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

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4 out of 5 stars

Decent Choice for the Price (Maxima GLE)

Shahriar, 06/19/2007
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.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2003 Nissan Maxima GLE

MrT, 07/27/2009
Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
3 of 13 people found this review helpful

I really like this car. It has plenty of power, a roomy, comfortable interior, handles reasonably well, and does well in the snow. I bought this car used in 2006 with ~60k miles. It now has 95k. In that time, besides routine maintenance, I've only had to replace the interior fan assembly which started making an annoying noise shortly after I bought it. It cost approximately $400 to replace. My friend has an Xterra which had a similar problem. The previous owner had taken out the stereo system so I got whatever the dealer put in. I'm not an audiophile, but would say it's got an adequate sound system. My wife's 2006 Toyota 4- runner has a better sounding system.

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3 out of 5 stars

Bought used

Wc, Enfield, IL, 05/15/2019
Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
1 of 4 people found this review helpful

This car was pretty reliable until May 2019. I noticed more problems with transmission, and alot of noise in engine. Found out oil leak and transmission slipping. I don't keep it much longer. Not well maintained by previous owner.

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3.88 out of 5 stars

Positive feedback

Dave, 09/13/2005
Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

I purchased my Maxima in 2002 as it was the last year before they changed the style. It has been very easy to drive and I have really enjoyed it. Plus it is several thousand dollars less than its cousin the Infiniti!!

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4 out of 5 stars

Disappointed yet Xtatic

Disap'tdYetXtatic, 09/03/2002
Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful

Bot a '03 GLE. Felt great to ride until I heard terrible knocking sounds on every bump second day of driving. Dealer says the Rear Shocks are defective and requires replacement. Very disappointed!!!!:( For the money I am paying, I have spent more time at the dealer than in the car. I dono if I have a lemon in my hand. I expect Quality from Nissan and If I am not getting it for the price I paid, I should probably sue them. Should I demand the car to be replaced??

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