Okay, im laying it out on the table here. This is a fax I got this morning and as of right now this is how the 02 Max will be made. (I already know several of you will flame me on this one, but I promise you this is legit.)

--2002 Maxima New Features/Content

(01 C&C package contents, with the exception of sunroof, are standard on all GXE and SE models for 02)

-STANDARD Features on ALL Models

-MECHANICAL-
-New 260HP 3.5L V6
-Gated A/T Shifter W/Titanium Finish Surround
-Brake Assist
-Electronic Brake Force Distribution
-Engine Cover

-STYLING-
-Side Sill Spoilers
-4-Bulb xenon HID Headlights
-Redesigned Front Grille and Front & Rear Facias
-New Seat Styling
-Redesigned Audio Faceplate
-Titanium Finish Inside Door Handles

-COMFORT-
-8-Way Power Drivers Seat
-Solar Glass
-Leather Wrapped Shift Lever/****

-CONVENIENCE-
-In-Meter LCD Trip Computer
-Outside Temp
-Variable Wipers
-Driver & Passenger Seatback Pockets
-Microfilter
-RDS
-Homelink
-Auto-Dimming Mirror
-Cargo Net
-Audio Steering Wheel Controls
-Speed Sensitive Auto Volume Control

-MODEL SPECIFIC-

-GXE-
-Auto Tranny Standard
-16" Alloy Wheels
-Premium AM/FM/CD Audio W/6 Speakers

-SE-
-6 Spoke 17" Wheels W/p225/55R17's
-New Suede Like Seat Cloth
-6 Speed Manual Tranny

-GLE-
-Drivers Seat Memory System
-Drivers Sear Entry/Exit System
-7 Spoke 17" Wheels W/p225/55R17's
-RDS
-Upgrades Bose Audio With 6 CD Changer
-Speed Sensitive Auto Volume Control

-SE/GLE OPTIONS-
-CD Based Nav Unit (Requires BOSE, Leather & Sunroof)
-Heated Steering Wheel (Part of Meridian Ed.)
-Side Airbags Offered As Stand Alone option
-Drivers Seat Memory System
-Helical Limited Slip W/Drilled Pedals (SE M/T ONLY)


-COLOR & TRIM-
-Tungsten Blue REPLACES Satin Blue Pearl
-Glacier Pearl REPLACES Icelandic Pearl
-Majestic Blue is a NOW STANDARD COLOR
-Sherwood Green DROPPED


That is all for now guys and gals. Now, quit fighting over every little thing and start enjoying these changes. As we know, Nissan may add to these changes or change some, but either way, at this point, this is a confirmation as to what Nissan has brought the MAXIMA to be.

Cheers!

 

Thanks for passing this our way!



Wow... I can't wait to see this new Maxima, with new side skirts and 4-lens headlamps it sounds like it will be quite the looker.

 

I think it will look about the same, minus the headlights, and small cosmetic updates.

 

Thanks for posting this! Why would we doubt you on this? This is pretty believable and backs up what Freshalloy.com has written.

I like the 6 speed option. I notice that they moved to a more common tire size, 225/55-17. This car is perfect, except the semi-independent rear suspension. That will be the only inferior feature in comparison to the Altima.

 

well... compared to my car

but then again, I'm that way compared to any manual max

cd based navigation? sound like they took the cheap way out

 

What? No 5 speed manual tranny offering to take advantage of that sweet engine? Heated steering wheel...such luxury!

 

-SE-
-6 Spoke 17" Wheels W/p225/55R17's
-New Suede Like Seat Cloth
-6 Speed Manual Tranny

That answer your question?

 

Oops, my bad. I was so excited reading all about it, I missed it!

 

Now all I'm wanting to know is how much all this good stuff will cost.

 

Now all I'm wanting to know is how much all this good stuff will cost.

 

That's a good question. My best guess is about $18,000. Of course that includes trading my 2000.

 

 

I'm going to spew..

I will want that car... and I *will* take a bath on mine... only of course to take a bath on that one too. vicious cycle.

 

I'm going to spew..

I will want that car... and I *will* take a bath on mine... only of course to take a bath on that one too. vicious cycle.

 

Uh, yeah and can I get some salt for this wound... to go? Thanks.

 

I was just re-reading my sticker from my 2k max. I missed it the first time through... this car came with the "Bend-Over" package. I didn't even get a reacharound.

 

Wow! I missed it too... it's clearly on the window sticker, even for the GXE!!

 

3.5L V6 260 ponies under the hood...6 speed...Hopefully all those extra options won't make the car too heavy. I can see the list of cars that the Maxima can beat getting bigger. I am curious to know the 0-60 times for this puppy.

 

All the extra touches on the standard models all sound very nice. I'm turning green with envy even as I type!! If I could have only waited a year!!

Oh well. I still love my SE!

 

oh MY!!! there is TOO much here for me to handle...

i want to talk about it, but there's just TOO much to talk about. i'm here clicking back and forth.. man.... can someone stop stabbing me with a spoon?

 

Anyone wanna buy my 2000 GXE 5 spd?

 

Very alarming sig!

 

Hope the I35T comes with a 6spd. Then I would trade, else, I'm not to sure from going from an I30 back to a 02 or 03 Maxima.

 

..and idea on when the 2002 model will arrive in the showrooms?

 

Uhhh... that's easy for YOU to say! What did you say?

 

About time they considered a NAV option. Hopefully the 2003 will be DVD based instead of CD based.

 

I hope that C&D, MT, or R&T does a "first drive" on this thing soon so that we are all sure what we're talking about. I'd like to compare their performance #s with the 3.0L #s. The car will certainly be heavier just from the engine and the added features will also add weight. I wonder how much better of a performer this will be. If Nissan goes the way of most manufacturers...the Maxima won't be much faster if at all. Larger engine doesn't mean faster and not many auto makers make their full-sized sedan their fastest offering. I wouldn't be surprised if the Altima remains the Nissan to beat in 2002.

33hp (or 38hp) is not much to make up for with a car that will likely be a good deal lighter. I'm still glad I bought the AE.

I don't understand the redo on the front and rear fascia???? Every other piece of information we've received suggests no change to the exterior design this year.

 

The engine shouldn't be much heavier (if at all) since it uses the same block with a longer stroke... right guys?

 

Sure, make me look bad in front of a national audience. Thanks!

No, really...no added weight? Well, it will certainly be heavier thanks to other additions...but how much I wonder.

 

that great!!!!!! Now i can trade my 2k1 seae mj blue in for a 2k2 mj blue and none of friends or family will think im a nut bar for getting another new car in less than a year. The idea is no one will notice.

 

probably won't gain much at all. The esential car is not changing just some stuff. Are hid's heavier than regular lights? maybe just the ballast pack at a couple pounds.

Is a navigation going to add weight? Heater steering wheel? Most of these are just better parts.

The car, which is aleady pretty damn fast will be a good deal faster, making it a rocket. 40hp and ~30ft-lbs of torque is plenty to drop the 0-60 time by almost a second. It will be faster than the altima.....which means LESS the 6.3 to 60. PLUS the won't give the altima the helical limited slip diff so the maxima will leap off the line....or atleast leave TWO patches of rubber.

I'm saving my pennies now. If I put 5-6K down I'm sure I can lease it for 200 a month.

 

Yep and a bit more bore too. So the engine weight should be about the same.

 

Sorry, I fixed my post, what I was trying to say is:

Hope the I35T comes with a 6spd or a 5spd. Then I would trademy 2001 i30T, else, I'm not to sure from going from my I30 to a 02 or 03 Maxima. The interior and buid quality is a bit better on the infiniti.

Love Maxima's though, so maybe Aghhh, what to do, what to do.

 

The one thing I didn't think was going to be on the 2002 was majestic blue paint.
Oh well!

 

if its FWD, they better come with VLSD or LSD.. if not.. boy will i be one unhappy driver..

 

I hope it costs 40 grand...Thats the only way I will feel good about it!

260hp and a 6-speed!!! It's gonna FLY!

 

boy, wut u talkin about, for 40 grand, im gettin myself a bmw.

 

Even if it is a bit heavier, don't forget that the gearing will be changed due to that extra gear. Make the sixth very tall and the other 5 short and the rest of the Max's will be toast. Also, hope the fuel economy doesn't go down that much (remember, $3.00 for premium this summer)

 

That car should run about 6 flat 0-60 or faster. There's not really going to be that much more weight. The nav system's weight will be minimal...and there's nothing else that would really weigh that much more. It's going to be one DAMN quick car.

 

If you have a MJ Blue, then you have an AE body kit which I assume will not be offered on the 2K2.

Or, I guess you could be one of those Canada types where they didn't get body kits.