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99 SE,AT, 22K mi, bose, leather, sunroof for $15400
2000 SE, AT,15K mi, bose, sunroof, for $17800.
Which one is better? I heard 2k model belong to 5th Gen while 99 model belong to 4th Gen. What is the major different between the 4th and 5th? Thanks for any input!
BlackMax
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We've had quite a winter up here in the Northeast. Lots of snow and therefore lots of salt and sand. I just turned in my 98 Maxima DE off a lease and decided to buy a 2001 E.
During my first fill up at the gas station, I noticed an awful lot of sand INSIDE the gas fill compartment and the inside of the door itself. Not wanting to risk getting sand down into the tank, I didn't put the cap in the holder.
At the time, I just shrugged it off thinking that perhaps some slush got around the door so I cleaned it out. Every time I filled up the car, more sand. What the...? I never had this problem with my 98 so I'm thinking there must be a problem with the manufacturing quality, perhaps a gasket that needs to be around the door.
I take my car to a dealer near my office, not the one where I purchased it, and the guy tells me he had two other complaints and that there's supposed to be a splash guard covering the gas tube assembly inside the rear-left wheel well. None on mine. He said he couldn't do anything for me since I didn't buy it there. Whatever. I wasn't in the mood for an argument.
I call my dealer service center and he said he's never heard of that before but would look into it. Right. Never heard back from him. So I go in last week for my first oil change and "remind" him of the problem. He can't recall our first conversation about this but he'll look into it.
While I'm waiting, I go into the show room and look inside the rear-left wheel well of an DE and sure enough, that car has them. I go back and get the service guy and he says "Hmmph, guess they're supposed to be in there, eh?" We go out and look at my car on the lift. Not only am I missing one on the left, but the mechanic working on the car says I'm supposed to have one on the right as well. Both missing! Somebody at the plant that built my car must have had a bad day. The service manager comes over and says about the same thing the other guy says after looking at the showroom model.
What was happening was that the sand was splashing up through the vent hole underneath the mouth of the filler tube and sloshing around in there. What a bummer. I'm totally bummed at Nissan for this. I hope I don't hold this grudge when it comes time for my next car. I paid a pretty penny for this car and expected to at least have all the parts!
I tell ya, if I have one problem with that engine, it's going to point right back to the probability that sand got past my fuel filter.
Bottom line:
What you want to look for is a black plastic shield that is contoured to the inside of the wheel well and covers the filler tube. If it's not there, you're probably seeing what I've seen unless you live down south. Whatever the case, you should take your car back to the dealer and have them install the splash guards if you find them missing.
Good luck. I hope you don't have the same problem.
thanks!
Joe
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Joe
Also I'm still getting about 17.5 mpg. It's proabaly not my driving, My wife get's the same results when she drives it... and we get about 28 mpg in mixed highway and suburban in our 5 speed (4 cyl) Passat. Any adjustments that could be made? Or should I wait till my first oil change to see if mpg improves? BTW this car has a big time fuel cut problem.
If ABS matters, you may want to look for a '99 I30. My brother just bought one in the price range you're in..
Joe
Everyone, I need some help. I have to put one of my favorite cars in storage and need advise from my beloved Maxima friends.
Please send advice for long term storage to include engine and chassis preservation. I will be storing my car for a little over three years and need to know the latest techniques on how to keep it in the best condition, inside and out.
I have heard of a foam preservative to spray down into the cylinders through the plug holes and valves. Once the foam is in place the procedure is to turn the engine over to coat the inside of the cylinders.
When the car is brought out of storage, the foam will burn out and the internal engine components, to include rings, gaskets, and seals are still good.
I need the product name, as well as help from experienced people on any other storage tips.
All help is appreciated. Thanks.
The web address is www.nissanautoparts.com They are located in Bethany, Oklahoma and the phone number is (800)725-7911. Although Courtesy Nissan has all of your parts needs, they will not go as low as this dealer. They are Northwest Nissan. Play the two dealers against each other for the best price.
Suggestions?
Thanks
matt
I just broke in my 1k miles on my 01 SE/Z and I'm starting to see what 224horses will do for me. One thing I've notice is that when I approach speeds up to 70mph the hood shakes. Is this normal? I don't hear anything when it does it but I wonder in the back of my head, "is the hoods going to fly up"? - it's distracting as well.
Matt,
I've used "Mothers" rim polish on my old aluminum rimmed Firebird. It seemed to work pretty well.
Almost any auto parts store carries that product.
Due to the bad weather in MN this winter - and today - I haven't had a chance to detail anything on the Maxima yet. Good Luck!
Oliver
the Z will get about 280HP if not 300HP
the number 260 was obtained by multiplying the HP per liter for the current maxima engine (VQ) by 3.5L. so its a theoratical figure and many believe it can be tuned for way more than that.
you wanna hear something interesting the SE-R sentra has a 400Watt optioal sound system (check out nissandriven.com) so i wouldn't doubt if it becomes an option of other nissan cars sometime soon.
Joe
I think anyone who owns one understands me. I own a 1996 GXE and I recently started reading tuning magazines. A few days ago, I read about a 240SX that had swapped its engine with the Nissan Silvia. That's incredible. So, with that in mind, I was wondering if it is possible for a Nissan Skyline engine to fit into my hood because I really desire Nizmo power. Thanks.
Joe
On another note, I'm waiting to see the new Altima and figure out expenses. From all of the data I've gathered, the new Altima almost looks like it could be developed from the Infiniti XVL concept model.
Joe
I am averaging 17-19 miles per gallon. My dealer and their regonal manager are looking into this problem. Now I know that I am not alone with this problem. Please let me know if anyone knows a solution to this problem, and it is not bad calculating either.
Anyone else with the same problem...please give me the same info...I want to check with our rep to see if there has been similar complaints....Thanks in advance.
Joe
The way I figure my mileage is....I zero out the trip meter at exactly 3/4 tank. Then take the mileage at exactly 1/2 tank. I'm getting anywhere from 100 miles to 130 miles on a 1/4 tank. That's about as scientific as I can get. maybe someone knows a better way of measuring their MPG...and mine is off a bit...I'm still going to check with my rep.
Joe
There's nothing wrong with the shifter per se. The throws are longer than I would like and the action is not all that smooth. I test drove several SEs (and a GXE) and they all felt about the same. So I knew what I was getting. I prefer somewhat the shifter on our Passat, and I really liked the shifter on my (now departed) 86 Accord.
I can also feel a fair amount of engine vibration through the shifter..but I don't expect an aftermarket shifter to change that.
Thanks
When you get near empty, fill the tank completely again until the pump stops. On the gas pump it will say exactly (to the 100th of a gallon) how much gas you used. Write this down, or keep your reciept.
When you get back into your car, pull out your calculator. Divide the miles on your trip meter by how many gallons you put in. For instance, say your trip meter reads 305 miles, and you put in 16.678 gallons. That would be 305 divided by 16.678 = 18.287 MPG.
Dave
Joe
Joe
I have a 2K SE and just hit 3K miles. I just noticed that the hood is starting to rattle, especially on local roads. Is there an easy adjustment I can make or should I take it to the dealer? Help!
I spoke to my dealer last night, he told me that the nissan tech office is tring to find out what the problem is because more complaints are coming in about the milage. I will try to keep everyone informed when my car goes in next week.
BTW, Mike, I believe topping off is not healthy for your car, and it might distort your mileage calculations, too.
Thanks-
Good deal? And anything with this model that's good or bad?
It's for my wife who wants something 4-door and reliable for 2-3 years. After that time, I'll get her a new car. BTW, she loves it. Many thanks.
Here's the car: 2001 Maxima SE Auto, Gray Lustre/Frost Cloth, C&C Package, BOSE, Floor Mats.
Btw, I'm in the Southern California area.
I would really appreciate your input! Thanks!
Using the conventional method of dividing distance traveled by by the gas pump reading, I'm ranging between 21.3 and 25.5 MPG, tending toward the latter in the last few month (no A/C and a few more miles of freeway opened up, replacing 45 MPH stop and go with 55-60MPH steady speed driving -- about half my commute distance). This on Costco/Arco/Mobil/Chevron brand 92 octane, oxygenated with 10% ethanol (winter gas in Phoenix).
Last summer with 1/2 the 16 mile commute be stop and go, and 115 F heat so that A/C was running full bore, my low mileage was 21. MPG (on a 2k GXE 5 Speed).
As to method of driving, I should note that I usually accelerate to speed faster than most traffic, get off the gas early when approaching a light and oft times just take advantage of the 2k's torgue to putter along in traffic in 3rd gear at 25 MPH. Has the side effect of minizing the throttle control issues on the 2k 5 speed max (see the 5 speed forum).
--Walter
Also, dealer screwed up and let me attach my temporary license to the rear window. Of course, unwittingly I placed the sticker over the rear window heater elements. Everyone to whom I mentioned this situation recommends capital punishment for the sales person. Anyway, I am looking for a suggestion as to how to remove the glue without ruining the heating elements.
Finally, I too have experienced an accumulation of road grit around the fuel fill line. I think the so called splash guard is in place, however. It appears that the road grit comes through two small openings (in the splash guard) that must be there to allow drips of fuel to dissipate. Anyone else notice the two small openings?