 I purchased this vehicle when it was about 2 years old.  I have had it now for 5 years.  So many problems -- steering wheel motor for the telescoping stopped working and of course dealerships want to charge me $1,000.  Nissan Manufactures declined to fix it although the extended warranty had just expired -- interesting and I see this problem all over the internet where steering wheel mechanisms goes bad on a Maxima.  This is not an old car.  Nissan will not fix the problems.  Recently alternator went out on while I was in traffic on the 110 fwy in Los Angeles.  Each time I take the car to the dealer its something new.  Lower ARMs $1,288.88, Front struts $1.061.52, Rear Shocks $843.99 and Air filter $27.20.  I took my car to Firestone to get the AC leak repaired -- dealer wanted to rob me.  This is not a $40,000 car.  I would say lease it but never buy it or stay far away from Nissan altogether.  I have had too many problems for a vehicle I purchased Certified.  I thought Certified was an extra protection -- it was not in my case.  My Toyota is 1999 and I have not had this many problems.  I purchased my car at Nissan Auto Nation Power on Rosecrans near 405 fwy.  The car had originally purchased at South Bay Nissan.  I place the blame on the manufacture as well as the dealerships.  Maybe my post will stop someone from buying a Nissan and especially a Maxima.