Overview & Reviews
Since the Maxima was updated last year and is scheduled for a redesign in 2004, there are no major changes in store for the family sedan in 2003. There's a Titanium Edition package available for the SE and side airbags are now standard on GLEs.
- Impressively powerful V6 engine, sports car moves, availability of premium features, plenty of room for five adults.
- High price, rough ride quality with SE suspension.
User Reviews:
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Sweeeet -Maximas are chick magnets too - 2003 Nissan Maxima
By PW - November 1 - 10:00 amTrue story, I recently purchasd my Maxima SE, Silver on Frost (light gray), very beautiful car. I stop by a light and heared a horn. i took a look around and there were two ladies eyeing my car. I waved and turned around, then they honked their horn again, I looked again and they were asking for my number. Being recently engaged and all I had to do the right thing, smile, say sorry I cant and move on. I cant believe cars can be chick magnets (thought it was only in movies). My last Acura 1.6 el didnt work this kind of magic for me.
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an aging athlete - 2003 Nissan Maxima
By curtis - October 27 - 2:10 pmMy Nissan Maxima is a great car and has not given me any trouble it is a class act with unusual style,power and beauty, the Maxima seems more like an exotic with its hidden headlights and so many Maxima enthusiasts i.e. Maxima.org that bread and butter sedans like Camry and Accord dont have,not to mention the 350z engine for top of the line poerformance.
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03SE Ti Goes Like Stink! - 2003 Nissan Maxima
By Maxim(a)Serj - October 5 - 2:23 amThis car has been a lovely companion. The interior materials sing of quality and despite some cheaper parts (no true aluminum inserts) I find myself criticizing other cars interiors for not being as good. The Car will Surge and accelerate like a Bat from Hades all the way past 120 (even in the auto!) and if you can be gentle on the pedal; MPG can go from 26-32MPG (use premium for best results) The rear headroom is a bit tight for 6+ footers; thus the 9 on interior. I also downmarked the performance only because stock handling is harsh with too much lean. Selectable shocks and Performance swaybar WILL solve this. The Interior is also too noisy for me(prolly the Michelin Pilots I put on)anymore
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The Best Car Out Under $30K - 2003 Nissan Maxima
By BIGGRUSS - September 30 - 2:00 amThis is the best car I have ever owned. I recently traded in my 2000 Camry Le V6 for the 03 Maxima SE. This car screams personality and wants to be driven hard. The V6 in this car deserves every award that it gets. At about 3500 RPM the engine propels the car like a rocket. The handling in this car is indisputed and merging into traffic is a joy coming from the Camry. Do not believe all of the hype about the Altima. Not saying that it is not a good car but the Maxima is a step above. The interior when comparing the two speaks for itself. This is an excellent car with a alot of features that just wants to please the driver.
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Mustang killa - 2003 Nissan Maxima
By DT2003 - September 25 - 2:00 amGreat car, cant get a better value. Handles like its glued to the road. 255 HP!!! floor it and watch the reactions of people faces in the car behind u. unbeleiveable!!!
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I bought A Nissan Finally! - 2003 Nissan Maxima
By Mr Lee - September 24 - 9:43 pmI bought the car in 8/05 because of all the good things I heard about it. It already had 60,000 miles on it from the date of purchased but I said so what its a Nissan. A week after I bought it the oxygen sensors went bad. Whew the warranty saved me $500! Two months later the vent control went bad. I started not to fix it but I was loseing 8mpg due to the pressure failure. I still like Nissan. However, I will never buy another car with more than 30k miles on it. The paint on the front bumper had to be repainted due to cheap paint quality. Overall Id say its a pretty well designed car. I get a lot of compliments with it. I do a lot of driving so a car has to last me.
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After 37K, Update and farewell - 2003 Nissan Maxima
By JohnBuller - September 17 - 6:03 amI loved the car when I first had it, but 3 years later, the bloom is off. Still great, but not the same thrill. Its been fast, fun, reliable, but doesnt wear well both interior or exterior, and I am a fanatic about care. Paint quality is an issue; Sheer Silver looks great, but paint is poor, esp on front bumper and hood. The turning radius is HORRIBLE; 40.5 feet puts it in SUV territory. Car felt porky and didnt excite me even with all its bells and whistles. I tire of cars easily, but thought Id have it forever. Traded for an 05 Altima SL. Not that the Max is a bad car; far from it, it just doesnt grow on you. It felt clunky after 37,000 miles; I got bored.
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Dissapointing Quality - 2003 Nissan Maxima
By Bill - September 15 - 4:03 amMechanically, the Maxima is top notch. Unfortunately, the constant rattling and creaking of the interior literally destroys the ownership experience of an otherwise great car. I have had a number of new japanese autos and surprised by the lack of quality on the interior of this car. I have family members and friends with similar complaints about wearing fabric, rattling dashboard and leaking sunroofs.
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First Month - 2003 Nissan Maxima
By hbcarkook - September 14 - 10:00 amI peeled the cheap lloking MAXIMA ans 3.5 SE chrome stickers off and added a billet grille.... It now looks great. Will add wood dash kit and poly suspension bushings for stiffer cornering.
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2003 Maxima 6M - 2003 Nissan Maxima
By Max Spn - August 7 - 10:00 amI boght this vehicle about 2 weeks ago. It was probobly the best decision Ive ever made. Ive got it for 25.6K, fully loaded. The dealer was trying to get rid of it to make room for the 2004s. Its fun to drive. Acceleration is terrific. Ive hit 85 easy without even knowing it. Performance is great the 6 speed manual trans. There is however a slight annoying tap with the engine. Mechanic cant seem to figure out what is making that noise. With the Bose stereo on, I dont even notice it, but it is still in the back of my mind.
