Article Comments - 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV Full Test

25 messages, Last post on Jun 24, 2009 at 12:19 PM

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Full Test: 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV -Bottom Line: Finally, a Maxima worthy of the price and status at the top of Nissan's sedan range. (more)

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#1 of 25 Article Comments - 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV Full Test by KarenS HOST May 29, 2008 (7:58 am)
Since the introduction of the 2002 Nissan Altima, things have looked bleak for the Nissan Maxima. With both cars sharing the same corporate D-platform and offering the same VQ-Series V6, Maxima sales have declined and now the Altima outsells it by a margin of 5-to-1. Full Test: 2009 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SV
#2 of 25 Ugh by elbee May 31, 2008 (12:07 pm)
The new Maxima is positively ghastly.
#3 of 25 2009 Nissan Maxima by leowin May 31, 2008 (2:52 pm)
Headlight treatment is shocking...Did they really wantted to do this to Maxima? Is it because infiniti/nissan interiors have started to look similar so apparently they want to look different somewhere? Following Murano's crocodile grille, this is a second design gaffe by Nissan!
#4 of 25 Looks. by ace47 Jun 01, 2008 (7:01 pm)
Looks better than the older models.
#5 of 25 Odd, What is it? by bvdj84 Jun 02, 2008 (8:37 am)
I am not sure what to say about the 09 Maxima. It certainly looks different. I really don't like the front of it, and it just looks a little odd, like some how all the puzzle pieces didn't match right. It is like it has many design factors rolled into one, and it cannot decide which it wants to be. It looks morphed. I was never a fan of the altima's, but I was of the 08 maxima models, very classy, and was the best sedan model Nissan had out in terms of looks. Interior looks great and has great fit and finish, better than the 08. The whole car looks odd, Bulky, like a slug. and I am not sure what to think, and just to think were going to have to look at this for how many years? What happened? I really don't want to say ugly, but different? Replies to this message: khusmc (Jun 15, 2008 4:19 pm) go_mdx1 (Jun 15, 2008 5:30 pm)
#6 of 25 Author's Error by cwalton1 Jun 03, 2008 (4:48 am)
It was brought to my attention by Nissan management that only now does the 2009 Maxima share the D platform with the Altima. Previous Maxima have been based on the FF-L platform. Sorry for mistake. -Chris
#7 of 25 Premium gas? by rob121 Jun 05, 2008 (4:52 am)
Does anyone know if the new maxima will use only premium gas? Also, when will the actual price be announced? Replies to this message: nowakj66 (Jun 05, 2008 9:32 am)
#8 of 25 Re: Premium gas? [rob121] by nowakj66 Jun 05, 2008 (9:32 am)
Replying to: rob121 (Jun 05, 2008 4:52 am) I understand that it will run regular gas at a 10-15% loss in HP.
#9 of 25 2009 Maxima v. 2009 Acura TL by nowakj66 Jun 05, 2008 (9:33 am)
The Maxima and Acura TL have long been competitors. Any thoughts on how the all new 2009 versions of these cars will stack up? Replies to this message: shaase (Jun 05, 2008 3:29 pm) krc01 (Jun 13, 2008 12:42 pm) pcm3232 (Jun 13, 2008 10:37 am)
#10 of 25 Re: 2009 Maxima v. 2009 Acura TL [nowakj66] by shaase Jun 05, 2008 (3:29 pm)
Replying to: nowakj66 (Jun 05, 2008 9:33 am) The 2009 Maxima and 2009 Acura TL should stack up well against each other. Both cars have 290-300 hp through the front wheels and both cars have top notch infotainment system. In addition, both cars should have an MSRP of $37-$38K. Acura has the better warranty- 4yr 50K vs. Maxima 3yr 36K Replies to this message: krc01 (Jun 13, 2008 12:42 pm)