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A good car - has noises that won’t go away
Eric P., 01/15/2019
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
30 of 31 people found this review helpful
This is a good car, but it has had 2 separate cabin noises that the dealer is having difficulty fixing. Both occur intermittently. One of them is originating in the trunk, behind the rear seat, the other may be the drivers side rear window or the area above the left rear wheel well. Frustrating for any new car, especially one that is not inexpensive.
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Our second Maxima
Tim Judd, 07/11/2018
2018 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
18 of 18 people found this review helpful
We look be the new Maxima. We had a 2012 and absolutely loved it. Very stylish cars, sporty and reliable. Drives like a sports car - love the power of these cars. A great vehicle to own!
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Undercover Luxury Vehicle
LEO, 09/15/2018
2018 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
32 of 34 people found this review helpful
I owned an infiniti G37 before falling in love with my blue platinum Maxima. I was looking to trade in for a Q50 but the luxurious and well appointed interior, the exciting exterior design and the almost uniqueness of the model (there are not too many out there) made me purchase a great vehicle for almost $15K less than a similarly equipped Infiniti. The Mileage is great, also the premium gas is recommended, not required as in Luxury brands. The only downfall is the service experience. You will not get the same level of service as on a luxury brand but so far I had not any issues requiring service visits , just the first regular maintenance which you can perform anywhere. SO far after 8 months it is the best vehicle I have ever owned. I would recommend it
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Smiling Sun Day's
Ravi Rozier, 06/25/2018
2018 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
28 of 34 people found this review helpful
Every day the sun shines and I walk out to my parked vehicle, I can't help but smile. I'm still in the honeymoon phase where I just adore the sight of my car right before I prepare myself to sit inside and drive to work. I must confess, I smile if it's a rainy day, foggy day, whatever day it is, I smile. Still, the way the sun shines off my 2018 Carnelian red Nissan Maxima Platinum edition is extraordinary. I know I picked the right color. I just purchased the car last month and I had to make a quick decision. I had a gut feeling that if I didn't get off my couch that Sunday afternoon, I would have missed out on the exact color I wanted. I've recently checked and there are only 3 red Platinum editions within 100 miles of here. I bought the car at a dealer 2 miles away from my house so I'm still happy about that. As far as getting in the car, I've read that the Platinum is like a entry level luxury car. That's good enough for me and this car is an upgrade over my 2011 Maxima. The seats are pretty nice. The computer is awesome and it integrates with my Samsung Galaxy with Android Auto. I love it because my old Maxima didn't have the capability to stream music. I'm still geeked up by the fact I can stream all of the latest albums without any issues. There are two USB ports right in the front, so now when I pick up a friend, they don't have to unplug my phone to charge their phone. We can both get to the restaurant with 100% battery power. Also, the obvious prize is no longer having to buy car chargers when the one your using inevitably stops working. Also, the all-around camera is pretty cool. I like it a lot, especially when I realized that most of the Maxima trims don't have it. It helps with parking and now I'm always in the lines in the supermarket parking lot. The other thing that I absolutely love about this Platinum are the LED headlights. In my last Maxima, I thought age was finally catching up to me. I couldn't see too good at night and frequently turned on the bright lights when I was alone on some local streets. The first night I drove the Platinum and those LED automatically came on, it was OMG! In fact, I'm not aging at an accelerated rate, it's just the headlights on my old SV were absolutely horrible. Well, they did work so maybe I'm going a little too hard with the criticism, but the difference is astounding. I love those LED lights and every car I purchase in the future will have to have them. Like I said, I'm still in the honeymoon phase and the car is still pristine. Only had it for a month. Maybe in 6 months I'll be so-so about the car. But as of now, every time I go outside and get ready to go work, I smile as bright as any sun can shine it's glorious rays on my 2018 Carnelian red Maxima Platinum edition.
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Awesome car
Arod, 09/22/2018
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful
For a Step below a Mercedes and BMW this car has it all. Definitely worth the money and the outside car design is up to date and very futuristic looking .
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Maxima's punch
Shari, 10/19/2018
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
9 of 12 people found this review helpful
The Maxima's interior is on par with a luxury car. Sleek design details like the dash and interior lighting are what you would find on a BMW. Charging ports in the backseat are "a game changer" according to my teenage son. The car handles well just as expected from a Maxima. Very happy with this car, and I consider car shopping a brutal task.
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Great car all around
Moshe G., 01/15/2019
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2018 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
We traded a 2014 Maxima for the 2018. The 2014 was a great car but once we drove the 2018 we knew that that's the car for us. If you are looking for a sports sedan that is on par or better than any luxury vehicle on the market today without the big price tag, you should check out the Maxima Platinum. It definitely exceeded my expectations. From the luxurious soft leather interior (even the dashboard) to the technology and great sounding stereo system, to the powerful engin and the sporty looking exterior - this car is a pleaser.
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Great car!
Frank L, 09/02/2019
2018 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
i was originally looking at the Infiniti Q70 when I came across the Maxima Platinum. the car has all the options and comfort for less $$. the upgraded leather with AC seating is great for the and the panoramic roof is perfect for the Florida sunshine.
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Vroooooom
Norma Redick, 11/03/2019
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Amazing Car
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No Trunk Space for Golf Clubs
Stan, 01/22/2019
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
7 of 14 people found this review helpful
The Battery takes up most of the trunk if you have more than two large suitcases the back seat is your only option.
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Pleased
F Jones, 11/13/2018
2018 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is a really great and saftey oriented vehicle to own. Classy and sharp. Very comfortable.
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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)
1 of 1 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 car!!!!
bobby, 01/05/2022
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Love the car it’s amazing and reliable to drive
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Too low to ground
Ron Cozort, 06/11/2018
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
14 of 44 people found this review helpful
Knocked engine guests off twice retrying rosdwsy with high pitch! Hit parking barriers with front of fender causing $1,000 worth of repairs!
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numerous problems
Mikey, 08/29/2020
2018 Nissan Maxima Platinum 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 9 people found this review helpful
Transmission problems, automatic braking radar sensor problems, paint quality control, leaking windshield, poor interior quality. Lots of rattles. Especially the rear sunshade.
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Mostly fun but some annoying deficiencies
Cls, 01/27/2021
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
A couple deficiencies that Nissan cannot or will not address. Android auto on board the car is incompatible with the current release of Android phone operating systems. Nissan tells me they have no plans to do anything about an upgrade for the problem. Also, the mpg calculator consistently overstates the actual gas mileage.
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Wonderful Car
Greg, 06/02/2021
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We are very impressed with our new (used) 2018 Max. Great ride. comfortable cabin, cool electronics and a very powerful engine make it a joy to drive. The 3.5L engine makes it almost overpowered. Best sedan we ever owned!
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My Nissan Maxima
Tweets , 12/13/2021
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I love my maxima and been driving a Nissan for years and my son have one
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My baby Max
Benjamin, 01/04/2022
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love this car with a passion amazing and comfortable ride. Just like my wife 2015 Nissan Murano
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Sporty upgraded
Marc, 07/22/2022
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Love my 2018. I added a chip stillen exhaust rear diffuser and front splitter. My maxima turns heads everywhere I go. The power and drive ability of this car is un matched by the competition.
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Great Car
Ch K, 11/20/2022
2018 Nissan Maxima 3.5 S 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
You feel muscle and luxury car at the same time. High quality and stylish interior and exterior, I love my car Maxima!
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