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Nissan offers more than just repairs in our local car service center here in Maine. In fact, starting back in 1992, following a specific stint of civic unrest in Los Angeles, the Nissan Foundation was created to provide assets and provisions for the area and to promote a greater sense of America's diverse cultural heritage and an appreciation, thereof.

Mainers are renowned for our frugality among other hardy traits that have allow us to thrive in this often challenging natural environment we call home. That's why, when the team in our Sanford, ME Auto Service Center learned that a Nissan SUV earned an award for maintaining its value over time, they thought our blog readers would want to know.

Just because you may find yourself in the market for a utilitarian vehicle, doesn't mean you don't also want one that offers more than that. Luckily, the new Nissan crossovers available here at Marc Motors Nissan provide luxury, safety, utility, efficiency and much, much more.

If you find yourself concerned about the cost of regular car maintenance and auto service in Sanford, ME then you will appreciate this news about more affordable Nissan models. The Japanese car maker has made significant cost cutting steps for seven of its popular models.

Edmunds.com says, In essence, the car delivers the upmarket quality of Nissan's tony Infiniti brand but in a more discreet package.¹

And, The Car Connection states, Compared to most other front-wheel-drive sedans it feels edgier and more fun to drive when the road turns tight and curvy. It's a sporty calibration, with a firm ride, yet at the same time it's supple enough to keep passengers content.²

So, to which new car model are these reviews referring?

Why, the 2013 Nissan Maxima, of course.

Here at Marc Motors Nissan, we understand that fuel efficiency matters to both the environment, and to the finances of Maine drivers. That's why we were excited to hear about the car maker's plans to reduce vehicle weight, with the end goal of improving fuel efficiency, by 2017.

What are you looking for in a new vehicle? If you and your family's safety are at the top of the list, consider the 2013 Nissan LEAF in the Sanford showroom, which was recently chosen by the Insurance Institute for Highway Safety (IIHS). Of course, the green LEAF also comes with the added bonus of running solely on electric power.

While the team here at Marc Motors Nissan was celebrating our own form of March Madness by giving away iPads to lucky customers, Nissan was having a celebration of its own. Nissan North America announced its best U.S. sales ever this past March.

If you've even caught a glimpse of the redesigned 2013 Nissan Altima at 1357 Main St in Sanford, ME, you know it has a certain sporty flair that's simply begging to be unleashed on the open road. Knowing this as well, Nissan Motorsport in Australia recently decked out the mid-size sedan in some seriously daring racing liveries and added an extra kick of power under the hood.

Drivers in Sanford, ME who have heard about the third generation of the 2013 Nissan GT-R may be wowed by its 3.8-liter twin-turbocharged V6 engine. With its performance tuned craftsmanship, this Nissan sports car, in the Premium and Black Edition models, sets a starting MSRP of $99,590.