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Used 2003 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M) Consumer Reviews

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Vincent Giannotti, 12/20/2008
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
10 of 10 people found this review helpful

I own a 2003 Nissan Maxima SE with the Titanium Package which I purchased new in April 2003. It currently has 65,000 miles and is still solid as a rock. The VQ35 3.5L V6 is amazing - great power and torque. I've added the following: custom grille, Viper remote start system and Injen cold air intake. I plan to add hi-flow exhaust and upgrade to 18" wheels. It has never been back to the dealership even once for any problems. I also own three American cars, including a Cadillac, but none of them can match the quality of the Maxima. I wouldn't part with it for anything!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Fun to Drive

chrispv, 12/01/2009
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful

I've owned my Maxima since 2004 and it has been a great car. The car is loaded and also has a 6 speed, which is fun to drive and is fast for a family sedan. There is a lot of room in the car and trunk for my family. The car has had minimal repair work (tires, brakes, exhaust system). I've got 89k miles and the car still looks great and runs well. I've noticed a slight drop in the acceleration but that is to be expected with time. I would highly recommend this car to anyone looking.

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5 out of 5 stars

Never left me stranded

kriley50, Columbus, OH, 01/26/2012
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful

I love this car. I bought it used in 2006 with 77k on it. I drove it for 5 years and just sold it with 160k on it. The car is fast, gets good gas mileage, looks good, and is super reliable. Over the course of 5 years I replaced 2 sensors in the car and that was it. I liked the car so much that I went out and bought another one. The new one is a 2003 as well with only 60k on it. I can't wait to drive this car another 100k.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Performance Car

Lorenza31, Tinley Park, IL, 11/03/2018
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Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

This is the second Maxima I have owned. I owned the first car for 12 years and am still driving the second with 148,000 miles (17 yrs.) I love a sports car feel, so it has lived up to my expectations. The car is solid and feels comfortable and "broken in" the first time you drive it, which validates Nissan's attention to under-the-hood excellence. Since I am a stickler for maintenance, the car has never let me down or required costly repairs. I am saying this as a woman and senior who has owned a Maxima for the past 29 years.

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5 out of 5 stars

The best car in America

the nissanator, 06/19/2002
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

there is nothing better than the maxima. It gives you a little bit of both worlds, the luxury and the performance. is the best car I've ever owned. Nissan keep doing what you're doing, because in a couple of years Nissan is gonna be better than Honda and Toyota

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