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Used 2016 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

Love It!! Very Nice Redesign

MsJ, Eastlake, OH, 08/22/2015
updated 02/27/2017
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 8 people found this review helpful

I purchased the Maxima SL 6/30/15 and I love it! It certainly is a head-turner as it's a beautiful car. Running on the highway in sport mode is great although the cruise control "safety component" is something I'll have to get used to. I can't say anything bad about this car. Everything is great. Many complain about the CVT but I don't really notice a difference in this model. I think Nissan has improved it over the years. Test drive one and you'll be in love with it too! Still loving this car. I haven't put a lot of miles on it yet, but when I stretch it out on the highway it's a very comfortable ride, at least for the front passengers, and it has great acceleration. I haven't ridden in the back to give a review on that. There is nothing negative to say about this vehicle.

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Wonderful car

Sharat ganta, The Colony, TX, 07/27/2015
updated 01/27/2017
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful

First in Dallas Fort Worth to buy and loving it. Fast acceleration 300 hp and still gives great mpg. Cool styling and great comfort with a lot of leg room. So many features you won't know till you buy and there's a sports mode too! Cool led daytime running lights and spacious inside with huge panoramic roof! Awesome car, period.

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Awesome looks, awesome fun!

Duncan, Greenwood, IN, 08/28/2018
updated 12/30/2024
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 5 people found this review helpful

My wife's first car we bought together was a 99 maxima. The car had about 218k miles on it when we sold it, and we only had to replace a starter and fluid changes. Fast forward to this past July, and we were in the market again for a newer car. I was thinking about the 2016 nissan maxima for awhile. I had seen a few around town, and the looks of the car were really cool. My main concern was how would the new updates for the 2016 compare to the incredible quality of the 99. I did a lot of research and bought the car with 33k on it. I've had it for about 7 months and I am loving this machine. It has incredible power, great luxury and ride quality, easy to use technology, although the nissan connect isn't the greatest(the only problem I've had with the car). So far I have had no problems with it and I've put about 7k on the car. I'm extremely happy with the performance and it is just a fun car to get into. Highly recommend this car! It’s 2023, my car is still going strong…I absolutely love this car! Just fluid changes and filter changes so far. 2024(almost 25) at 104k, this has been problem free(regular maintenance only). Love this car!!

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Love my Maxima

Chris, Aliso Viejo, CA, 02/10/2016
Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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Classy yet powerful design!

Jason J, Ashburn, VA, 05/21/2016
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My only complaint about this car is the mileage per gallon! But this may only be because before this car I was driving a 2010 Toyota Corolla (manual transmission) so this car is a lot different! But other than that I am enjoying it everyday!

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