Overview & Reviews

After receiving a midcycle refresh last year, the Nissan Maxima heads into 2008 with only mild package adjustments. Last year's Elite Package has been largely replaced by the Platinum Edition Package, though the Elite's more comfortable two-person backseat arrangement has been dropped.

• Ample interior space, standard V6 engine, suspension well balanced for both handling and comfort.

User Reviews:

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  Great Car - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By wk2design - May 12 - 6:46 am

  Overall - great car. Im very pleased after almost buying an Acura and Saab. The Maxima has it all and more. Best thing - go for the leather - awesome seats and comfort. Performance - just test drive one and youll see. Price is high although worth it when compared to others. BTW - The Audi A4 and Passat are both slugs compared to the Maxima.

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  Great Car - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By Jada2020 - February 22 - 12:56 pm

  Great car! I really like this car tho it could use some refinement. The CVT is one of the best transmissions out (smooth as silk) I will say that the price tag is a bit much for a fully loaded 3.5SL. All in all, I really like my car and will keep it for a few years!

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  Hard to beat - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By andy - January 5 - 4:43 am

  First sedan since a 94 New Yorker. Soft ride and poor handling was its undoing. I purchased an SE for its ride and handling. Purchased every available option which makes it an SL with an SE ride. Turning and keyless entry takes some getting use to.

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  CVT is HORRIBLE!! - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By Fred - October 8 - 10:23 am

  This is my 6th Nissan (third Maxima) and my last. There is a constant rumbling vibration felt through the gas pedal and steering wheel between 20-45 mph. Dealer tried couldnt fix it, so rep came and said "this is normal for this transmission". NORMAL!? For a $30,000 car! They tout this new transmission as seamless, which apparently its not. So, Im now stuck with it! Its a design flaw Nissan wont admit to.

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  Still the king - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By Topper - September 23 - 11:43 am

  Every 2-3 years I trade my vehicles in. So far out of the last 6 vehicles I have owed, 3 have been Maximas (and for good reason). The first one I bought was a 93 that I loved. I traded it for a new V6 Honda Accord that I drove for 2 years missing my Maxima daily. 97 I finally traded the Accord back in for a new Maxima that I loved. Back and forth, back and forth, you get the idea! Maxima has always been a true sign of style and class which has never meet an equal w/in its price range. With its quick speed, smooth ride, and stylish looks, the Nissan Maxima will always remain my favorite vehicle to own in any price range. Thank you Nissan!!

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  My awsome car!!! - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By roland m - September 4 - 7:00 pm

  I love my maxima. I owned a 99 and it was awesome as well, so i just had to buy another one. My maxima hasnt given me any problems so i am fully satisfied. As any mass production items there is bound to be several glitches so we cant expect them all to be perfect, thank you nissan!!!

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  Rattles Ruin the Enjoyment - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By JMW - August 26 - 12:53 am

  Its too bad that Nissan could not tighten up the interior of this car. The car is enjoyable to drive, gets decent mileage and is comfortable with minimal road noise. At 2500 miles I developed an interior rattle that comes and goes which is near impossible to have fixed since on two tries it did not rattle for service. It also takes forever to put the last 3 gallons in the gas tank but minor next to the rattle. Very annoying to listen to in a $30,000+ car so Ill put up with it for a couple of years and get rid of it.

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  Love the Intelligent Key - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By kinta77 - July 27 - 8:00 am

  I have always been a fan of the Maxima and the Nissan brand. I have owned 2 Altimas and 1 Maxima. I previous had leased a 2004 Nissan Altima SE V6. My lease was due to expire in July. I decided to purchase the 2008 Nissan Maxima. I have had my Maxima for about 6 months now currently with 13000 miles on it. I have not had any problems with the car so far. I really wanted the 2009 Maxima but decided to wait until later to get one, but I am very satisfied with my choice. The CVT did take a little while to get used to. The car does have a wide turn ratio and can be difficult to park at times.

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  Precision Grey Max SL - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By beavis - January 14 - 10:56 pm

  Recently purchased a SL with the platinum package (no sunroof). There was too much wind noise with the roof - even with the wind deflector. I drove just about everything out there and this seemed the best bang for the buck. I highly recommend the Platinum package ... you feel like you purchased a luxury car. This car is fast. I am coming off a 540i. While the max has more body roll than I am used to, this does the job for about half the money. In the first week of having the car, I got my first ticket. When your cruising at 80 mph, it really feels like 50mph. Gas mileage is at 21. For mileage cars, Honda and Nissan is where its at. Toyota will put you to sleep.

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  At 32K Miles-Poorly Made Car - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By Kay - December 10 - 10:53 pm

  This is my 2nd Nissan (first Maxima) and my last!!!!! There is a constant rumbling vibration felt through the gas pedal and steering wheel between 20-45 mph. I have taken my car to over 6 different dealers and they couldnt fix it or really find the problem, so the service rep came and said "this is normal for this transmission"!!!! For a car that cost this much!!! There FLAGSHIP VECHICLE!!!!They claim this new transmission is seamless, which apparently its not. It is soooo aggravating, and to top it off now my car constantly sounds like it is revied up high!!!!!! So, Im now stuck with it!!!! I wanted to get the 09, but now I am scared....