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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  CVT - EXCELLENT CAR - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By Rick - October 14 - 7:40 pm

  I have owned a 2005 Maxima, which was totaled early this year and now a 2008 Maxima. This car is really a considerable car to purchase. The comfort and performance stands out in 2008 Maxima. There are too many car buyers down-playing the CVT engine. People have been use to the engine shifting over 50 years of cars. This Maxima with CVT has no shift shock. So its nice and smooth driving. 0-60 in 6 seconds and I able to pull a track time of 14.8 1/4 mile in 75 degree weather. With my 05 Maxima, I put on 35K miles and had NO problems with the engine. Now with this new 2008 Maxima, I have 5K miles and still no problems. This 08 SL is worth what I spent and I highly recommend it.

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  You need this car! - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By Jeff - August 13 - 1:03 am

  My wife and I just purchased a 2008 SL Nissan Maxima after a long, hard look at all cars in this price range. After several test drives and months of searching we found the car to buy! This car is excellent in comfort, ride, power and value. We just fell in love with the styling of the Nissan Maxima. After a test drive we were sold! Great buy!!

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  2008 Nissan Maxima - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By BriGuy - April 13 - 11:50 am

  Wow! I just traded in my 2006 Honda Accord because I was bored out of my mind and sick of getting passed on the highway. Now I do the passing! I say this car is for guys or girls that like a whole lot of performance to go along with their luxury. I got a fully loaded one (minus nav) and it is by far the nicest car I have ever owned. You have to get the leather and the Bose sound system amazing. I know Zoom-Zoom belongs to Mazda but they might have stolen it from Nissan.

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  Great Car! - 2008 Nissan Maxima
  By NissanBoy - August 22 - 10:10 am

  This is my third Nissan car within the last 2 yrs. I absolutely love the sportiness of all of their cars. I decided to upgrade to the fully load Maxima 3.5SL, because my 2008 Altima 3.5SE rattled too much. I truly believe that I could not have made a better choice. I test drove the Lexus ES and Lincoln MKZ, none of those vehicles had the character of the Maxima. After testing driving the Max, I was sold!

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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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  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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  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.