2001 Nissan Maxima SE from North America - Comments

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I recently bought a 2001 maxima after searching around for a good sized V6. I chose the maxima because of it's roomy interior and well-built engine. I also test-drove a mazda millenia S, and a V6 honda accord. I went with the maxima because it has more standard Hp, and it handles beautifully.

My model Maxima is equipped with leather seats, bose audio, and 17 inch wheels. I have never felt uncomfortable, nor have I ever felt my car slip as the wheels grip the ground very well. And the bose audio is simply heaven to a music lover like myself.

The only possible problem that I have heard about the maxima is that the transmission is a little suspect. I myself have never known a person to have any problems, and my friend has owned one for years and never had a problem with his.

I recommend this car to anyone who is looking for a well-made V6 sporty sedan, which also performs like a larger engined car.

You are one of the lucky ones. I bought a 2001 nissan maxima in may of 2005 and now it is june 2005 and it has been in the shop 5 times going on 6. The service engine light keeps coming on every week. They fix one thing and next week something else goes wrong. And the steering pulling to the right all the time. I am so glad your happy with your because mine sucks.

Referring to the last comment, if you're going to the dealer to get your car fixed there's your first problem. Dealers are in the business to make money. ESPECIALLY the service departments. The more they can get you to bring your car back the more they stand to make so a quality fix the first time is not the norm.

Refferring to the original comment. It's nice to hear someone enjoy their Maxima and post some positive comments. Manufacturers don't make cars to last forever. Everything in this world is made to be disposable. Enjoy the car, fix it when it break and enjoy again. Repeat and be merry.

I have a 2001 Maxima which I bought with only 24K on it. I now have 67K miles and it has been to nissan once for check engine light. The problem which I seem to have figured out quicker than the nissan people was that the gas cap was releasing presur. After a $6 cap all has been great. I also think that nissan made a great car with plenty of power and great reliability. I have not had any issues, and the car still drives as great as the day I bought it. (hope I am no sending bad karma on my self)

- I have had a 2001 (A33) Nissan Maxima since new and it now has 105,000 Kms on the clock and still drives like new. It is unbelievably reliable and servicing is fairly inexpensive (eg. no timing belt to replace - it has a timing chain).

- The 3 litre engine has ample power and really good torque - it feels more like a 3.5 litre.

- Unfortunately it requires at least 95 RON fuel, but it is economical for a big car.

- Interior room is good except that headroom for tall people in the back seat is limited - be careful of this if you are looking to transport tall people in the back regularly.

- I am going to keep this car for many years to come - it is a great car. My heart says I would like an Alfa, but my head says I should keep this car and avoid the problems.