Getting a '06 Nissan Maxima SL... I've got a question about gas mileage..?

Question

I'm planning on purchasing a Nissan Maxima (2006) and I'm hearing that with gas around $4 a gallon, this is a stupid decision? I'm a V6 enthusiast but at the same time, I do care about saving gas... Am I really making a bad decision here by purchasing this car? I commute from home to school as a student and commute back to work and then back home and my average mileage running per day is a total of 20miles.

Answer 1

I feel everyone should buy a 4 banger. Honda accord 35 miles to the gallon

Answer 2

The '06 Nissan Maxima gets 20city/28hwy. That's not bad for a 3.5L V6. But with gas prices really high these days, I would get something 25+ mpg city.

Answer 3

You might want to check and see if they recommend premium gas for the 06. I have a 00 and it requires premium. It runs like c**p on any other grade.

Around her premium is apprx. .40 - .45 cents more a gallon then regular.

That may not matter to you but it adds up, plus the Max gets pretty crappy gas mileage in stop and go driving.

Answer 4

2006 Nissan Maxima will give you about 18 mpg in the city, 27 mpg on the highway and 21 mpg combined (city + highway).

This car will give you 25 miles for a fuel cost of $4.71, so overall it's a decent vehicle to own for commuting to school or work. It scores well on emissions scale as well... Just make sure you drive optimally to save on gas.