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So glad I waited for the 2016

By James Craven written on 03-23-2016

Over the years, I have purchased Maximas in 2007 and 2011. I had been waiting for the 2016 Maxima for a while and when the car began appearing on local Nissan lots, I was immediately contacted by the dealerships since I had been bothering them wanting to know when the 2016's would arrive. When I first test drove the one Maxima they had on the lot, I was not impressed. It might have had something to do with the fact that they would not let me take it out on the road. Anyway, I left to return when they had more of a selection to choose from. I was able to test drive an SL and was blown away by the acceleration, handling and style. I was able to take it on mountain roads as well as the interstate. I could not have been happier. I was all set to purchase the SL but saw the Platinum version and that was all I needed. Took the Platinum home 2 hours later. I have had this car since July 4, 2015 and couldn't be more satisfied. This is a great car. I have actually had people stop me in parking lots wanting to see the interior and talk about the car. Do yourself a huge favor and get this car. It is really fun to drive and it will definitely turn heads. Update: I have now owned this car for a year. I still have people stop and admire the car at restaurants, malls, car washes, where ever I am. It is still a pleasure to drive and I could not be happier with the purchase. The handling is superb and the acceleration is kind of invigorating. You will have fun driving this car.

Love my Platinum

By Jim Wujkowski written on 12-18-2015

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.

Beauty And The Beast

By Al Seider written on 05-19-2016

The new Maxima really is the Beauty and the Beast! It is extremely attractive, both inside and out and is very well constructed of quality materials. People stare at this car and frequently compliment me on it. The beast part is the revised engine. Put this thing into Sport Mode and it blasts up to high speeds in what seems like nanoseconds. It blows away my 2012 Maxima as far as acceleration goes. The new CVT is deserving of the highest praise possible. This is a CVT that absolutely does not behave like one. It provides immediate responses, is super smooth and feels just like a regular automatic transmission. It feels very "connected" to the drivetrain. There is no perception of slippage or hesitation - this thing just moves! I'd far rather have this excellent CVT than some of clunky 8 or 9 speed transmissions I have driven that are constantly changing and can't quite decide which gear to select. I challenge anyone who drives this to honestly admit that this is one of the best transmissions they have ever driven behind. The interior quality rivals that of much more expensive cars. It truly has one of the nicest interiors at any price. I could rave on and on about it. Nissan has certainly set a new standard in ergonomics, interior detailing and the quality of materials. As expected with Maximas, it rides, steers, handles and brakes very well. Pay no attention to the purists who condemn it for being a front wheel drive with a CVT. This is an exceptionally well engineered vehicle. I have reached 29mpg on the freeway which is incredible for an engine of this size, and I like to AWAKEN the beast under the hood. The only criticisms I have is that the audio system on the SV is not up to the standard I expected. I would have probably opted for the SL if had realized how mediocre the sound system is in the SV. Also, the Continental tires are very noisy and don't provide for a particularly smooth ride. It is impossible to use the sound system or have a normal conversation at freeway speeds because of the tire noise. Why Nissan manufacture a superlative, best-in-class vehicle like the Maxima and then condemn it to a set of inferior tires is beyond me. Nissan, PLEASE do something about this. I will be replacing these rolling pieces of garbage with Michelins or Yokohamas which I've had on my previous Maximas. Unfortunately a pricey upgrade for a vehicle so new, but I can't live with the constant tire noise.

My Love Affair With the Maxima

By Frances Glavan written on 07-31-2016

In 2004, I bought my first Maxima. When I began looking I was sure I was going to buy a Honda, but since I had been driving company cars for years, I thought "I'm going to test drive everything and be sure I get the most for my money". I drove the Honda Accord, the Toyota Camry and Avalon, the Lexus, Accura. Mercedes and the Infinite. When I got behind the wheel of the Maxima, I said to the salesman, this car looks so familiar. It didn't take long to figure out the interior was almost identical to the Infinite. The Maxima and the Accord were almost even in price, but I got so much more with the Maxima. A Bose sound system, heated steering wheel, CD and cassette player (it was 2004), etc. Honda just couldn't compare. In 2013, I bought my second Maxima. I drove the Acura and the Genesis and hands down the Maxima won for value in the same price range. In 2016, I didn't bother to drive anything else, and decided I would buy the top of the line Platinum. The car is beautiful inside and out. It has a plush leather seats, Bose sound system, heated and cooled seats, a sunroof and a moon roof. etc. I've had people stop me in parking lots as I was getting out of the car, to tell me how beautiful the car is. She rides silently and smoothly. The 2004 has 160,000 miles on it and is still running like a dream. We've done regular maintenance, but she has her original engine and transmission. Love my Maximas.

Very impressive

By jermey written on 09-25-2015

I bought my Maxima 3.5 SL on 8/31/15. Love this car there is enough power for a 300hp engine it's a blast with putting in Sport mode. It is comfortable with zero gravity seats like panoramic sunroof and LED lights. This car handles well love options and features for a very nice car seems affordable and built to last it's kind of reliable vehicle. It's supposed get 30mile per highway I have literally been driving my car for 2,000miles averaged trip computer says 31.4 mpg as check actual fuel economy it gets. The Maxima does look stylish very happy with my new car purchase so outstanding looking the new interior is design better all the quality materials are well-fitted especially worth money in getting this car no issues but keep in mind that it's still a new car so can give details but all I know I picked an good looking car.

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Features: Alarm , Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel , Fold Flat Rear Seats , Power Driver Seat , Rear Bench Seats , Trip Computer , Auto Climate Control , Multi-Zone Climate Control , Tire Pressure Warning , Bluetooth , Stability Control , Aux Audio Inputs , USB Inputs , Heated seats , Navigation , Leather Seats , Back-up camera , Keyless Entry/Start , Sunroof/Moonroof , Parking sensors , Automatic Emergency Braking , Pre-collision safety system , Upgraded Headlights , Apple Carplay/Android Auto , Cooled Seats , Adaptive Cruise Control , Blind Spot Monitoring , Upgraded Stereo , 2nd Row Bucket Seats , 360-degree camera , Post-collision safety system , Remote Start , Electronic Folding Mirrors .

Engine/Mechanics: 6 cylinders .

Transmission: Automatic , Manual .

Fuel Type: premium unleaded (recommended) , premium unleaded (required) , regular unleaded .

Drivetrain: front wheel drive .

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Used Nissan Maxima by Year

Vehicle	Deals	Starting Price	Total Available
Vehicle	Deals	From	Available
2017 Nissan Maxima	2 Great Deals 2 Great	$21,487	36 listings
2016 Nissan Maxima	-	$19,990	15 listings
2014 Nissan Maxima	2 Great Deals 2 Great	$11,750	10 listings
2013 Nissan Maxima	-	$16,888	1 listings
2012 Nissan Maxima	-	$9,247	4 listings

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consumers review the Nissan Maxima

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consumers review the Nissan Maxima

consumers review the Nissan Maxima

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