2001 Nissan Maxima

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VQ 3.0 6 cylinder

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Nissan Maxima SE 20th Anniversary Edition (2001) SEE ALSO: Nissan Buyer's Guide by Carey Russ Nissan is celebrating the 20th anniversary of its mid-sized Maxima sedan with a special 20th Anniversary Edition of the sportiest Maxima, the SE. Call it the "Maximum Maxima," because the 20th Anniversary Edition SE shows why the Maxima has been and continues to be a benchmark in the mid-sized import sedan class. The Maxima differs from its competitors in two important ways. It's positioned more upscale, with no entry-level four-cylinder models, only three trim levels powered by a very impressive V6. And it has always been sportier than any Japanese or domestic- nameplate competitors. Early Maximas used the same basic engine as was used in Nissan's 280 and, later, 300ZX sports cars. The Z is gone, for now anyway, but the Maxima still offers a standard five- speed manual gearbox in a class where most competitors have only automatics. And the SE model's sport-tuned chassis is unlike that of any other midsized Japanese-brand family sedan. The current-generation Maxima was introduced for the 2000 model year, and so is little changed for 2001 with the notable exception of the Anniversary Edition SE. "Entry-level" is a poor description of the GLE, as it is very well-equipped. The GLE handles any customer demand for luxury, and the SE is one of the best front-wheel drive sports sedans available, from any manufacturer. The Anniversary Edition adds special body and interior trim, the "SE Comfort and Convenience" equipment package, and extra engine power and a limited-slip differential as standard fare. I've been driving a 20th Anniversary Edition Maxima SE for the past week, and it's been a very pleasant week. The car combines performance that bests many sports coupes with the comfort and luxury of a more expensive entry-luxury sedan. A good interior layout and plenty of space for its size make any Maxima a great car; the SE has the added benefit improved performance. APPEARANCE: The current Maxima builds on the design of its immediate predecessor, but with better-defined, more assertive front and rear styling. The 20th Anniversary Edition adds an "aero kit" consisting of a small front spoiler with matching side sills and rear under-spoiler, bronze-tinted headlight lenses, and 17-inch six- spoke alloy wheels with low-profile sports tires. Unlike some sports bodywork kits, this is very understated, befitting a sport-luxury sedan. A discreet amount of chrome trim adds a luxury touch. Body panel fit and finish is first-rate. COMFORT: The current Maxima's standard interior is spacious, functional, and very comfortable if not overly fancy. The windows, mirrors, and door locks are power-operated, and the driver's window operates with one touch down and up. The 20th Anniversary SE adds simulated metal trim, drilled metal pedals, and black-on-silver gauges for a very sporty look. The comfortably supportive front sport seats have perforated leather upholstery when the "SE Leather Trim Package" option group is specified. Rear seat space and comfort are good, and the 60/40 split adds convenience. There is plenty of trunk space. Good soundproofing and high-quality seat materials help to make the Maxima a quiet, relaxing car, no matter which trim level is chosen. SAFETY: The Maxima's chassis is built with front and rear crush zones and standard antilock brakes. Dual front airbags are standard, with side bags available. All occupants have three-point harnesses. ROADABILITY: A rigid chassis structure and firm but supple suspension tuning give the Maxima SE a near-perfect balance of ride comfort and handling ability. It's a bit softer than hardcore sports sedan, but works very well in the real world of questionably- paved roads. The 20th Anniversary Edition package includes a viscous limited-slip differential for improved traction. Rear beam axles are commonly used to cut costs, and can have less-than- perfect effects on ride and handling. Not Nissan's "Multi-Link Beam Axle" rear suspension. Its locating linkage keeps the rear wheels perpendicular to the road, without camber change, for good traction, and prevents unwanted lateral movement. In almost any real-world condition, it's as good as or better than any common independent rear suspension system. Its compact design allows increased interior and trunk space. PERFORMANCE: With an engine like this, who needs a turbocharger? Nissan's high-tech twincam 3.0-liter V6 makes beautiful music and has a wonderfully flexible power delivery, with good low-end torque and a healthy midrange that keeps on building to redline. Thank the engine's low-friction internal design, variable air intake control, and a variable capacity muffler derived from the legendary Skyline GT-R for that. Standard horsepower has risen from the previous-generation Maxima's 190 to 222, and torque is up from 205 lb-ft to 217 at 4000 rpm. The SE gets a modified muffler that adds five horsepower, for a maximum of 227 at 6400 rpm. The five-speed manual gearbox is the way to go for maximum performance, with great shift action and a light clutch. The pedal arrangement encourages enthusiastic driving. CONCLUSIONS: The 2001 Nissan Maxima SE 20th Anniversary Edition combines four-door sports car performance and near-luxury levels of comfort. SPECIFICATIONS 2001 Nissan Maxima SE 20th Anniversary Edition Base Price $ 27,149 Price As Tested $ 30,456 Engine Type dual overhead cam 24-valve V6 Engine Size 3.0 liters / 181 cu. in. Horsepower 227 @ 6400 rpm Torque (lb-ft) 217 @ 4000 rpm Transmission 5-speed manual Wheelbase / Length 108.3 in. / 190.5 in. Curb Weight 3,199 lbs. Pounds Per Horsepower 14.1 Fuel Capacity 18.5 gal. Fuel Requirement unleaded premium, 92 octane Tires 225/50 VR17 Bridgestone Potenza RE92 Brakes, front/rear vented disc / disc, antilock standard Suspension, front/rear independent MacPherson strut / multi-link beam axle Drivetrain front engine, front-wheel drive PERFORMANCE EPA Fuel Economy - miles per gallon city / highway / observed 22 / 27 / 23 0 to 60 mph 6.9 sec 1/4 mile (E.T.) 15.5 sec Coefficient of Drag (cd) 0.31 OPTIONS AND CHARGES SE Leather trim package - includes: leather seating surfaces, automatic temperature control, power front passenger seat, simulated leather door trim, passenger side seatback pocket, outside temperature display $1,349 Meridian Edition (tm) - includes: heated front seats and outside mirrors, low washer fluid warning light, front side airbags, trunk lid trim $ 539 Bose 200-watt 7-speaker AM/FM/cassette/CD audio system $ 899 Destination charge $ 520 Im offering my dark silver metallic 2001 Nissan Maxima Anniversary edition up for auction. It features a 227 Horsepower 3.0 V6 that i averaged around 24 - 26 mpg. i purchased the car from Browns Fairfax Nissan in Virginia about 3 years ago and when i picked it it had 126k miles. The salesman told me they never sell used cars that are more then 5 years old they usuallly just auction them off but this one was in such good condition that they went through the car and offered it for sale. So needless to say i purchased the vehicle. So as it being a Virginia car most of its life there is little to no rust. The car doesnt burn a drop of oil and as you can tell from the pictures of the engine i keep it really clean. The paint on the car is typical of any 12 year old car with its share of rock chips and light surfaace scratches but nothing that wont buff out. The minor imperfections are the front valence ground effect is missing a little piece out of it but i have the piece just havent gotten around to putting it back on. And also the gas tank door has a couple small dings in it but works tottally fine. Also occasionally the AC makes a little bearing noise but that is VERY occasionally. The car shines up really nice and really draws alot of attention people cant believe its as old as it is. Clutch and transmission are still great and shfts perfect no grinds. The car also starts up and idles PERFECT there are no check engine lights which are so common with these maximas. Anything that has needed to be taked care of i have done. The car is a 5 speed Manual and comes with the following options Heated Seats Heated Mirrors Power Mirrors and DUAL Power Seats Power Sunroof Front and the optional side airbags Cruise Control BOSE RADIO with 7 speaker 200 watt system LIMITED SLIP DIFFERENTIAL As we all know the 2002 2003 Maximas had a wayyy better interior then the 2000 2001 maximas the leather rips in the 00 01 and is just plain ugly and unformfortable so i took it upon myself to make some changes both to the interior and exterior. The following is what i have done to upgrade the cars appearence/functionality Gray leather heated seats out of a 2003 nissan maxima Bose 6 cd changer lost a couple of steering wheel controls because of it but for its functionallty i would much rather have the 6 disc 2003 Bose player. Shift console out of the same donor car ( LOOKS GREAT) HID High Intensity Discharge Headlights OEM Spectre Air Intake 17" Titanium Edition Maxima Wheels that have a polished titanium look to themHid Fog lights 2500k yellow In the past 2 years i have replaced the following tie rod ends / bushings ball joints cv axles alternator control arms battery tensioner pulley serpentine belt Brakes and rotors all the way aroundBRAND new radiator and thermostat!! i would feel comfortable driving this car anywhere My car does not have ANY check engine lights on and fires right up and drives great. Transmission is smooth and car is literally bullet proof. My mechanic personally looked over everything on the car and fixed the things that the car needed new back caliper thermostat and radiator were done within the past week. ABS works great and all brakes are only 1.5 years old including rotors. Note : car does not come with the infiniti wheels i have 17" nissan maxima titanium edition wheels on the car and they look EXCELLENT and just had BRAND NEW Michelin Pilot tires put on all 4 (cost 700$) so literally they will last YEARS but if you wanted the infiniti g35 19" wheels we could probably work something out! also has the stock 6 disc cd changer from a 2003 not the kenwood nav in a couple of the pictures. If you have any questions feel free to contact me at 508 280 8376 thanks Sean