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4.0
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2003 Nissan Maxima - Versatile full size sedan for everyday use.

Maxima Owner
Norfolk, Virginia
Overall
4.0
Value
4.0
Performance
4.0
Style
4.0
Comfort
4.0
Fuel Economy
3.0
Reliability
4.0
My car is very versatile, and just great for everyday use in general. I drive it regularly for my commute to work. I've also driven it long distances (250 miles or more) at least 4 times a years for occasional road trips. I've only had 1 accident on the road in my 7 years of driving with this car, and that was a blown tire. The exterior paint has remained intact with minimal maintenance (1 car wash per year). The interior feels really nice. All the seats are black leather and is really durable.
Story
I take road trips pretty often with my car despite the bad gas mileage. Couple years ago, My friend and I drove my car down to the Outer Banks in North Carolina, and we got on a boat to an island with my car. The boat ride was very scenic, and most people stayed inside their car since the boat is open air. We decided to do the same with our windows down. However, the wave was pretty choppy, an... (more)
Pros
The car has good horsepower for a sedan, never have any problems going up the mountains on the Blue Ridge or Shenandoah. The body and frame seem to be made from high quality material. I haven't notice any major rust, and this is coming from living in both rainy and snowy areas on the East coast. The car is also really spacious for a sedan. I've moved twice, both 250+ miles move, and I am impressed with how much it can hold.
Cons
One of the negatives of this car is it does consume a lot of gas. Mileage in the city is in the low 20s at best, so while it's versatile, it's not the best for daily commute in terms of gas. Another negative is the size. While being spacious is great for moving, it can sometimes be frustrating to find a space that would fit this car on a street in downtown. The body of this car is quite elongated, so it can be difficult to parallel park.

2003 Nissan Maxima - Four stars

Ann
Passaic, New Jersey
Overall
4.0
Value
3.0
Performance
4.0
Style
3.0
Comfort
4.0
Fuel Economy
2.0
Reliability
2.0
My experience with the car was exceptional. When I purchased it, it was seven years old with 80k plus miles. I really didnÕt think the car would be in such good shape after 16 years. Currently, the vehicle has 150k+ miles and the engine is like new.
Story
I remember having to change the back windshield because my dog jumped into the car while running after another dog. I also remember driving the car with my alarm system going of. IÕm not sure what happened to the car after hurricane Sandy, but I had to get the car repaired.
Pros
What I loved the most was the power of the engine. The car speeds up very quickly. The car is very spacious. I had no problems fitting the car seats of my kids in the car. I enjoy the Bose sound system of the car. The car has a sun roof that I loved to use all the time during the nice sunny days. My car was the limited edition so I enjoyed black leather seats. The seats were great to wipe of sincerity my kids loved leaving a mess of crackers in the back. In the winter days the heating capabilities of the steering wheel and both front seats was phenomenal. The seats adjusters were electrica... (more)
Cons
Having leather seats in the summer was a bummer. The car sit low so during the winter I had to be careful with the muffler touching any accumulated snow. The car can consume more gas than a hybrid car.

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