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Used 2002 Nissan Maxima Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fast and Reliable

Rich255, 10/20/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Great acceleration, good handling, bullet-proof reliability. 18k miles in six months and not hint of a problem. Cruises effortlessly at highway+ speeds. If it wasn't a work office I would have gone with the 6-speed.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Shivers Down My Backbone

ny2la, 05/30/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I have owned this car for six months and I still have goosebumps nearly every time I drive it. In fact, I often find myself taking longer routes to and from destinations just to spend more time driving this car. Simply stated the 2002 SE Maxima was designed and built, as the manufacturer's ads say, to be "Driven."

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4.63 out of 5 stars

A good reliable runner

archie85375, 05/30/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Great performance. Outboard visibility is excellent. Reliability is the best. My third Maxima. Toyed with the Infiniti G35. 5G more and it doesn't yet have a track record.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

Simply Awesome for the price

johcha, 05/09/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Nothing can compare with the Maxima for the performance quality and price. I shed a tear when my 1999 SE (47,175 miles) was recently totaled in a rear end collision. I walked away with a $19,215 insurance check. I went right back to Nissan and bought a loaded (except Nav)GLE with spoiler added. I only paid $25,752 (after $1,000 rebate) plus $400 for spoiler installed for a total of $26,152. Of course there was also the customary state tax, title and registration fees. I test drove the comperable Honda, Acura, and Lexus and they all have their good and and not so good points. However, when it came to value for the dollar, the Maxima won hands down, no contest at all.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Yeah C'Mon

Jacksota, 05/31/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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The vehicle is the best value out there. Sportscar ride with a lot of power. Much more roomy than other cars in its class. Great trunk space as well.

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