Overview & Reviews

A 20th Anniversary edition includes the 227-horsepower version of the standard 3.0-liter V6 from the Infiniti I30, as well as goodies like bronze-lensed headlight covers, a body kit, ersatz carbon-fiber interior trim, drilled metal pedals and a number of features normally optional on the SE. This special model also gets an exclusive color: Majestic Blue. A new Meridian package is optional on all Maximas, bundling side-impact airbags and a low washer fluid indicator with heated front seats and side mirrors, as well as special trunk lid trim. Adding optional traction control to the SE or GLE results in a Z Edition Maxima, for some zany reason.

• Silky and powerful V6 engine, sports car moves, room for the whole family.

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

User Reviews:

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  Forth Nissan purchase for me - 2001 Nissan Maxima
  By Maxie - December 27 - 10:00 am

  This is the 4th Nissan Ive purchased and that first purchase goes all the way back to when they wer called Datsuns. I went once with another vechile line and came back running. If you what a well built car with a manufacter that will satnd behind what they sell stay with the Nissan. Great car to drive, good looking (could make the rear-end look a little more sporty), great service record. And, dosent cost a fortune to buy.

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  Love my 2001 Maxima GLE! - 2001 Nissan Maxima
  By xrichardx - December 8 - 12:15 am

  WONDERFUL car! I bought it used in July, 2003 after literally months & months of research. You may not believe me, but I now have almost 170,000 miles on it, and there is NOT EVEN ONE RATTLE while driving! Its computer chip went out at about 150,000 miles, but I found a good used one online for about $250. And that is the only time it did not fire up and go. It has been extraordinarily reliable. Had to get seat covers for the leather seats, but the Texas sun where I live eats up leather seats on any car. I replaced the drivers seat at about 140,000 miles because two of the power motors in it went out, and it was less expensive to replace the whole seat with a used one from a salvage yard than replace the motors in the original. Factory Bose stereo system w/ subwoofer still is crisp & LOUD w/ no distortion. I get 23-27 mpg depending on the amount of city/highway driving I do, and it still does not burn one drop of oil between changes. Power seats are adjustable every way imaginable, & those front seats are more comfortable than most living room furniture, no kidding. Has pass-through from truck to back seats. This is far and away the best vehicle I have ever owned, and I have been through seven other foreign & domestic cars & trucks before I was lucky enough to find this one. Test drove a Chrysler 300M right before test driving the Maxima, and the American vehicle was a joke, absolute junk, compared to this one. I remember saying to my son at the time, "This car is amazing. You just THINK what you want it to do and it does it." I honestly expect to get 250,000-300,000 miles out of it, and I highly recommend this model year and other Maxima model years without any reservations whatsoever. Just a wonderful, wonderful vehicle!

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  2000 - 2003 was the Best Generation - 2001 Nissan Maxima
  By tompatman - November 30 - 8:36 pm

  Overall, I love my Maxima. It has been a great car over the years. Excellent, sporty performance for the money. I would say for this class of vehicle you couldnt find a better value. Have 133k on mine now, only serious problems have been a failure in the clutch hydraulics and a leaking radiator I recently had to replace. The engine in the Maxima is rock solid, and if you change the oil when youre supposed to it will never fail. Also, get Yokohama tires on this and itll feel like youre driving a different car.

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  Amazing - 2001 Nissan Maxima
  By Cerberus - November 12 - 1:40 am

  I love it!

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  30th anniversary CAR - 2001 Nissan Maxima
  By cestob - November 5 - 10:00 am

  What I like best about this car is that all models (GXE, GLE and SE) were treated equally, at least engine wise, which is where it matters. It has a very powerful 235hp V6 engine for all models, and its wonderful to feel that red line to the top. It handles wonderful too, it has a sporty look on the front, so if someone ahead of you sees you from their rearview mirror they see the muscle car front of your car. But once you pass them all they see is a more classy kind of look of your car. I purchased this car cause being a 30th anniversary car I knew the workers at nissan would do a better job, and they certainly did, not a single problem since I bought it.

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  Still like it after 3 years - 2001 Nissan Maxima
  By danmcgov - November 5 - 10:00 am

  I leased this new in 9/2001. Its now 9/2004 and I still enjoy driving this car. Ive owned many new cars and after 3 years, Im normally anxious to get something new; not this time. Ill purchase this when the lease is up (a couple of months). Having only 20K miles on it helps. The ride is much quieter than I expected with the low profile 17" tires. I never feel cramped and there is plenty of room in the back seat for two kids (when I decide to leave the Odyssey in the garage).

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  The best family sport sedan under $30K - 2001 Nissan Maxima
  By Nostoc - October 8 - 2:00 am

  After driving this car for a year, heres what a test drive wont tell you: 1. The suspension is not so stiff as it might first appear. Over time I have found the ride to be quite smooth. 2. Ergonomics of the console are a marvel. 3. Design of the cabin is very airy and inviting. 4. 200 watt Bose sound system is wonderful. 5. Steering feel a bit heavy. 6. Look forward every day to driving. Dont regret passing over the Passat.

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  The worst automobile on the market - 2001 Nissan Maxima
  By Jimmy514 - September 4 - 10:00 am

  You better believe this 2001 SE nissan Maxima is no Acura 3.2 TL. There absolutely no comparison. I purchased my wife a 2000 Acura 3.2 TL and purchased a 2001 Nissan SE maxima for myself. If she would, I would gladly trade the maxima for the Acura. The maxima has been nothing but a source of problems. Tire replacement ever 30,000 MI. at a cost of $1000.00. Brakes and rotors replaced at ever 15,000 MI at a cost of 400.00 per wheel set. Wheel bearing failed under 73,000 MI at a cost of approx $400.00 to replace. The company was contacted and didnt stand benind the automobile.This is a bad vehicle and Nissan will not stand behind it.

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  pauls evaluation - 2001 Nissan Maxima
  By paul miller - August 29 - 2:00 am

  I like the car and have had no problems or significant repairs

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  To the max - 2001 Nissan Maxima
  By Scott D. - August 8 - 2:00 am

  I work within the car industry and drive a great deal of cars from various makes and models ranging from all prices. For the price this car blows away all competition.