How Much Should I Pay: 2002 Nissan Maxima (Updated)

Question: How much should I pay for a 2002 Nissan Maxima SE?
Follow Up Comment: I will be buying from a dealer. It will have around 90-100k miles on it.
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For a 2002 Nissan Maxima Sedan SE with 95,000 miles, wholesale prices range from $6,200 (being in above average condition) to $5,100 (being in average condition) and $4,000 (being in below average condition).
A dealership will usually aim to sell it for +12%-14% more than wholesale, so their estimated retail prices could range from $4,700 to $7,200. A private seller will usually aim to sell it for 5%-10%.
Check the carfax and do plenty of research on the history of the vehicle. Ask for their maintenance records. You can even bring a mechanic for a brief inspection. Here‘s a good article to read before continuing: Car Buying Tips From An Insider. Good luck and keep us posted on how the purchase goes!


February 11th, 2009 at 7:08 pm
I will be buying from a dealer. It will have around 90-100k miles on it.