I was at the dealer this morning for routine service for my '01 and was looking around the lot when I suddenly realized that none of the 2002 Maximas or Altimas have folding/breakaway side mirrors, which have been standard since at least '95! I asked the service manager and he said he and the technicians and sales people couldn't believe it either, they were completely shocked as well when the new models arrived. He told me he figures it was a cost saving thing, plus they get to make money replacing lots of torn off mirrors. I drive around New York City a lot and would have lost both mirrors on my '96 several times over if it didn't have breakaways. I usually fold 'em in when I park on the street to prevent damage. Who are these idiots at Nissan? They can't seem to make improvements without cutting other important things out. I imagine they will have recieved so many complaints by next model year that the mirrors will go back to how they were for the last six years (I hope)

Don

 

the 2002 altima doesnt have them. then again, i dont think hte altima ever did have them. but i am sure that the 2002 maxima has the breakaway mirrors. i checked some pictures i took of 2002 maximas from the dealer's lot and it still has them.

 

All the 02 Maxima have folding side mirrors... that's for sure!!!

 

I've got a 2k2 SE 6spd and it definitely has the breakaway mirrors. I'm in Canada, btw.

Albert

 

Unbelievable. My 89 SE had bread aways mirrors as does my 2k SE. Glad I bought when I did.

Looks like another mod for folks with 2k2 cars.
Nissan will probably charge over $200 for a mirror.

 

Perhaps some do and some don't. The dealership I saw them at was in Maryland. It's possible I was looking at a GXE, but I'm sure I saw it, and the service manager confirmed it. Also possible they had a temporary part shortage and switched over to fixed mirrors for a few production days. But I'm positive I saw it.

 

2k2 Max definelty has break-away mirrors

 

like every one else said, the 2002 max's have them! My 02 has them that's for sure. I just waxed my car and folded the mirrors while doing so.

 

OMG! If that's true... it's horrible! I know the older Altima's had them coz my friend had them. Hell, my old Sentra had them. I think they were standard on all Nissan products. That would one dumb a$$ decision on Nissan's part if they really got rid of those. Why don't they just stick a Ford logo on the back and get it over with!

 

 

Well it's not true so settle down.

 

2002 SE w/ break away.

Then another and another and another

 

Just had a mirror replaced a couple months back - $179 plus tax for parts only. They were able to re-use the body colored section, so no paint required.

 

The Maxima have folding side mirrors, but the Altima do not (another reason why I didn't get the Altima).

My old 87 Supra Turbo has telescopic steering column, electronic lumbar support, electronic side/lateral support, oil pressure gauge, etc. These would be nice in newer cars.