What is the difference in the 2003 Maxima vs. 2002?? Does the 2003 have 260HP or 255??

 

02 and 03 engines are the same, 3.5 liter 255hp 246 lb-ft. The 03 has some little cosmetic changes as well as the Titanium Edition pacakge.

 

The only difference that matters: You can get the dealer to give you a 2K2 for about $2000 cheaper!

 

Any advice on when I should try and buy a 2002 SE? I don't really know what to expect to pay. I want a fully loaded SE with the exception of the navigation system. I realize this retails over $30k -- which I won't pay -- and I don't know if I can get dealers to sell me one at invoice or close to it.

I have no strategy for negotiating a price. Advice, please.

 

you should definitely, without a doubt whatsoever, be able to get that car for less than $28,000. even getting it for around $27,000 or $26,500 wouldnt be too far-fetched at all.

i dont have any negotiating advice for you. i just thought i'd give the little input i could.

 

Best price I've been offered for a loaded Max with everything but Leather and Navi is $26,200. That is before any negotiating on my part though. That's also before the $1000 rebate. The ads on tv and newspaper says that deal ends July 7th...anyone know if it'll be extended? Or what the new deal (if any) will be?

 

I got mine Loaded WIH NAVI, after $1,000 rebate $27,500. Less than $30K after Tax & License Sticker was $31,600. Buy now, because they aren't making 2K2s anymore.

 

Go to www.edmunds.com.

Look up the TMV (true market value) for your car, and don't foget to choose the appropriate options. Edmunds will give you the invoice as well as what they call the true market value of the car. The best I can describe what the TMV is, is an average of what other people are actually paying for the particular car in your area. Print off the information, including invoice cost, and take it with you to the dealer. Tell them that you are not paying more than $100 over the TMV, and this should not be a problem. I did the same (in Feb), bought my 02 SE with Navi, and every option, got it out the door including taxes and licensing for $30,500!

 

Get the TMV, then start your bargaining at $500 below that. Or ask to see the invoice and start about $400 below that. Make sure to get your rebate if they are still running that promo!