My wife drives a Maxima. Currently the car has about 150K on it. We have never had an issue with the car. I have replace tires and brakes and nothing else; not even spark plugs (every time I pull and test them they are perfect). The car has power and refinement, while there is some torque steer, it is no where near as bad as the V6 Altima. When we replace her car later this year it will likely be with another Maxima. If you want a four door sedan, I would give the Maxima a serious look.