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4 out of 5 stars

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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

awesome car

widikerb, 04/22/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This is a great car for the money. I have had honda and toyota but this is my first nissan. I shopped around considerably and found this to be the best deal for the money. I am very impressed with everything so far and have not had any problems. I am averaging 20 mpg city and 30 hwy. Great pick up really loves to go with the pedal to the floor.

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5 out of 5 stars

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scdiva, 05/11/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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This is my 2nd Nissan Maxima SE. I bought the same color, same interior, same everything except I had a 99 SEL and bought a 2002. I like the improvments in the styling. Although I like the styling of the Infiniti G35 much better. This one sits more comfortably than my 99. I am a loyal Nissan owner.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Rock solid thus far!

T Maynard, 08/04/2007
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Purchased used in August '07 with 98K miles. Firstly, the exterior of the car is simply beautiful, extremely classy looking yet with a sporty edge. The interior cabin feels overall roomy enough. The leather seats are quite adequate and all the controls are nicely laid out and easily accessible by either the driver or passenger unlike in some vehicles where you feel the dash is a mile away. The sound system is decent but not exceptional. The steering is crisp and precise and the power is exactly what you would expect 255 ponies to feel like from a big sedan, very exciting. Gas mileage is blah, but this car so far has been a very worthy investment. It leaves me wanting nothing.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

6 Speed

art327, 11/10/2002
2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Great value for the money. Looked at a 325 BMW but it was 10K more than the Max. Glad that I stayed with the cloth interior but wish that I got the Boise package. Lots of power, received my first speeding ticket in over 30 years.

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