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Key specifications
- Gas V6
- Engine Type
- 20 City / 29 Hwy
- MPG
- 265 hp
- Horsepower
- 4
- Seating Capacity
- 3.5L/214
- Displacement
- Gas V6
- Engine Type
- 255 @ 4400
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 265 @ 5800
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- Independent Strut
- Suspension Type - Front
- w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Multi-Link Beam
- Suspension Type - Rear
- w/Coil Springs
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- 3,436 lbs
- Base Curb Weight
- 1,000 lbs
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
- Not Available lbs
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
- N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- N/A
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 110
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
- Not Available
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- N/A
- Brake ABS System (Second Line)
- 4-Wheel
- Brake ABS System
Notable features
265-hp V-6
Automatic or manual transmission
Optional four-passenger version
New Skyview roof
Engine
3.5L/214 Displacement
Gas V6 Engine Type
255 @ 4400 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
265 @ 5800 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
Suspension
Independent Strut Suspension Type - Front
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Multi-Link Beam Suspension Type - Rear
w/Coil Springs Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Weight & Capacity
3,436 lbs Base Curb Weight
1,000 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
20 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
Not Available lbs Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
100 lbs Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
Electrical
N/A Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
4-Wheel Brake ABS System
12.60 x 1.10 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Power Brake Type
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
11.50 x 0.35 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
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Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Dealer certification
84-point inspection
The good & the bad
The good
Sporty handling
Stability
Five-speed-automatic operation
Resale value
The bad
Road noise
Most recent
I just bought a 2004 maxima 3.
I just bought a 2004 maxima 3.5 v6 se
And love it. Only has 160,000 miles on her paid $2000 for her. Best value for the buck i have ever purchased
- Does recommend this car
Love my Mr.Max
I've loved these cats since they debuted in late 2003. I finally found a used 04, granted high mileage (215000). It now has been 3 years, now 285000 and with regular maintenance, original engine and transmission, it's never failed me. It looks like thr day it rolled off the production line, and if financially feasible, if the
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 2004 Nissan Maxima base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Frontal driver
-
5/5
- Frontal passenger
-
4/5
- Nhtsa rollover rating
-
4/5
- Side driver
-
4/5
- Side rear passenger
-
4/5
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