Monday, February 21, 2011

Nissan Maxima

For my last week in Denver (last week) I nabbed a new Nissan Maxima.  I was wishing the National Car Rental greeter a Happy Valentines Day just as the Maxima was being brought into the lot.  She smiled and gestured me to the car.

This was a new vehicle with just 4,000 miles and the new model version.  This version of the Maxima has much more bent medal than the older models.  The hood has folds in from the fenders and a fold at the center.  From inside the car it looks like a sexy wave.  And the rear has hips.

The interior is very roomy and comfortable.  One co-worked had a truck and the other a Toyota Yarris so it was up to me to drive to all our outings.  So roomy and comfortable that at least one person fell asleep as the Maxima cruised quietly and smoothly on the highway.

There is plenty of power at all speeds...from the stop light controlled highway entrance to passing at 60 miles per hour. The gauges are simple and large.  The tachometer indicator starts at the bottom of its large display and sweeps way to the top.  The redline is above 6,000 rpms.

This model was equipped with automatic HVAC temperature controls.  It really makes things easy not having to fiddle with the fan and temperature controls.  The seats are comfortable and have multi-way power control.

I think you can tell I really liked the Nissan Maxima.

National Car Rental really did step up to my complaint about having a supervisor in the return lane.  But the Maxima was put in the rental lanes having had the windshield wiped with a very dirty cloth.  It makes it difficult to see especially when the sun hits the smeared glass.  And it is impossible to remove without special rags or cleaning fluid.

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