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5 out of 5 stars

An outstanding car

ISD, 01/30/2003
2001 Nissan Maxima GXE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This is a gem! I have a Honda and earlier owned a Mazda and there is no comparison. At 222HP, this baby can leave others gaping at the signal lights in Chicago! We extensively test drove the Camry and the Accord before we settled in for this car. The interior leg room is the best for any car, even the bigger American cars have less leg room. There is no road or engine noise at all in the car. Its beautifully designed and has tons of space in the back seat too. This is one car which will last us for another 10 years (we haven't needed a single repair in the last 3 years).

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4.75 out of 5 stars

This is a keeper

CaptainD, 01/01/2005
2001 Nissan Maxima SE 20th Anniversary 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Purchased my 2001 Nissan Maxima new and roughly four years later I am still enjoying the drive. it has a strong engine (227HP) and excellent and brakes. its transmission is the most irratating item. Its shifts are not as crisp or predictable under certanin driving conditions as I would expect in a sports-oriented sedan. It provides a high level of comfort and convenience. The only quality issue was the leather on the drivers' seat side bolster wore through from sliding across it or snagging on cell phoneThis was a $200 repair, but now it is like new. The seat is only partially covered with leather, most of it is vinyl. The Bose sound system is supurb! I am experiencing an annoying groan / squeak from dash area that I can't locate. My overall evaluation is that this ia a great vehicle for the money.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

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sog, 02/02/2003
2001 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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This car looks good, handles well,good gas milage, plenty of power, all comfort features, excellent sound system. One of the better cars that I have owned.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

I love the Nissan Maxima!

jrmj72, 01/15/2005
2001 Nissan Maxima SE 20th Anniversary 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I was reluctant to get a Maxima because I had a Ford Mustang GT and a Chevrolet Camaro Z28 just before the Maxima. The Z28 would blow the Maxima and the Mustang away...but the Maxima has the same horsepower as my 1996 GT and it is a higher quality car. I am very glad I purchased the Maxima and Nissan now has a loyal customer...

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3.75 out of 5 stars

Mixed Feelings

Mixed Feelings, 08/25/2008
2001 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought the car in '05 with 95km and now has 166km. I'll first start off with the good qualities: comfortable luxury interior with good sound system. Has good power and fun to drive. Now the problems. Non stop idle problems. I have had many parts changed and still no luck. It seems like the check engine light is always on for something. To this day I still have idle problems which the dealership wants $2400 to change the computer. There is also some rust starting on the body. Other than that, it's been a decent car.

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