2002 Nissan Maxima
| MSRP: | $24,699 - $27,099 |
| Invoice: | $22,326 - $24,354 |
| Total: | 20 reviews |
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| Excellent | 15 reviews | |
| Very Good | 5 reviews | |
| Average | 0 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
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CarGurus' Review
You need enough room for your family, yet you don't want to sacrifice luxury. And the 20-year old youth in you craves a fun and sporty ride. The 2002 Nissan Maxima tries to fill all those roles by upping its horsepower this year and adding sportier exterior and interior trimmings. Available in base GXE, sports-oriented SE, and upscale GLE models, the 2002 Maxima gets a new 3.5-liter, 255-hp V6 engine this year. While a 4-speed auto tran is standard for the GXE and GLE, the V6 on the SE is matched to a new 6-speed manual gearbox, to enhance driving performance and feel.
Aside from some fiddling with the grille and light design, many of the additions in 2002 have to do with more standard features. All of the Maximas now feature xenon headlights, which improve visibility, but apparently are a target for thieves looking for aftermarket parts for earlier Maximas. All models get 8-way power seats, while the GLE gets dual power front seats with a driver's memory setting. The base GXE is much more loaded than in 2001, with new 16-inch wheels, steering wheel-mounted audio, cruise control, a garage opener, CD player, and auto-dimming mirror. For 2002, the GLE gets upgraded audio and an optional navigation system. A trip computer is also new for all models this year, and a sunroof is optional on both the SE and GLE.
A roomy interior seats five, and rear seats split-fold and feature a trunk pass-through. Seat comfort overall is more supportive. The SE remains the choice of driving enthusiasts, with a stiffer suspension, performance tires, a rear spoiler, leather-wrapped wheel, and chrome exhaust pipes. Though drivers love the extra power, more aggressive styling, and family-sized room in the 2002 Maxima, many opt for the cheaper Altima, which is similarly equipped and is actually the Maxima's chief competition. Drawbacks to Maxima ownership include a wide turning radius, poor customer service, low fuel economy, and a so-so sound system.
Reviews you can trust
| Excellent | 15 reviews | |
| Very Good | 5 reviews | |
| Average | 0 reviews | |
| Poor | 0 reviews | |
| Terrible | 0 reviews |
“A Car Hard To Part With...”
Love this car. Personally, the styling (interior and exterior) are true to the luxury 4-door sports sedan mentality. Exterior has clean, straight lines. The stance is both agressive and refined. Inter... More
“The Beast”
This car is amazing, it look really aggressive from the Front. Looks like a Family car, but the Proformance is the same as Nissan 350Z, since it has the same moter. 0-60 5.9 sec on automatic. I wis... More
“Fun, Fast, Relable”
I have had this car since Sept 2001. For a 4 door car it is a sleeper with 250 HP. Over all it is a good car to have and had a blast with it. Car ride is smooth and it does not feel like you are doi... More
“Maxima Review”
The maxima is a great sports sedan. Its 2 door- like quality and speed make it fun, while actually having 4 doors makes things easier for travel. Overall I give the 2002 Nissan Maxima SE 5 out of 5 st... More
“My Car”
overall love it so far...nice set of balls for a 3.5L and decent gas mileage..roomy too. bose stero system, and power everything...xenon headlights and great handling. i wish i would have owned one ea... More
“Love This Car And Plan To Drive It For A Long Time 130k On The Clock Now.”
Great car with excellent features, good performance in terms of acceleration, 255 hp, good brakes and handles well. No issues with build quality, power window motor and blower motor have been replace... More
“Amazing Car That Is Surprisingly Fun To Drive”
I bought the car as a daily driver so I could build my other car. The car is surprisingly quick, went 14.0 @ 100 in stock form. Gets 30+ mpg hwy. I bought it as a 6 speed and always wanted one. Now ... More
“02 Max”
This car has amazing overall ability. It's quality is second to none. Performance is outstanding, sporting a 3.5L 255 hp 246 lb/ft torque engine. This car is very fun to drive all over town and esp... More
“Smooth Power Ful Fully Loaded”
accelerates lke no other has had a few minor repairs not bad bad it over 200,000 miles....exterior is not bad alil bit of scratches not noticable interior has all leather seats are not torn....sucks g... More
“2002 Nissan Maxima”
Great car. The only way to describe it is tight. Everything else we test drove felt sloppy and the interior felt cheap. More
2002 Nissan Maxima Trims
| MSRP: | $27,099 |
| Invoice: | $24,354 |
| MSRP: | $24,699 |
| Invoice: | $22,326 |
| MSRP: | $25,449 |
| Invoice: | $22,871 |
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