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Jul 12, 2010 | 09:20 AM

#41

MadMax07SL

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Originally Posted by denbigh97

I believe only the SL comes with woodgrain, so that makes your Maxima an SL. The previous owner probably bought the 18" SE wheels from somewhere.

Wood grain could be added aftermarket though, so that's not conclusive.

I'd think the VIN would determine if it's an SL or SE. Call the local Nissan dealership, give them the VIN, they should be able to look it up in a matter of minutes...

Jul 12, 2010 | 12:50 PM

#42

jsmithsole

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If it's an early build 04 and an SL then you will have the 4sp tranny (like me, boo)
Like this, but with wood. huh huh huh, I said wood...

Although the wood grain is not conclusive, I can't imagine someone adding it after (if it's OEM that is) But 18's added would be much more common.

VIN dealer check....done.

Jul 12, 2010 | 01:54 PM

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mvodnansky

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All you have to do is run the VIN number through NADA to find out the trim level for your vehicle.

Jul 12, 2010 | 02:33 PM

#44

sensfan1111

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Originally Posted by gmwilliams1

i just bought an 04 maxima. the previous owner apparently took off the decal on the back so i cannot tell if it is an SE or SL. i understand the SE is more sporty and the SL more luxurius. mine has the 18 inch wheels, woodgrain, skyview roof, leather seats, no lip or spoiler, heated seats, bose stereo. it seems to have features from both but i just cannot figure it out. what do ya think?

If you open the arm rest and look at the sticker underneath, in the bottom left corner it should tell you the factory tire size.
17" = SL
18" = SE

Aug 10, 2010 | 04:04 AM

#45

normanm24

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Post #22 You are wrong! I have a 2004 Maxima SL. ALL PACKAGES. VDC TCS i have all those buttons over there. I dont have the semi-auto but if i put it in 3. and accelerate then bump it over, it down shifts twice if i coast. therefore giving me 5 gears. It may be a special order with mine. My maxima was ordered off line. I have every package Nissan made for maximas. Even the Elite.

Jul 8, 2012 | 06:07 AM

#46

Bondobrian

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Can you tell the difference between the SL and the SE by the VIN Number on the 2005 ?
Just asking.
Thanks in advance for the reply !

Jul 8, 2012 | 07:17 AM

#47

Costee

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Originally Posted by Bondobrian

Can you tell the difference between the SL and the SE by the VIN Number on the 2005 ?
Just asking.
Thanks in advance for the reply !

Nope. The VIN indicates the trim, and not the differences between trims.

Aug 7, 2019 | 09:10 PM

#48

Lee Norwick

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Trunk lips

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Originally Posted by MadMax07SL

I don't know about the 04, but it looks like the 07 only the SE comes standard with a lip on the trunk lid, where the SL I hav yet to see one with it.

The 04 sl and the 04 se do come with the lips and 5 speed trans i own them both