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4.88 out of 5 stars

luv my Maxima

spaulding, 03/24/2003
2003 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

When ready to replace my 1994 Altima, I looked at the Altima, Maxima, and G35. The latest Altima's interior was unimpressive, the G35 was slightly smaller than I desired, but the Maxima was about perfect: a beautiful, fast, fun, roomy, well-made sports sedan. I chose the 6 speed manual SE trim w/ HLSD and all options ex. navigation and I have been very pleased. 2003 is the last of the Japanese made Maximas.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Great car, great value

DavidG, 12/24/2009
2003 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Purchased this car used with about 8k miles on it. New, it stickered for about $31K, but I picked it up for about $21K, a real bargain. This is a fun car. I've only had 3 problems with the car: At around 25k miles the Speed Sensitive Volume became erratic. Nissan changed out the Bose unit, it was fine for a few months and then the problem came back. They replaced the unit again and suggested if it happened again they would probably replace the amp. Both times were under warranty; no charge. No problems since. I now have about 68k miles, and a few months ago the front psgr window motor was replaced due to some sticking. That's it. This car is reliable.

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4 out of 5 stars

Exciting family car!

Narcis Gulan, 01/27/2016
2003 Nissan Maxima GXE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Excellent maintenance.

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Good Value for the Money

rangermutt, 08/16/2011
2003 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is our second Maxima, the first a 1996 GLS with 160k miles that is still running strong. This model is the SE Platinum Edition and presently has 105k miles. We purchased it used with 50k miles and has so far been pretty much trouble free.

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5 out of 5 stars

If the Nissan Maxima 2003 is safe?

nissan maxima, 11/01/2006
2003 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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i just love the way that my 2003 Nissan Maxima drives, handles, comfort,and all the special features of the interior as well as the outside. I like the color which is black exterior and gray interior. It is the very best car that I have had the pleasure of driving or owning and I couldn't be happier if it was a brand new car. I just love my car and wish just wish that I could one day own a new one if this one gives out on me. Thanks Nissan for such a jewel of a vehicle.

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