http://www3.forbes.com/business/12-n...sale-values/8/

6. Nissan Maxima

Loses 34.0% of its original value after one year for an average net loss of $12,469.

 

Isn't this the same list as last year? Like is this just he same article ?

 

Well that would be bad but only if you paid list price. Otherwise you are in the same boat os most other cars depr.

 

Unfortunately this is typical for sedans in general now.

 

Well that is probably true for many cars that are not that popular, and the Max is definitely a niche car. And as guvadc already said, being a sedan doesn't help

But given that Nissan cared enough to give it another facelift for 2019, I'm hopeful that Nissan still cares about this brand too

 

Yes the Maxima makes the hit list for slightly used car....again.

 

 

Don't believe these fake news articles and research devaluation on any car, 2017 650i X-drive out the dealer with 2 miles on the dash $95k, one year later 18,618 on the dash $67k talk about devaluation same with the S class brand new $98k after one year and 20k miles $60 to 68k and what about the 330i Xdrive which goes for $43k well equipped and after 1 year and 6,112 miles goes for 33k

 

Yeah Lux cars depreciate like a meteor. I'm starting to see a bunch of Hyundai Equus around town, because their practically giving me them away. To think they we were 60+k a couple years ago. I was tempted but then thought about the repair costs

 

What about

http://nissannews.com/en-US/nissan/u...le-value-award

 

Yeah, what about this one guys? 2017 Best Resale Value Award, Full-Size Cars.

 

As long as you love the car who cares if it looses value. I have not known anyone selling their cars the first year....

 

Being the guy who likes to buy slightly used cars, thank goodness for you folks that sell after just a year (or less). Thanks for paying the premium for me

 

 

Remember, just because you are in a place on the list, either top or bottom, if the majority of the vehicles around you are nearly the same value (i.e. most sedans are 30% or higher on the depreciation list) does it really matter?

 

No it doesn't...

And in 2017 Maxima was best in class resale value , in a class that does not have good resale value. In 2018 it was number 2 on list. The top 3 in the list are the Avalon, Impala, And Maxima. The Avalon and Maxima go back and forth for 1 and 2.

Another thing to consider is that most of us got our Maxima with a pretty big discount off of MSRP. I'm wondering if Maxima comes in with higher MSRP than what it should causing a bigger gap in what they actually sell for compared to MSRP. If a formula to look at resale value uses the MSRP, then resale value will come off way low, but a chunk of that would be taken off with the discounts .

 

Also made this list:

https://www.autoblog.com/photos/best...#slide-4792869

 

We just bought a 2017 new, last years stock in late February 2018. The discount was so large that no other car could compete from a cost standpoint. Point being that at least with our timing the depreciation was real but benefitted us tremendously. It's a Platinum with Medallion Package, Carpeted floor and trunk mats, splash guards, and rocker panel moldings. It was about $14K off MSRP. It's a lot of car for the money. Many times after purchasing a new car I would have some kind of buyers remorse, bought an EX instead of an EX-L, wish I would have got ... With this car it's no compromise on packages or accessories and a certainty that it was a rock bottom price. It's the happiest we've ever been with a new car purchase.

 

Seems silly to me that they put this in the worst value category, as if style and extra sportiness have no value. Not to mention even the base model has many features that are extra on other cars.

I'm just glad the Maxima isn't on this list:
https://gearheads.org/the-top-25-lea...rs-in-america/

 

There are a few cars on that would do me just fine..

 

The consumer Reports thing is bad, as in Consumer Reports is bad. I remember similar comments on Autoweek about how its Size, but they go on to praise it. Like you said, the fact that it is more of a "sports car" compared to other cars is its value. If I did not want a "4 door Sports Car" I would not have gotten the Maxima, I would have gotten an Accord V6 in some variety.

As for the other lists, these things are getting out of hand, Its as if these things are coming out to make ppl feel bad so they run and dump their vehicle and get something else if they have a car on the list. There are cars on that list Id consider to be good cars to own and drive depending on needs and wants.

 

I agree with this 100%. I shopped the Maxima, and on the 17, with all of the discounts and 0% APR....you would not find more car for the money, not even close. Now MSRP is a different story. I would probably be driving one if they had one on the lot that did not vibrate like car with a square wheel. I am shopping the Q 50 and that has the same issues as far as resale...maybe worse. I like the Max interior better and you get far more options for the money. I want the AWD and I love the exterior style of the Q. The max just has some odd angles to me and is bulky if that makes sense. That being said, I would probably be driving one because of its excellent value with incentives....all except for the vibrating thing.....**** on the reviews...it is a great car.

 

Just paid under 31K for a new 17 SR. To hell with depreciation, it still smells like new.

 

This is why:

1. Always negotiate / never pay list price.
2. Lease.

So in my case, it's Nissan who is left holding the bag, unless I negotiate to buy the car at the end of my lease, which I won't do due to the piece-of-$hit navigation system + infotainment.

 

This link was pretty interesting...

Not sure where this data comes from, but if it's accurate than Maxima's are selling better than they have since 2006. There was a definite uptick with the 8th generation.

http://carsalesbase.com/us-car-sales...nissan-maxima/

 

Atleast Maxima didn't make this list: https://www.cheatsheet.com/automobiles/25-worst-selling-cars.html/?a=viewall

 

There are about 12 cars on that list I would be just fine driving...Especially the SS

 

Geez, I am delighted with my Navi and Bose system. Go look at any Acura from 2010 thru 2015 with the tech Navi package. Now those qualify at true POS effforts.

 

I didn't like the nav at first, since the graphics and interface seem kinda primitive compared even to my $200 window mounted Garmin. But I've slowly got used to it, and it while not pretty it does a decent job on the actual turn by turn instructions. As far as in-car units go, I've never owned one so I have no point of reference

 

It didn't make this list either.....

http://moneyinc.com/20-cars-avoid-costs-2017/

 

I owned a 2011 MDX and 2014 MDX, so I'm with you. That's why we bolted. 2015 Pathfinder system = fine. 2016 Maxima = major issues.

And was expecting more on a 2016 or 2017 model year, dude.

Even Acura has caught up with their new ones.

 

Guess that's why it's a freebie and not an extra cost feature. To paraphrase my earlier comment, it ain't perty but it gets the job done

 

Guess you're not a business or pricing person - it's not "free" - it's baked into the cost.

Same reason why Ford is "simplifying" their configurations (from 2000 > 36 on the Fusion) and "throwing in previously optional features". It's cheaper for them to give away stuff for "free" than mess with configurations.

With that said, the Maxima navi is crap. I've had my head unit replaced twice. Soon to be 3.

 

Read here:
https://www.autoblog.com/2018/03/21/...drivers-notes/

"... especially with the very dated infotainment system..."

This is Nissan's Achilles heel.

It hurt Honda/Acura. It hurt Chevy/Cadillac. But it will doom Nissan if they don't get their sh---t together - fast.

 

"Space per dollar?". Give me a break. I would not give you 2 cents for CR opinions!

 

Agree with you 100%!