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#5147 of 8972 2002 vs 2003 Maxima SE by sheryl22 Jul 15, 2002 (8:21 am)
I have a 1991 Maxima SE that I have LOVED, but am giving it to my 16 yr old soon. I'm in the market to buy another SE - either a 2002 or 2003. Opinions on which is better, please. Since the 2003's just came out, deals abound to get the 2002's off the lot so is this a better route than, say, 0% financing on a 2003? I welcome all comments and ideas...thanks!
#5148 of 8972 logitech1 by 92drexel Jul 15, 2002 (8:41 am)
Find out which 1992 maxima your friend has. From 1992 through 1994 Nissan offered two different engines in the maxima.   The GXE model (160 HP) uses a timing belt which needs changing every 60k miles. The SE model had a different engine (190 HP) which uses a chain.   Goodluck
#5149 of 8972 2k2 vs 2k3 by marcusjy Jul 15, 2002 (9:45 am)
If you were planning on keeping it for a while then I would say go with the 2k2. Nissan is still offering $1,000 rebate or 3.9% financing. There is nothing different between the 2k2 or 2k3 except that they offer the titanium pkg. on the 2k3 as an option, which has chrome wheels, titanium accented interior trim, compass in the mirror, and chrome door seals. Everything else both cosmetic and engine are the same, if you plan on keeping it a year 1 or 2 years then you may want to get the 2k3 so won't take a big hit on deprecation.
#5150 of 8972 sheryl... by blh7068 Jul 15, 2002 (9:55 am)
Based on your experience with your previous max...it sounds like 2002 would be a better fit for you, plus like marcus said you can get the 3.9 financing for 60 mos. Either way you wont be disappointed.   BTW- I bought 2k2 max se last month, a majestic blue/frost leather demo with 1700 miles. Everything but meridian and navigation. Stickered for 29753 paid 26500. I think I got a good deal. Any input? So far, I have enjoyed the car, and its a hoot to drive.
#5151 of 8972 BLH... by vocus Jul 15, 2002 (11:47 am)
I would have told them to take off the rebate from invoice price, and then deduct some of the price for mileage that you are missing on the warranty for the car.   You did pretty well, I think. Although, even if you didn't, don't worry about it and chalk it up as a learning experience. Just enjoy the car!
#5152 of 8972 vocus... by blh7068 Jul 15, 2002 (12:32 pm)
I went the 3.9 financing route...and I think they gave me a mileage adjustment because I paid 135 under invoice and well under TMV(per edmunds). If it wasnt the best deal, I can live with that, but I know it wasnt a bad deal(which would bother me).
#5153 of 8972 2K2 SE Auto 12000 mile update and lateral link recall by sgrpwpp Jul 15, 2002 (3:45 pm)
Haven't posted for a while, so here goes my 12000 mile update; been averaging 24-25mpg using 92 or 93 premium, no problems to report, other than the slight hassle of the electronic throttle and recent lateral link safety recall work. BTW, just got the new lateral links put on today at Central Carolina Nissan in Sanford (near Raleigh) NC. Two hours as promised, including the required alignment...I also got them to do an oil change and tire rotation. Good service dept., punctual appointments, and they actually let you hang around the car while it's being worked on, hand the tech the nuts and bolts, check your underbody and brake pads, etc. Really neat. I have a Frankencar intake installed, maybe even better MPG, certainly no less, and the ROAR up around 3-5000 rpm...sounds (and runs) like a Mustang Cobra!! 12,000 miles and nothing at all bad to report, this car is great!
#5154 of 8972 solicited internet bids on 2002 Maxima SE by sheryl22 Jul 15, 2002 (4:25 pm)
I'm in the process of receiving bids from all local dealers on a new 2002 Maxima SE (automatic), and have found that I can get $500 below invoice on base price of car, the options I want (leather, bose, sunroof) at wholesale, and 3.9% for 60 months. Do you think I could do better....ie, ask for $1000 below invoice? or is that being too greedy?? Also, could I go out of state to purchase and avoid a sales tax?
#5155 of 8972 sheryl... by blh7068 Jul 16, 2002 (5:37 am)
Base price under invoice, but options at wholesale?   What is the "out the door" price with options you want? I would think with the end of the model year and the fact the 03 maximas are already coming in you should be able to get "invoice" price without much haggling-possibly under.   You can go out of state to buy a car- but I dont think you can avoid sales tax. It varies from state to state where you pay it, here in OK you pay sales tax when you register the car.
#5156 of 8972 Sheryl... by vocus Jul 16, 2002 (5:40 am)
Even if you buy a car in another state, they will make you pay sales tax on it when you register it. So there is no winning way to do it.

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