Overview & Reviews

The Maxima receives updates this year that make it less of a family sedan and more of an entry-level luxury sport sedan. Headlining this year's upgrades is a 3.5-liter V6 that produces a stunning 255 horsepower. For maximum performance, sport-tuned SE models now combine this engine with a standard six-speed manual transmission. Other changes include revised exterior styling, additional feature content and an optional GPS navigation system.

• Impressively powerful V6 engine, sports car moves, plenty of room for five adults.

• Odd styling details, high price, rough ride quality with SE suspension.

User Reviews:

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  Great Car - 2002 Nissan Maxima
  By DCFRY - January 16 - 11:43 am

  I have put 45k miles on my Maxima and it is a great car. There have been a few recalls, but who doesnt have them. Great combination of performance and fuel economy. Should you decide to see it; it has a great resale value compared to american cars and a few foreign. I would highly recommend this car to anyone.

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  Great Sports Sedan! - 2002 Nissan Maxima
  By Alan.Wong - January 6 - 10:00 am

  Great Car! Fast Car! Powerful Car! What else can I say??

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  The perfect car - 2002 Nissan Maxima
  By hotberyshocker - December 7 - 7:10 pm

  This car is extremely nice and fun to drive. It has everything and I love it!!!

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  Stabbin - 2002 Nissan Maxima
  By Governor - November 29 - 10:00 am

  I love this car. The horsepower is great. It gets to 100 in no time at all.

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  So far not to bad but getting nervous - 2002 Nissan Maxima
  By Jake - November 28 - 11:33 pm

  142k and aside from the usual brakes, tires, etc I only had some stupid bracket underneath break and needed a new muffler. But now I need the timing chain replaced and might as well do the water pump. The mechanic is trying to warn me about spending $1500 on the timing chain when these are notorious for oil pressure problems. I have no current oil problems but I need this car to last up to 200k miles. I havent had a payment in four years so $1500 seems like nothing, way better than a car payment!

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  A Real Disappointment - 2002 Nissan Maxima
  By Nathan - November 28 - 1:53 pm

  My wife and I bought the 6-speed Maxima because, while we needed a 4-dr sedan, I still wanted a performance- oriented vehicle. The Maxima fit this description and, aside from the Altima, had the most bang for the buck. In addition, being a Japanese make, we felt this would be a reliable vehicle that would be with us for many years to come. HOWEVER, in the 3.5 years that we have owned the car, we have been to a Nissan dealer no fewer than a dozen times due to problems. At least twice as many visits I have ever had to make to the dealer for problems with ALL of the other cars I have ever owned. Of note, we had to get a new transmission at 32K and finally a new engine at 49K. Time to trade.

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  FIve years, never an issue - 2002 Nissan Maxima
  By RustyNC - November 20 - 12:03 am

  We love this car. Never a problem. The highway ride comfort and noise are the only improvement it needs. Very good in the snow.

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  A smart choice for smart people - 2002 Nissan Maxima
  By Williams Young - November 10 - 10:00 am

  Pls dont laugh at me but this IS my 3ed Maxima. The car is like many reviews mentioned, reliable, powerful, roomy and all that. Whats better is it also costs thousands less than any entry-level luxury cars out there. So if you are the kind of guy who always relentlessly pursue the perfect cost/effect ratio, this is the car for you.

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  Maximas Finest Year yet.. - 2002 Nissan Maxima
  By peterb520 - October 22 - 2:00 am

  This car is ready for anything.. if your looking for a car thats under $30k, this would be it. Not only is it tailored beatifuly inside, it also has an array of futuristic features. I would just like to hand it to the engineers that thought of this wonderful design. And by the way.. OH MAN!! is it FAST!!! and just incase your into the performance specifications of the 2002 Maxima.. This 3.5L V6 runs you 0 to 60 in exactly 6 seconds flat. Believe it or not this car beats the Porsche Boxter with about half the retail price. If you are going to invest in a car. Invest Smart. Dont bother with a "name" .

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  Maxima Minima - 2002 Nissan Maxima
  By 90max - September 13 - 12:53 pm

  The 2002 Maxima is an extraordinarily frustrating car. Power and handling are terrific, and superior to anything in its class. Nissan should have hit a homerun with this car, but failed to touch the bases. While the drivetrain merits superlatives, the drivers seat/ seating position warrants expletives. The seat is TERRIBLE (to put it mildly), and the seating position is a mess. The Maxima is a confused amalgamation of world class engineering and inept design.