Used 2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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dfc, 06/05/2003
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Good value for someone wanting a sportier ride with some luxury. The V6 is torquey and feels like a small V8. The brakes and steering are also good. If you are a spirited driver, the suspension will leave you disappointed. The body rolls heavily and the springs/struts are are tuned for comfort rather than performance. The 6speed gears are spaced well but the throw seems extra long and the feel is very notchy - like working a big screw driver in bowl full of marbles! Nissan could take some lessons from Honda. Dispite the shortcomings, the V6 does make up for them and is perhaps the best sport sedan available for under $28K.
Never selling
Colin, Covington, LA, 04/03/2023
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This year marks 20 years since I've had my 2002 6-speed maxima, and I still absolutely love driving it. Simple, analog, in touch with the road, roomy, good gas mileage, insanely reliable, and timeless looking. They'll never make a car like this again. I do have other vehicles but I still take this on 1000+ mile road trips and have no worries about doing so even with over 250k miles. There's only been once that it's left me stranded and that was the alternator. Some simple tools and a parking lot replacement, and I was back on the road. I will absolutely keep this car until my dying day unless another driver wrecks into me and totals it. Love love love this car.
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PVA, 07/01/2003
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
After test driving many of the more expensive 4-door sedans on the market, I knew that the Maxima was definitely my pick. Who wants to spend more money to look like an old man when you're 25? This car is very functional, sporty and fun to drive. Nissan's 3.5L 6cyl engine begs you to give it gas and the suspension does not mind hard cornering. The engine can withstand a serious amount of punishment and so can the transmission! SE suspensions are tuned to provide a busy, sportscar type of ride and you feel just that. It is so fun to embarrass VW's, Audi's, BMW's, Acura's & Mustangs without making one upgrade!
Just great
dfsgfdfsdrgr3er, 06/20/2003
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It is a great car. You have to love the VQ35DE. It's smooth, and if you squint, you can hear a V12!
Camrys and Accords are for suckers.
thor444, 07/11/2004
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
It has a Six Speed Manual, 255 Horsepower Yiming Chain Driven motor, LSD front end, HID Lights and never needs anything. People who compare Camrys and Accords to this car are diluting themselves.