Used 2018 Nissan Maxima Consumer Reviews
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We have a limited number of reviews for the 2018 Maxima, so we've included reviews for other years of the Maxima since its last redesign.
Maxima platinum
Rhonda Massa, 08/18/2017
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I looked for a sporty car that wouldn't break the bank for about 6 months. I finally found the maxima platinum and I LOVE it!
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Crack Crack Crack!!!
JEO, 06/03/2018
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan w/Prod. End 04/17 (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful
I don't recall if the car had a "cracking" noice when breaking to go in reverse or breaking as i go over speed bumps. The car had an "engine support".. replaced. The cracking sound went away for a few days, but it returned again. I have 20,000 miles in the car now. I just hope it doesn't run out of warranty before I am satisfy with the repairs needed.
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Great car but probably not for everyone
2017 SL owner, 06/30/2019
2017 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful
I purchased my SL used several months ago, and after putting a couple of thousand miles on it I feel comfortable writing a review. Overall I am very satisfied with the vehicle, especially at the price point. The SL had everything I was looking for - the premium has a few more bells and whistles, and the upgraded Bose system would be nice, but I had a difficult time justifying the price differential. The good: The interior is very comfortable, with a cockpit feel for the driver (the driver seems enveloped by the interior, which I like, but I could understand some may feel cramped). The slight angle of the 8" screen is a brilliant touch and cuts down on glare. The seats are comfortable, though the passenger seat does not raise. The electronics are intuitive, and the large information screen for the driver is great. Apple CarPlay is great. The dual sunroof is great and it floods the cabin with natural light. This is important because models without a sunroof feel claustrophobic. The exterior is stylish and unique - lots of little curves here and there that are eye-catching. The floating roof is a neat style feature, though my blue car masks that feature. The driving experience is fun - it has a lot of pick-up, even in normal mode, and it handles great. Four Door Sports Car? Probably not. Fun to drive? Absolutely. The bad: Minor peeves so far. The seating is extremely comfortable, and the front seats hug the occupant. The seats wrap the occupant on the sides and it seems like the leather can make you sweat a little too much (maybe those cooled seats in the premium would have been worth the price after all). The dual sunroof is great, but it comes at a cost. The window slides over the top of the roof and doesn't open as far as typical sunroofs. And the wind noise is very loud - I've tried to get used to it but I don't think I will. Pundits' reviews here and elsewhere offer valid criticisms and observations, the question becomes whether these are deal breakers. Perhaps the Maxima isn't for everyone. People complain about the rear leg and trunk room, relative to the competition. It doesn't bother me and I think this is overblown. The Maxima is difficult to put into a class - it's a little bigger and more cumbersome than the Accord or Camry. It seems more fun than the Avalon or 300. It has good performance and some luxury features, but certainly isn't a luxury sedan. None of this bothered me as I was hoping to get a unique vehicle without breaking the bank (or appear to be having a mid-life crisis). I've owned an Audi and Acura in the past - loved the Acura (hated the maintenance on the Audi) so I was hoping to avoid luxury brands. All this being said, I'm very satisfied with this vehicle so far. It's probably not for everyone, but if the features highlighted by critics don't bother you, it could be the right choice.
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2018 Nissan Maxima SV
Simon Cruz, 01/03/2022
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I really love this car, it’s very comfortable and it has enough power for the road. I drive to work about 1 and a half hours in the morning and about 2 to 3 hours in the afternoon or evening and with this car it makes the drive so stress free it just has everything you need to make it a comfortable drive. The exterior looks amazing, I’ve had people ask me what type of car it is and when I tell them most of the time they’re shocked, they think it’s a Lexus, or some Luxury vehicle. It just looks aggressive. I’ve put 109,500 miles on it and it still runs like new. I just love my car
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Awesome Stylish Powerful Comfortable Sleek Fast!
Paul C, 03/02/2019
updated 09/06/2022
2017 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
REVIEW UPDATE Sep 2020: My 2020 Maxima SR is STILL just as Awesome as ever - I truly love getting behind the wheel and experiencing it's sporty quick agile nimble fast stylish ride... If you are in the Market for a Luxury Sport Sedan with lots of Power, Technology, Looks, Comfort, Style, and relatively Inexpensive to purchase and Maintain compared to the European Sport Sedans, or more reliable with better resale value and quality than anything Detroit can imagine to put out, then this is the Car for you. It has a 350Z Engine bumped up to 300HP, coupled with a super responsive transmission with inherent GT-R Technology (You have to drive it in "Sport" Mode - it's designed for this setting. It defaults to "Normal" at start-up, but don't let that bother you much - just push the "Sport" button after you start the vehicle... It is impressive in looks as well as performance as well as luxury - as well as Price... Perfect! UPDATE: Still In Love with this car - this is my third version of the Gen 8 Maxima; The first one was a lease, when expired traded for the same again - a Platinum version which then was traded in for the Sport Version in Nov 2019. I have to admire the car from my Window sometimes just to look at is and look forward to driving it every chance I get...
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