Differences between 02 and 03?
01-21-2007, 08:42 PM
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Differences between 02 and 03?
Okay so I'm in the market for my 3rd max, and I am definitely getting a 02-03. Could someone knowledgeable lay out all the major differences between the 2 years? Thanks!
01-21-2007, 08:44 PM
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if you get a 6 speed i believe the 03 has and hlsd
and also 03's can come in a titanium edition, which comes with titanium colored rims, guages and trim, and an auto dimming mirror, i believe thats about it
big diference is between 01's and 02's
and also 03's can come in a titanium edition, which comes with titanium colored rims, guages and trim, and an auto dimming mirror, i believe thats about it
big diference is between 01's and 02's
01-21-2007, 08:49 PM
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Originally Posted by nismo0604
if you get a 6 speed i believe the 03 has and hlsd
Originally Posted by nismo0604
and also 03's can come in a titanium edition, which comes with titanium colored rims, guages and trim, and an auto dimming mirror, i believe thats about it
01-21-2007, 08:50 PM
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HLSD was an option on 02 and 03 cars. It's well worth it if you can find one or swap it in. My 02 has auto diming mirror.
There may have been a few updates but I think the available features are the same.
There may have been a few updates but I think the available features are the same.
01-21-2007, 10:46 PM
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From the NissanNews archives...
The Titanium Edition Package
Maxima's new Titanium Edition Package is a new option available only on SE models. The Titanium Edition Package features a Bose® audio system with AM/FM in-dash 6-disc CD changer, front seat side-impact supplemental air bags, in-mirror compass, floor mats and stainless steel sill plates with Maxima logo. It also offers titanium-tint color accents on the center console, titanium-tint accent stitching on the steering wheel and shifter, and alloy wheels with bright wheel finish. Valued at over $1,600, the package will be offered with an MSRP of $999.
There were also two new exterior paint colors offered with the titanium package: Sheer Silver and Polished Titanium.
HLSD was an option on SE 6 speed models for 2002 and 2003.
2002 Info: http://www.nissannews.com/site_libra...ma/index.shtml
2003 Info: http://www.nissannews.com/site_libra...ma/index.shtml
01-22-2007, 06:23 AM
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I believe that the tempature (sp?) controls i.e. a/c are digital on the 03 which is the only thing that I am envious of.
Door Sills, Tail Lights, and other cosmetic features are easily "upgraded" to reflect AE/TI styling. Both years, along with the 99 are the best model maxima's I've ever driven from a performance standpoint
Door Sills, Tail Lights, and other cosmetic features are easily "upgraded" to reflect AE/TI styling. Both years, along with the 99 are the best model maxima's I've ever driven from a performance standpoint
01-22-2007, 06:26 AM
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Originally Posted by 707SE
I believe that the tempature (sp?) controls i.e. a/c are digital on the 03 which is the only thing that I am envious of
Originally Posted by 707SE
Tail Lights
01-22-2007, 06:35 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Not on mine.
Wrong again.
Wrong again.
Regarding the digital controls, all of the 03's I've seen have digital temp control. I'm not sure why yours is different. Anyone else with an 03 that can attest to this?
01-22-2007, 08:07 AM
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Originally Posted by 707SE
What do you mean wrong again? I guess I should clarify and say that the tails can be "upgraded" or changed easily, period. Not necessarily to reflect AE/TI styling but most 5.5's like the 01 SE tails.
Regarding the digital controls, all of the 03's I've seen have digital temp control. I'm not sure why yours is different. Anyone else with an 03 that can attest to this?
Regarding the digital controls, all of the 03's I've seen have digital temp control. I'm not sure why yours is different. Anyone else with an 03 that can attest to this?
do you mean like auto climate control thing?
i think that's an option you can get with the 02. the manual controls are like the ones where you have a stick you move left or right to control temperature huh? is that the one you mean?
01-22-2007, 10:34 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
All available opions were the same minus the wheels, Ti trim on the steering wheel, shifter & the chrome door sills.
Originally Posted by nismo0604
if you get a 6 speed i believe the 03 has and hlsd...
...and an auto dimming mirror
...and an auto dimming mirror
Originally Posted by maxfli
Bose® audio system with AM/FM in-dash 6-disc CD changer, front seat side-impact supplemental air bags...
Originally Posted by 707se
I believe that the tempature (sp?) controls i.e. a/c are digital on the 03 which is the only thing that I am envious of.
Originally Posted by Platinum03se
I Got That!!!!
didnt know it had front seat side-impact supplemental air bags. where are those located?
didnt know it had front seat side-impact supplemental air bags. where are those located?
Originally Posted by zero2sixtyz
IIRC, the power window controls were also different between the 02s and 03s.
01-22-2007, 01:27 PM
#22
Originally Posted by LeX
the 2003 maxima, the front windows dont auto both up and down on driver and passenger side
Originally Posted by Platinum03se
didnt know it had front seat side-impact supplemental air bags. where are those located?
01-22-2007, 03:14 PM
#26
Originally Posted by LeX
interesting... my friend's doesn't and it's been maintained perfectly so no issues
01-22-2007, 03:38 PM
#31
Originally Posted by Stardust
corrected....
01-22-2007, 04:08 PM
#32
Originally Posted by steven88
thanks for clarifying...i didn't know they had an auto up feature....as most cars during that era, had only auto downs...if they came with power windows
It was well ahead of its time
01-22-2007, 05:09 PM
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Also I noticed on 02's in Glacier Pearl with the Blonde Interior the top of the dash is brown and this continues on to the door panels and on the 03's its tan and stays tan aound the doors.
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