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Review: 2010 Nissan Maxima SV w/Premium and Tech Packages

Published on June 25, 2010 in Reviews. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , .

Over the past few generations of Nissan’s sedans, the Altima and Maxima, a lot of people have started to wonder why both continue to be built.  Whereas the Maxima used to be a bigger sedan than the Altima, it had actually become smaller.  Then a redesign of the Maxima in 2004 made it bigger again, but it lost some of the sporty demeanor it has been known for.  In 2009, Nissan redesigned the Maxima again, this time trying to get back to its 4-Door Sports Car (4DSC) roots.  Smaller than its predecessor, but wearing much more sculpted sheetmetal, how does the new Maxima drive?  Read on for my impression.

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Test Drives in the 21st Century

Published on May 3, 2010 in Buying a Car. 0 Comments Tags: , , , , , , , , , , , .
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When asked for advice on test driving a new car, most people will reply that you should take it on the highway, sit in some traffic, drive over some bumps, and of course play with the radio.  They’re basically telling you to test the car out on a variety of road surfaces and traffic conditions, to make sure it’s comfortable and drives the way you want it to.  Given the sophisticated electronics in today’s automobiles, let’s add another few things to the list:

  • Review the window sticker, looking for any tech-related items
  • Go through each of those items and test them as much as you can
  • Make sure to ask the salesperson about each of the tech features on the car, and make sure he or she shows you how they work

Click past the jump for the why and the how.

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