima Buyer!

Srini, 07/07/2008
2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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Luckily I happen to be the owner of the Arizona's first 2009 Nissan Maxima :) I have had it only couple of days, but gentlemen, this car is a treat. The ride is so much better than any earlier Maxima. Especially at turns, this cars gives a damn good feel. With 290HP, this cars is giving me 21MPG in city so far, which is only 2 days. Interior is much richer and I would rate it as better than Infinity G35. 3.5S comes standard with 8-way power seats (with manual lumber support), moon roof and 8 speaker audio system, steering wheel mounted audio controls, all of which are upgrades in other cars like Altima or Accord. Will come back with more reviews after I get to drive it for couple of weeks

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