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Fast and Furious
Bill, 07/28/2015
updated 08/01/2016
2016 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
I traded a 2014 SV Maxima for the 2016 SR Maxima. The improvements over the SV model are great. The SR model has the 60/40 fold down rear seat that the 2014 model didn't have. This gives more trunk space. The 2016 navigation system is far superior to the 2014 SV. I like the fact that you can change the ride quality from normal to sport mode. The 2014 model had a sliding seat and steering wheel lift that the new one doesn't. It also lacks the sunroof. These are two items Nissan should have kept. Without the sliding seat it is a little difficult to get in and out. The interior is first rate. The dash, seats, console, are all high quality. I love the car. The dealer is I bought the care from is another issue. I opted for the extended warranty and told the dealer I wanted a Nissan warranty not an after market warranty. Well, when the warranty booklet arrived in the mail it was from an after market company. I now have to deal with this issue. This is the forth Nissan product I've owned. I had two Infiniti's and two Nissan's. Three of the dealers have been dishonest in their selling practices. Only one dealer did what they said they would do. My suggestion is, if you're going to buy from Nissan make sure you're very clear in what you want in the vehicle. Because of this I'll probably shift to Lexis or another high end car as I'm burnt out on dealing with Nissan.
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Performance is fine, Lots of Little hiccups add up
Gayle C., 07/05/2016
2016 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
15 of 18 people found this review helpful
Decided on a lease for the first time ever. 2016 Platinum Maximum. Beautiful car. Really good power after the paltry Honda Fit that made me feel like I was going to get run over when entering a highway. Thought I would love it. The young woman who took us through the operation manual seemed to do a fine job and we were really happy with having chosen it over the Avalon. First thing we noticed was that the two USB ports that were a *huge* bonus to have so we could charge two phones at once DON'T WORK. Apparently, Nissan only engineered them to charge Apple products, so we're SOL with our Nexus 6 phones. They, apparently, didn't know this because they changed out the whole brain only to discover they still didn't work. That's when they told us they are for iPhones. Who the aitch engineers a car so that only a small segment of buyers can charge their phones? There *is* the cigarette lighter dock inside the console for one phone. Back to charging only one phone. Except. My husband, an electrical engineer, figured out how to make one of the two USB ports work (the other appears to be dead), so we can use the cigarette lighter dock and one USB. And, no, we won't be telling them how he figured it out and, no, it did not involve any rewiring or any physical changes in the car. Furious about this. The Driver's seat settings only adjust periodically and never work if we change drivers using the same key. Push #2 after #1 was driving and nothing happens. Seat stays at #1 setting. Sonar seems to be off now and I cannot find a single mention of sonar, back up camera, or any number of other guesses I made when studying the Owner's Manual or the Navigation manual. Additionally, I test drove the car, so did not ride in the passenger seat. I'm 5'4" and it feels as if I'm sitting in a hole. I had no idea that the passenger seat did not adjust up and down. Took it for granted that a car of that price would have both seats adjustable. Boy, was I wrong. There is no way in the world that I will ever buy another Nissan no matter how nice this one appears to be. But it was a learning experience, I'll say that.
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Failed Control Module and other issues
Kidrx, 06/02/2020
2016 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I purchased my 2016 Nissan Maxima new in 2016. By 2017, my front fender (Right side of windshield) had been ripped off by the wind. By 2018, my power control module failed. 43,000 miles and not covered under warranty. Cost = $4,700. I now listen to Bluetooth in my somewhat new vehicle. Today, my rear fender fell off (design flaw that Nissan dealerships are well aware of). How does a part of the car fall off? Both rear fenders have already been replaced. Now they want $225 to replace each one. THE CAR IS FALLING APART. This was my third Nissan family purchase in 4 years. NEVER AGAIN. Also, Nissan did not respond to my email, phone call, so I am officially filing a complaint and review. They are a complete joke. Buyer beware.
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Cool & Gorgeous!
Deborah, 07/11/2016
2016 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
If you want a 4 door sedan that's cool, yet chic, yet practical, yet sporty & fun to drive ... you should test drive the 2016 Maxima! If you don't necessarily want a convertible, the SL has the double panoramic sunroof! It really is the 4 door sports car they say it is! Love it! I did have to learn to duck my head a little to get in (I'm tall & wear heels!), and it does not get the great gas mileage as my Altima but it's not a deal breaker because it's still good. (Believe me, I don't buy gas guzzlers no matter how much I like the car!) Try it out!
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Love my Platinum
Jim Wujkowski, 12/18/2015
updated 06/19/2017
2016 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
Simply, a great car. I never thought I would be in a Nissan. Was considering a BMW or Audi, but fell in love with the Platinum. Sporty yet comfortable. Great handling, quiet, and fast! Look forward to driving it everyday. Great gas mileage: 21 city, 34 hwy. You know you have a nice car when you catch strangers taking pictures of it in the parking lot! You did it right Nissan. I do rely on my cell phone for navigation as the navigation systems doesn't always appear to be up-to-date.
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