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Sedans Nissan Maxima 2009 Nissan Maxima
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This month's Popular Mechanics had its final review on the long term Maxima. It had roughly 8000 miles. Over time, gas mileage had improved. Only defect they experienced was the battery went dead in the key fob. Repair cost was $35 at the dealership. If any of us hit this issue, they recommend we just fix it ourselves (at a cost of $2) as this was not covered under warranty.
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Replying to: smarty666 (Jul 07, 2009 4:27 pm) Sorry, but in my opinion price is the FIRST basis of comparison, or at worst second only to vehicle size / class. If you're going to charge nearly $40k for a sedan with all of the modern amenities and technology, I'm going to compare it to whatever else I can get for around $40k. The problem with comparing Nissan is that they've actually positioned the Altima as the competitor to the Accord and Camry, leaving the Maxima in it's own class. For my money, I wish they'd put a bit less into maximizing HP and refining the interior. I'd gladly take a 250hp engine with better gas mileage and slightly less refinement for $32k. |
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Replying to: go_mdx1 (Jul 08, 2009 5:37 am) Tony P.S. It took my less then 15 minutes to change the battery, this includes reading the owners manuel on how to it. |
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2009 MAXIMA 3.5 SV 4DR PREMIUM PACKAGE WINTER FROST, CAFE LATTE, FLOOR & TRUNK MATS I really need help, how can get the best deal with putting $500 -$1000 down? In live in GA. I need my payment to be $400 per mo or less. I'm working with the dealership via the internet. Here are the numbers they sent me. They gave me a deal of: Vehicle Price: $37,900.00 Theft Protection Program: + $299.00 Preferred Customer Discount: - $3,416.00 Selling Price: $34,783.00 Sales Tax (estimate): + $2,476.74 Title Fee: + $46.00 MVWR: + $3.00 Documentation Fee: + $599.00 Balance Due (estimate): $37,907.74 This would be for a 36 month lease  12k per year. The money factor is .00139 The residula value is $20,446
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Replying to: dmccallum (Jul 08, 2009 8:57 am) |
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Replying to: dmccallum (Jul 08, 2009 8:57 am) After reading all the comments on the 09 Maxima, including my own critical comments, I finally walked into a dealership and got myself one. Mine is Precision Grey with Frost Seats (no-way would I ever buy it with black seats). I must say it took some driving around to find the car without black seats but well worth the extra effort. Here is the deal I got. Sticker for SV + Sport Package + Splash Guards + Trunk and Floor Mats = 36,505 Wholesale below dealer cost 29,900 for the car, plus taxes and fees. So I think your dealer can do better with the price of yours. Rebate may very well be in the deal package. Add to that the fact that I gave in my 07 Maxima 16months before the lease end on that one and was 5K upside down on that car. I still walked out paying 499.00 a month for 39 months with ZERO (0) money down, just the 1st monthly payment and that is it. If you calculate all those numbers, the dealer really went to bat to sell that car. Now take into consideration that it was the 30th of the month, at about 11pm and the dealer needed to make its quota. Nevertheless, I got the deal I needed to say yes and went from paying 429 for an 07 to 499 for an 09. How the additional 2,800.00 covers all the taxes, upside down payoffs, fees, and 6K higher sticker price on my 09 compared to the 07, I will never know but don't care either. In general I miss the 07's power folding mirrors, rear sonar parking assist, trip computer display on the center stack in large numbers vs. on the instrument panel in small numbers, dual auto dimming side mirrors, and the ability to have only one side mirror fold down in reverse vs. both. I gained a much better handling car, sweeter sound from the engine and exhaust, more horsepower and quicker pick-up, paddle shifter, way better CVT, and better fit and finish. I have only had it a week so more to follow as I drive more miles. Bottom line is I have to now put aside all my past criticism of the vehicle and enjoy having the latest Max on the road.
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Replying to: smarty666 (Jul 07, 2009 4:37 pm) I think you might be visiting the wrong places. Do an inventory search on these places: Fitzmall.com Chambersburg, PA Antwerpen Security Nissan Clarksville, MD You can see that significant discounts are available in the DC area. Antwerpen shows MSRP of 37585 for 32460; 39205 for 33907; and 31205 for 26840. Brown's Sterling Nissan and Brown's Fairfax Nissan in NOVA used to post similar aggressive prices online but stopped a few months ago. You need to contact some of these places by internet first and see what they say. I found these places online a few months back when I was considering the Maxima but ultimately bought a CPO BMW instead.
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Replying to: traindriver (Jul 09, 2009 5:20 am)
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Replying to: smarty666 (Jul 09, 2009 8:22 am) |
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Replying to: cyberpunk (Jul 02, 2009 8:25 pm) Turns out, I've got a defective front-right strut. Probably just a ball bearing or something, but the sound is definitely annoying. Funny thing is, the parts are on backorder and my dealer has no idea when they'll be in. Seems very strange that they'd be on backorder. I suspect this may be a pretty common defective part with Maximas...perhaps they are in the process of changing suppliers? In any case, the sound is only annoying, and does not impact my car's safety...and I've been listening to it for months now, so I suppose I can wait patiently until the part comes in. My first warranty repair with this car! |
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