2004 Nissan Maxima Review

　　

zzdcar' Expert Review

by the zzdcar Experts

　　

What’s new

　　The Maxima has been fully redesigned for 2004. It now rides on the same underpinnings as the well-received Nissan Altima. This year's Maxima is longer, wider and more powerful than the previous version.

　　

zzdcar says

　　Although it's now more upscale than ever before, the Maxima remains one of the best combinations of performance, luxury and value in the midsize sedan segment.

　　

Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 2004 Nissan Maxima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.78 per gallon for premium unleaded in North Dakota.

Monthly estimates based on costs in North Dakota

　　$219/mo  for Maxima 3.5 SE

　　Maxima 3.5 SE

　　3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) (Most Popular) - $27,100 MSRP3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M) - $27,100 MSRP3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) - $29,000 MSRP3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A) - $29,350 MSRP

　　vs

　　$164/mo

　　Avg. Midsize Car

　　

2004 Maxima Highlights

Trim: 3.5 SE3.5 SL3.5 SE

　　

Base MSRP	$27,100
Engine Type	Gas
Combined MPG	21 MPG
Cost to Drive	$214/month
Seating	5 seats
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place	15.5 cu.ft.
Drivetrain	front wheel drive
Warranty	3 years / 36,000 miles