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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  Once a Max owner, always a Max owner - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By caljn - April 20 - 4:03 am

  Traded a 2003 Maxima which I was sad to trade in... solid, fast, dependable and the last Japanese built. The 2008 SE however is also powerful and an excellent freeway cruiser. Quiet, solid, and quick. Around town however it can feel over weight and lumbering. CVT took some getting accustomed to but now love it. No downshift lag when passing... just hit the gas and ZOOM! Now driving a typical "automatic" feels old school with all that engine revving up then down with each shift. Some interior materials feel a bit cheap which was a disappointment. Overall satisfied and will probably keep for 4 years then trade for 2012 Maxima. As my title states, once a Maxima owner, always a Maxima owner.

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  A Bit Disappointed - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By Raymond - April 19 - 10:26 pm

  Ive loved Maximas ever since I first test drove one in 1995. I then went on to own a 92 Maxima, 98 Maxima, 03 Infiniti I35 (Maxima in disguise) and now this 2008 Maxima. I feel that this 2008 Maxima is probably the worst of all the other cars Ive owned. Having bought this car new I have already noticed light engine ping which is downright annoying. I have used all premium fuel grades and the car still pings lightly. This is my major gripe with this car. Nissan of course says that it is normal. On a more positive note; the CVT will impress you with its quickness and eerie sense of moving the car very quickly at a very low "fuel saving" RPM. But in the end, I shouldve bought an Avalon.

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  Its ok but will not buy nissan again - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By eg7737 - October 22 - 10:30 am

  I had a 2006 Nissan altima before this maxima and it was the worst car ever. I had all sorts of problems the dealer had to put a brand new engine when I had 8000k miles anyways I decided to buy a maxima because it looked Nice. Ive had this 2008 maxima for a little over a year and Im actually writing this review from the service waiting area at the dealership apparently my battery is dead.. Mind u its practically a new car and Ive only had it for a little over a year. I am the first owner and already having problems. Also all the cheap plastic parts they use on this car are breaking. Both charging ports are broken the visors are breaking apart the ac vent doesnt work, the shifter broke off

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  Good, but needs a tighter turning radius - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By Max - June 4 - 8:13 pm

  This model is a good size for what I need. My 2 sons have plenty of room in the rear.

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  Great Car! - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By NissanBoy - December 18 - 9:30 am

  This is my third Nissan, which this one is the best by far. It has just what I was looking for comfort with a sporty feel. The 3.5 V6 has amazing power if used with premium gas, but the downside is it only gets about 16 mpg on avg. It also has loads of great luxury features at a cheap price. The quality could be a bit better, but when compared to other midsized sedans its above avg.

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  Excellent Highway Performance - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By R. Gray - October 24 - 3:39 am

  Smooth, powerful highway performance, but terrible in confined areas. The vehicle has the turning radius of an aircraft carrier. For congested parking lots and tight narrow spaces this is the worst vehicle I have every driven--including but not limited to a pickup truck-- and should be avoided. If you drive in the wide open spaces of the highway system, this vehicle will delivery power, comfort, and very good mileage. Mechanically, this vehicle has required only routine maintenance for my 8+ years of ownership.

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  4 Door Sports Car? - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By 4 Door Sports Car? - April 22 - 4:43 pm

  The CVT should never have been put in the car. It is no longer a sports car.I have a fully loaded SE, and the build quality is excellent. Excellent interior space,The bose system is the best in the industry. I traded an 05 TL. I drive mostly in the city the gas mileage is around 16 mpg which is poor. If you dont run premium fuel in it. It will ping, and run poorly. Overall the car is still an excellent value, but the CVT has taken all the bite out of it.

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  Low build quality that takes all the fun - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By Hondaguy - January 31 - 12:13 am

  Nissan wanted to make the most profit possible, so they built this nice car with the lowest quality parts available. The car has nice transmission, powerful engine, comfortable seats. and low quality material. bad suspension, below average rims quality, precise steering that wont last long. noisy gas tank when its full.The car also has a very large turning radius makes you feel youre turning with a semi truck. Nissan also has a very bad customer service with the slowest response in the industry.