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First time Nissan Owner
bbpe01, 07/03/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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So far so great. Dealership was good to work with and we made a great deal, better than Edmunds TMV estimate. Everything is great about the car, but it could use better insulation. Wind and road noise at highway speeds.
I love my 02 Maxima
Jjm753, 06/26/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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If you want performance, an awesome sound package and a sweet interior then please opt for the 2002 Maxima SE. THe tightened handling capabilities, hold this fierce engine to the ground.
Fourth and last new Nissan
PKB, 04/07/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Engine pings most of the time, and sometimes feels sluggish. Dealers have been NO help in resolving these issues. All Nissan Corp is willing to do is say that they "understand my frustration." Early on, "drive by wire" throttle would abruptly shut off under full acceleration, dropping engine to idle at the worst time. Dealer was familiar with this problem and installed a new throttle stop. 6 months later, I got a recall notice for a "potentially dangerous" defect with the throttle. It took them 6 mo to notify owners of a dangerous fault! Cheap rear beam axle thumps loudly when crossing speedbumps. Windshield creaks in its frame. Bose stereo sounds muddy. Disappointing!
Maximum
skobeans, 04/30/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I had been waiting many years to buy a Max., for various reasons I purchased other cars instead. Boy, am I glad I waited! The power, luxury, and performance you just can't beat for the money. Think about how many cars you can get for under 30K that can do 6 to 7 seconds 0 to 60. Just make sure that when you plant the gas padal you are holding on tight to the steering wheel, you get major torque steer. Great fit and finish, except the position of some of the controls and the richness of the sound from the Bose system. Other than that thrilled, simply thrilled! You want a sedan that will make your blood pump and get you past just about anyone quickly on the highway? Drive this car!
Family sedan/ Sports car
Jet, 05/23/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I am very happy with my Maxima. This car had really high ratings in consumer reports and has a very smooth ride. Exceptionally quiet on the high-way. I know several people that have owned maximas and not one is unhappy.