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2002 Black on Black SE 6M
2002 Black on Black , 11/05/2010
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
26 of 28 people found this review helpful
OK, I am back. OIL CONSUMPTION caused me to lose the engine. Even after caring for the car like a baby. Always made sure it had the correct oil level. Replaced the engine, car runs great with quirks. Should have kept my '94 Maxima. Nissan blew it with this model year. Just an fyi not all have this problem. If you're interested buying this car, look at the tail pipe. If the pipe is heavy dark black color. Great chance it's burning oil. At that point (NEXT!!!) keep it moving. Also I suggest premium gas. It makes a difference
An outstanding car
03passatguy, 02/26/2013
2002 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
17 of 18 people found this review helpful
We've owned our 2002 Maxima GLE since it was new. It's been a bull: smooth, comfortable, reliable. Next to nothing to fix - except the CD player - outside of normal maintenance. We still own it. It still drives beautifully. Congratulations, Nissan.
Can't let it go...
joshua38104, 06/08/2015
2002 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
16 of 17 people found this review helpful
I bought my 2002 Maxima with, If I remember correctly about 85k miles. I now have 130K 2 yrs later. Ive had to replace a set of tires, the radiator, the battery and now a minor oil leak. Sounds bad, but it's a used car and was more than likely its timing. With that being said I love this car. Ive thought about a new car but when I look around I compare other cars to my Maxima. Mine is a beautiful color (bluish) with leather seats that are in terrific condition, 6-disc CD player (that needs replacing bc the factory one is crappy) and a sunroof. No leaks. Keyless entry. MPG could be better but not too bad. This car runs and runs fast! Powerful engine. Love LOVE this car!
One of the BEST
jmsworth, 07/05/2012
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
17 of 19 people found this review helpful
This car is great, The oil everyone's reporting being lost is due to a tiny rubber hose coming from the block to the oil filter, they used a cheap hose and EVERYONE has this issue. I replace it with a premium hose for about $2.99 at an auto parts store and viola, no more oil loss. My car had several performance modifications and was in the 400 hp range, 0-60 in under 4.3 sec. THE MOST SOLID CAR I EVER OWNED, I adore Japanese cars and American muscle as both are just full of potential. This maxima never went through tires, never overheated, never had ANY issues that were not product of my own doing. Most issues are due to lack of maintenance and car knowledge. Lost my Max in a car accident:(
2002 Nissan Maxima
zawada, 11/27/2013
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
Excellent vehicle, i would highly recommend it. It was very reliable and had an amazing engine. Perform regular maintenance and this car will not let you down. Only draw back was the poor MPG and recommendation for premium fuel
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