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Used 2003 Nissan Maxima

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2003 Nissan Maxima
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2003 Highlights

Since the Maxima was updated last year and is scheduled for a redesign in 2004, there are no major changes in store for the family sedan in 2003. There's a Titanium Edition package available for the SE and side airbags are now standard on GLEs.

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Pros

  • Impressively powerful V6 engine, sports car moves, availability of premium features, plenty of room for five adults.

Cons

  • High price, rough ride quality with SE suspension.
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Used 2003 Nissan Maxima for Sale

Nissan Maxima 2003 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) 201,857 miles
Used 2003Nissan MaximaSE
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Ourisman Chevrolet Buick GMC of Alexandria(3)
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Nissan Maxima 2003 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) Sterling Mist 198,643 miles
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Koons Kia of Woodbridge(2)
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Nissan Maxima 2003 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) Glacier Pearl 0
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Features & Specs

GXE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
MPG20202021
Seating5555
Transmission4-speed automatic4-speed automatic4-speed automatic6-speed manual
Fuelgasgasgasgas
Horsepower255 hp @ 5800 rpm255 hp @ 5800 rpm255 hp @ 5800 rpm255 hp @ 5800 rpm
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Safety

NHTSA Overall Rating

The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.

  • Frontal Barrier Crash Rating

    OverallNot Rated
    Driver4/5
    Passenger4/5

  • Side Crash Rating

    OverallNot Rated

  • Side Barrier Rating

    OverallNot Rated
    Driver4/5
    Passenger4/5

  • Combined Side Barrier & Pole Ratings

    Front SeatNot Rated
    Back SeatNot Rated

  • Rollover

    Rollover4/5
    Dynamic Test ResultNo Tip
    Risk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
  • Side Impact Test
    Not Tested
  • Roof Strength Test
    Not Tested
  • Rear Crash Protection / Head Restraint
    Not Tested
  • IIHS Small Overlap Front Test
    Not Tested
  • Moderate Overlap Front Test
    A
    Acceptable

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Reliable and fun to drive but noisy
I drove the SE model for almost 5 years. Much better built than my 1999 Camry. Good power and handling. The car was reliable but far from perfect. First it was one of the noisiest cars from the wind I have ever driven, wind leaked in from everywhere. Second was the 1 wheel drive. The front right tire drove the whole car. Third was the steering radius, the longest of any car made.premium unleaded is not necessary., no pinging with regular and the same gas mileage.
Really great car
I've always liked the 5th gen Maxima. I finally had the chance to get one from California. Purchased August 2014 with 50,000 original miles from an elderly couple that took real good care of it. I live in Colorado and book the trip to Dublin CA. Drove the car back and got 32mpg, she did great! One issue the radio had to be replaced and the power coming from the engine...WOW! So far I've added 12,000 miles driving for work out of state and I'm happy I bought the car. This car was immaculate inside and out.
Style, Performance, Price
I drove a '90 Maxima to 175k w/ no major issues. I currently drive an '06 Altima SE-R. I was confident that the purchase of a well maintained '03 Maxima GLE wouldn't disappoint. Boy was I right. Very handsome design, plenty of power under the hood, and very well appointed for a car in it's price range. The car just feels solid and well engineered. I am slightly biased, but it's a car I highly recommend based on past and present Nissan ownership.
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Used 2003 Nissan Maxima Overview

The Used 2003 Nissan Maxima is offered in the following submodels: . Available styles include GXE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A), GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A), SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A), and SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M).

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