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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 02:18 PM
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Gonna buy a new car, which one is better?

No.1 2003 Nissan Maxima GLE 60,000miles 2owners
$10,999
i found an accident from carfax and autocheck, and they both said rear left impact with a fixed/stationary object

No.2 2002 Nissan Maxima GLE 66,000miles 1owner
$13,999
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 02:27 PM
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Colors?

IMO,
No.1 2003 Nissan Maxima GLE 60,000miles 2owners
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 02:30 PM
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you need more details. . . like... how much money u have to spend, is it fully laoded, leather interior etc...
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 02:31 PM
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 02:37 PM
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Originally Posted by tRuNiSSaN
you need more details. . . like... how much money u have to spend, is it fully laoded, leather interior etc...
both are leather and fully loaded

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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 02:40 PM
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GLE = Loaded.
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GLE = Loaded.
yep. but the 2002 one is in better condition, it looks newer
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 02:49 PM
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Old Sep 16, 2007 | 03:08 PM
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Colors, :
2003 Maxima GLE



2002 Maxima GLE

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Is that an SES light on in that 03?
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 03:14 PM
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I would suggest the 03 being thats its newer, less miles and cheaper in price. But ideally I would get an SE because I'm partial to the rear spoiler and sunroof.
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 03:20 PM
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i may be a noob @ maximas right now but at least i don't have bad taste in women

O W N E D
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 03:23 PM
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2002

I would go for the 2002 personally, a one owner would appeal to me over a 2 owner. Also, I think the lighter colored interior looks sharper.
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Is that an SES light on in that 03?
it is...any suggestions?
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 03:43 PM
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I would go for the 2002 personally, a one owner would appeal to me over a 2 owner. Also, I think the lighter colored interior looks sharper.
me tooo. but i just don't know how many discounts can be negotiated..
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it is...any suggestions?
Get the code read by either the dealer or AutroZone. I don’t like the spoilerless/sunroofless look either.
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 04:21 PM
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do any of them have a sunroof?
i like the 02, it looks like whoever had it cared for it.
Old Sep 16, 2007 | 04:23 PM
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do any of them have a sunroof?
i like the 02, it looks like whoever had it cared for it.
i don't no. may be both of them don't have a sunroof..
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 12:11 PM
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I think the 02 looks better/cleaner. Plus that's almost too good of a price on the 03, why are they asking so little?
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Get the one with the clean title.
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 01:24 PM
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Originally Posted by tRuNiSSaN
i may be a noob @ maximas right now but at least i don't have bad taste in women

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grow up man that was lame.
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 01:25 PM
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well i would say go with the '02 but the '03 comes with side curtain airbags, you choose
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the black GLE is the only color GLE I personally would consider buying. I would take an SE with the 6MT all day though. I like the black with the silver door handles. On other colors it looks wack
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 01:39 PM
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the black GLE is the only color GLE I personally would consider buying. I would take an SE with the 6MT all day though. I like the black with the silver door handles. On other colors it looks wack
What about silver??
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 01:40 PM
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SES = bargain time!
I would get the 02 with the moon roof and tinted windows.
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What about silver??

Nein. Nyet. Noh.

Hell no!
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Get the 2002, Negotiate the price down showing the other car as an example. Don't seem too needy oh and read this: Confessions of a car salesman
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 05:23 PM
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the 02 looks better... but remember to carry an oil bottle with you all the time.....
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weird i thought all gle's come with sunroof =/ btw i like the black on black on the 03
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Originally Posted by Lontar1
the 02 looks better... but remember to carry an oil bottle with you all the time.....
why? something wrong with the engine?
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why? something wrong with the engine?
They're said to burn oil, but I'm @ 93k w/o any issues.
weird i thought all gle's come with sunroof =/ btw i like the black on black on the 03
Not in 02/3.
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 07:41 PM
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They're said to burn oil, but I'm @ 93k w/o any issues.

Not in 02/3.
what is the different between 2002 and 2003 Maxima GLE?
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nothing at all the 00-01 are older but most parts fit from the 02-03


02-03 are the same
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gle - is the full package and bla bla bla
SE is the "sport"
gxe is the low of the low
Old Sep 17, 2007 | 09:28 PM
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Originally Posted by Occhoppersb418
gle - is the full package and bla bla bla
SE is the "sport"
gxe is the low of the low
ok, i mean what is the different between 2002 GLE and 2003 GLE?
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nothing that i know of
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Aren't interiors of 2002-2003 pretty different?
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 12:17 PM
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I bought an 02 SE its a dark blue color, fully loaded with heated seats, leather, sunroof and etc. but with no tints for about $8000 with 92k on it, Clean title also.
would you guys say its a good deal??
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Originally Posted by MaxBoost925
Aren't interiors of 2002-2003 pretty different?
i dont think so
Old Sep 18, 2007 | 02:16 PM
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id go for the cheaper one. but would stay away from the SES light or get the dealer to get that fixed. 02 and 03 are exactly alike. maybe more options for the 03. like side air bags and compass mirror. TE edition, i dont know exactly.... i hate the gray color steering wheel, it doesnt look right imo.



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