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I switched to Mobile One full synthetic at 10,000 miles and change both oil and filter at 5000 mile increments. I'm up to 123,xxx on my 00 Maxima SE and 192,xxx on my 95 Maxima GLE. Both still run great.
The nose mask (I've only used the Nissan ones for the best fit) must be taken off if it gets wet. I take mine off weekly (sonetimes every other week) and try to keep it from getting wet (ever).
My reasoning has been that if I can use it half the time, I'm limiting the chance of front end damage from rocks etc as much as possible.
With a brand new car, you may want to consider the protective film that is applied once and you never have to worry about it after that (especially on a white colored car).
Check some of the other message boards for types and brands. X-Pel comes to mind as well as Stoneguard. If I was getting a new vehicle today, I'd do the clear mask/bra just for the ease of not having to mess with taking it on and off all the time.
Good luck with your new Maxima.
Two Saturdays ago, when we had a break in the weather, I washed and waxed our Maxima, S2000 and Isuzu Trooper in slightly under 4 hours total. The fact that Meguiars is easy to use keeps me motivated to do it every 4 +/- months.
Hope this helps you.
Think I should jump on it or wait to see if they go lower?
What's the MSRP of the vehicle your looking at for $25k(+ttl?) If it's around $29k, then yes your getting a great price on a very nice car that will last your for as many years as you care to drive it.
The only risk to your strategy of waiting is you may lose out on the exterior color/interior color combination that you like. There are no more 2003 Maxima's being produced so as they leave the lot, there aren't anymore available.
How's your dealer's selection right now?
Enjoy your new ride!
if you could pay 23k for msrp of 28.5k, then what can you get for a base model SE that MSRP's for around 26K? Can you get a base SE for 20 or 21K?
Nissan must be offering an incentive to dealers to move their '03 inventory.
I personally don't believe there are any significant differences between brand name oils. Just change it regularly and I doubt you'll ever have an oil related problems.
By the way, if your 97 is the same as my 95, you can change your own oil by jacking up and removing the front passenger wheel. The drain plug and oil filter are within easy access behind a hard plastic shield which unscrews easily. I get a few odd looks from BMW/Mercedes driving neighbors when I change it myself, but I can do it in under 30 minutes, including a short trip to the corner gas station to give them the old oil. The nearest Jiffy Lube is a 45 minute round trip. If only my S2000 were so easy.
dealerships are gonna want to make a lil money off the 2003's since they know no one's gonna even come test drive the 04's let alone buy them. have you guys seen the commerical for the 04's? i hate to say it, but kill off the maxima now... otherwise, we'll be the laughing stock of the auto world.... i loved nissan products up till now... it's a sad sad day for nissan fans..
I had to get a Griot's Garage oil extractor for my other car. So now it's even easier.
Also, I get a quick pull to the left when braking. Seems like a sticking caliper. Do you think Nissan will cover under warranty or try to tell me it is normal brake wear at 30k miles? I do not want to get stuck paying $200 for a front brake job through the dealer when I can get it somewhere else for under $100.
Other than those two minor problems, the car is excellent!
Thanks!
As for the torque steer, all front wheel drive cars do this. I've driven a few new Maximas though and never really noticed an unusually pronounced pull under acceleration. Then again, I didn't floor it. Getting on a freeway and accelerating hard was not a problem though.
2% + 1% of the Total Invoice (holdback = floorplanning allowance)
What exactly is the 2% & 1% on?
1.) Is it 2% of the total MSRP and 1% of total Invoice?
2.) Is it 2% of total Invoice and 1% of the total Invoice?
I am close to buying a 2003 Maxima SE and need this information.
Thank you.
I do like the interior of the Maxima over the Accord also.
My .02