2005 Nissan Maxima SL review from North America
"Driving this car puts a smile on my face"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing.
General comments?
I did a lot of research before buying this car and I am confident I made the right decision. I love this car, - it is fast, comfortable and to my surprise very economical. Fit and finish is superb, my hat goes off to the assembly plant workers in Tennessee.
The styling fits into the either hate it or love it category. I love it and my kids hate it, which is great. That means they won't want to borrow it.
Things I don't like are -
Vicious torque steer. If the gas pedal is punched you better hang on to the steering wheel.
Wide turning circle. Need wide roads to do U-turns.
Automatic air conditioning controls are too fussy. It seems like every time I want to make a change I have to get the manual out.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2005 |
| Year of manufacture | 2005 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 35 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 4000 kilometres |
| Previous car | Volkswagen Passat |
| Date of Entry | 24th November, 2005 |