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Old 09-16-2007, 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
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Colors?

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Old 09-16-2007, 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...
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Old 09-16-2007, 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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GLE = Loaded.
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GLE = Loaded.
yep. but the 2002 one is in better condition, it looks newer
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Old 09-16-2007, 03:08 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Colors, :
2003 Maxima GLE



2002 Maxima GLE

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Is that an SES light on in that 03?
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Old 09-16-2007, 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.
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Old 09-16-2007, 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

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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.
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Old 09-16-2007, 03:39 PM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Is that an SES light on in that 03?
it is...any suggestions?
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Old 09-16-2007, 03:43 PM
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Originally Posted by redwagon29
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.
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do any of them have a sunroof?
i like the 02, it looks like whoever had it cared for it.
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Originally Posted by seby86
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..
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Old 09-17-2007, 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.
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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.
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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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Old 09-17-2007, 01:29 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
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Old 09-17-2007, 01:39 PM
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Originally Posted by ouzo99max
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??
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SES = bargain time!
I would get the 02 with the moon roof and tinted windows.
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Originally Posted by BENMAX03
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
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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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Originally Posted by jasonmax
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.
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
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
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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?
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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
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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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