Do you have a special high school or college graduate in your life that you'd love to surprise with a new or used vehicle from us here at Lithia Nissan of Ames? If so, let us make sure it's the best surprise yet.

 

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Here at Lithia Nissan of Ames we know our customers are probably very ready for summer adventures and exciting trips. Is your vehicle ready though? We highly suggest checking on a few things under your hood and inside your cabin before you hit the road this season.

 

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After a long winter you definitely want to make sure your engine's oil is up to speed. Checking and changing your oil will allow you to drive more safely and run into far l

Endless possibilities are yours when you drive the 2017 Nissan Maxima, and that includes soaking up gorgeous scenery like the photo below. Here at Lithia Nissan of Ames we love encouraging our customers and drivers throughout the Ames area to chase after every dream and adventure on their radar, including waterfalls.

 

Chasing waterfalls. 🗻🏞#Maxima #Hawaii #wild #waterfalls 📷@micahsmuel

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Just think about all the wild and memorable excursions you can plan with a capable sedan like the Nissan Maxima. The Nissan Maxima is

Since 2006, employees from the Nissan Canton Vehicle Assembly Plant in Canton, Mississippi have united with Habitat for Humanity Mississippi Capital Area to build affordable and sustainable homes for local residents. This year hundreds of employee volunteers are participating in an eight-day build in the Richard Circle neighborhood for Canton resident Mildred Daughtery and her son.

 

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Last month, the all-new 2017 Nissan Titan half-ton pickup truck was announced as the winner of the "Best Pickup Truck" category in the MotorWeek 2017 Drivers' Choice Awards. This is the second straight year that Nissan has won the category, as the Titan XD took the honor in 2016.

 

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Here at Lithia Nissan of Ames we're very much looking forward to warm, starry summer nights. Camping season is just around the corner along with many other exciting adventures so don’t you want to get away in style with a vehicle you can rely on? Look no further than the 2017 Nissan Frontier.

 

When was the last time you went camping? ??? #starrynight #camping #Frontier #trucks #TruckTuesday ?? @johnsandlund ??@eightbitretouch

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The Nissan Frontier is a versatile pick-up truck that'

The long-awaited summer months are making a triumphant return, and with them comes many planned and spontaneous road trips. Lithia Nissan of Ames knows all too well how much damage winter weather and treacherous driving conditions can often cause to your vehicle, and that's why we always advise coming in for some maintenance before the changing season.

No one wants to run into car trouble when they're out enjoying a beautiful sunny day with loved ones. Scheduling service and maintenance appointments for your vehi

 

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When you buy a brand new vehicle, you can't wait to get it out onto the Ames roads to see what it can do. We don't blame you! It's exciting! What you'll want to put off for a while is checking out your vehicle's resale value after a few years. Every new vehicle can take a big dip in that regard. Unless you're driving the 2017 Nissan Maxima.

How do we know? Because the Maxima has won the Best…