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Nissan Maxima
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Nissan gives the 2012 Maxima Sport Sedan a mild makeover, with new front and rear fascias, new wheel designs and some interior trim and lighting enhancements. Also new for 2012 is the Limited Edition Package, which features such highlights as smoked front headlight lenses, 18-inch Dark Hyper Silver alloy wheels and dark metallic trim.
Changes for 2011 are limited to the Sport model, which receives smoked headlamps, a dark chrome grille and shiny gray interior stitching.
The Maxima was the first Japanese import to encroach on the European sport sedan market. Viewed by many as a sporty alternative to the family-oriented Honda Accord and Toyota Camry, the Maxima set new standards in performance, luxury and reliability. Ironically, as the competition has reached parity with these standards, Nissan has repositioned the Maxima, with a greater emphasis on luxury and comfort. Gone is the wonderfully smooth manual transmission, replaced by a Continuously Variable Transmission (CVT) with manual shift mode—hardly the transmission of choice for the enthusiast crowd. Still, for the consumer who needs a car to be the family sedan, a client hauler and a weekend escape pod, the Maxima is, as it has always been, an excellent choice.
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Most car for the money!
By tshelley (TN) on Tuesday, November 22, 2011
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 1,300
overall rating 5 of 5rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "Luxury, Style, and Performance for the money."
Cons: "Recommended Premium gas."
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I bought my first Nissan Maxima in 2000 and LOVED THAT CAR!! In an attempt to get more car for my money I traded in 2005 for an Audi A6 Turbo... and then traded the Audi in for a Mercedes CLK in 2007. While both the Audi and the Mercedes were both nice cars, because of maintenance costs and reliability.... in 2008 I traded and went into a lease of a 2009 Max when the new body style came out. My lease came to an end this year and i chose to purchase my third Max in 2011, and submitted to the fact that pound for pound the Max is the biggest bang for my bucks!! Luxury, Performance, Reliability, and Style are the bases for my choice. You can't get more car for the money!! Believe me... I've tried."
14 people out of 14 found this review helpful
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Amazing sprty family sedan
By jhatfie (WA) on Tuesday, October 11, 2011
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 9,000
overall rating 5 of 5rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "Quick, smooth acceleration, fantastic interior"
Cons: "None"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"Put about 9000 miles on my 2011 Nissan Maxima SV Sport with Tech package so far. Drove several of it's competitors like the VW CC, G37, 300M, Taurus SHO, but found the Maxima to be slightly superior overall for the cost. Car gets great overall gas mileage so far, about 25mpg combined, but on long freeway trips can hit 30mpg which is great for a near 300hp car. Handling is very good which is aided by excellent fantastic steering feeling and weight. Car stays flat when cornering with the sport package without being harsh like a full on sports car. Interior quality is as good as the Infinity/VW competitors and the Nav package is one of the best available. Ride is nice and quiet. Not a single issue with the car so far and it gets tons of attention since in my area there are not many of them around. Overall I am very satisfied."
9 people out of 9 found this review helpful
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Great sport sedan!
By Papa John (CA) on Friday, December 09, 2011
I own this car - My approximate mileage is 3,000
overall rating 5 of 5rating detailsReviewer Ratings
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Pros: "Performance, comfort, features, price"
Cons: "None"
Likely to recommend this car? (1-10): 10
"I have been driving Audi and Porsche vehicles for the past several years and was introduced to the new Nissan Maxima by my daughter. After driving the new Maxima I traded my Audi A-5 for a 2012 SV model with the performance package, leather, etc. The performance, roominess and luxury features rival cars that are much more expensive. The Audi and Porsche line are well appointed cars - but for the money and sheer driving pleasure I am recommending the new Maxima to all my friends and family - Great Car !"
5 people out of 5 found this review helpful
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