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Great Motor Wrapped in Crappy Exterior
vq35de1, 09/27/2012
2002 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
5 of 9 people found this review helpful
I didn't buy this car out of love for Nissan or the Maxma, I just wanted a big sedan with creature comforts for not much money. This fulfilled that need. Granted, the car IS ten years old now but in the two years that I've owned it I've gone through 4 rear calipers, a new radiator, an O2 sensor, trailing arm bushings, and much, much more - I would say I've spent over $4,000 in repairs thus far. The other thing is this fantastic motor (not sarcasm)0 uses oil and gets piss poor MPG in any kind of mixed driving.
2002 nissan maxima se
kvhinton, 06/07/2003
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
excellent car. my 6 speed is a rocket. 50,000 trouble free miles so far.
A Keeper!
bjb, 01/09/2010
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
Quality ride with great performance, excellent pick-up, handles great. Decent gas mileage. Reliable and fun to drive. I like my SE, but wish it was a quieter ride--too much road noise even when all windows are up. ALSO...be careful of driver side blind spot and wide turning radius--I adjust side view mirror carefully, and must plan ahead for VERY wide U turns.
I Luv My Maxima
nissanlover, 09/14/2009
2002 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have owned this car for 2.5 years and I am now at 135k and have no major problems. The power in this maxima is awesome and always performs like a champ. I also have a 2004 Maxima but I like the 2002 alot better
Best value for your money
bwinter7, 04/20/2007
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I have owned a 93, a 97 and an 01. I had the 01 for about three months before somebody in an SUV sandwiched me between a snow plow and himself. I am convinced the design quality save our lives. I then bought my 02, and I have never been happier. The six speed, and all the little changes new to that year are that much better. In terms of power, luxury, performance and desirability, try to find something better. That Nissan 6 cylinder is one of the top 10 best motors ever made. All of my Maximas had well over 200k on them (except the 01) and never a motor problem. Everything else starts to go, but the engine will still purr like a kitten. Take care of it, regular oil changes etc., it will last