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2008 Nissan Maxima Overview

Likes:

  • Supportive front seats
  • Steers and handles responsively
  • Very quiet, comfortable cabin

Dislikes:

  • Outside styling doesn’t stand out from the Altima
  • V-6 doesn’t feel sporty with CVT automatic
  • No standard stability control in a top-of-the-line model

Bottom Line

As the experts at the TheCarConnection.com put together this review covering the 2008 Nissan Maxima, they incorporated opinions from a number of reviews and their differing viewpoints. And to make this especially useful, TheCarConnection’s editors included their own ...

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Full Review

The flagship sedan of the line, the 2008 Nissan Maxima, carries over with few changes after a major update for the 2007 model year. In that update, the Maxima received a new front end and grille, new headlights, a restyled rear end, and a freshened interior layout with a new...

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Trim MSRP / Invoice Fuel Econ
2008 Nissan Maxima: 4dr Sedan SE $28,630 / $26,229 City: 19
Hwy: 25
2008 Nissan Maxima: 4dr Sedan SL $30,880 / $28,286 City: 19
Hwy: 25

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The 2008 Nissan Maxima is very comfortable and refined inside, with especially attractive appointments, but it doesn't have the exterior styling or the performance of other sport sedans in its price range, like the Acura TSX and Audi A4--and both of those bring the better dealership experience associated with luxury brands. The Subaru Legacy GT doesn't compete with the Maxima on the level of refinement, as it's quite a bit louder inside and its powertrain is coarser, but it rivals the Maxima for performance and has standard all-wheel drive. Then there's the Passat, which in V-6 form feels especially refined and comfortable, also with a standout interior.

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