Used 2002 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews
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Sexy and sleek, but a little noisy
Mike, 07/18/2008
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Overall this is my favorite car out of 12 that I have owned. I was immediately drawn to the power that comes from the amazing 3.5V6 in this car. My car has over 125K miles on it and the engine still purrs. My gripes have been with the build quality of the exhaust system. The flanges between the midpipe and the muffler have rusted and snapped TWICE. I've lowered the car and redone the suspension and although it's a little stiffer, this car is connected to the road better than ever before. Fuel economy is GREATLY improved now, I average about 50/50 highway city and get 25+ mpg most of the time on 87 octane.
Nissan is Good
TaxMan, 05/21/2002
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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The only car I drove that outperformed the Maxima was a 540 6-spd, but it was two years old, had over 30k miles, and was priced about $10k more than the Max I purchased. No other car priced under $35k can match the Maxima's blend of performance, quality, and content. My only major complaint is the paint quality - the car is five months old and has almost a dozen paint chips on the front bumper. Great car - loads of passenger space, good looking, fantastic engine and transmission.
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.
Buzzes and rattles
tranzec, 11/20/2002
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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Car ran great the first 2,000 miles. Then, when starting up and engaging drive we get a grinding/rubbing noise. Once this started, we get lots of buzzing and vibrations in the gas pedal and steering wheel. Have taken to the dealer twice and told there is nothing wrong. Fun car to drive, but when a car costs this much the dealer should fix these type of problems. Will definitly NOT buy another Nissan.
Horrible Never again
Gregnice23, 04/02/2005
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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I will never ever get another Nissan again. From the headlights to the cd player breakin within the first 3 months to the speakers not working correctly. Nissan makes a good engine but I do not like the lil trinkets that are faulty. I will go with toyota or honda or mazda or hyundai next time.