Faults:

When purchased the car had minor faults however at purchase price of $5000 these were to be expected. So far we have replaced the front drive shaft covers and had bearings repacked etc at cost of $700. Have also replaced regulator for rear passenger electric window $430.

General Comments:

Car was taken on a 4000Km trip from Sydney to North Queensland with the exception of the rear window the car has performed without any problems. The weather was poor varied from light to extremely heavy rain. This car has a very endearing nature. It starts first time every-time. You can see every corner of the car which make parking easy. It has effortless power, and never seems to struggle or run out of steam, it returned 7L per 100Km for the trip, the fuel used is 98 octane unleaded and the exhaust is running clean compared to when purchased. The car handles very well, you never forget it is front wheel drive, it pulls smoothly in cornering and does not scrabble or struggle for grip. The addition of matched tyres with nitrogen improved the handling even further, but its road feel and general behaviour have always been good. The cruise control is excellent, with the car never struggling to maintain set speed.

Faults:

The air conditioning compressor has a leak. The dealer re-gassed it the day I picked it up, however it all leaked out the next day. They are repairing it under warranty, which is going to save me quite a few dollars. I believe they are going to replace the evaporator (behind the glove box) as well. Nothing else that I can fault (yet).

General Comments:

The car has great acceleration for it's size. The engine is smooth and punchy in an auto (shame that Australia didn't see any Maxima's with manual transmission).

Quick cornering demands a lot from the front suspension, which is a little soft, but I think that I'm expecting too much from a luxury sedan.

The car has a full service history and has been well maintained for it's age. No problems with electrics or interior.

Clarion factory speakers are OK, different to the Bose ones fitted in the US.