Used 2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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It's okay, but I wish I'd gotten a G35
dlc, 11/29/2005
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Overall, a nice car - no mechanical issues whatsoever. It's powerful, especially as the horsepower takes over, and would really benefit from rear-wheel drive as torque-steer can be problematic. I find the gearbox and handling a bit squishy, but I'm coming from a Miata. The trunk's hinges extend into what would be usable space, reducing the trunk's capacity. The back seats appear to be reasonably comfortable, but I've never sat back there! Significant wind noise from the sunroof wind deflector. I would be a much bigger fan if the mileage were not so bad, and if the trip computer didn't lie about it, which it consistently does in most/all '02 Maximas (making me believe it's intentional).
Waste of money
murjose, 10/12/2004
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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This car looks great and runs great for the first couple thousand miles. However, I have always had a loud clunking noise from the front suspension. Nissan is unable to fix it and keeps replacing parts, but at my cost. The car is cheap and cost a lot. Buy Honda. I will next time. I am hoping that someone steals this car and I never get it back. Thats how much I hate it. I bought it brand new.
Blast to drive but......
Txstinkbug, 07/07/2002
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Just went on trip to Smokies. AC went out and spent 8 hours total on road back and forth to closest dealer twice to finally get it fixed somewhat. It still cools but the compressor sounds like its about to grenade. Other than that ohhhhhhhh what a car.
Poor man sport sedan
GimmeTorq, 03/04/2002
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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The Nissan Maxima is a well built and solid family sedan. The "VQ" family of engines is considered one of the best V6 engines in the world.
Maxima Minima
90max, 03/08/2002
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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The 2002 Maxima is an extraordinarily frustrating car. Power and handling are terrific, and superior to anything in its class. Nissan should have hit a homerun with this car, but failed to touch the bases. While the drivetrain merits superlatives, the driver's seat/ seating position warrants expletives. The seat is TERRIBLE (to put it mildly), and the seating position is a mess. The Maxima is a confused amalgamation of world class engineering and inept design.