Used 2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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2002 Maxima with Manual Shift=AWESOME
jhkmsu, 05/08/2010
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
2 of 11 people found this review helpful
This is a great car. Mechanically, it is unbeatable by any other car. The only re-occurring issue with these cars is that one side of the Bose 6 CD in- dash CD Stereo stops working at some point. It is only does this when using the CD player; the other modes still produce great sound. Some cars have the heater/AC blower motor go out around 100,000 miles, but it is easy to fix. The car maneuvers great and has great power for its time. The gas mileage is good, but since I have a 6- speed manual, I drive a little faster and quicker (Ok maybe that was an understatement) my gas mileage is a little less that average. I get about 18-19 mpg in the city
Big Disappointment
buyer, 04/22/2002
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I waited for three years before buying this car. I should've saved my money for something more worthwhile. I loved the car at first but things just keep cropping up. The drive by wire throttle sucks, creaks and rattles are starting to develop, the exterior fit and finish leaves something to be desired and the paint job is of very low quality. The resale value on this car is also way below what you'd think. Yes, I'm already trying to sell it. Do yourself a favor and save your money for an Acura TL or Lexus I30 or a BMW 3 series.
2002 Maxima SE
Maxima, 03/05/2002
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
After putting 205,000 nearly trouble free miles on my 1991 Maxima SE I figured buying a 2002 SE wouldn't be a bad choice. This car didn't disapoint. The enlarged 3.5 liter engine, while very thirsty for fuel, has the ability to really push you back in your seat. My '91 had some spunk, but it is nowwhere near the speedster this thing is. The standard Xenon headlights are fantastic.
Keeps on going (FAST) w/140K!
jdub, 12/20/2007
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
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.
Dont buy a Maxima
Moooo, 09/17/2003
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Nissan is not willing to work with you. It has left me on the side of the road several times. Has intermitent problems and not worth the money.