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Good car
Tom, 10/17/2010
2003 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
I put about 25,000 miles a year on this car and I have had one engine problem, a sensor that the dealership said was a recall on the '03 but not a recall on my VIN number. Considering it was a $300 repair, I wasn't happy but over all has been very reliable.
Same Old Same Old
valtch, 07/13/2003
2003 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
Asked dealer not to give me firestone or bridgstone tires. it turned out that all my bridgstone tires were replaced by goodyear eagles. Car rides harder than any new car I have ever been in. It is extremely powerful but has horrible gas mileage. seats are comfortable. I have a bad back. Extras are an expensive ripoff. 2000 nissan maxima was a better car. these cars need independent rear suspension. Would I buy another maxima? not a chance. far over-priced for what you get.
2002 Nissan Maxima SE
jzmayer, 06/12/2002
2003 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
The family car with a kick in the a$$. With 255 HP this car has power to spare. This is an entry level luxury car. Bigger than the Altima, more power and cheaper due to less demand. This car is far superior to the Camry. This is the MANS car with a touch of class for the ladie.
A Lemon in the Making
Dave00, 10/08/2002
2003 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car was the most disappointing purchase of my life. During its early months, it had brake, electrical system and ignition faliure. The car spent most of its ealry life in the shop (with only some of the repairs being covered under warranty). When I took the car in (at 4000 miles complaining that the power windows made lots of noise when trying to raise and lower them, I was told that I should deal with it as "all cars are unique"). Great service, eh?!? I just recently sold the car (which has almost NO resell value, by the way) and purchased an Acura TL. If you want power AND quality, Acura is the way to go.
Decent Choice for the Price (Maxima GLE)
Shahriar, 06/19/2007
2003 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 3 people found this review helpful
I've had this car for almost 5 years and have driven it to my hearts content. The car has 115k miles, still smooth, strong and a pleasure to drive. The stereo is temperamental and skips once in a while. But when in good mood, the Bose makes you feel like you're in a concert hall. Terrific power and smooth transmission. Good marriage between the engine and the transmission. No problem in the snow. Had problem with brakes, stereo and exhaust systems. Engine light comes out often (gas cap issue). Handling not comparable to German counter parts but good enough to throw around in the corners and have some fun. Suspension is soft, but serene in good road surface. Bumpy on bad surface.