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Thought I was getting good deal. Nope.
ja1211, 06/29/2012
2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
11 of 17 people found this review helpful
I now have 15,000 miles on mine. Car would not start over 12 times now. Dash freezes and car does not respond to anything. Dealer told me to keep wrench in car and disconnect battery when it happens. Said they spoke to nissan and nissan is working on a fix. Called Nissan customer service and they have no record of dealer calling. Volume knob does not work some times, nav resets randomly, radio does not work randomly, passenger seat is completely loose, very loud on highway speeds with windows up and Nissan does not stand behind their products. Called them to say swap me out, get me into something else. Both dealer and Corp will not talk to me until 12 months into lease.
LOVIN' it to the MAX
soccerman1313, 08/31/2012
2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Have about 2000k on my 2012 Maxima. Traded it for a 10 Altima. Boy what a quality difference. Max is much more solid and quiet, faster, comfy, bose is amazing, and just a great car. Looked at similar cars in the class Infinity, BMW, Mercedes but all wouldn't deal much on price. Rolled out with Tech Package and premium for 37k oto. We will see long term how things go but my last 3 rides have been nissan's Titan, Altima, now max. Been reliable and great vehicles. Read almost 100 reviews before buying and so far most the complaints I haven't noticed.
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One of the best cars for the price
bettercheddar, 06/07/2012
2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Didnt plan on buying a Maxima. I looked at it because a friend who owned one said I should. Couldnt get it out of my head after I took a long test drive. It was a fun car to drive really fun! The engine sounded great as soon as it turned over. Moving through traffic was effortless. All I had to do was press on the accelerator and the car went as fast as I needed it to go. Theres more than enough power to move this car and its got the handling so that youre always in control. Its also very comfortable. The interior is put together so that the controls are where you expect them to be. Theyre handsome and easy to operate too. Seat is firm and comfortable. Go see one for yourself.
DONT BUY IT! UNLESS YOU ARE STUCK WITH NISSAN AND HAVE NO OTHER OPTION
iamjade, 03/29/2013
2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
9 of 17 people found this review helpful
Brand new car, and there is condensation in both side mirror lights. Nissan claims this is normal. This car is beautiful to look. The car is very roomy and is easy to drive in the city (just watch out for the wide turns). On the highway the handling is terrible and a lot of wind noise. I get frustrated when i have to sync my ipod because it doesnt work the 1st, 2nd, or even 3rd time. If you are interested in an Maxima, Please Go check out the Acura TSX/TL, Honda Accord, Lexus ES, Toyota Camry/Avalon.
Knock Knock
dfwtexas, 10/12/2012
2012 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 21 people found this review helpful
My 2012 Nissan Maxima also has the knocks at 30 mph...I've had it for 3 months and did not hear it when I first test drove it as well. I have taken it to the dealership and st first they had no clue to what it was...The fleet manager pointed it out that it was the ABS...I totally agree that such a steep price to hear a knock every time is very annoying. I have an appointment with a engineer from Nissan but I have a feeling that is just the way the car is built....We test drove a 2012 with 9 miles and it made the exact same knock at 30.Would love for Nissan to put out a formal report on the issue. I have a feeling it is something that will go wrong sometime down the line.