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A smart choice for smart people
Williams Young, 05/13/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Pls don't laugh at me but this IS my 3ed Maxima. The car is like many reviews mentioned, reliable, powerful, roomy and all that. What's better is it also costs thousands less than any entry-level luxury cars out there. So if you are the kind of guy who always relentlessly pursue the perfect cost/effect ratio, this is the car for you.
Nissan Maxima
Gunjan Amin, 04/13/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I just love my new Nissan Maxima. It's awesome. I love that damn powerful engine. The exterior is not bad. But if you want the exterior look more appealing, then buy body or aerodynamic kits for Maxima. It will looks great!
One test drive will have you convinced..
tamast, 04/25/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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The 2002 Maxima is just so loaded with features that its hard to ignore. Compared to the Acura TL-S, or a used 2000 Audi A6, I was considering, it wins hands down. I am very impressed with standard HIDs, the very responsive 255HP legendary VQ engine, and the tight suspension of the SE. For '02 you can even get a 6 speed manual (unfortunately I passed it up, not much fun in the crowded DC area). I spent a long time searching for the perfect vehicle, and almost never even test drove one; if it wasn't for my mother buying an '02 I'd be stuck in something I payed too much for with much less performance!
Completely Satisfied
maxowner, 05/15/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I do a fair amount of driving in relation to my work, so I wanted a car more powerful and roomier (I am 6'3") than my Mazda 626. Completely satisfied with that choice. Lots of leg and head room, even with a sunroof, which is a power sunroof. Plenty of get- up-and-go, accelerating quickly and smoothly, and handles very well, even on curving mountain roads. Interior is leather with faux wood trim. A bonus is a built in dash 6 CD changer, with a great Bose sound system. I am convinced that a comparable Toyota Avalon or Acura or Honda,etc. would have cost 3- 4000 dollars more. Mileage so far appears to be 22-24 in town, and 26-28 on the highway (using regular unleaded gas).
Keeps on going (FAST) w/140K!
jdub, 12/20/2007
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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When I traded a 2000 Acura TL for the Maxima, it had about 25K miles. I drive about 30K per year and wanted something that had a lot of power with a manual transmission that also got decent gas mileage. Roominess was also important to me since I have a family. I got exactly what I was looking for, and the car now has about 140K miles. The Maxima is the perfect commuter for my needs. The V6 is amazing. I think it may be the best motor in any car I've ever driven. Torque is plentiful and available everywhere in the rev range. The 6 speed is not the slickest, but it keeps you involved, even though you do not have to work very hard shifting because of all of the torque. This is a great Q-ship.