How about between 2001 and 2002 (besides the new engine/6spd). I checked the FAQ and there isn't anything about that there. I haven't really followed 5th gens too closely so I'm not up on the details. The wife is thinking about a new car for herself so it'll have to be auto...autos can be beautiful!

Jim

 

between 2k and 2k1 were small differences like audio controls on steering, and maybe some other slight interior differences. Nothing major that I can think of though. 2k1 was available in the Anniversary Edition also, which included a lot of different things like a body kit, drilled pedals, extra 5 hp, etc...


Between those and 2k2, there are more interior differences, HIDs, different tail lights....

 

2k2 has "ooglie" rear tail lights
HID's
beefed up auto tranny
gated shifter
optional NAV
6spd on SE
oh yeah, 255HP VQ35

changes are many

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The 2k2 Maxima is so good that even Accord V6 drivers (me) want one

 

I'm looking into buying a newer Maxima, and i've narrowed it down to a 5th Generation Maxima. I was also wondering if there were any BIG differences between the 2000 and 2001 SE models. I really want the 2002 Maxima SE, but it cost too much for me now, plus the insurance will wreck me.

 

You can buy my 2001 SE!! It's only got 12,100 miles and is in perfect condition. I'm asking 19,000. It's a steal man, you know you want it .

 

one major difference would be the amount of miles on the tranny without updated TCM and solenoids. obviously a 2k will have more miles on it with slipping (only if it was driven hard often, so that really may not be a factor). However, just because its a 2k1, doesnt mean it didnt need a new TCM and soleniods. A pretty late 2k1 would be ok for sure as far as the tranny updates go...

 

got any pics? and why are you selling?

 

2000-2001
-auto-dimming rear view mirror
-audio controls on the steering wheel
-AE model introduced with 5 more HP, body kit and other dressy items


2001-2002
-Larger engine (3.5 vs. 3.0)
-255HP instead of previous 222HP
-restyled grille (w/hella ugly emblem)
-"refreshed" tail lights
-gated shifter on auto
-available 6spd
-new style of rims across the board
-heated steering wheel
-killed some colors (green) and added permanent ones (majestic blue)
-new gauges
-in-dash 6disc changer
-available nav unit
-HID headlamps
-HLSD


Maybe some other things im forgetting on the '02, but I think I got the major ones.

Hope this helps. BTW, if you can wait that long, i'd wait for the '03....

 

Aside from what's already been mentioned. There was minor gauge changes from 00-01. This isn't really all the major, but, the side marker housings are different between 00-01 (different colour, that is). Other than that, there's very little that changes.

 

Oops, I meant 'there' not 'their'. There, that's better.

Jim

 

Not yet but I can get some tommorow if you really want.

I'm selling because I finally found a twin-turbo Supra for a reasonable price in my area. I love the Max but I need real power.

 

Didnt they make the 2001 and newer Maximas ALL cali spec now or is that 2002 are all "cali spec"????

 

all maximas after and including 2001 have cali/nlev emissions....