Going to test drive a 2009 SV with sport package tomorrow at a local dealer. This will be my first time driving this generation of Maxima. Anything I should specifically watch out for? It has 26K miles, and the asking price is $22.1K. This will be my first test drive in my pursuit for a new car, and I have plenty more test driving to do.

 

Should drive like new

 

Common problems are rocking driver seat, stuck or noisy (clicking sound over bumps) sunroof/moonroof, and the steering wheel motor going out. I'd look out for those things.

 

I'd watch my wallet, because once you drive one, you will bring it home. I know I did...

 

Thanks car addict, that is exactly the reply I was looking for. I'll let you all know how it went.

 

Check out the tires because the OEM tires were Goodyear GS-A's which are horrible and don't last long. If they look well worn have the dealer replace them with better tires.

 

Test drove the car today, and I liked it. The seat did not rock, the steering column motor worked, and I forgot to check the sunroof. I didnt notice any noise over bumps though. I wont be buying this one, because it was in an accident where it struck an animal. I like the ride, and the power, and the multitude of features it has. I like the fact that you dont need keys to get in, or start up the car. It handles really well. This one has the sport package, and the ride was a little stiff. Wouldn't mind test driving one without the sport package to compare.

 

To get all the goodies, and non-sport package, you have to get the dual moon roof model, and there are some mixed reviews. I personally did NOT want the all glass roof, so the Sport Package was just right for me.

Also, from what I've heard, the 2009 model does not support music over bluetooth. If you plan to stream Pandora, or other music from your phone, you can't do it over bluetooth. I can't comment on using an ipnone with cable as I don't own an iphone, and have NEVER bothered to look into this aspect.

I don't know which year music over bluetooth was added.