The 3.5 Liter Maxima V6 is legendary for it’s reliability. This car has been meticulously maintained since my elderly father bought it new. When he bought a new car, it passed to me, and I had all factory recommended service performed, just like he taught me. The only reason I’m selling is because Dad bought another new car, so…great car for you!

The car got four new Dunlop Signature tires in May of 2012, and they have plenty of tread remaining. The tires have been rotated every other oil change (6,000 miles.) The car tracks true and straight down the highway. The alignment was checked about 60 days ago. (It was already true to spec.)

The 5 speed automatic (shiftable) transmission shifts smoothly through all the gears, and has been properly maintained. The engine starts right up and runs perfectly.

The seam on the driver's seat is beginning to separate. The upholstery on the driver's seat and the passenger seat is worn. There is a zig-zag scratch on the roof. The outer layer of paint is rubbed down on the front, driver's bumper. There is a small dent above the wheel on the passenger side.

This car has been driven mostly on the highway, as my daily commute is 84 miles round trip. It has never left me stranded. All the power options work as new. There are no warning lights lit. The car uses no oil. The seats and paint have a few minor blemishes, less than expected on a car of this year. (see pictures) Other than these minor imperfections, the car is like new.

The car has leather interior, dual climate controls, heated seats (individually controlled) and a moon roof. The driver’s seat is 8 way power adjustable, and it remembers the settings for two people. This vehicle has High Intensity Discharge headlights. It also has a Bose sound system.

You can take delivery of this car and drive it to California with confidence. And you’ll do it in luxurious comfort while getting 26 miles per gallon.

Feel free to email me with any questions, but please review the specs below first to see if the info you need is there:

Exterior Measurements

WIDTH 5 ft. 11.7 in. (71.7 in.)	HEIGHT 4 ft. 10.3 in. (58.3 in.)
LENGTH 16 ft. 1.5 in. (193.5 in.)	FRONT TRACK 5 ft. 1 in. (61 in.)
REAR TRACK 5 ft. 1.2 in. (61.2 in.)	WHEEL BASE 9 ft. 3.2 in. (111.2 in.)

Interior Measurements

FRONT HEAD ROOM 39.7 in.	FRONT HIP ROOM 53.5 in.
FRONT LEG ROOM 43.6 in.	FRONT SHOULDER ROOM 57.9 in.
REAR HIP ROOM 54.8 in.	REAR HEAD ROOM 37.1 in.
REAR LEG ROOM 36.5 in.	REAR SHOULDER ROOM 56.5 in.

Fuel

ENGINE TYPE Gas	FUEL TYPE Premium unleaded (required)
FUEL TANK CAPACITY 20 gal.	RANGE IN MILES (CTY/HWY) 360/520 mi.
EPA MILEAGE EST. (CTY/HWY) 18/26 mpg

Weights and Capacities

EPA INTERIOR VOLUME 117.2 cu.ft.	GROSS WEIGHT 4546 lbs.
DRAG COEFFICIENT .30 Cd	CURB WEIGHT 3432 lbs.
CARGO CAPACITY, ALL SEATS IN PLACE 15.5 cu.ft.

DriveTrain

DRIVE TYPE Front wheel drive

TRANSMISSION 5-speed shiftable automatic

Engine & Performance

BASE ENGINE SIZE 3.5 L	CAM TYPE Double overhead cam (DOHC)
CYLINDERS V6	VALVES 24
VALVE TIMING Variable	TORQUE 255 ft-lbs. @ 4400 rpm
HORSEPOWER 265 hp @ 5800 rpm	TURNING CIRCLE 40 ft.

Suspension

· MacPherson strut front suspension	· Multi-link rear suspension
· Four-wheel independent suspension

Features

Interior Features

Front Seats

· 8 -way power driver seat	· Driver seat with manual adjustable lumbar support
· Height adjustable driver seat	· Cloth
· Bucket front seats

Rear Seats

· Split-folding rear seatback	· Folding with storage center armrest
· Rear ventilation ducts

Power Features

· Remote power door locks	· Power mirrors
· 2 one-touch power windows	· Remote window operation

Instrumentation

· Clock	· Tachometer
· Trip computer	· External temperature display
· Low fuel level warning

Convenience

· Cruise control	· Cargo net
· Front console with storage	· Front and rear cupholders
· Front door pockets	· Overhead console with storage
· Remote trunk release	· Retained accessory power
· Speed-proportional power steering	· Universal remote transmitter (for garage door, security system, etc.)
· 12V front power outlet(s)	· Tilt and telescopic steering wheel
· Audio and cruise controls on steering wheel

Comfort

· Interior air filtration	· Dual zone climate controls - driver and passenger
· Trunk light	· Suede trim on doors
· Front and rear reading lights	· Leather trim on shift knob
· Leather steering wheel	· Electrochromatic inside rearview mirror
· Dual illuminating vanity mirrors

In Car Entertainment

· Element antenna	· 8 total speakers
· 240 watts stereo output	· AM/FM in-dash single CD player stereo
· 2 subwoofer(s)

Exterior Features

Roof and Glass

· Variable intermittent wipers	· Rear defogger
· Fixed glass rear sunroof	· Fixed glass sunroof

Tires and Wheels

· Alloy wheels	· 18 x 7.5 in. wheels
· Alloy spare wheel	· P245/45R V tires
· All season tires	· Inside mounted spare tire
· Temporary spare tire

Safety Features

· 4-wheel ABS	· Front and rear head airbags
· Dual front side-mounted airbags	· Child seat anchors
· Remote anti-theft alarm system	· Emergency braking assist
· Ventilated front disc / solid rear disc brakes	· Rear door child safety locks
· Cornering lights	· Engine immobilizer
· Front fog/driving lights	· Dusk sensing headlamps
· 2 front headrests	· 2 rear headrests
· Rear center 3-point belt	· Front seatbelt pretensioners
· Electronic brakeforce distribution	· Emergency interior trunk release
· Front height adjustable headrests	· Rear height adjustable headrests
· Passenger head restraint whiplash protection system	· Driver head restraint whiplash protection system

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