My Gen 5 died...well almost. I found a one owner 2005 with 90K...almost perfect ...what concerns me is the reports of transmission problems. Any thoughts?

 

ABS problems too, sterring wheel rattle, paint, electronics, pass on the 6th gen it was a piece of $hit.

 

Second year Maxima that comes with the dreaded CVT transmission. I'd pass on it and find yourself another nice 5th gen.

 

I agree the 5th gen is way way much better then the 6th gen I woukd take my time and find a nice 5th gen 02-03

 

No don't!

 

2005 isnt cvt.

 

2005 isn't CVT, but that year also had problems with the transmission. I think that '06 was the first year that they upgraded the valve body, and the CVT didn't come into play until '07 or '08. My advice is the same as the others, stay away from 6th Gen altogether! I'd go for an '02-'03 5th Gen or an '02-'04 I35 if you can find it!

 

If you are worried about blowing the transmission dont buy an SE buy an SL they come with 4 speed auto

 

Only some, and they were 2004 only. Yes, no famous valve body issues on them.

 

Yes I have a 2004 with 300 000 km no transmission problems only had to change brake master cylinder and top up the oil every now and then lol