Maxima's easy-to-navigate dash system.
showed me pictures posted on the dealership’s Facebook page. Dollar drawing sale About every three months, Nissan of Bakersfield discounts a majority of their used cars and two go for $1 as part of the drawing, which tends to draw as many as 400 people. These kinds of activities make the job rewarding, Guerrero said. Of course, selling a car to a first-time buyer, second car holder or repeat customer is equally rewarding for Guerrero and fleet manager Dario Hernandez. Every time a car is sold, they post the buyer’s picture with their car on the Nissan Facebook page. Nissan’s flagship car is the Maxima, a 290-horsepower engine that boasts strength but also efficiency with its mileage of 26 miles per gallon on highways, said Hernandez. “It’s our pride and joy,” Hernandez said. The Maxima has plenty to offer. Need seat warmers for those winter days? No problem. What about cooling seats? Yep, the Maxima has the answer. The voice-activated system helps drivers stay safe and on track by making answering important calls easier and providing proper traffic directions. A neat feature is the backup camera that serves as your rear-view monitor. The virtual parking assist yellow lines make backing out a lot
Maxima offers great mileage and style.
It’s all in the details: Plenty of trunk space.
easier. Given that there is often more than one person in the household with a smartphone, the Bluetooth system can pair up to five phones. Hernandez said the Maxima comes with a three-year, 36,000 basic warranty; a five-year, 60,000 power train coverage; and a five-year unlimited miles on corrosion (rust, paint), a common warranty in the Bay Area. My mother, Eva, is a proud Nissan owner, so I am familiar with the brand. As a health care manager who is travels for meetings with staff and clients, my mom has found her Nissan to be loyal and great on gas. I also enjoyed having the Maxima around. My husband and I attended two community events on the same night using the Maxima, and thanks to the dual climate control, he adjusted the temperature on his side to his preference and I kept my side dialed in at mine. Of course, we also enjoyed the dual panel moon roof once it cooled down in Bakersfield.
Five best features about the 2012 Nissan Maxima: It’s powerful — 290-horsepower V6 engine. It comes with the intelligent key and the In-Dash Hard Drive Navigation System. It offers a dual panel moon roof and air-conditioned seating.
Mileage and price tag: 19 mpg city, 26 mpg highway; starting at: $32,420. The Nissan Maxima is perfect for: Any driver who doesn’t just get behind the wheel because he has to but because he wants to.
What makes the Nissan Maxima stand out from others? Its performance-packed drive train in a gorgeous body.
Target customer: Car enthusiasts of all ages looking for a vehicle that will stand the test of time while providing an incredible driving experience. Three words that define the Nissan Maxima: Performance, style and prestige.
What do you like most about the Nissan Maxima? Getting the best of both worlds with a comfortable ride and horsepower to spare. Source: Joseph Guerrero, Internet manager, Nissan of Bakersfield
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