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Used 2001 Nissan Maxima Consumer Reviews

4.6 out of 5 stars
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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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4.38 out of 5 stars

2001 Maxima SE

Jim, 02/11/2006
2001 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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SE model has rather sporty ride but at a significant loss of comfort and refinement. Turning radius is horrible which may be partially attributable to 17" wheels. Maxima reliability has been as advertised.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Nice Value

John Dillon, 02/17/2003
2001 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.0L 6cyl 5M)
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Nice solid, reliable vehicle. I had a 200o Accord Coupe, and am much happier with the Maxima - more room and quieter.

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