2016 Nissan Maxima 3.5 Platinum
Verdict #116 · 126,702 miles · VIN 1N4AA6APXGC437552 · Stock #437552 MOOSED
“Flagship sedan, but $2,000–$3,700 over what equivalent Platinums sell for.”
Pros
- 300-hp VQ V6, quilted leather, dual moonroof
- Clean, straight example in the photos
- Premier’s 26-month warranty included
Cons
- Priced above the comp band at equivalent miles
- CVT at 126k miles needs its service history verified
- Platinum trim repairs cost flagship money
Analysis
The 2016 Maxima 3.5 Platinum is Nissan’s flagship sedan: the 300-hp VQ V6 with the CVT, quilted Ascot leather, heated and cooled front seats, dual moonroof, navigation, Bose audio, adaptive cruise, and blind-spot monitoring. Bordeaux Black, clean and straight in Premier’s lot photos.
The price is the problem: $15,199 with 126,702 miles. Comparable 2016 Maxima Platinums sell at $11,495 (121,080 mi), $13,300 (129,511 mi), and $13,495 (124,140 mi) — all with equivalent miles and thousands less. Dealer-retail average runs about $16,603, but real transactions at this mileage cluster $2,000–$3,700 under Premier’s number. It’s a lot of car for the money in the abstract, but the money isn’t right here. Moosed.
Market Comparison
Market check: Comparable 2016 Maxima Platinum listings: $11,495 (121,080 mi), $13,300 (129,511 mi), $13,495 (124,140 mi). At $15,199 with 126,702 miles, this car is $2,000–$3,700 over the comp band — too much money for the miles.
The Original Listing
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