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Bad Resale - Buy it if you want to keep it
don_83, 01/23/2013
2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
I was considering a TSX, TL , Passat V6 and maxima and walked out of the door with $30k for an SV. I thought it was a good deal. I guess not. The car that stickered for $37k is now worth $24k miles with 10k miles on the clock. Its a good car if you want to commute and keep for a while as the car is very reliable, interior materials are above average. CVT is not really responsive until in Ds mode. Seats are good for long drives and offer plenty of room. you get a lot of standard features for $30k . Considering base 3 series and A4 are smaller and slower. Steering feel is very good and precise. spend a little more and get a base TL , better in every way .
Much better than I expected
ffabric, 07/03/2015
updated 07/08/2019
2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
14 of 17 people found this review helpful
We bought our car 6/3/14 rebuilt title with 7000 miles on it. Its Black Rose with Tan Interior. We paid $15,000.00 for it and Of course we were a bit timid trusting the car at first. We have had it a year now,,, and have put 7,500 miles on it and its been a joy to drive. We average 26 mpg (On regular gas), which is guess is good,,, Heck its got almost 300HP and its quick,, agile and comfortable. The radio system is outstanding,,, the leather seats are first class,,, all the appointments are great. The weak point is the Heater/Air Condition ETC. Folks,,,, this car is fun to drive, and its handles like a sports car. Glad we bought it.......... 7/6/2019 update: 34,000 miles on it now. Still running great, and getting 22MPG. Paint is starting to Peel on the rear deck.... But runs and drives sweet.
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3rd Maxima
jspagna1, 07/16/2012
2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 7 people found this review helpful
Like the title says this our 3rd Maxima. Just picked it up 2 weeks ago. Car only has 400+ miles. Traded in a loaded 2010 Acura TL SH-AWD and wife just never liked that car and now somes home every day asying she loves her new Maxima. This is our 3rd Maxima. Owned a 92 and still own an 03. You just get a lot of car for the money. Now hopefully it will be as reliable as the first one was. Keep you posted.
Nice vehicle overall with the technology package.
jmn5467, 06/07/2015
2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
13 of 18 people found this review helpful
Bought mine new in early 2012 - it's an SV Premium with Tech Package (basically the most expensive sedan the Nissan dealer had on the lot). Overall I'd say I'm happy with no major problems, although this thing was expensive for a Nissan (paid somewhere around $35k). I am so happy I sprung for the tech package as I would have regretted not getting it.
Very good car
A...herr, 03/27/2017
2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I got my 2012 sv maxima back in June with 42 thousand miles on it it now has 51 thousand miles on it now..I saw the car for sale on a used car lot I told the sales manager I wanted the fastest car he got on his lot he gave me the key Bob to my maxima and after I drove it and the power of this car put me back in the seat it bought it great car but I am told they got a lot of transmission problems and my warranty is off. Not shure what to do with the car
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