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I'd doubt the Bose speakers will work if you don't have Bose/Clarion setup. The Bose setup has a subwoofer in the rear deck as well as the speakers in the doors and speakers in the front A pillars (probably the source of the noise people complain about). In addition, I'll bet the Bose sysetm is equalized as well (which you won't have with another radio). That is probably why Bose doesn't sell after market.
If you don't like the sound you'd be better off investing in 3rd party replacements, not trying to install the Bose speakers.
Blackmax...The reason they sound so good in your friends car is, the Bose is an amplified and equalized system, you can't just add the Bose speakers to yours. The easiest thing to do is, get some good replacement speakers ...probably Crutchfield is the best place....and a good powered sub for the trunk (at least 100 watts). You'll be amazed at the difference.
Sebb...Any brand name cleaners and conditioners will do just fine. Lexol, Mothers....they're all pretty much the same....I've tried em' all...I can't tell the difference...unless maybe someone else knows of something better.
Max2001....What was wrong with your clutch ? And yes...all Maximas should have the filler tube cover in place...if not, have them replace it.
Joe
Accord- awsome quality, great resale value, styling=BOARING! A friend of mine has an Accord an I think he is jealous of my Max.
Grand Prix-quality nightmare. The engine is its only good part...except that it should produce more power than it has with its supercharger...
Maxima-Good quality, great price, lots of room and quick...enough said.
Has anyone replace all of their speakers yet? I want to replace the factory ones to get more bass. How hard was removing the door panels??
As for the timing belt in a 94 Max, I'm almost positive it has a timing chain. Good luck.
Semper Fi
p.s. Please be kind, recent back surgery, am cooped up in the house ALL day and will cry at the drop of a Kelly Blue book!
http://www.nhtsa.dot.gov/cars/problems/tsb/servicemmy1.cfm
Just fill in what type of car you have and it will show you all the TSB's for that car. Now , just cuz there is a TSB on your car, doesn't mean your car has that problem.
BTW, this fill line cover is missing in a lot of 01's. Checked my dealers lot and most of them are missing the part. Suggest that all of you out there check your cars. Wouldn't want some big stone being kicked up by the tires and hitting the exposed fuel line.
I'm trying mobil for a few weeks and see if my mileage goes up. (2K GLE - islandic pearl)
Spring, Joe Nissan is a nissan mechanic in New York, owns a y2k SE and is kind enough to spend a fair amount of time on this board answering questions.
Kyle, Joe has a 5 spd and will do better than auto tranny. I have GLE and get 21-22 mpg.
Kyle....Actually, I used to use HESS, until my last Max needed a fuel injection cleaning at only 20k. I've since changed to either Mobil or Sunoco, or Citgo. Sunoco 94 is my usual though. If you're getting as low as 18MPG, and the car runs fine, somethings amiss or
you have a lead foot...lol. As I said before, on the highway, with the 5 spd, I average anywhere from 25 to 28MPG. I now have 30k on my 2k SE (Islandic Pearl as well by the way...nice choice), and the mileage wasn't always this good but....I think if it were as low as 18MPG, I'd remember that because I drive 53 miles each way every day.
Joe
love my max so far!
Kyle....Yes, I do use Mobil 1 5w/30 and Purolator oil filters. I also have the Stillen intake. Although I wouldn't think the use of synthetic, and Stillens intake would raise mileage all that much...I guess anythings possible.
Joe
Only consistent observations now: 1.) The Speedometer has always worked and appears to be accurate. 2.) odometer rarely works when first starting out on trip, doesn't seem to start ticking off miles until after 5 - 10 miles. 3.) The "trip" odometer and regular odometer always work or don't work in tandem.
Has anyone got some thoughts on this one? Any chance the odometer was tampered with during its leasing period? Can the odometer be fixed alone or does the whole instrument cluster need to be replaced? I would appreciate any help ! Thank you
Also, it seems that many of you have problems with this car yet it is consistently rated in the Top Ten of most studies. Bottom line--do you all love it or just tolerate it, and most importantly, would you buy it again?
Thanks again, really appreciate it.
DSP.....Not every car will have the problem, that's why it's a TSB and not a recall so, if you're having no problems with the tranny in your Maxima, it's probably fine. If you are having trouble, insist they go by the TSB, and repair it.
Joe
All in all, problems with the Maxima are minimal! If you look at other boards, you will see a lot more serious problems. This is my first Max, but fourth Nissan product (2 Datsun 310s and a Stanza) over the last 20 years. No problems with any of them, until my Stanza got crushed by a red light runner!
Yes, considering all the options, I would still buy this again. We test drove: Chrysler 300M, VW Passat, Audi A6, Toyota Camry, Honda Accord, Olds Aurora, Intrigue, and Alero, Volvo - can't remember model, Infiniti i30, Mazda 626 and Millenium. Pretty much covered all direct competitors and some choices one step up or one step down in price. The Max was the best value for the money, in our opinion, best size for combined city/highway driving, just all around best for what we needed.
Speed
We do like the Max, a lot. L-0-V-E-D those heated seats this past winter! It is so easy to get spoiled, no? The only thing I miss is the memory for the driver's seat/mirror, which the Infiniti and the Chrysler had, but all things considered - still feel we made the right choice.
see you around,
Speed
Spring, I love my Max, no problems either (9200 miles, 2k gle). Plus, I don't think the issues that many are having in this forum are dealbreakers.
Joe
Speed, last night I read some of the Maxima vs. Passat stuff, you guys are just arguing about financing! C'mon, stick to the cars!
Thanks for your help.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?s=9ff6ab17c551fe0d3633b7ea7517eca5&threadid=26704
The discussion has been on the maxima.org boards, if not at Edmunds, and has included the parts numbers, etc.
-umpopa
The link posted by max2001 above contains some interesting information.
I think I don't have the shield on my car, so I'll have to convince my dealer to install it.
I would say to check all external connections but, you claim it's just the CD player so...has to be it.
Hammer....Try STP's "Total fuel system cleaner" it seems to work quite well...IF that's your problem. You may also want to try Nissans fuel system cleaning. It should be about $75 and take about an hour but, it cleans injectors, valves, throttle body etc.
By the way....a side mirror NEW doesn't even cost us $200. Find a better dealer...word of mouth is the best way.
Joe
Speaking of CD players, the one in my 2000SE started skipping when playing CD's. Even when the car wasn't moving. It wasn't just the one CD, I tried about 10 different CDs and ALL had the same problem.
My dealer is replacing the head-unit. Have you encountered this type of problem at your dealership? Just curious.
Also: I live in the Philly area. I remember Mobil having a problem with their gasoline about a year ago. There was an adverse chemical reaction in the tanker trucks that was causing sludge to form in the gasoline. My mechanic said that he must have done 100 fuel injector cleanings in a two day period (the cars had to be towed into the shop). I even remember watching a news report about that problem. Anyway, I stop using Mobil after that.
I use Coastal (premium is only $1.45) and consistently get 25-27 miles/gallon now (14,000 miles). When the car was new, I barely got 22-23 mpg. Gas mileage seems to be improving as the car 'ages'.
Good Luck to you in advance.
I've been using Mobil for years, and although I've not heard of the problem you've mentioned with Mobil fuel, I've also never had a problem with it. I also very rarely use the same station (or brand) twice in a row...which is easy where I am...I have about 7 to chose from. I've had problems with HESS gas turning the check engine light on with the computer saying the O2 sensor was bad but it wasn't (handheld consult checks ALL systems and components) So.....I don't go near HESS any longer.
Joe
As for size, I think it's perfect - large enough to be comfortable, small enough to be manueverable, both on the road and for parallel parking.
Speed - I don't know, I can't really compare the Passat's speed to the Max. When I test drove the Passat, I just found the seats to be so uncomfortable, and the interior so cramped, and cup-holders such a joke, and the trunk not large enough - well, I can't even remember what I thought about it on the highway! On the country roads the Passat was fun around the curves, so I can understand why people like it, but it just was not the car for me.
What I wanted in the way of speed was a car zippy enough to merge easily onto the Beltway, and that the Maxima does with aplomb.
My next Vehicle will be a 2001 Maxima GLE with all the trimmings.
Happy Motoring
Previous posts in this forum have described the export/sales/tax procedure, but the CN dealers I've telephoned don't seem very enthusiastic about the prospect. I'm also advised that the Canadian GLE only comes fully equipped (which is great), and appears to have more standard equipment (e.g. engine heater) than the US model, but the sales staff is'nt very informative and I'd like to know if other differences exist.
Does anybody know a knowledgeable and enthusiastic dealer in Ontario located along the 401?
Anyone heard of anything like this before? Will it hurt the car to continue to drive it? What could cause this problem and how complex might the fix be (I assume any fix would be covered under warranty)? Should I start looking into Washington State's Lemon Law? Any advice would be appreciated.
Disappointed in Washington,
Andy K.
To see if 45 psi was the source of my problems, I reduced the pressure in the back tires to 35 psi and the front to 37 psi. That seemed to reduce the problems somewhat, but didn't completely solve them. I wasn't sure how far to go, though. The armrest placard says 30 psi for the back, 33 psi for the front. Are these the minimum safe values? Or are they the recommended values? Where do others here keep their tire pressure?
~Andy