Motor Trend January 2004 Issue: 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima Pre-Owned review
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Motor Trend January 2004 Issue: 2000-2003 Nissan Maxima Pre-Owned review
It's on page 132. I don't have a scanner otherwise I'd post it on here. Mostly positive review. Anybody have a scanner that can post the review?
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Ok heres my sorry a*s scan. Sorry i really suck when it comes to photo manipulating. I couldnt get it to save it in a zoomed in state. So you'll have to d/l and open it up and zoom in to read it.
http://home.carolina.rr.com/mrglynis/maxarticle3.jpg
http://home.carolina.rr.com/mrglynis/maxarticle3.jpg
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Originally Posted by 92 SE-R 02 SE
Rare 6spd, 255HP 2003
02s have them too!
02s have them too!
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Originally Posted by FrankTheBunny
I think they were just saying that they didn't make many mannys for the 03, whereas with the previous years you could find a 5 or 6 speed easier.
Usually, they resort to flinging mud when discussing the 5th gens, they say it desperately needs independent rear suspension, limitations of fwd, harsh ride on SE's, etc.
All that is nice, but for me VQ35, that's what sold me. The #'s dont lie. See sig.
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Originally Posted by mrglynis
Ok heres my sorry a*s scan. Sorry i really suck when it comes to photo manipulating. I couldnt get it to save it in a zoomed in state. So you'll have to d/l and open it up and zoom in to read it.
http://home.carolina.rr.com/mrglynis/maxarticle3.jpg
http://home.carolina.rr.com/mrglynis/maxarticle3.jpg
#11
Originally Posted by Ferbs02SMMax
I was kind of tickled that they would devote a page to the 5th gens
Usually, they resort to flinging mud when discussing the 5th gens, they say it desperately needs independent rear suspension, limitations of fwd, harsh ride on SE's, etc.
All that is nice, but for me VQ35, that's what sold me. The #'s dont lie. See sig.
Usually, they resort to flinging mud when discussing the 5th gens, they say it desperately needs independent rear suspension, limitations of fwd, harsh ride on SE's, etc.
All that is nice, but for me VQ35, that's what sold me. The #'s dont lie. See sig.
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Their one year test summary was similarly praising of the 5th gen. They refer to it as the budget BMW 5 series which in itself is a great compliment considering it is typically lumped with the Accord and Camry. They also said that basically, everyone on staff would fight over who got to drive the Max home at the end of the day. They know a good thing when they see it.
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Originally Posted by WisMaxima
Their one year test summary was similarly praising of the 5th gen. They refer to it as the budget BMW 5 series which in itself is a great compliment considering it is typically lumped with the Accord and Camry. They also said that basically, everyone on staff would fight over who got to drive the Max home at the end of the day. They know a good thing when they see it.
I'm getting misty over here....!
gr
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Originally Posted by F23A4
Yup. IMO the rear 5G is BUTT Ugly especially w/o the spoiler but (like Ferbs), the VQ35DE sold me immediately.
Opinions are like a s s holes, everybody has one.
As far as the rear styling on the Maxima, it is unique, I will give them that. I've had ppl come up to me saying the rear of my car looks like a pug dog's face.
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Originally Posted by FrankTheBunny
I think they were just saying that they didn't make many mannys for the 03, whereas with the previous years you could find a 5 or 6 speed easier.
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The article didn't state those recalls only effect 5g's 2k2+
Great article. They also enjoyed their 2000 long-term 5speed SE. They didn't have one single problem with the car (No unschedule stops ect..)
Great article. They also enjoyed their 2000 long-term 5speed SE. They didn't have one single problem with the car (No unschedule stops ect..)
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I must be the weird one of the group because i for one think that the maxima's rear is nice. I love it really. Not why i bought the car but i like it. Except the 2k-2k1 GXE and GLE red tails.
I like the black 2kSe and the 2k2+ rear.
I like the black 2kSe and the 2k2+ rear.
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Originally Posted by sorcereur
I must be the weird one of the group because i for one think that the maxima's rear is nice. I love it really. Not why i bought the car but i like it. Except the 2k-2k1 GXE and GLE red tails.
I like the black 2kSe and the 2k2+ rear.
I like the black 2kSe and the 2k2+ rear.
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Originally Posted by -=PK=-Maxima
wait.....there has been recalls on the 5th gens? i just recently got an '03, do i need to go get something checked/fixed for the recall?
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Originally Posted by MONTE 01&97 SE
I'm with you!
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Originally Posted by ghostrider17
Those are two of the MOST flattering comments I think ANY motojournalist could bestow upon the Max.
I'm getting misty over here....!
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I'm getting misty over here....!
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