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2008 Nissan Maxima User Reviews

2008 Nissan Maxima Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 8 reviews

  • Performance:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Appearance:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars4.9 out of 5 stars 4.9 / 5
  • Overall:5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars5 out of 5 stars 5 / 5

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"fuel economy" 2 reviews

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Robert739 writes:
2008 Nissan Maxima SE Review
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I haven't found anything yet to gripe about.

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Worth Every Penny — This car is a dream to drive and own. The pick up is amazing and the car feels very solid. Passing is effortless and the ride is silk smooth. The looks is very subjective, either you love it or you don't. It happens that I love it and feel that the design is right on. Interior amenities are endless. W#hat I love is the heated steering wheel, in winter its a finger saver. Interior is wrapped in leather and very opulent. Motor is silku smooth albeit it displays a slight hesitation when you lead foot it. This car is a luxury vehicle and wil perform as such and is very solid on the highway. Particular mention goes to the sound system and the Automatic climate control which will keep the temperature to your absolute liking. In short.... I love my Maxima and would readily buy another one.

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Katrina writes:
2008 Nissan Maxima SE Review
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Awesome, powerful, good handling, has balls, beautifully designed interior as well as exterior.

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Needs a bit more space and could use less noise from the engine.

75

The Maxima — This car is awesome...handles cornering like its nothing. Its got balls too. Its ergonomically designed excellently. The controls are as should be for the driver. Chairs are comfortable but not enough leg room. The trunk is cavernous for cargo carrying. The sound system totally kicks booty on it. Its a great car.

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Serge writes:
2008 Nissan Maxima SE Review
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It's a four FWD 350Z!

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Front Wheel Drive

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Fun With A Nissan. — Fun to drive for a front wheel drive car. The engine rewards you when you hit the gas! The 2008 Nissan Maxima is a four door, FWD 350Z! Mods are coming in the next three years! Exhaust, Brake Up grade and more!

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Mark writes:
2008 Nissan Maxima SE Review
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size. its a big car

45

Sweetness — every thing is awsome. quality is great. hardly needs repairs. acceleration is good, braking great, handles well on turns. good gas mileage, maintenace is rare. all around fun car to drive around. fun to race other cars and whoop ass.

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Terry writes:
2008 Nissan Maxima SE Review
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body lines performance transmission(cvt)  color

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none other than black cars show all flaws

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2008 Maxima Se — Just bought this and i sell them! i love this car and its fast as hell while looking damn good. its cheap to own and has a hundred thousand mile bumper to bumper certified warranty! Black on Black its pimp

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Diane460 writes:
2008 Nissan Maxima SE Review
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Love This Car! — Love, love, love the car. It's beautiful and sleek. It drives like floating on a cloud. The Maxima is smooth, comfortable and responsive. When I ask for more power it steps up immediately. This is my third Nissan -- second Maxima. It never goes out of style.

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Mert writes:
2008 Nissan Maxima SE Review
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Quick car with power

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lots of gas, you can only make 30 degree turns

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Amazing — Fast, brakes hold hard or soft depending on how your driving. Handles perfect. a few problems is the motor. after about 50K miles, youll need to let the car warm up because you hear chain rattleing when the oil is on the bottom. you can get one for around $18,000-$22,000

Primary Use: Sport/fun (spirited driving, track racing, off-roading, etc.)

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Ryan writes:
2008 Nissan Maxima SL Review
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Everything but CVT

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CVT tranny

45

2008 — Performance- Tuned to over 300hp, pretty hard acceleration, car runs with CVT tranny. Build Quality- Good materials used on the interior, had a couple rattles but was gone with some dynamat. Appearance- Really hot Cost- gets about an average of 22.5 mpg Fun to drive

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Cost $15,515 Average Instant Market Value $14,333 Average Instant Market Value $15,690 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 25 32 31
Horsepower 255 175 177
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 14.0
Front Leg Room (inches) 43.9 44.1 42.5

Reviews From Other Years

2012 Nissan Maxima Reviews

I Want It. By raed311

This car is amazing to have great for family or just for yourself. Its like buying an infinity nissan really stepped it up with the maxima. i would highly recommend this car to any one. its very luxur... Read More

Excellent Buy! By ladlf

It's a lot of car for the money with tons of extras including XM satellite radio with NavTraffic and NavWeather. Dual panel moonroof w/power sunshade is my favorite. A great family sedan with style, ... Read More

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2011 Nissan Maxima Reviews

Unique Look, Powefull Engine, Great Luxury Features, Resonable Pce Compaed To Premium Segment By NYSTAR

I like everything in this car, best performance, best valuse for money. very sharp sport power stering. Very quite and smooth ride, great tech features. Unique look, Powefull Engine, Great Luxury fea... Read More

Really Happy With It, Looks Good, Drives Good And Was Worth The Money By Hamid

Performance: Firstly it has 300 bhp (near enough and 4 driving modes with paddle shifters. Then top it off with a DSG style gearbox for smooth and sports modes. Acceleration can be steady or pin you t... Read More

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2010 Nissan Maxima Reviews

Amazing, Astonshing And A Reliable Car By Faisal

Maxima's new look it great it changed completly to something excellent, it a five star car full of facilities you'll enjoy riding this car, its fast with 290 horse power, elegant and powerful it has... Read More

Sleeper By dominickdenava

This car is a sleeper in the fact that it is faster than most cars out there due to the combo of the 290 hp VQ35 and the CVT transmission. rack n pinion steering is nice to have as opposed to electric... Read More

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2009 Nissan Maxima Reviews

Great Dependable Car By kerilynn

I love the room this car has to offer and the dependability of knowing it is safe to drive me and my family around in. It looks and drives just like an expensive luxury car. Clean interior and exterio... Read More

Awesome Car With Little Regret By eupho55

Just a great car. The Maxima has masculine styling with an engine to back it up. Great car! We love the ability to get up to insterstate speeds quickly and without hesitation from the tranny. The C... Read More

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2007 Nissan Maxima Reviews

Excellent Car By krantz

I love this car. It runs smooth, has great get up. The car has not given me any problems since I purchased it. I could keep this car forever. The leather still looks like new and has a nice spacio... Read More

2007 Maxima Se With Nav System By Ogonzalesj1984

Winter mountain driving is no issue for this car as long as you have the right tires, of course. The keyless entry system and various warnings to show open doors, tire pressure issues, and maintenanc... Read More

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