What are the differences in the different trim lines in Gen IV Maximas? I am new to this forum, and tred to search, but no luck. Feel free to point me to FAQs or old threads that will help me out. I am mostly concerned with performance differences. Thanks a bunch.

 

Check out page 3 of the 4th Gen FAQs up above...sticky in the 4th gen forum

GXE
Black guage faces
Cloth seats
Basic stereo (BOSE optional but extremely rare)
Probably no sunroof (optional but very rare)
Chrome outer windwow trim and door handles
5spd or Auto trans
No spoiler
No fog lights
Steel wheels with hubcaps
Chrome grill on 97-99 models
Manual A/C


SE
White guage faces
"Sport" Cloth or leather seats
Basic or BOSE stereo
May have sunroof
Body color outer window trim and door handles
5spd or auto trans
Spoiler
Fog lights
15" blade-style (95-96) or 16" 5 spoke (97-99) alloy wheels
Body color grill on 97-99 models
Manual A/C or climate control

GLE
Black guage faces
Leather seats
BOSE stereo
Sunroof
Chrome outer window trim and door handles
Auto trans only
No spoiler
No fog lights
15" honeycomb (95-96) or 15" blade-style (97-99) alloy wheels
Chrome grill on 97-99 models
Fake wood color dash and door trim
Fuzzy A-pillars on some years
Pop-out drawer (not flip-down) below radio on some years
Climate control only

 

oh yeah, and i don't think there are really any performance differences between the trims, except the SE has a stiffer suspension

 

Engines across trim lines are all the same - 190hp. Obviously, a 5 speed has a more efficient transfer of power than a auto.

GXE: The "base" model, whatever that means. Auto or Manual trans. Same engine. Normal springs/strut/suspension bars. Multi-link beam rear.

GLE: The "luxury" model - leather standard, automatic standard, moonroof standard (i believe). Same engine. Normal spring/strut/suspension bars. Multi-link beam rear.

SE: The "sport" model. Auto or Manual trans. Same engine. Stiffer springs/struts. Spoiler standard. Indiglo guages standard. Same engine. Multi-link beam rear.