Roadfly.com - 2009 Nissan Maxima

[@pat324631]

Bought my 09 sport in dec 08. Love it still drives and look good. Went in for service and dealer said new one coming in 2016. Will definitely trade. Best car I ever owned. I still get looks after almost 5 years .

[@high-techtroy4314]

Very good review 👏 👏👏

[@notthehulk442]

Who knew I would reference a video I watched 2 years ago when considering buying this car. I've always been a fan of roadflytv and thanks for the review Charlie(circa 2008)

[@mustanggt31]

I love the sound of the VQ35. Such an amazing sounding motor. I had a 00 Maxima SE 5spd and that was my favorite car ive ever owned. Plenty of power and it never gave me a problem in the time i owned it.

[@Chycutie]

Just brought one after having a 07 Altima. I am sooo in love with this car!!!

[@doverlabs]

Totally agree! I've worked on maximas and grand prixs and let's just say Pontiac (even the G8) has a lot to learn. I mean, installing a new radio required me to drill out screws because they were torqued so tight. The G8 was finger tight, I kid you not.

[@chevyhighrider]

I had one of these for a rental, its was a 2012 but the same as this '09. I was very impressed it was a blast to drive and the engine sounded sweet! I liked the car quite a lot and was sad to turn it back in.

[@bf5126]

I own this 09 Maxima same color sport package & all . I can't stop driving it . The v-6 3.5 is quick & the car rides smooth......

[@Preluding99]

Congrats on making a great car purchase! I love mine too. I have the Prem & Tech package & upgraded the wheels to the 2012-2013 19" wheels. I added a carbon fiber hood mask that makes my Slate Gray Max look wicked. It really is a lot of fun and I get lots of compliments on it. It looks sick, yet still classy. The Nissan Maxima really is a quiet sleeper car that's got the balls to compete.

[@bg1379]

How many miles? Mine has 45,000 from when we got it new in 05 and some rotten smell has just come up that others say they smell too. Also, our grill is completly sunburned and chipping like crazy, and we will need to replace the top strips for the second time because they are completly yellow agian. BUT, other than those which will hopefully be fixed soon it is a WONDERFUL car and was great for the money. The engine snorttiness is great.

[@PantstofryPWNZ]

The more I look at this car, the more and more I consider it being one of the most beautiful sedans out there.

[@chronomax1]

I picked up a rear wheel drive conversion kit for my 09 maxima at pep boys. The car handles much better now,thanks Pep boys.;)

[@jamesscott1189]

All good in Jan.2023. My new car is a 14 yr old Maxima. As stated, absolutely beautiful, sporty. Love my new oldie powerhouse!! Jay in Alabama.

[@kdu8004]

@nismotech I mean, i wish it had a manual but the cvt works really well. When in manual mode, it actually truly does replicate a regular auto and it shifts through the gears(well ratios) really quick. Works great. I can now understand why they use them. Proud owner of a roque.

[@prsguitar6910]

God, i seriously love this maxima. I was planning on getting a 2007, but after i saw this, i have to get an 09!

[@Cali_Lux_Cruiser]

I have an 05 Maxima SL, and I love, but I can't wait to get my hands on this car.

[@daredevlx100]

so how does the car run? I was thinking of buying it but i'm undecided between this, the infiniti g35 or the hyundai genisis

[@idiotsawvfr5]

@adulby transmission, its continuously variable which means its constantly changing so it doesnt shift.

[@beegeezee505]

@97I30T That is the only reason that I don't already own one. I currently have an older generation Maxima with the manual, and I won't have it any other way. This car is so beautiful to me and I want it so badly, but I absolutely cannot forgive the lack of a proper gearbox. Automatics just don't give me that sense of fun that the manuals do.

[@bg1379]

Thats ok, thanks though. Im just going to go to the dealer. Or can you get these filters from Autozone?

[@fobdaddie]

they really did do a great job with the new maxima. All models are FWD?

[@nismotech]

@kdu8004 I'm no technical guru, but seems like Infiniti(also Nissan) offers a pretty standard 7 speed automatic that involves the use of a torque converter. Now, I would say Infiniti are pretty performance oriented vehicles, wouldn't you agree? Why have they not adopted CVT in the Infiniti line? Do you kind of see my perspective on this? My opinion is perhaps a 6 speed automatic (pretty standard stuff for 2011) would be a better choice for transmission from a enthusiast perspective.

[@fsimpro]

thanks for the review woody harrelson

[@StigSpielberg]

What he actually means is that the Maxima's transmission (a CVT) is great in Manual mode. I entirely agree, but also think that the Maxima's DS mode is great. Torque is always available! For a comparison between the Manual mode and DS mode, see my video of the Maxima. Acceleration times to 60 mph are close to each other.

[@lowincash]

they have this style rim on their other cars too...the previous gen altima se-r has them and the new sentra se-r has them too...acura liked the look and used it on the tls.

[@pineezo]

Yup the problem with my 97 Dodge Avenger was the 'Clutch Plate' it was an automatic transmission.

[@MissionScratch59]

On my 2nd maxima now (2006) and plan on upgrading to an 2011 asap :)

[@pineezo]

I must admit...ive owned many american cars throughout the years it has given me many problems mostly transmission.CHEVROLET(91 S10 TRUCK),DODGE(97 AVENGER SE) until i bought this 1992 nissan maxima damn no problems still running strong.

[@SupaDupaSkata]

Got the 2010 3.5 SV Premium w/ Tech package, and love it. Came to a total of $40K

[@giodued95]

I have an '89 Nissan Maxima, next car on my to buy list is this!

[@ThousanWhite]

one of my favorites. The only negatives i have is the premium gas and the wide turning circle

[@youngquazy]

@rohanb2 its actually the same power. they just changed the way they rate the hp ratings.

[@subzero92MK]

interiors are really god, is it sold in europe?

[@neoconsnightmare3]

they don't need to put a 7 speed auto in it for increased sales, because the maxima has perennially been a sales leader or close to it in its class. if it ain't broke don't fix it. if you want a more aggressive sound from the transmission (and most folks who buy four door family cars don't) replace the air intake with a short ram intake. costs about $300, adds a few horsepower, you gain on mileage and the cars sounds a lot more aggressive.

[@rowsdower12]

@bigbad1000do7a I don't think he's gone anywhere. He's just more behind the scenes. He might do a review here and there but from my understanding he's senior editor. But yes he does good reviews.

[@nismotech]

@kdu8004 CVT does have "economic" advantage over traditional automatic, but in the "performance" category is it a better choice than a say a 6 speed automatic with lockup torque converter? (In 2011 terms). Your right, Manuals are fun, but automatics has came a long way. Look at IS-F (automatic), New 2012 V6 Camry SE (automatic), Mercedes AMG (Automatic, newer ones has MCT), My point is CVT is good for economic models and something like DSG is reserve for your luxury crowd (Such as Infiniti)

[@bg1379]

Wow, thanks. Do you know how to get behind the glove box and how to get a new filter? Thanks much.

[@friendlyuser1]

best review on the car! where else will u hear on wht nissan did to reduce torque steer.Nissan always offer the best car for the price, it takes getting under the skin to find that out.

[@213gully]

I cant wait to get this car love the design even though im a fan of bmw 5 series and acura rl 2005 n up but this car gives me that fwd n no torque steering love that feature

[@PorscheCayenneLover]

I'd totally take the Maxima over the G37 sedan, but I'd go with the G37 coupe over ANYTHING!! I MUCH prefer the Sport packages' rims, but I'd really rather take the Premium package. Black exterior on tan interior for me! Another thing that amazes me, is how quiet and sporty it is at the same time! Nissan hit the bulls eye and more on it. It look like nothing else on the road :D !

[@martin20xx]

so question for 33K which 1 should i get the nissan maxima the G35 or the new aude A4? which 1 is better?

[@kdu8004]

@nismotech The difference is that all the gears can be locked up unlike a conventional auto and this is not from the converter either. IT's from locking the clutch packs which allows you to have a more direct feel, almost like a DSG. Expensive to build, but than again these are luxury automakers not the mainstream. Using s CVT will limit them to how much power they can put on it. For front wheel drive "MAINSTREAM," It works well. So i wouldn't call the IS-F and G37 "conventional."

[@kdu8004]

@nismotech The only problem with CVT like you said is high torque applications. It won't work. But a small v6, the cvt is a perfect fit. If it wasn't good, nissan wouldn't use it in almost all they're sedans. Dsg, you can find in many cars today, not just luxury. Volkswagen for example offers the fastest shifting DSG in the GTI. There is nothing faster than a DSG. But from a enthusiast standpoint, there is nothing better than rowing your own gears. But for the mainstream, CVT makes more sense.

[@altimax9091]

same way bro...always get compliments...i got the sport edition..19 inch rims ..silver and black leather .only premium gas and ester oil :-)

[@kdu8004]

@nismotech Well, I wouldn't call the auto in the IS-f and g37 "conventional." They are pretty complex transmissions. Compare though, the CVT to nissan's old 5 speed auto or The camry's 6 speed auto. Having driven both cars, the maxima shift faster and accelerates smoother and hold the torque much better than the camry's auto. It also give you quicker access to power where as the Camry likes to search for gears. In manual mode, the shifts are precise and very quick.

[@mao12345]

This looks to be even better than the current G35 sedan.

[@TheCarArchives96]

the 2009-present Nissan Maxima is assembled in Smyrna, Tennessee, USA

[@delacruztaylor]

nice review, granted i'm several years behind, but I now own a 2009 Maxima, and its a nice car, granted its not the greatest sports sedan out there, but its definitely a lot of car for the price. Yes CVT can get boring sometimes, but it gets great MPG, 23 is what I average, mostly city driving. When I get bored I go to sports mode/shifting with shifter, just not into the paddle shifters for some reason, to each their own

[@guikegriot]

That IS also a good point, I mean, who wouldnt want a car who shares the same engine with a legend sports car, 7 spd Auto w/ DRM, and cutting edge tech. blaring the studio on wheels.

[@MaxPayne19146]

1.torque steer "bad" 2.RWD is fast and more maneuverable in the corners. 3. RWD gets the power down faster off the line.

[@mustafanajeeb7859]

Good review & great Nissan.

[@nismotech]

@kdu8004 I guess CVT is a pretty good choice for your majority consumers with it's advantage in fuel economy. If you look back in the 90's Maxima were selling like hotcakes because it's performance advantage over your typical Camry, Accord, etc... It was advertised as a Sport Sedan(It really was!) plus it was fun to drive! Both manual AND automatic offered. Maybe it's just me, but I still don't see "CVT" and "performance" (or "FUN") in the same sentence yet, let alone "Sport Sedan"~

[@MLGRundownandy]

@JackKangaroo1 That's what they have the infinity line for (the G37 to be exact)

[@notthehulk442]

I love this car, great styling

[@76carmel]

However, a lot of people say that Nissan makes the best CVTs. There are paddle shifters in this Maximas.

[@guikegriot]

remember, the goal of the maxima is to be the best performing front wheel sports sedan

[@xxhasudin]

cool you had a 97 avenger too but I switched to a 2007 max

[@carfreak8394]

Yes, all models are FWD and he had a Sport.

[@kdu8004]

@nismotech Yeah you're absolutely right. But then again, the Maxima is not a g37and is still a mainstream flag ship sedan like a avalon or taurus so they can only make it so sporty but compared to your typical mainstreams like the avalon and Taurus, the maxima is still much, much sportier. I would much rather have the CVT then a conventional automatic. Maybe the next maxima, since manual is out of the question, they'll throw in a DSG gearbox. :)

[@R3WxASSASSINx]

How much would the 2009 Nissan Maxima with all the tech. stofe in it cost in 2013?

[@ditimedia93]

do these sag like all other nissan sedans??

[@JTC_2K]

Does it have Bluetooth so that I can put music in the car ?

[@KevinBYee]

It's only safer to people who don't bother to learn the basics of weight transfer and how a car reacts to your inputs. Which, unfortunately, describes most Americans. You are right about FWD being better in adverse weather though... particularly snow. Trying to start on a snowy hill in a RWD car is sketchy :)

[@UNStar88]

its not hard to believe bro. I had a 2001 audi a4 4.2 quattro and i trade it in for a 2010 maxima.

[@chrisiztheman1618]

well you said that the only reason why you wouldnt buy is because of fwd,but the only thing bad about it is torque steer but the dude says that the engineers at nissan have eliminated the feeling

[@guikegriot]

agree, its the racing tradition

[@bg1379]

I would have to disagree with that. No one will cross shop between a Lexus ES, an Avalon, and a Maxima. The first two are sedate and sophisticated cruising cars, while the Maxima has more pronounced styling and is geared toward the more sporty buyer, and one who does not what to "cruise" in the most sensible choice.

[@guikegriot]

That would be a nice upgrade!

[@guikegriot]

where did you here this?

[@digitalrebelxti]

I have a friend who whas Mercury Cougar. The car had only 60K miles on it and the transmission was down. She had to replaced is... like 4000$.

[@ravenmadx]

Navigation IS available on the Sport model...I bought a 2009 Sport with Tech package for my wife and guess what it has Navi.

[@TheCarArchives96]

the engine on the 2008-present Nissan Maxima Engine 3.5L VQ35DE V6

[@guikegriot]

im getting this car in super black with the sport package with all around tints the exact same tint percent as the black color.then i will give the headlights,foglamps and taillights a smoke bezel color a dark grayish color.next i will have the chrome around the car,and the wheels professionally painted a dark grayish color. then i will mod the car with all nismo parts. last lower the car about two inches towards the groud.the overall appearence the car will be a stealthy, dark look.

[@joeyz2k]

amazing car

[@altimax9091]

CVT IS AWESOME!! IF YOU DON`T LIKE IT ..YOU CAN USE PADDLE SHIFT ..WHICH SOMETIMES I USE IT ..I JUST GOT MY MAX

[@guikegriot]

But with Max you get the security of FWD, potentially better gas mileage, dual panel moonroof, heated/cooled drivers seat, heated steering wheel, distinctive styling. Those are all things the Max offers that the G doesn't.

[@Wellcraftkid]

We love are 2012 Nissan Maxima it's a fantastic car.

[@neoconsnightmare3]

i've got a 2011 maxima, and i don't experience any 'drone' (but then, that's subjective). the car sells well, so most folks that buy the maxima are satisfied with the sound. maybe nissan is making maxima languish, but they went about it wrong since it sells like hotcakes. where did they go right? i'm not a fan of the styling of the altima, but again, it's what folks want. cars are beginning to look alike, that's why i like the maxima...it looks 'different' (at least to me).

[@augustusxjr]

I'm completely agree with you, I have a 2005 Altima SE I like it and a Maxima 2012 that I love it!

[@RealtimeReviews613]

can someone say? ripped off acura tl type s rims?

[@NIGHTMAREuki]

@tom11zz884 you should check out the SL model

[@pinger56]

roadfly is the best...

[@ravenmadx]

Yea but if you put on the same package fully loaded on the Maxima and Compare it to the German Cars the German cars are more than $5,000 more. Plus German cars reliability compared to Japanese models are very poor.

[@ShaneSaw2593]

Just because theres a lot of companies that are bankrupt, that doesn't mean that everyone in the whole country is broke

[@arafathcoolguy]

My friend brought this car yesterday even am a Mercedes guy but am kinda jealous

[@imchuy09]

why would we he say it shifts quick even tho its a cvt? 1 gear sir

[@GGboy1987]

If you can afford it g37, but maxima is not bad either. its a win win.

[@ravenmadx]

No excuse, I have watched all the Auto show intros and they tell you that Navi is avail with Sport. All the details are in the press packet that he didn't read.

[@GGboy1987]

Well you need a new set of eyes because the maxima looks very stylish to me.

[@ravenmadx]

Very good point! The G is a very nice sedan for the Price.

[@neoconsnightmare3]

how is the transmission 'horrible'? most folks that own one LOVE it. 90% plus of cars sold in the united states are automatic because that's what most folks want. why bother putting manual in a car when it won't sell. 'four door sports car' is a tagline...like bmw's 'ultimate driving machine', which it ain't. if YOU don't like the car, then don't buy it. others like (dare i say 'love' in some cases) and they buy it...they APPRECIATE it. different strokes for different folks, man.

[@Cali_Lux_Cruiser]

Oh pls. Nissan has been known to be the one with distinctive styling. Lexus is a nice company ,but it only has a few models with attractive styling.

[@akakiko1000]

reali good video for vatch! good job

[@HadaCakraningrat]

i believe this car is still best to be driven with a 6 speed manual like the previous manual.... really pitiful to hear the manual only covers 2% of their sales...

[@NIGHTMAREuki]

@tom11zz884 you got to be joking, it looks better than my X3

[@guikegriot]

RWD also is more likely to lose control in corners

[@guikegriot]

the video was made long before the car went on sale

[@guikegriot]

true

[@Erich2142]

i know, i love the new maxima, looks amazing, performs great, sporty and the interior is good, but what i hate is the friggin FWD, atleast they should offer RWD for a sport car like this, the G37 is RWD but the interior doesnt look as good as this one

[@BKofficer23]

@immortal4942 I agree, even a conventional automatic would be better.

[@MaxPayne19146]

he never actually said nissan eliminated it. but i like stop discussion. plz dont reply