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Used 2003 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A) Consumer Reviews

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5 out of 5 stars

16 years old, 90k miles, still smokin mercedes

GeoSwiftKicks, Tacoma, WA, 05/06/2020
Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have have 2 maxima's '95 and '03. I drove the 95 until 500,000 miles before anything expensive blew. Just bought a 2003 max, with no mods i took it to the strip. It beat 2018-2020 mercedes and b.m.w. These cars got power for long time.

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4 out of 5 stars

stolen lights and grill

sharie, 07/29/2003
Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is my third XLE, and I just learned that the 2003 headlight were mounted or designed to be easily taken. I learned this after it happened to me. I have 4,000 miles on the car. It is at the car dealer being repaired. There is over 3,200 worth of damage, I am hesitate to take it when it is finished. As, the police told me, they know where you live and will be back,this car is always being hit on. The lights just pop out. I check with the dealer who confirmed this, Nisson has not recalled them or come up with a anti theft devise. I feel like a sitting duck. If anyone knows how to avoid having the lights taken, please tell me. Thank You, Sharon

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5 out of 5 stars

The best car I've owned so far

Braintek, 06/13/2002
Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 2 people found this review helpful

Got the car yesterday and let me tell you that everything is perfect so far. The interior really spacious the front seats are comfty, the 17" tires takes rough curve at 120 KM/H. I drove on the highway at 140 KN/H then I've shifted in 3rd and got an incredible boost up to 190 KM/H and it was still asking for more but I finally reduced speed. The sound system is incredible with the sub- woofer giving heart beats right through your body. The only thing that I'm missing is a GPS system that I will get later this month. I'm telling you go to the dealer and try a new Maxima 2003 it is contagious. Thanks

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3.5 out of 5 stars

Same Old Same Old

valtch, 07/13/2003
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.

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3 out of 5 stars

A Lemon in the Making

Dave00, 10/08/2002
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.

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