You’ve read the reviews. You’ve seen the pictures. Now you could be one of the first to experience the 2009 Nissan Maxima. To celebrate the launch of the 2009 Maxima’s entrance into the world, in coordination with Internet Brands, Nissan is holding a special event in Nashville, Tennessee on Thursday, May 29 for Maxima.org members. The first 25 registered users to e-mail us and tell us in approximately 150-200 words what makes you a Maxima enthusiast (photo optional) will be entered into a drawing to be one of 7 people to attend this exclusive event.

Your trip to the Nissan Plant includes:
• Tour of the Nissan plant and viewing of the 2009 Nissan Maximas as they roll off the production line.
• Ride in the 2009 Nissan Maxima.
• Lunch and dinner with Nissan Model Line and Product Planning.
• Roundtrip airfare to Nashville, Tennessee.
• Two-nights hotel stay in Nashville.
• $500 VISA gift card.

This contest has ended. Thanks for your submissions! We'll be selecting the winners and notifying them in the near future.

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY. Void in Florida, New York and where otherwise prohibited or restricted by law. Must be 18 or older and a legal US resident. Ends Friday, May 16. Click here for Official Rules.


OFFICIAL RULES

NO PURCHASE NECESSARY.

1. To Enter. To enter, simply send an e-mail to <e-mail removed due to contest expiration> with the following information: name, address, age, daytime telephone number, and a brief description (no more than 250 words) telling us what makes you a Maxima enthusiast. No mechanically reproduced entries will be accepted. All entries must be received between 12:00 PM ET on May 14, 2008 and 12:00 PM ET on May 16, 2008. Limit one entry per person and per e-mail address. Sponsor will not verify receipt of entries. In case of dispute, entries will be declared made by the authorized account holder of the e-mail address submitted at the time of entry. “Authorized account holder” is defined as the natural person who is assigned to an e-mail address by an Internet Access Provider, on-line service provider, or other organization (e.g., business, educational institution, etc.) that is responsible for assigning e-mail addresses for the domain associated with the submitted e-mail address. Entries become property of Sponsor and will not be returned. Automated entries are prohibited, and any use of such automated devices will cause disqualification. Sponsor and its advertising and promotions agencies are not responsible for lost, late, illegible, misdirected or stolen entries or transmissions, or problems of any kind whether mechanical, human or electronic. Sweepstakes entries are the property of Sponsor and will not be returned.

2. Eligibility. Only open to residents of the 50 United States, age 18 and older. Void in Florida, New York and where otherwise prohibited or restricted by law. Employees of Sponsor and its affiliates, its dealers, its advertising and promotional agencies, its judging organization, manufacturers or distributors of Sweepstakes materials and their immediate families in the same household are not eligible. All federal, state and local laws and regulations apply. This promotion is intended for viewing in the United States only and shall only be construed and evaluated according to United States law. You are not authorized to participate in the Sweepstakes if you are not located within the United States.

3. Prize Details. Seven (7) Grand Prizes: A three (3) day/ two (2) night trip to Nashville, Tennessee, from May 28, 2008 to May 30, 2008. Trip includes round-trip coach airfare from major gateway airport nearest winner’s residence, local transportation to and from the Nashville International Airport, double occupancy hotel accommodations, and a $500 VISA Gift Card for ground transportation and meals while in Nashville that are not otherwise covered. Trip also includes a tour of the Nissan plant, a meeting with the Maxima Model Line and Product Planning groups, an opportunity to see the new Maximas rolling off the production line, and an opportunity to experience the MY09 Maxima (Approximate retail value $3,500. Actual retail value will depend on winner’s place of residence. Total approximate retail value of all prizes, $24,500.) Does not include meals, transfers, ground transportation, gratuities or any other expenses not specifically listed herein. Travel and accommodations subject to availability; certain restrictions and blackout dates may apply. If winner cannot travel on specified dates, prize will be forfeited and the prize may be awarded to an alternate. All prizes claimed will be awarded. Prize cannot be transferred, substituted or redeemed for cash except at Sponsor’s sole discretion. Prize is not transferable. Federal, state and local taxes are the responsibility of the winner. Sponsor reserves the right to substitute a prize with a prize of equal or greater value. Only one prize per family or household. If winner is deemed a minor in his/her state of residence, prize will be awarded in the name of a parent or legal guardian.

4. Drawing and Awarding of Prizes. Sponsor will determine the seven (7) winners in a random drawing from the first twenty-five (25) entries received. Odds of winning are determined upon the number of entries received. Winners of the Sweepstakes will be notified by phone, email or mail on or about May 16, 2008. If potential winner cannot be reached within three (3) calendar days from the first notification attempt, then such person shall be disqualified and an alternate winner will be selected. Winner will be required to sign an affidavit of eligibility and liability/publicity release within seven (7) days after notification is sent, or prize will be forfeited and awarded to an alternate winner.

5. Limitation of Liability. Winners agree that (except where prohibited) Sponsor may use winner's name, picture, portrait, likeness and voice for advertising and promotional purposes without further compensation. Sponsor, its promotional and advertising agencies, and all respective officers directors, employees, representatives and agents shall have no liability and shall be held harmless by winners for any damage, loss or liability to person or property, due in whole or part, directly or indirectly, by reason of the acceptance, possession, use or misuse of prize or participation in this Sweepstakes. Any and all disputes, claims and causes of action arising out of or connected with this Sweepstakes, or any prizes awarded, shall be resolved individually, without resort to any form of class action, and exclusively by arbitration. Any and all claims, judgments and awards shall be limited to actual out-of- pocket costs incurred, including costs associated with entering this Sweepstakes, but in no event attorney's fees. Sponsor reserves the right, in its sole discretion, to cancel or suspend part or all of this Sweepstakes should virus, bugs, non-authorized human intervention or other causes beyond the control of sponsor corrupt or impair the administration, security, fairness or proper play of the Sweepstakes. In such event, Sponsor may award prizes in a random drawing from all eligible entries received up to the date of cancellation or suspension. Sponsor and its promotion and advertising agencies are not responsible for technical, hardware, software or telephone failures of any kind, lost or unavailable network connections, fraud, incomplete, garbled or delayed computer transmissions, whether caused by the sponsor, users or by any of the equipment or programming associated with or utilized in the promotion or by any technical or human error which may occur in the processing of submissions which may damage a user's system or limit a participant's ability to participate in the promotion. Sponsor may prohibit an entrant from participating in the Sweepstakes or winning a prize if, in its sole discretion, it determines that said entrant is attempting to undermine the legitimate operation of the Sweepstakes by cheating, hacking, deception, or other unfair playing practices (including the use of automated quick entry programs) or intending to annoy, abuse, threaten or harass any other entrants or Sponsor representatives. Offer void where prohibited and subject to federal, state and local laws.

CAUTION: ANY ATTEMPT BY AN ENTRANT TO DELIBERATELY DAMAGE THE WEBSITE OR UNDERMINE THE LEGITIMATE OPERATION OF THE SWEEPSTAKES MAY BE IN VIOLATION OF CRIMINAL AND CIVIL LAWS AND SHOULD SUCH AN ATTEMPT BE MADE, SPONSOR RESERVES THE RIGHT TO SEEK REMEDIES AND DAMAGES (INCLUDING ATTORNEY’S FEES) FROM ANY SUCH ENTRANT TO THE FULLEST EXTENT OF THE LAW, INCLUDING CRIMINAL PROSECUTION.

6. Winners List/Rules. For a winners’ list, send a stamped, self-addressed envelope for receipt by May 29, 2008, to Sponsor, c/o Steve Petrecca, Nissan North America, 333 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37201. Please specify rules or winner information. VT residents may omit return postage.

7. Sponsored by: Nissan North America, Inc. 333 Commerce Street, Nashville, TN 37201