Overview & Reviews

Since the Maxima was updated last year and is scheduled for a redesign in 2004, there are no major changes in store for the family sedan in 2003. There's a Titanium Edition package available for the SE and side airbags are now standard on GLEs.

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

• High price, rough ride quality with SE suspension.

User Reviews:

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  Maxima love. - 2003 Nissan Maxima
  By Jeff - May 23 - 2:14 am

  No complaints except for the typical radio problems. Other then that I love this car, I have owned a few Nissan cars and trucks and this is bye far the best. Got my first Maxima 03 SE with 174,000 and its still like a new car. Love it. And not to mention only paid $1,800. Best deal ever.

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  Nice job, Nissan - 2003 Nissan Maxima
  By Hithere - May 22 - 10:00 am

  Ive been wanting to get a Maxima ever since I read a review about the fantastic engine it has several years ago. I have not been disappointed. The powerplant in this car seems to be frustrated at my holding it back while it wants to burn rubber like a maniac. I bought practically the base model, it it has great standard features.

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  Nice Car // SE - 2003 Nissan Maxima
  By Rnelson108 - May 10 - 2:00 am

  I love this car. It is a blast to drive with 255HP and the sport suspension. The fit and finish is great. The only knocks against the car are the things that make it fun. It requires 92 Octane fuel (top 10 ratesd engine). The SE suspension can be little rough (all the more fun to salom between the manholes) The 17" wheels /tires can get a little dicey in the snow. I look for reasons to take the car out.

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  Outstanding car! - 2003 Nissan Maxima
  By David4291 - April 29 - 10:00 am

  Gorgeous car! Wickedly powerful, especially above 3000 rpm. Quiet, solid, well-handling; sized right for me.

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  Same Old Same Old - 2003 Nissan Maxima
  By valtch - March 17 - 10:00 am

  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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  its a monster - 2003 Nissan Maxima
  By fattboyy1105 - March 11 - 10:00 am

  A great performer in all aspects,unbelievable perfomance all around!!!!!!

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  2nd Maxima & the Best - 2003 Nissan Maxima
  By Tom Cuillier - February 25 - 10:00 am

  We had our 1991 Maxima since it was new. Best car we ever owned, but this 03 is Awesome! Great Bose system, extremely fast, but docile & quiet during normal driving. Even Grandma is impressed with smooth luxurious ride, but when you press on the "fast" pedal, all hell breaks loose! This is a rocket. Handles like on rails, extremely roomy inside - even the back seat has a lot of leg room. I drove Mercedes, Volvo, BMW, & Lexus, before making my decision. This SE is a steal at the price and, performance-wise, will blow the doors off everything else I drove. Before buying anything else, drive a Maxima, your perfect car search will be over! This is a no-brainer.

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  best car - 2003 Nissan Maxima
  By john6789 - February 20 - 10:00 am

  best car for the money

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  Great car, but one issue - 2003 Nissan Maxima
  By Nissan lover - February 7 - 2:00 am

  Before buying an 03 Maxima, i had an 89 maxima- and i didnt have to think twice about which car to buy next. The maximas are definetely reliable, and that was the #1 thing i was looking for since i commute everyday! There have been many Maximas in my family, and i didnt think twice!

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  2003 max - 2003 Nissan Maxima
  By bremner44 - February 2 - 10:00 am

  Its powerful, stylish, has a lot of nice features, and is reliable. Best car for the money. The mistake people make is when they try to compare the Maxima with the Camary, Accord, Or Mitsubishi. It is in a higher class, a head above the previous mentioned. The only things I would change are: It needs a telescoping steering wheel,Im 65" and my seat is pushed all the way back. The steering wheel is to far away. Also, the exterior paint seems to chip easily.