- sedan 104,635
- 4,995 high price
- Plainville, CT
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- sedan 104,635 gasoline gold automatic
2004 nissan maxima review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. S.-sized sport sedan gets serious. introductionthe all-new 2004 nissan maxima is quick and stylish. With the altima assuming the role of a bigger, more powerful car, the maxima has moved up market to a pricier position. We like the maxima's unique, highly styled personality and we like its focus on performance. The sporty maxima se rides smoothly and quietly, while the more luxurious maxima sl rides more softly. Cruising on the highway is effortless and nissan's 265-horsepower v6 delivers responsive performance for quick passes. Maxima's interior is innovative and comfortable with seats that are supportive and luxurious. The interesting skyview roof, a glass panel running lengthwise over the front and rear seats, is the sort of feature associated with futuristic concept cars. Also interesting are the available rear bucket seats. Together, these features make back-seat riders feel like full-fledged adult passengers. lineuptwo models of nissan maxima are available: 3. 5 se and 3. 5 sl. Maxima se is aimed at the driving enthusiast, while maxima sl is more luxurious. se 26,950) comes with a choice of six-speed manual transmission or five-speed automatic (same price). Sl comes standard with leather heated seats and a stereo with more capability, as well as a softer ride on its 17-inch wheels and tires. Se driver preferred package 3550) adds the sensory package contents, plus rear spoiler, xenon headlights, driver memory system including steering wheel, outside mirrors and driver’s seat, power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, electric folding mirrors, driver seat power lumbar support, power entry/exit seat (a/t only) and heated steering wheel. The se elite package 6400) adds two-passanger rear seating, rear center console, auto up/down rear windows, rear power sunshade with front and rear controls, heated rear seats and rear 12v power point to the above. similar packages are available for the maxima sl at much lower prices. vehicle dynamic control 900) is available for both models. A limited-slip front differential 350) is available for the se. Get closer to the maxima and things look very different, however. the rear roof slopes into the trunklid with buttresses, and two large triangular taillight clusters wrap around to the sides of the car. The headlights do the same trick in front. It's a look that took some time to grow on us. maxima's bold design innovations include the new skyview roof, a glass panel running lengthwise over the front and rear seats. interiorthe nissan maxima comes with an interior that's innovative and comfortable. In front of the driver are three gauges set in their own pod, which instantly endears the instrument panel to motorcycle fans. we like the details of the interior of the new maxima, specifically the light colors and the proximity of the switches and controls to the driver. Owners will likely not find it a problem as they learn which switch operates each function. we didn't care for the large section of trim on the center instrument panel, neither the aluminum-colored plastic in the se nor the faux wood on the sl. It seems like wasted space. Nissan says it found a lot of people rarely open their sunroofs. A conventional sunroof over the front seats is also available. Both models handled bumps with more refinement than the previous-generation maxima, which had a cost-saving beam axle between the rear wheels. Dropping down to fifth gear raises engine speed to 3800 rpm, at which point the 3. 5-liter pulls strongly enough to pass traffic comfortably, without the need to downshift to lower gears. the altima's v6 makes just 245 hp compared to the maxima's 265 hp, due to intake and exhaust tuning. That tuning is noticeable in the maxima's hard-to-ignore exhaust roar. But maxima outweighs the two-inch shorter altima by about 200 pounds, so performance between the two sedans is a draw. both the six-speed and the five-speed automatic are well-matched to the smoothly revving 3. 5-liter v6. The engine has such a broad power band that the car is happy being both a high-revving hard-charger and a boulevard loafer. Clutch pedal travel is also notably long. That means manual shift devotees will be doing a lot of aerobics while they drive. Nissan expects fewer than 10 percent of all maximas will be sold with the manual gearbox. we drove the maxima quickly on twisty canyon roads around mount palomar in southern california. Its limits are very high, but it feels noticeably bigger and more ponderous than the smaller, lighter altima. Like the maxima, the toyota camry and honda accord use front-wheel drive. summarywith last year's introduction of a much larger altima, the nissan maxima has become more indulgent, more luxurious. Its engine is powerful and the ride is smooth and quiet. model lineup3. 5 se 26,950); 3. 5 sl 28,900). assembled insmyrna, tennessee. options as testeddriver preferred package 3550) includes rear spoiler, xenon headlights, memory system (for steering wheel, outside mirrors and driver’s seat) power tilt/telescopic steering wheel, electric folding mirrors, driver seat power lumbar support, heated steering wheel, and sensory package with leather-appointed seats, heated front seats and mirrors, power passenger seat, compass, and premium audio package with 320-watt bose am/fm/6cd, eight speakers, speed-sensitive volume. model testednissan maxima se 26,950). Bucket Seats✔ Heated Seats✔ AM/FM✔ Sunroof/Moonroof✔ Leather Seats✔ Navigation System
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