2002 Nissan Maxima SE 6-speed. 0-60. Bone stock.

2002 Nissan Maxima SE 6-speed. VQ35DE BONE STOCK. Limited Slip Differential and loaded with every option.

Filmed on level ground shortly before a snowstorm (and after one the other day) so the roads are pre-treated to hell with tons of salt. Car has a full tank of gasoline.

No launch. Rolled into the clutch at around 1,000RPM. Wheelspin was a huge problem as you can see so full throttle couldn't be applied even in second gear until it hooked, but I'm still getting around 5.97 seconds 0-60.

I'll try to get a more accurate video when temperatures warm up and the road isn't as slippery.

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[luxaurum]

I own one of these--mine has every option with 6 spd too-- wheel hop in first tells me this is authentic---mine does the same thing---just too much power for FWD...the right tires do help...I once tried oversize Falkens but stock sized Kumhos work better but not perfect--but when bad weather comes this car has surefootedness that RWD cars only dream about..I live in Sun Belt and I'm curious--how does this car hold up in states with salt and potholes? What tires do you use? Any mech probs?

[RocaFellaBryan]

@luxaurum

Its done very well for me so far, but the previous owner took very good care of it. Right now its got Yokohama AS430 tires which are the ones on it when I bought it, I'm looking into suspension and wheel setups in the future. It has intake and exhaust now, but I have yet to make another video.

[NIGHTMAREuki]

looks like it needs new struts or motor mounts way too much wheel hop

[RocaFellaBryan]

@NIGHTMAREuki

THese cars tend to wheel hop badly by nature.

[RocaFellaBryan]

I've taken the car to the track. Best time now of 14.25@98mph

[farmf250]

@luxaurum i live in Ontario, Canada (notorious for salt), and so far, theres only rust in the wheel wells, and hood where theres stone chips. Also, for rough roads, i've only had to replace one strut. (keep in mind, it was a used car, it was in a crash before)

[ashraj]

Be careful changing the exhaust on this car. You might need a reprogram afterwards or you will lose power in low to mid range. Or you must get an exhaust with calibrated backpressure. This is because the oem exhaust muffler has a backpressure calibration n backpressure valve.

[DanPrinMan]

I got 6.4 anD I might have stopped a little early. Not bad, if you can get those shifts down.

[DanPrinMan]

@tyhicks2

At least that tells you that if you can shift really well this car could scoot some nice times 0-60 and 1/4 mile.

[tyhicks2]

Shifting = awful.

[pupp101]

Nissan makes the best engine and tranny combo out there. the VQ engine is always a top 10 engine and if you are looking for a great starting point for an import tuner than look no further than the nissan line up. every year they improve upon their engines with user feedback and track testing. While every other manufacturer is giving up performance for fuel mileage, Nissan steps in and shows you can have both IE the 370Z

[kidgrave96maxSE]

@solumic: I highly doubt that a 4 banger can take out a maxima. Bone stock has the power and torque advantage. Only problem is weight, but still beast none the less...

[Solumic]

Gosh my Acura's 4 banger would destroy this. And the wheel hop? what bad weight balance and power distribution.

[IHeartMoney97]

@luxaurum SInce you hav eone you could probably answer this. I have been wondering, do they have traction control? I know my mom's 1999 does, but did they use it on this generation?