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Used 2001 Nissan Maxima Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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4.38 out of 5 stars

nice ride

mayur, 03/14/2005
2001 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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For my first car, I was looking for something reliable, powerful, safe, reasonably priced, and fun to drive. I decided to go with the Nissan Maxima and I have been very pleased with the car over the last couple of months. The car is built very well and is nicely appointed for a 12-17,000 used vehicle. Another thing I like about this car is the body style that sticks to the shape that is very attractive to the eye. Inside the controls are well laid out, and the BOSE system performs quite well. I would recommend this car to anyone looking for a well-priced, reliable, and sporty choice for a long term vehicle. I have read many reviews and the car holds up to its rating.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

very good design

kler, 02/07/2003
2001 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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I have this vehical for more than a year. I naver had any kind of problem. Very good looking and lots of power under hood. I alwys feel like I am driving an extra ordinary can not like regular car. No noise inside even at high speed on concrete pavements. Very good excelration, braking and smooth ride.

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3.5 out of 5 stars

bad experience 01 S

Ryan, 03/16/2005
2001 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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I originally purchased the car because I liked the style and supposed reputation of Nissan. My car had only 19000 miles and looked in mint condition. It was an off leased vehicle from a Nissan employee, at least that is what I was told. It was purchased from a Nissan dealer thinking they would stand behind their own product. As soon as I got it home, it started smoking white exhaust.Without going into all the boring details I finally got a new short block from the dealer, but not without threatening to sue them. Neither my dealer nor Nissan treated me with any respect and will never purchase another Nissan product, especially from Ft Wayne Nissan. Will go back to a reliable brand Toyota.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Long Term Relationship

Original Owner, 03/21/2010
2001 Nissan Maxima GXE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 4A)
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Bought new and now have 185,000 miles. A great car to own that has never left us stranded. Other than needing front rotors every 20k miles, it is a very low maintenance car. A few of the dash lights work when they want to and the check engine light stays on from time to time. Dealer says no car throws a check engine code more frequently than this generation of Maxima but not to worry about it. Interior has held up amazing despite my now 7 year old. Rust is starting around the rear wheel wells so we are shopping for a new car. Prefer to stick with Nissan since this car has been so much better than my BMW's.

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5 out of 5 stars

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rudepuppy, 02/14/2003
2001 Nissan Maxima GXE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Great car. Best engine of all v-6 in production ANYWHERE. Blows away newer camrys and accords. New accord has smoother ride but balky transmission. New camry is a gramma car, toyota engine troubles on older cams and siennas has soured me on toyota.

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