Still have the maxima I bought new in 2016. There's not a day I don't look forward to driving it. I have 148,000 miles now. No issues (change CVT fluid every 60K miles). Still pulls like a train!
Had a 2000 Maxima SE black/black leather 5 speed manual.....loved it, only front wheel drive car I've ever owned.....traded it in on the brand new Z (6 speed) in Dec/'02, loved that even more😁
@@kjk4795 Whens the last time you've changed the fluid? With these transmissions the fluid should be changed every 30k. I'd also check motor mounts as my Maxima had that jerk as well but it was the motor mounts.
I've owned 6 Maximas. 87, 92, 98, 05 16, and now my 21 SR like this one. Just been a fan since i was a teenager. Gonna miss this car and have no idea what my next car will be since i can't afford any of my dream cars. Guess I'll hold on to this one for as long as I can
Unfortunately doing "something special" often does not include altering the main mechanicals, such as switching gearbox options. And speaking of which, Nissan should've made the gearbox change a few years back, by offering either 9AT or 6MT and with helical LSD pption. That move could've recouped some customer base......
Maxima was originally a top of the line trim for the 1981 Datsun 810. For 1982, the 810 name was dropped in favor of Maxima. By the 1985 model year, the Datsun name was dropped entirely in favor of the name Nissan, which had been introduced alongside the Datsun moniker. Those of us who are old enough will recall when Datsun named most of it's models with numbers such as the B210
I grew up in my parents 1981 310. Prior to that it was called the F10 and after the Pulsar. The 810/Maxima was ahead of it’s time back then. I had a 2002 SE 6 speed manual myself. It’s a shame it’s been left to die on the vine.
Most of the times I'm completely ok with the CVT transmissions but this car needed a different option and it's a shame because this Maxima is a really nice car.
Traded my K5 for one in July. Love my Hyundai/Kias, but with them raising insurance on them across the board, even ones that aren't easily stealable, I had to look elsewhere & am in love with my '23 Maxima. Absolutely love the diamond-quilted tan leather zero gravity seats & tan leather upholstery.
@@durapoker I didn't realize I basically said it twice for the seats alone, sorry about the repetitiveness, I usually catch things like that. Fact is, I was never a leather fan until this car & I've had a ton of cars, with & without it. Including a Stinger 2.0T Premium. The name of these, on the specific trim I got, is so long already lol, my bad, I just made it even longer for no reason. Editing it now.
I just bought my 2023 Maxima SR and am loving it. I had a turbo vehicle before and did not want another turbo. This fit the bill in terms of fun to drive, beautiful to look at and more affordable than the G70. I'm happy so far!
You would’ve felt a lot more power and got more use out of the engine in sport mode. I own a 2016 which is when they first introduced the facelift and it’s one of those cars where the sport mode button is actually functional and not just for higher rev shifts. This car is actually a lot of fun despite the CVT, it takes driving it daily to appreciate the vehicle in its entirety.
Yeah you’re right about that sport mode. I have a 2020 Altima 2.5 SR. I didn’t know that there was a button on the shifter for like 2 years 😅 and now I put it in sport mode Every time I drive around in the city it’s way better to drive that way 🎉
Joe, I tend to agree with you regarding the overall design of the Maxima (soon to be known as the "Minima"), but the blacked-out exterior does tend to hide the quirks of this design. I actually like the monochromatic paint scheme on this particular Maxima. I would have substituted black chrome for the bright metalwork.
Lol I’ve been trying to say this. Why would anyone buy this car when you can spend similar money and get a car with way better performance. Not even buying for mpg why would you care about that in a sports car that’s just dumb also it max 30 in 2023. Craazy why does this car exist.
@dyllanmendoza9918 it takes petroleum to provide the electricity at charging stations. It takes petroleum to run the machinery to go through many tons of earth to produce the lithium needed for one car. Once lithium batteries are used up, they can't be renewed and end up as permanent toxic waste.
I've had 3 Nisan Maxima's (sorta). 2 Maxima's and one I30, same drivetrain as the Maxima. CVT Transmission went out on all 3 of them. Nissan covered 2 and Screwed us (in my opinion) on the 3rd. All 3 went out around 40K-80K miles I believe. Every year Nissan will tell you, "this CVT is new and totally improved." I'll avoid CVT from Nissan 100% of the time now. We were just a couple of thousand over warranty and Nissan would do absolutely nothing about it. Avoid Nissan CVT at all cost. I think it was around $4500. The engine is excellent, but the transmission should be avoided.
Ahhhh.....The mighty V6. A gem of an engine more rare every model year. 💎 I see why Nissan is killing the Maxima. With the Altima growing in size, at this point it pretty much fills the Maxima's shoes. So why produce a vehicle with no purpose being served, and no profits being made really? While its sad, with Nissan going through their lineup up down and all around bringing changes and updates, its even sadder that we won't see the Maxima receive these same updates as well. At least with this platform.
I just purchased my 22 Maxima SR about a month ago, and I absolutely love it. It's a fun car to drive and has a lot of elegance to it. Sure, the CVT is not the greatest. But honestly, you get past that once you feel how the car drives and handles. It pulls really nice, especially in sport mode. It's a shame Nissan is discontinuing them, they're great cars in my opinion.
The CVT lets the vehicle accelerate fast deccelerate fast and easily brake on a nissan. Nissan CVT is high quality CVT. With CVT you can go from gear 1 to gear 6 in one second unlike the manual or automatic that has to go from 1 to 6 in steps
@loitersquadx8590 no, a cvt transmission can handle stronger engines as well. I personally don't care for them in comparison to 8 to 10 speed transmission. However, the cvt in my 2022 lexus nx f sport is amazing! I honestly can't tell the difference.
i had to get rid of my 16 Maxima Platinum cause it was getting old and the miles where high i tried to get this 23 but they wanted almost $50,000 and that was way out for me.
These used to be a 4 door Z in a lot of aspects, but now that they put the TT V6 in the 400ZX and didn't do the same for the Maxima, it really hurt it. This used to be a 4 door Z with luxury.. Idk what Nissan was thinking.. 😢 I'd buy one with the TT V6 in it. Just like the Q50 Red Sport has. I don't see why they couldn't do this. I like the way they look as well.
Well , In 2023 on June 21st I had gotten a 2018 Maxima SR in good condition. Fully Loaded , plus the SR Trim Maxima's are the ones that handles like a real champ when it comes to sportiness. Very firm and Solid in which I love
I have the same car but it's an 2009, the first year of the 7th gen with 165,000 miles. Nissan should've offered a manual transmission option on the 7th gen
I agree. Too outdated and they fumbled the opportunity to make the final maxima special. Just doesn’t compare to the G70 imo. I’d never choose this over the Genesis. 💯⚡️⚡️⚡️
The Genesis line up is just cold. I don’t see none better. The complete line up is just perfect. Rwd, great design, great engine types, interior. They knocked it out the park.
I have the 2023 Maxima SR...for the money, it's one of the best, sharpest, nicest riding cars out there! I hate small cars; this one has plenty of room, very comfortable (and, still fairly tight) & excellent power in "Sport Mode". Just a pleasure to drive it daily and still turn heads! However, what do I trade it in for next? I've been down the Altima road, great cars, but after driving this beast, I want more...LOL
Really surprised you don’t like how the Maxima looks. I think it’s the best looking Maxima of all time and it’s really held up! I had a 2016 for a full 5 years (longest I’ve ever owned any car) and the car maintained like new, only thing I ever changed was 1 battery right at the end and some oil changes.I sold it to get the TLX Type S in August of 2021. Still have and love the TLX.
@@Darylrb1983 my Favorite Maxima is the 4th gen SE and the 5.5 gen 3.5 SE in the manual…. But it’s hard to argue that the 8th gen wasn’t the best overall. The interior on the 8th gen is pretty great tbh. Only thing that held that car back was the CVT and even that was no where near as bad as the CVT in the 6th and 7th gens. The Xtronic in the Maxima and the CVT in the civics will change a lot of peoples minds about the CVT being that bad… the rubber band feel is pretty much gone from them.
Didn’t realize this car was still alive 😮. Why is this vehicle in the conversation with the GV70? The Genesis is a luxury automaker. That center stack looks very 2004 btw. Shouldn’t this vehicle be in the conversation (at the bottom) with Camry, Accord, Arteon & Malibu? It’ll probably do well in the rental car fleet.
The Maxima never competed with Camry, Accord, Malibu because all those cars are standard 4 cylinder (v6 optional at the time) the Maxima has always been a v6 top of the line sport family sedan.
@@ItsChrisWorld Those vehicles have 4 bangers now but like you said at one time at least the Toyota and Honda had 6 bangers for quite a while. The Maxima has been marketed as a 4 door sports sedan ever since it started sliding through downtown streets in Nissan ads. I agree that it’s been a sport sedan but currently I don’t see any such pedigree that makes it outshine those other vehicles. I definitely don’t see where it’s on par with the G70 or any of the other luxury sport sedans, many of which are powered by 4 cylinder engines. It’s got a huge following though. Same for the Altima and 300 sports cars It’s awesome that there are so many choices that everyone can have something that fits their needs like a glove.
@@ItsChrisWorld That Altima is a hugely popular car with lots of support on the forums. I’ve heard nothing but praise about Nissan’s zero gravity seats. I think more automakers should strive for that kind of comfort. Congratulations on the new purchase👍.
Still loving this vehicle! My mom had one as her last car and I always looked forward to driving it at any opportunity! Sorry to see it going away, it’s just such a pleasure to drive!
My parents had an ‘89 base Maxima and it was comfortable and fun to drive. I got my license with that car. I wish we could get a similar car today. I love how you convey how old the car is through the outdated references. One you could have thrown in was Alf. :) Great video, as always! Continued success and happiness to you and your lovely lady. Oh, I kept staring at the Armadas in the background of your presentation. My dad asked me if I wanted to get one and I told him I would like to get one but the gas consumption is murder.
Maxima originally was the top of the line trim for the 1981 Datsun 810. For 1982, the 810 name was dropped. At this time, Datsun was beginning the changeover to the name Nissan and changing all of their models from number designations such as 210, 310, etc, to names such as Sentra, Stanza, etc, except for the 300zx.
I used to own an A32 Cefiro (JDM Maxima) still one of the best cars ive owned. The seats were like armchairs, luxury touches and it just worked. Sad to see this model disappear.
That model that came out in 1995 was a beast. At the time it was the fastest 4 door Japanese sedan in the world. That 3.0 V6 just couldn't be touched when pushed the power wàs there and handled well
I think the G70 is in a different league then the maxima and is not a fair comparison lol. I know you’re comparing them probably only because of price point.
I rented a versa, Sentra then Altima. Was going to rent a maxima then found out it somehow has less room than an Altima even though its exterior is bigger
Mmm not really, the rpm goes up and gives you more throttle so it feels that way. Leaving it regular Drive mode is actually the fastest mode. You can look it up
Wish I knew about the cvt before I got My 2010 maxima as my first car. Currently it has 230k miles the cvt has been good to me. I just like how the new ones looks
I have a 2009 with 290 hp 3.5 v6 and cvt. Nissan has done very little to upgrade the max since then. During that time they could've put the 3.7 from the g37 in it, made it awd or at least rwd and put either the 7 speed or 9 speed automatic from the infinitis and it would've been good to go
I've always loved the Max, it will always be iconic. Would be nice if they ditched the CVT! They've kept it looking the same for years, you can get a 2020-22 and save some dough!
$45,000? Yikes! It costs more than most crossovers and even some pick up trucks. No wonder it’s not selling. That dated interior by the dashboard, gauges and even infotainment screen from 6 years ago. I can see the point if it was around $36-39k but not now. I bet some dealers will still trying to mark up on the MSRP with their stupid add-ons. It will either sit on the lot or be repossessed a few times because 1st and 2 owners won’t be able to keep up with monthly payments. 😂
45k+?🤯Nissan is putting prices at the level of luxury brands, unjustifiable since the finishes and the technology that the brand has, is still behind to pay so much for a máxima. 
Went with a 2021 Accord Sport 2T in 2021 as it was more responsive, felt more roomy, had a bigger trunk, and better infotainment at a better price. Maxima was nice, but just off the mark.
I had the 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe 4 cylinder. Good car but that droning of that transmission was just painful all day on a long trip....Steering wheel was massive for such a small car too...
Still have the maxima I bought new in 2016. There's not a day I don't look forward to driving it. I have 148,000 miles now. No issues (change CVT fluid every 60K miles). Still pulls like a train!
Maxima Is a underrated car for sure
You are so very right
I still love this generation of Maxima! If Nissan would knock $10k off the sticker price at the end of the year I’d get one 🔥🔥🔥
I agree, for $45K I'm getting a new Lexus IS 350, or a Acura TLX anyday over a Maxima..
@@lunarblackstar1100% agree. And you know a year from now this maxima will be barely worth 29,000$ used in 2024
That price would be too big of a wish
You can get a 2020 thru 22 and save a lot of money! They look the same since 2016
Unless there's a rebate from Nissan, $10k off the MSRP is not possible at all. You're better off getting a used one.
I used to love the Maxima when it came in a manual drive. It used to be THE car to get in the 80s and 90s.
Had a 2000 Maxima SE black/black leather 5 speed manual.....loved it, only front wheel drive car I've ever owned.....traded it in on the brand new Z (6 speed) in Dec/'02, loved that even more😁
I had a 2004 maxima. It felt almost as quick as my 2008 mustang GT and the interior felt futuristic. Maximas are underrated cars.
That's why I'm here watching this video because I was sitting here thinking about my old 2004 maxima and how fast it was and how ahead of it's it felt
Maxima deserved another generation with the Z engine with 450Hp and AWD.
Nahhh Nissan don’t want to make money.
😂😂😂😂😂😂@@sleeping7003
I had a 2016 Nissan maxima S. I put 100k miles on it over 4-5 years. Never had any issues.
That’s do awesome to hear
Yeah, been driving Nissans since 97 and have a several with CVTs, no issues.
You guys feel some random small jerks on acceleration, or is that normal ?
@@kjk4795 Whens the last time you've changed the fluid? With these transmissions the fluid should be changed every 30k. I'd also check motor mounts as my Maxima had that jerk as well but it was the motor mounts.
@@kjk4795time to change the fluid
I've owned 6 Maximas. 87, 92, 98, 05 16, and now my 21 SR like this one. Just been a fan since i was a teenager. Gonna miss this car and have no idea what my next car will be since i can't afford any of my dream cars. Guess I'll hold on to this one for as long as I can
Kia K5
Kia stinger V6
@@kokopuffs5789 They're discontinuing that too
I think it will be SUV or EV . Maxima name is iconic name I know they will come back
Wow you have been very dedicated
Been driving 16 sr for 7 years, so far it’s been flawless. Maintenance is key to any vehicle
Exactly 💯
Well said, change your tranny fluid around every 30k miles and shouldn't have any issues.......
Don't you feel some random jerks on acceleration? Or is that normal?
@@kjk4795I’ve never felt that with mine 🤷🏻♂️
the cvt will blow up eventually after 100k km
They should've done something special for the Maxima's final year. Maybe a limited production Maxima Z or something.
I totally agree with you
Unfortunately doing "something special" often does not include altering the main mechanicals, such as switching gearbox options. And speaking of which, Nissan should've made the gearbox change a few years back, by offering either 9AT or 6MT and with helical LSD pption. That move could've recouped some customer base......
@@vampyrelycan99or add awd or rear wheel
@@djerry11226 Easier said then done -- depending on platform and transmission options. Which is why I skip this part......
Or Maxima Nismo
Maxima was originally a top of the line trim for the 1981 Datsun 810. For 1982, the 810 name was dropped in favor of Maxima. By the 1985 model year, the Datsun name was dropped entirely in favor of the name Nissan, which had been introduced alongside the Datsun moniker. Those of us who are old enough will recall when Datsun named most of it's models with numbers such as the B210
I grew up in my parents 1981 310. Prior to that it was called the F10 and after the Pulsar. The 810/Maxima was ahead of it’s time back then. I had a 2002 SE 6 speed manual myself. It’s a shame it’s been left to die on the vine.
Glad I own both of the first a 79 810 wagon and a 82 Maxima Turbo.
Most of the times I'm completely ok with the CVT transmissions but this car needed a different option and it's a shame because this Maxima is a really nice car.
The CVT is a transmission to avoid from Nissan. I think Toyota has a decent one, but avoid Nissan's CVT at all cost.
I totally like the way you think Omar
@@twoweeledsoto6072this is so very true
Nissan has worked out their CVT problems. Even our 2011 Altima has 150k miles on it and still "shifts" great.@@twoweeledsoto6072
It needs a 7 speed dct or super built automatic.
Love the Maxima. So iconic.
That’s so fantastic
The maxima will be back in 2 yrs will be awd with full ev and have a crazy design that will kill the market
I hope so.
That’s gay AF
My Uncle had a Black 1990 Nissan Maxima SE with the fog lights and the spoiler and it said 4DSC in the back side windows... such a cool car
I remember those
They peaked in that 3rd generation. Great cars then.
I thought they killed off the Maxima.
This is the last year for them.
Not yet, but it's not a 24 model I'm told
This is it! The final year
@@frankfirewood5384you are correct
I predict the Altima is next
Raiti, you should do a video about the most zonked cars. Similar to a compilation, maybe for a Christmas episode or something.
That’s a great idea! Thanks fir the feedback!
Traded my K5 for one in July. Love my Hyundai/Kias, but with them raising insurance on them across the board, even ones that aren't easily stealable, I had to look elsewhere & am in love with my '23 Maxima. Absolutely love the diamond-quilted tan leather zero gravity seats & tan leather upholstery.
Thanks fir sharing that great experience you had
OP.... I think your last sentence needs 1 or 2 more "leather" put in there.
@@durapoker I didn't realize I basically said it twice for the seats alone, sorry about the repetitiveness, I usually catch things like that. Fact is, I was never a leather fan until this car & I've had a ton of cars, with & without it. Including a Stinger 2.0T Premium. The name of these, on the specific trim I got, is so long already lol, my bad, I just made it even longer for no reason. Editing it now.
@@JustinPennito 👍
What color and trim ?
I just bought my 2023 Maxima SR and am loving it. I had a turbo vehicle before and did not want another turbo. This fit the bill in terms of fun to drive, beautiful to look at and more affordable than the G70. I'm happy so far!
If it had all wheel drive, it might have been an actual competitor
I agree with you
They kept AWD and more power for the Q50. But the Q is a much higher price point.
With the GTR engine and all wheel drive
@@mmccurdas a maxima driver this was my dream. An AWD maxima with a 3.7 at least. Would’ve been a dream
The Altima offers awd
You would’ve felt a lot more power and got more use out of the engine in sport mode. I own a 2016 which is when they first introduced the facelift and it’s one of those cars where the sport mode button is actually functional and not just for higher rev shifts. This car is actually a lot of fun despite the CVT, it takes driving it daily to appreciate the vehicle in its entirety.
Yeah you’re right about that sport mode. I have a 2020 Altima 2.5 SR. I didn’t know that there was a button on the shifter for like 2 years 😅 and now I put it in sport mode Every time I drive around in the city it’s way better to drive that way 🎉
Yeah sport mode just uses more gas
Joe, I tend to agree with you regarding the overall design of the Maxima (soon to be known as the "Minima"), but the blacked-out exterior does tend to hide the quirks of this design. I actually like the monochromatic paint scheme on this particular Maxima. I would have substituted black chrome for the bright metalwork.
I love the Nissan Maxima I think it's a cool car.
Thanks fir letting me share it with you
@@RaitisRides Yeah
45K? Is it not the price of the Mustang GT?
Lol I’ve been trying to say this. Why would anyone buy this car when you can spend similar money and get a car with way better performance. Not even buying for mpg why would you care about that in a sports car that’s just dumb also it max 30 in 2023. Craazy why does this car exist.
The Maxima better than the Genesis G70? Especially the 3.3t model? Joe did you fall & hit you head?
That all black is clean 🔥
Remember my ‘92 maxima. Thing was hella fun for a 20-something to drive. Sunroof and cd player even back then.
An absolute crime what they did to that Maxima line smh
Amen. Potential wasted
Underrated large sedan. I may do Nissan Maxima again.
Hands down the best car I have ever bought. It’s fast and good looking. I hate that they are getting rid of it.
Had a 1987,5 speed GXE Maxima still think of that car definitely one of my favorite cars ever.
Now my new Nissan Maxima I want to buy.
I don't want the Nissan Maxima to go away 😭😭😭😭😭😭😭😭 I wish that Nissan could make the Maxima into a electric
Tell me about it
They supposedly bringing it back in 25 as an EV.
Electric vehicles are not green.
@@marvinmurakami8828 they are green, that is saving the environment it's helping from air pollution
@dyllanmendoza9918 it takes petroleum to provide the electricity at charging stations. It takes petroleum to run the machinery to go through many tons of earth to produce the lithium needed for one car.
Once lithium batteries are used up, they can't be renewed and end up as permanent toxic waste.
I just got a 23’ Maxima, it looks too good!
Congrats on that
I've had 3 Nisan Maxima's (sorta). 2 Maxima's and one I30, same drivetrain as the Maxima. CVT Transmission went out on all 3 of them. Nissan covered 2 and Screwed us (in my opinion) on the 3rd. All 3 went out around 40K-80K miles I believe. Every year Nissan will tell you, "this CVT is new and totally improved." I'll avoid CVT from Nissan 100% of the time now. We were just a couple of thousand over warranty and Nissan would do absolutely nothing about it. Avoid Nissan CVT at all cost. I think it was around $4500. The engine is excellent, but the transmission should be avoided.
Had an 89, 98, 02 GLE, 07 SE, 09 SV, 16 SV. Now I switched to Genesis G80. Wish Maxima still exists
You had all the great models. That 98 model was a 🐺 in 🐑 clothing
Ahhhh.....The mighty V6. A gem of an engine more rare every model year. 💎 I see why Nissan is killing the Maxima. With the Altima growing in size, at this point it pretty much fills the Maxima's shoes. So why produce a vehicle with no purpose being served, and no profits being made really? While its sad, with Nissan going through their lineup up down and all around bringing changes and updates, its even sadder that we won't see the Maxima receive these same updates as well. At least with this platform.
That is some great commentary Chris
@RaitisRides Thanks Joe 👍🏻
I just purchased my 22 Maxima SR about a month ago, and I absolutely love it. It's a fun car to drive and has a lot of elegance to it. Sure, the CVT is not the greatest. But honestly, you get past that once you feel how the car drives and handles. It pulls really nice, especially in sport mode. It's a shame Nissan is discontinuing them, they're great cars in my opinion.
Wait I thought it was a v6 ! Non cvt
@loitersquadx8590 what does the engine have to do with the transmission?
@@kevin-qc7zvI thought cvt can only handle weak engines basically like engines with under 288 hp
The CVT lets the vehicle accelerate fast deccelerate fast and easily brake on a nissan. Nissan CVT is high quality CVT. With CVT you can go from gear 1 to gear 6 in one second unlike the manual or automatic that has to go from 1 to 6 in steps
@loitersquadx8590 no, a cvt transmission can handle stronger engines as well. I personally don't care for them in comparison to 8 to 10 speed transmission. However, the cvt in my 2022 lexus nx f sport is amazing! I honestly can't tell the difference.
i had to get rid of my 16 Maxima Platinum cause it was getting old and the miles where high i tried to get this 23 but they wanted almost $50,000 and that was way out for me.
It gets a zonk removed for the fact that it has a cd player. My CD collection is deep
Great car but the CVT made it an instant no purchase. I drove one and I was so sad. They killed the maxima with it
Lies. This car far from killed best CVT in production to date. Your just bias on the CVT. New age now.
True, we loved our 2018 so much that we just traded for a 2023, these cars are awesome.@@dee_1016
For that money, you might as well get an ISF sport. Or a Acura TLX, a spec.
These used to be a 4 door Z in a lot of aspects, but now that they put the TT V6 in the 400ZX and didn't do the same for the Maxima, it really hurt it. This used to be a 4 door Z with luxury.. Idk what Nissan was thinking.. 😢 I'd buy one with the TT V6 in it. Just like the Q50 Red Sport has. I don't see why they couldn't do this. I like the way they look as well.
I always liked the Maxima. Hasn't changed much but I'd drive it.
Well , In 2023 on June 21st I had gotten a 2018 Maxima SR in good condition. Fully Loaded , plus the SR Trim Maxima's are the ones that handles like a real champ when it comes to sportiness. Very firm and Solid in which I love
I have a 2012 Maxima. 125,000 miles, not one issue. Love it, don't know what I will get when I decide to get a new car.
I have the same car but it's an 2009, the first year of the 7th gen with 165,000 miles. Nissan should've offered a manual transmission option on the 7th gen
I do like the Maxima. After the facelift its looks good at night with led headlights.
As I say after so many videos, I will keep my 2023 G70 3.3T. The interior of the Maxima would have been nice ten years ago.
I agree. Too outdated and they fumbled the opportunity to make the final maxima special. Just doesn’t compare to the G70 imo. I’d never choose this over the Genesis. 💯⚡️⚡️⚡️
I actually like this more over new accord
The Genesis line up is just cold. I don’t see none better. The complete line up is just perfect. Rwd, great design, great engine types, interior. They knocked it out the park.
I have the 2023 Maxima SR...for the money, it's one of the best, sharpest, nicest riding cars out there! I hate small cars; this one has plenty of room, very comfortable (and, still fairly tight) & excellent power in "Sport Mode". Just a pleasure to drive it daily and still turn heads! However, what do I trade it in for next? I've been down the Altima road, great cars, but after driving this beast, I want more...LOL
Really surprised you don’t like how the Maxima looks. I think it’s the best looking Maxima of all time and it’s really held up! I had a 2016 for a full 5 years (longest I’ve ever owned any car) and the car maintained like new, only thing I ever changed was 1 battery right at the end and some oil changes.I sold it to get the TLX Type S in August of 2021. Still have and love the TLX.
It’s a little long in the tooth
@@RaitisRides i personally like the generation before this. 2012 or so
@@Darylrb1983 my Favorite Maxima is the 4th gen SE and the 5.5 gen 3.5 SE in the manual…. But it’s hard to argue that the 8th gen wasn’t the best overall. The interior on the 8th gen is pretty great tbh. Only thing that held that car back was the CVT and even that was no where near as bad as the CVT in the 6th and 7th gens. The Xtronic in the Maxima and the CVT in the civics will change a lot of peoples minds about the CVT being that bad… the rubber band feel is pretty much gone from them.
The 2014 was the best body before they came out with this bulgy body lol I loved my 2014 ,2015 they didn’t make one until 2016
I got the platinum no Issues with the CVT don’t even notice it’s there drivers that good.
Didn’t realize this car was still alive 😮. Why is this vehicle in the conversation with the GV70? The Genesis is a luxury automaker. That center stack looks very 2004 btw. Shouldn’t this vehicle be in the conversation (at the bottom) with Camry, Accord, Arteon & Malibu? It’ll probably do well in the rental car fleet.
The Maxima never competed with Camry, Accord, Malibu because all those cars are standard 4 cylinder (v6 optional at the time) the Maxima has always been a v6 top of the line sport family sedan.
Comparing maxima to a Korean crap
@@ItsChrisWorld Those vehicles have 4 bangers now but like you said at one time at least the Toyota and Honda had 6 bangers for quite a while. The Maxima has been marketed as a 4 door sports sedan ever since it started sliding through downtown streets in Nissan ads. I agree that it’s been a sport sedan but currently I don’t see any such pedigree that makes it outshine those other vehicles. I definitely don’t see where it’s on par with the G70 or any of the other luxury sport sedans, many of which are powered by 4 cylinder engines. It’s got a huge following though. Same for the Altima and 300 sports cars It’s awesome that there are so many choices that everyone can have something that fits their needs like a glove.
@@hugdeath929 yea I agree. I wanted a maxima but for a 2023 with that kind of interior 🤢 I passed and got the Altima
@@ItsChrisWorld That Altima is a hugely popular car with lots of support on the forums. I’ve heard nothing but praise about Nissan’s zero gravity seats. I think more automakers should strive for that kind of comfort. Congratulations on the new purchase👍.
I'm still driving my 2010 with 110,000 miles. 😅😢😂
I got an 09
I love this car no matter wht I drove every generation if you keep them up, they will last a long time. Maintenance is key🤌🏾
Still loving this vehicle! My mom had one as her last car and I always looked forward to driving it at any opportunity! Sorry to see it going away, it’s just such a pleasure to drive!
I’m on my 3rd Maxima and I’ve loved them all.
I'll keep my 03 maxima 6 speed with hsld😮
😂got me a 03 too, 4 speed auto tho. That 6speed manual was a beast during it's time back then
Thanks for the video Joe! I love the maximas . I’m on my 2nd one now and really enjoy driving it.
I want a maxima to avoid the “I have a v6 charger awkwardness.” Lmao!
My parents had an ‘89 base Maxima and it was comfortable and fun to drive. I got my license with that car. I wish we could get a similar car today. I love how you convey how old the car is through the outdated references. One you could have thrown in was Alf. :) Great video, as always! Continued success and happiness to you and your lovely lady. Oh, I kept staring at the Armadas in the background of your presentation. My dad asked me if I wanted to get one and I told him I would like to get one but the gas consumption is murder.
The Maxima looks dated. The G70 has stunning looks with an amazing interior.
If Nissan redesign it with 350 hp and AWD with 9 speed automatic it will be GREAT
If I bought one, My license plate would say "GLUTEUS"
Dude had me dying when he said "if you have your tag team" Raiti should be a stand up comedian for real
We just got the 23 also,just like the one he is showing I love it,for being the last maxima,beautiful
I would have bought one but that CVT never they screwed up put the transmission in the Nissan pathfinder and the frontier in there I would want one.
I love this car! Thanks for the review Joe!
Maxima originally was the top of the line trim for the 1981 Datsun 810. For 1982, the 810 name was dropped. At this time, Datsun was beginning the changeover to the name Nissan and changing all of their models from number designations such as 210, 310, etc, to names such as Sentra, Stanza, etc, except for the 300zx.
I used to own an A32 Cefiro (JDM Maxima) still one of the best cars ive owned. The seats were like armchairs, luxury touches and it just worked. Sad to see this model disappear.
That model that came out in 1995 was a beast. At the time it was the fastest 4 door Japanese sedan in the world. That 3.0 V6 just couldn't be touched when pushed the power wàs there and handled well
I’ll take my G70 3.3 AWD any day. Not even in the same league.
I’ll upgrade my 22 Max when the next gen drops
In EV and all wheel drive 🚗
The Maxima lost the 4DSC moniker years ago unfortunately and the CVT takes away the driving feel so the Genesis G70 is the better choice!
I think the G70 is in a different league then the maxima and is not a fair comparison lol. I know you’re comparing them probably only because of price point.
I rented a versa, Sentra then Altima. Was going to rent a maxima then found out it somehow has less room than an Altima even though its exterior is bigger
I`ll take the Nissan Maxima and the Genesis G70 over the Honda accord 👀
Should of press the sport button, it'll make a difference in performance
Mmm not really, the rpm goes up and gives you more throttle so it feels that way. Leaving it regular Drive mode is actually the fastest mode. You can look it up
That CVT is a "Party Pooper" for Nissan. They shoot themselves in the foot by using it.
Wish I knew about the cvt before I got My 2010 maxima as my first car. Currently it has 230k miles the cvt has been good to me. I just like how the new ones looks
I have a 2009 with 290 hp 3.5 v6 and cvt. Nissan has done very little to upgrade the max since then. During that time they could've put the 3.7 from the g37 in it, made it awd or at least rwd and put either the 7 speed or 9 speed automatic from the infinitis and it would've been good to go
That interior is like 13 years too late lmaooo
Is this maxima cvt. Cause if they do it the kill it.
Joe how are you comparing this to a Genesis??
I would go for g70 all the way. No doubt in my mind at all lol, and im not even a fan of Hyundai/genesis
So far I'm happy with my 3rd Maxima (1991, 2010, 2023).
I've always loved the Max, it will always be iconic. Would be nice if they ditched the CVT! They've kept it looking the same for years, you can get a 2020-22 and save some dough!
What up Joe? MAXIMA TIME!!!
Haven't seen a Maxima in years. Did not realize it was still in production.
You are not the first to say that
$45,000? Yikes! It costs more than most crossovers and even some pick up trucks. No wonder it’s not selling. That dated interior by the dashboard, gauges and even infotainment screen from 6 years ago. I can see the point if it was around $36-39k but not now. I bet some dealers will still trying to mark up on the MSRP with their stupid add-ons. It will either sit on the lot or be repossessed a few times because 1st and 2 owners won’t be able to keep up with monthly payments. 😂
Joe could you co-laborate with The Angry Grandma and do a car review with her. LoL
Should’ve been remodeled long time ago like the q50
Sooooo very true
Bought a 17 a few years ago. Didn't realize there was so much hate on them. I love it.
45k+?🤯Nissan is putting prices at the level of luxury brands, unjustifiable since the finishes and the technology that the brand has, is still behind to pay so much for a máxima.

Went with a 2021 Accord Sport 2T in 2021 as it was more responsive, felt more roomy, had a bigger trunk, and better infotainment at a better price. Maxima was nice, but just off the mark.
I had the 2010 Nissan Altima Coupe 4 cylinder. Good car but that droning of that transmission was just painful all day on a long trip....Steering wheel was massive for such a small car too...
I remember riding in a 3.5 maxima and I was shocked how hard it pulled for a family sedan 🤣
Love the Maxima. Just got one and the handling, cabin comfort, and power does what it needs to do for my expectations!! It’s a great car!!
I dig the maxima, always have but that g70 is a better look even though it's a little smaller than the max
Since when is a Maxima considered a sport sedan? 😂