Well, I guess a lot of Maximas have the irritating fan noise. Funny that you mentioned that the part (motor, fan assembly, whatever it is that's the trouble) is on backorder--they told me the same thing. I've been waiting 2 weeks on it now. Had my rotors resurfaced, too. These bords wil tell you a lot--we can all see that hearing about the same problems owners have over and over and over again really tell you that Nissan has its kinks.
I have a 2001 SE 5speed with the 17inch wheels... I now have 3,300 miles on my Max and I have had it just over a month. Last week I brought my Maxima in to the dealer for a wind noise (air leak) that I noticed coming from the rear passenger side. Two of the service guys went out for a test drive, (one in the back seat) and they determined that the noise is coming from the small non-opening window on the rear passenger door. They ordered new weather stripping, molding, and glass. They said they think one of the three parts should fix it. The dealer called a few days later and said "...Those parts are on back order, maybe a lot of the Maximas are have the same problem..." The dealer service has been very good so far. The Maxima SE does seem to have a lot of road noise, but I don't mind, because I know it is from the SE suspension and the 17inch low profile Potenzas. I love the way this car handles, I love taking those expressway ramps at high speeds. This car is so much fun to drive fast, almost too much fun, I already got a frig'n speeding ticket!
At 3,200 the "Service Engine Soon" light came on, I have read here before and checked in the owners manual, that if you fill the car with gas while the engine is running or if you don't tighten the gas cap, this light will come on. Knowing this I have never filled it up with the engine running and I always make sure the gas cap is on tight. I called the dealer they said the same thing and told me it should go off within 45 driving trips and not to worry and they will check it out when I bring it in to have the wind noise fixed. (I had a similar light come on in my 86 Ford Ranger, it turned out to be a serious fuel injector problem.) The light did come on in the my Max about 60 miles after some "very spirited" driving (5500rpm quick shifts and a few fast expressway ramp turns), I hope that was not the cause. Joe, do you know of any other reasons why this light would come on?
I really love this car, despite a couple of minor things like the wind noise (which the dealer will fix) and the "Service Engine Soon" light coming on, (I may just put a piece of black tape over the light...lol).
Sometimes I think the muscles in my face are hard wired to the tach, because I smile every time the tach stands up.
My fit is not as good as before I got rear-ended. But there is no gap between the bumper and the fenders. My beef with the body shop has been that the trunk lid would close quietly before, was hitting the bumper after the repair. They fixed it - to a fashion - that it is quieter but not to the extent that it was before the accident. They used the old white clips but I asked them to put in many little globs of sticky goo where the bumper cover meets various other parts. At that time, I did not know that the white clips have to be upgraded. I guess it is too late now for that??
Make sure you're not giving it any gas at start-up. The computer regulates the choke etc. and by stepping on the gas you may foul up the sequence (I think this is correct).
Also, CCERMAK, did you pillar squeak b4 you started poking it? I wouldn't go around poking things....you're bound to find (er, create) problems, lol.
BTW, I think I've figured out the various squeaks 'n' rattles. There's one guy at the factory that's a problem, he's the guy who spells others on the line for their break, LOL. Probably the son of the guy who runs quality assurance, lol. He didn't touch my Max though!
I'll bet it's an O2 sensor glitch. Mine did the same thing at 17k..I reset it....it never came back on until about 23k....this time it was another of the 4 O2 sensors, and I replaced it. And I ALWAYS gas up with the car running...that won't turn on the engine light...driving it with the cap off or loose will though. That tiny rear quarter window ?? LMAO..Are they kidding ? I'm sure you'll find that not to be it. There's no way for wind to be getting through there, it's a sealed unit. If they think that's what it is, it's probably coming from the rear door seal, not the window BUT....let em' do it...who knows, and ,....IT'S FREE. No harm can be done.
Pumping the gas pedal before starting the Maxima will have absolutely no effect at all...good or bad. That was needed in the "OLD" days to close the choke.
If you could look back at #320. The issue with my Service Engine Soon light became that the computer had to be replaced and reprogrammed over the internet with nissan. Do you know what that means or why that would happen?
Does everyone realize how volatile gasoline really is. The reason gas stations have warning signs to turn off your engine and any other electronic devices during fueling is to prevent the possibility of an explosion due to the volatility and flammability of gasoline. Gasoline is extremely flammable.
You really should consider turning off your engines during fueling. If not for your self then do it to protect other people that might be near by. It is a horrible experience to see a gas station go up in flames due to a careless person. I have in the past been involved in the safety aspects of a robotic fueling gas station. As a result of this work I witnessed the devastating results of what does happen and what could happen to people and property when people not knowingly become careless during fueling by not turning off their engines. It's something I will always remember and hope to never see again.
Take the time to turn off your car during fueling, you could save a life and it may be your own.
i dont think i have ever turned off my engine when fueling. i mean, i know better than to smoke when fueling.... but since i got a new max, i think i'll stick around long enough to enjoy it!
I have no idea. We, nor any other Nissan dealer in our area has had to replace a computer or reprogram one in any 2000-01 Maxima. I'd want a clear explaination from your dealer if I were you. But as long as it's working ok now...that's a good thing.
True...gasoline is VERY explosive but...just running the engine won't harm anything, I've been doing it for many many years. I wouldn't smoke while pumping gas though...that's the largest cause of pump station fires...that and morons driving off with the nozzle still in the damn filler neck..lol.
Thanks for the tip on Courtesy Nissan. They have the CD Changer for $278 plus a $37 installation kit. Works out to only about $70 more than the aftermarket changer. Where in the trunk does the Nissan(Clarion) changer mount? It looks like there is an indentation on the left side of the trunk for a changer.
On the 4th gen Max's....they were mounted under the rear deck (or on the trunk floor). The 2000-o1's are mounted on the left side of the trunk...right where you said.
Thanks for the advice about the 02 sensors, I'll mention it to them when I bring it in.
If and when they replace my rear quarter window, I already had them agree that the will pay to re-tint the glass, so it will be an inconvenience for me to have them replace the rear quarter window and then go have it re-tinted, and then bring them back the receipt, then wait for them to reimburse me... all this and you think it will not fix the air leak? It is not really free for me, since I don't have a lot of "free time".
I guess the warning signs at all gas stations regarding turning off your engine while fueling do not apply to certain people?? It's almost the same as saying the warning labels on cigarettte packages are for other people not for yourself. It's sure hard to understand that way of thinking. The reason their are warning signs at gas stations is to protect people from a possible explosion. Gasoline can and does ignite from vapors alone. That means that you do not have to spill fuel to have the danger of an explosion, just the vapors alone can ignite and cause an explosion at a gas station.
This occurrence does not happen very often, most likely due to the fact that most people turn off their engine while fueling and people are driving newer cars that usually insulate sources of ignite better then older cars with cracked ignition wires? But that's not to say it will never happen with a newer car because things do go wrong and things do break as we all know from this conference. Unless of course if you happen to have that special halo over your head which makes you better then all of us common people.
I've never filled my tank with the engine running for the very reason of knowing how volitale it is....
I don't know if we have NASCAR fans here but a month ago at North Carolina Speedway there was pretty big fire in Matt Kenseth's pit. The cause? Kenseth's car backfired while leaving the pits and ignited either the vapors that were still present or some fuel that was spilled on the ground. I could not believe how fast the flames just moved through the pit area...only the ultra quick response of the pit crews and the firemen present prevented a disaster. The gas can guy got burned pretty good on his face hands and neck but was pretty lucky due to his suit.
Yeah...I know the NASCAR guys refuel with their engines on with the throttle pretty open and I doubt any of us fill our tanks in that manner My point is that I really have never seen as gasoline fire like the one I saw that day and was in awe on fast and destructive it moved....made me a little more aware of how powerful it is.
You won't have to tell them...they'll find out as soon as the attach the consult to the car. I'm not sure wether it's that rear quarter window or not but, I would tend to doubt it. :et them change ot if that's their fix, and see what happens.
George...LOL..Living in NY, The largest threat of leave your car running while fueling...is having it stollen, not have it blow up...but, that's not to say that I'm not taking a chance, and that you're not correct in your thinking. You make a perfectly valid point....and when (if) my car ever explodes at my local Sunoco station...you can bet I won't leave it running after that. (Sometimes you have to have a sense of humor) Joe
Just a question Joe, do you feel that stop signs are intended for other people and not for you. How about speed limit laws are they for everyone except yourself?
hey, i'm thinking bout getting all my windows tinted sometime soon. that's the 4 door windows,the 2 quarter windows, the back window and the sunroof.... anyone had this done and how much did it cost?
Ok george..Now you're getting a bit childish. If you don't like the things I say, or the advice I give, well....you can always ignore me, and try getting back to talking about Maximas...which IS what this forum is for.
Kyle...You don't want to do the sunroof. Just close the sunshade. That's another nice thing about the new Maxima...they've always been tinted in the past..noe they're nice and clear. It should cost you about $140 to $160. make sure it's legal in your area first.
I was looking at Edmunds Road Test for the Maxima and saw that the Maxima's 0-60 time was 7.8 sec compared to the Acura CL's 0-60 time to be only 6.7 sec. The quarter mile time for the Maxima was 15.9 sec at 89 mph compared to the quarter mile time of the Acura was only 15.01 sec at 95.89 mph. Considering these times and speeds tests are independent road tests, not the car manufacturer's make up times I would tend to believe that they are very accurate. I know that many manufacturers give much lower times to attempt to promote sales.
But anyway for the Maxima to be beat that bad by an Acura is very shameful. I sure hope that Nissan stops sitting on their hands and does something about bringing up the Maxima's HP to at least meet Acura's HP for model year 2002. Motor Trend forecast for 2002 is for the Maxima to get the 3.5L motor with 260HP which will at least meet Acura's performance. Let's hope for the best. I hate people talking about how a Honda can take a Maxima??
Just wanted to throw this question out to all AT Y2K Max owners. I got my car in the summer. Got good mileage age. (anywhere between 20 to 30 MPG)Now that the winter has set in its down to about 11 to 15 MPG) Any ideas???
PS I do let it warm up for a minute or 2 in the morning but didnt think that would make that much of a difference. Also, while driving on the highway @ 60MPH, where do other tach say?
I have a y2kSE Auto too and Im getting close to 15-20 mpg . I wonder why my Max is gulfing gas the same as my wife's Pathfinder......hmmmm. Im using 93 octane since no 91 octane is available in my area...
I'm not sure but don't they start putting those additives in the gas from October through March or April. I think they reduce gas mileage and performance.
I don't notice any change in mileage in the winter but, I have a 5 spd SE, and keep the car in the garage. Make sure you don't let the car run too long before starting out in the morning. It only needs about 30 to 40 seconds, then you can drive her. Just don't do any full throttle launches until she's all warmed up. See if that changes anything.
How is Nissan able to sell their product in Canada for thousands less than we are paying here in the US. If they are willing to take thousands less for a car, are the good people of Canada getting a great bargain, or are we being overcharged (like our higher pharmaceuticals in the US). I also wonder if similar discounts are available on other brands. Is my $19,000 BMW waiting for me up there?
I really hope that the 2002 Max comes out early and has a 260hp engine in light of the following post from the TL forum. (Credit to eblue for the post).
Since the start of cold weather, I've been plagued by noise coming from the glovebox. I've seen posts that refer to the locking mechanism, or the door not closing tight against the dashboard. My solution was to open the glovebox door, and to bend the "U" shaped metal latching mechanism toward the floor ever so slightly. This created enough resistance to stop any noises created when the glovebox was closed. I didn't have to take my car to a dealership (I am beginning to think they know less about my Max than me) and my interior is now silent (despite the cold weather). Hope this can help someone else!
All I can say is WOW, if only half of what I saw in your link about Acura comes true then Maxima owners are going to get our butts wiped big time by Acura!! A 270HP Acura compared to our 222HP Maxima, what a joke that will be. I purchased my Maxima because I wanted a state of the art Sports Sedan. I still feel that I got my Sports Sedan but not for long unless Nissan starts making significant HP and handling improvements.
I know that some people have made strong comments saying that the Maxima has more then enough HP unless they have taken special? driving lessons, YEA right, that would make you think that Acura wouldn't sell you a new CL with 260HP until you prove to them that you have taken Race lessons, I don't think so!!
In todays fast changing car market in order to stay competitive manufacturers have to change quickly to meet customers demands. I hope that Nissan will step up to the plate in 2002 and make corrections to existing problems in Maximas and make significant improvements to be able to compete with Acura not with Honda Accords and Toyota Camrys.
Thanks for the tip... I assume you mean that you bent thet clip "in" What did you use to do this? Just brute strength or pliers? I took apart my lock and taped it nice and tight but still have the rattle...I will try your tip...
Ekster, Why the Maximas are less in Canada gets deep into international trade and profits and losses. If you live in Canada then they don't seem any different.
But if you live in the US, getting your Maxima in Canada is a fabulous bargain. Yes, most of it is because of the strong US dollar right now. See my posts above (#29 for example) for sme info on how to go to Canada to buy your Max. It's not difficult and will save you thousands. I know of at least 15 others who have gone up there since I did three months ago.
Feel free to email me. I can give full details and contacts.
With the new 2002 TL or whatever Acura is going to call it, coming out in the Spring, it will really put pressure on Lexus to move their ES300 ahead in power. Wouldn't it be neat if Nissan put the 260hp in the Max and came out with it in the Spring/Summer. There would some neat choices in the crowded 30K plus market. I would think that the "industrial" spies wouldn't allow one company to miss out on what is happening. Let's hope that Renault won't interfere with with the great car the Max is and will become.
The Maxima does not compete with the Acura TL. That car's in a higher price bracket, and is considered a luxury car, the I30 is in the TL field and the CL is a coupe..again...not up against the Maxima. It's in the Accord, Camry, Taurus line of cars. LMAO..What's next ?? The Corolla needs 250HP so it too can compete with an Acura or wait...maybe even a Mercedes !!??..."I don't think so". Maximas have held their own since the early 80's. No need to worry.
Joe, yes it is true the I30 does compete with the Acura TL. But if it and wants to be in the same class as the TL, then they are going to have to "crank" up the HP. Last time I checked the I30 was more cash then the TL. Hard to spend more and get less car (HP that is). When you look at reviews you always see the car with the lowest HP getting bashed. Why, cause more HP means excitement and fun....grunt.....grunt.....HOWL.. So I say this, lets put more HP in the Max/I30 (maybe like 800HP...LOL) More power. Mark
You are dead wrong when you say that the Maxima does not compete with Acura. The hand writing is all over the walls, all you have to do is read it !! Take the time to come out of your cave and read Car And Driver and many other sources of information regarding the Maxima increasing its HP significantly in the near future. Or do something very, very simple and go talk to your dealerships sales staff that is if they will talk to you considering you are a know it all and they might tell you something that you are completely in the dark about.
By the way Joe just to give you a piece of inside information about the Nissan Altima, it will be competing with Honda Accords and Toyota Camrys in the near future. Nissan has other plans for the Maxima. But try talking to your sales staff to find out more information about this. It is clear that you are completely clueless!!
You belong back in the 5 speed forum with the rest of the rude, factless crew. The Maxima is NOT in the same class as the TL. The TL and I30 are direct competitors. The Altima WILL in the future be competing with the Accords and Camry's but for now...the Maxima is in their class. George...in the future, as I've done with those whiners in the 5 speed forum, I'll be ignoring your childish insults, and rude "clueless" remarks, and I, for one, will be talking about facts...not heresay. I know of ALL Nissans upcoming plans on all thier cars....LOL..you keep reading C&D...LOL..I'll get the info from NDI. You obviously know nothing of what you speak about, and any facts I give seem to just get under your skin because you don't seem to be able to handle someone knowing more about Nissans than yourself. What a shame......I think everyone else in here is looking for sound advice, Not the immature rantings of the clueless. So....I'll just ignore you in the future because the rest of us in here would rather not listen to you embarass yourself further.
MARK...by the way...the I30 base is just slightly sheaper than the TL's base price but....you can option it to well over the TL.
In my previous post I mentioned that gas additives can reduce your gas mileage during winter driving. In addition to additives all combustion engines except Joenissan's will get a reduction in gas mileage during winter months. The reduced gas mileage is a result of your engine running at a very rich fuel mixture during warm up of your engine. That's why we get such smooth drivablity during cold starts but at a sacrifice of gas mileage.
The computer adjusts the Air/Fuel mixture to a very rich mixture during the first few minutes, then gradually readjusts the mixtures to normal levels as your engine fully warms up. So for the first 10 minutes of driving you will be at a reduced gas mileage from summer weather driving.
Depending on how many times a day you start your car and how long your trips are you will experience a small decrease in mileage to a much larger decrease in mileage if your trips are short and plentiful.
Now this holds true for all combustion engines except for Joenissan's Maxima. He said that he has not had any reduction in gas mileage during winter driving. I have to tip my hat to you Joe, maybe I should get down on my knees because you are truly amazing. Like I said before you must be one in a million to have such a car that nobody else could own. An engineering miracle or are you just a good bull-S artist.
If you get your windows tinted, you want to get a metallic based tint, not one that is dye based. The dye based tints will turn blue or purple after a year, and they don't block as much heat.
Joe, if you are referring to the knowledgeable gentlemen in the 5-speed forum being clueless and winners, I have to disagree with your remark.
It appears that you have a very hard time with people that have the nerve to have a different opinion then yourself???
The guys in the 5-speed forum have different opinions then you have so you label them WINNERS?? I think we all are getting a clearer picture of you now. Either we all go along with what ever you say or be labeled WINNERS or what ever else you want to call people that don't have the same opinion as you have.
Good explanation for the gas mileasge differences due to the additives, but the explanation for Joe's better mileage was contained in your explanation. Joe said he keeps his car garaged. How does the computer know when to adjust the mixture? probably by a temperature sensor-so his car would not adjust the mixture as much.
I don't want to piss anybody off, but I wish I had the fuel cut problem that is obvious in the 5 speed. I had to 'settle' for an auto, because I got tired of waiting for the colors/options that I wanted. i hadn't driven an auto in 15 years and I'm slowly getting used to it, but it's nothing like a stick-so much more power, control, and FUN.
BTW-the 'except for Joe's Maxima' was pretty funny, but chill out:) Gregg
The word I believe was "Whiners" but...I may have been a bit harsh. It seems to anyone who's read this forum, that the problem here started when I mentioned that I don't shut my car off while re-fueling. You seemed to take some sort of personal offense to that. So saying that I can't take being disagreed with is completely unfounded. This forum is here to listen to and read MANY different views on the ownership of Nissans Maxima, not get all up in arms when a different view doesn't suite your fancy. Although I don't frequent the 5 spd forum, I have read some of the posts. And if there is in fact a 5 spd problem, it's good to see that there's some headway, and hope the best for everyone seeking a fix. Getting back to my cars mileage.....As I mentioned before....my car is kept in a heated garage, and I travel all highway miles...55 each way to be exact. I also said I didn't notice any change in mileage...that's NOT to say there isn't any......a mile or 2 here and there isn't going to be real noticable. You may want to go back and read posts #258 and #336...In them I do say you're right about the re-fueling, and that my statements were purely opinion....maybe that will calm your ego. You will never hear me tell anyone they're wrong when it comes to an opinion...you should try the same. Keep in mind that the Maxima not being in the TL's competitive bracket is an automotive fact...not an opinion. the fact that it has been and continues to be compared to the TL, well...that's just proof that the Maxima is a great car.
Gregg, your right my explanation was intended to take into account temperature sensors, but a heated garage only benefits gas mileage one trip a day. How about the afternoon drive home or other trips throughout the week when the car is not in a heated garage. Taking into consideration that his trip to work is 55 miles each way, we could expect that his gas mileage would not be reduced as significantly as other people might notice, but it still would be reduced.
The point I wanted to clear up to people that were very concerned about their winter gas mileage was that it was a normal occurrence during the winter months for their gas mileage to drop off. I did not want people to think after listening to Joe's advice that their gas should not drop off during winter months. But thanks for your input. It would be great to get more people involved in this conference.
I agree with you George about the reduce gas mileage which is maybe due to an engine running on a very rich fuel mixture during warm up of the engine. Also the distance of travel. I travel only about 10 mins from home to the park N ride.
I tried to change gas station this weekend. I've notice a great improvement in mileage in my 300 mile R/T to atlantic City. I regularly refuel at a Metro I Gas station which is a generic brand which I guess have poor quality winterizing additives. They sell cheap gas which is about 5 cents lower than the brand name. I tried to use Coastal Gas which is the next cheapest brand in my area and notice a big improvement in mileage. I might try Mobil ,Amoco or Sunoco brands and see which will give my baby better mileage. I think using a generic brand gas is cheaper but you suffer poor mileage due to poor quality mixture.
I really didn't think you wanted to cross swords with the person who is about to take over engineering oversight for every Japanese-manufactured Nissan and Infiniti automobile imported into the United States. He's the one who acknowledged that the fuel-cut condition exists. And he is carrying the issue forward on appeal to Nissan Japan.
What other car does the Q45 share a platform with? None that I'm aware of. Thw Q is a rear drive and that's what the Max is supposed to get. Plus the Q just got an update. The way I'm going to guess is the Max will be sharing the Q's platform. The Altima will become the Maxima,I30. And from the looks of the Motor Trend website the G20 will be sharing the new Z platform.
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I now have 3,300 miles on my Max and I have had it just over a month.
Last week I brought my Maxima in to the dealer for a wind noise (air leak) that I noticed coming from the rear passenger side. Two of the service guys went out for a test drive, (one in the back seat) and they determined that the noise is coming from the small non-opening window on the rear passenger door. They ordered new weather stripping, molding, and glass. They said they think one of the three parts should fix it. The dealer called a few days later and said "...Those parts are on back order, maybe a lot of the Maximas are have the same problem..." The dealer service has been very good so far.
The Maxima SE does seem to have a lot of road noise, but I don't mind, because I know it is from the SE suspension and the 17inch low profile Potenzas. I love the way this car handles, I love taking those expressway ramps at high speeds. This car is so much fun to drive fast, almost too much fun, I already got a frig'n speeding ticket!
At 3,200 the "Service Engine Soon" light came on, I have read here before and checked in the owners manual, that if you fill the car with gas while the engine is running or if you don't tighten the gas cap, this light will come on. Knowing this I have never filled it up with the engine running and I always make sure the gas cap is on tight. I called the dealer they said the same thing and told me it should go off within 45 driving trips and not to worry and they will check it out when I bring it in to have the wind noise fixed. (I had a similar light come on in my 86 Ford Ranger, it turned out to be a serious fuel injector problem.) The light did come on in the my Max about 60 miles after some "very spirited" driving (5500rpm quick shifts and a few fast expressway ramp turns), I hope that was not the cause.
Joe, do you know of any other reasons why this light would come on?
I really love this car, despite a couple of minor things like the wind noise (which the dealer will fix) and the "Service Engine Soon" light coming on, (I may just put a piece of black tape over the light...lol).
Sometimes I think the muscles in my face are hard wired to the tach, because I smile every time the tach stands up.
They fixed it - to a fashion - that it is quieter but not to the extent that it was before the accident. They used the old white clips but I asked them to put in many little globs of sticky goo where the bumper cover meets various other parts. At that time, I did not know that the white clips have to be upgraded. I guess it is too late now for that??
Also, CCERMAK, did you pillar squeak b4 you started poking it? I wouldn't go around poking things....you're bound to find (er, create) problems, lol.
BTW, I think I've figured out the various squeaks 'n' rattles. There's one guy at the factory that's a problem, he's the guy who spells others on the line for their break, LOL. Probably the son of the guy who runs quality assurance, lol. He didn't touch my Max though!
And I ALWAYS gas up with the car running...that won't turn on the engine light...driving it with the cap off or loose will though.
That tiny rear quarter window ?? LMAO..Are they kidding ? I'm sure you'll find that not to be it. There's no way for wind to be getting through there, it's a sealed unit. If they think that's what it is, it's probably coming from the rear door seal, not the window BUT....let em' do it...who knows, and ,....IT'S FREE. No harm can be done.
Pumping the gas pedal before starting the Maxima will have absolutely no effect at all...good or bad. That was needed in the "OLD" days to close the choke.
Joe
You really should consider turning off your engines during fueling. If not for your self then do it to protect other people that might be near by. It is a horrible experience to see a gas station go up in flames due to a careless person. I have in the past been involved in the safety aspects of a robotic fueling gas station. As a result of this work I witnessed the devastating results of what does happen and what could happen to people and property when people not knowingly become careless during fueling by not turning off their engines. It's something I will always remember and hope to never see again.
Take the time to turn off your car during fueling, you could save a life and it may be your own.
George
True...gasoline is VERY explosive but...just running the engine won't harm anything, I've been doing it for many many years. I wouldn't smoke while pumping gas though...that's the largest cause of pump station fires...that and morons driving off with the nozzle still in the damn filler neck..lol.
Joe
Thanks for the tip on Courtesy Nissan. They have the CD Changer for $278 plus a $37 installation kit. Works out to only about $70 more than the aftermarket changer. Where in the trunk does the Nissan(Clarion) changer mount? It looks like there is an indentation on the left side of the trunk for a changer.
Thanks
Joe
Thanks for the advice about the 02 sensors, I'll mention it to them when I bring it in.
If and when they replace my rear quarter window, I already had them agree that the will pay to re-tint the glass, so it will be an inconvenience for me to have them replace the rear quarter window and then go have it re-tinted, and then bring them back the receipt, then wait for them to reimburse me... all this and you think it will not fix the air leak? It is not really free for me, since I don't have a lot of "free time".
I still love this car!
This occurrence does not happen very often, most likely due to the fact that most people turn off their engine while fueling and people are driving newer cars that usually insulate sources of ignite better then older cars with cracked ignition wires? But that's not to say it will never happen with a newer car because things do go wrong and things do break as we all know from this conference. Unless of course if you happen to have that special halo over your head which makes you better then all of us common people.
George
I don't know if we have NASCAR fans here but a month ago at North Carolina Speedway there was pretty big fire in Matt Kenseth's pit. The cause? Kenseth's car backfired while leaving the pits and ignited either the vapors that were still present or some fuel that was spilled on the ground. I could not believe how fast the flames just moved through the pit area...only the ultra quick response of the pit crews and the firemen present prevented a disaster. The gas can guy got burned pretty good on his face hands and neck but was pretty lucky due to his suit.
Yeah...I know the NASCAR guys refuel with their engines on with the throttle pretty open and I doubt any of us fill our tanks in that manner
George...LOL..Living in NY, The largest threat of leave your car running while fueling...is having it stollen, not have it blow up...but, that's not to say that I'm not taking a chance, and that you're not correct in your thinking. You make a perfectly valid point....and when (if) my car ever explodes at my local Sunoco station...you can bet I won't leave it running after that.
(Sometimes you have to have a sense of humor)
Joe
Just a question Joe, do you feel that stop signs are intended for other people and not for you. How about speed limit laws are they for everyone except yourself?
George
Kyle...You don't want to do the sunroof. Just close the sunshade. That's another nice thing about the new Maxima...they've always been tinted in the past..noe they're nice and clear.
It should cost you about $140 to $160. make sure it's legal in your area first.
Joe
George
Joe
But anyway for the Maxima to be beat that bad by an Acura is very shameful. I sure hope that Nissan stops sitting on their hands and does something about bringing up the Maxima's HP to at least meet Acura's HP for model year 2002. Motor Trend forecast for 2002 is for the Maxima to get the 3.5L motor with 260HP which will at least meet Acura's performance. Let's hope for the best. I hate people talking about how a Honda can take a Maxima??
George
I'm sorry I didn't mean to ruffle your feathers Pal.
George
PS I do let it warm up for a minute or 2 in the morning but didnt think that would make that much of a difference. Also, while driving on the highway @ 60MPH, where do other tach say?
Thanks!!
George
Joe
Canada for thousands less than we are paying here in the US. If they are willing to take thousands less for a car, are the good people of Canada getting a great bargain, or are we being overcharged (like our higher pharmaceuticals in the US). I also wonder if similar discounts are available on other brands. Is my $19,000 BMW waiting for me up there?
http://www.acura-tl.com/ubb/Forum11/HTML/001412.html
Trooper
Joe
I know that some people have made strong comments saying that the Maxima has more then enough HP unless they have taken special? driving lessons, YEA right, that would make you think that Acura wouldn't sell you a new CL with 260HP until you prove to them that you have taken Race lessons, I don't think so!!
In todays fast changing car market in order to stay competitive manufacturers have to change quickly to meet customers demands. I hope that Nissan will step up to the plate in 2002 and make corrections to existing problems in Maximas and make significant improvements to be able to compete with Acura not with Honda Accords and Toyota Camrys.
George
Thanks so much!
Why the Maximas are less in Canada gets deep into international trade and profits and losses. If you live in Canada then they don't seem any different.
But if you live in the US, getting your Maxima in Canada is a fabulous bargain. Yes, most of it is because of the strong US dollar right now. See my posts above (#29 for example) for sme info on how to go to Canada to buy your Max. It's not difficult and will save you thousands. I know of at least 15 others who have gone up there since I did three months ago.
Feel free to email me. I can give full details and contacts.
-Jon
jonlofquist@aol.com
LMAO..What's next ?? The Corolla needs 250HP so it too can compete with an Acura or wait...maybe even a Mercedes !!??..."I don't think so".
Maximas have held their own since the early 80's. No need to worry.
Joe
Mark
By the way Joe just to give you a piece of inside information about the Nissan Altima, it will be competing with Honda Accords and Toyota Camrys in the near future. Nissan has other plans for the Maxima. But try talking to your sales staff to find out more information about this. It is clear that you are completely clueless!!
George
Trooper
The Maxima is NOT in the same class as the TL. The TL and I30 are direct competitors. The Altima WILL in the future be competing with the Accords and Camry's but for now...the Maxima is in their class.
George...in the future, as I've done with those whiners in the 5 speed forum, I'll be ignoring your childish insults, and rude "clueless" remarks, and I, for one, will be talking about facts...not heresay. I know of ALL Nissans upcoming plans on all thier cars....LOL..you keep reading C&D...LOL..I'll get the info from NDI. You obviously know nothing of what you speak about, and any facts I give seem to just get under your skin because you don't seem to be able to handle someone knowing more about Nissans than yourself. What a shame......I think everyone else in here is looking for sound advice, Not the immature rantings of the clueless.
So....I'll just ignore you in the future because the rest of us in here would rather not listen to you embarass yourself further.
MARK...by the way...the I30 base is just slightly sheaper than the TL's base price but....you can option it to well over the TL.
Joe
The computer adjusts the Air/Fuel mixture to a very rich mixture during the first few minutes, then gradually readjusts the mixtures to normal levels as your engine fully warms up. So for the first 10 minutes of driving you will be at a reduced gas mileage from summer weather driving.
Depending on how many times a day you start your car and how long your trips are you will experience a small decrease in mileage to a much larger decrease in mileage if your trips are short and plentiful.
Now this holds true for all combustion engines except for Joenissan's Maxima. He said that he has not had any reduction in gas mileage during winter driving. I have to tip my hat to you Joe, maybe I should get down on my knees because you are truly amazing. Like I said before you must be one in a million to have such a car that nobody else could own. An engineering miracle or are you just a good bull-S artist.
George
It appears that you have a very hard time with people that have the nerve to have a different opinion then yourself???
The guys in the 5-speed forum have different opinions then you have so you label them WINNERS?? I think we all are getting a clearer picture of you now. Either we all go along with what ever you say or be labeled WINNERS or what ever else you want to call people that don't have the same opinion as you have.
George
I don't want to piss anybody off, but I wish I had the fuel cut problem that is obvious in the 5 speed. I had to 'settle' for an auto, because I got tired of waiting for the colors/options that I wanted. i hadn't driven an auto in 15 years and I'm slowly getting used to it, but it's nothing like a stick-so much more power, control, and FUN.
BTW-the 'except for Joe's Maxima' was pretty funny, but chill out:)
Gregg
It seems to anyone who's read this forum, that the problem here started when I mentioned that I don't shut my car off while re-fueling. You seemed to take some sort of personal offense to that. So saying that I can't take being disagreed with is completely unfounded.
This forum is here to listen to and read MANY different views on the ownership of Nissans Maxima, not get all up in arms when a different view doesn't suite your fancy.
Although I don't frequent the 5 spd forum, I have read some of the posts. And if there is in fact a 5 spd problem, it's good to see that there's some headway, and hope the best for everyone seeking a fix.
Getting back to my cars mileage.....As I mentioned before....my car is kept in a heated garage, and I travel all highway miles...55 each way to be exact. I also said I didn't notice any change in mileage...that's NOT to say there isn't any......a mile or 2 here and there isn't going to be real noticable.
You may want to go back and read posts #258 and #336...In them I do say you're right about the re-fueling, and that my statements were purely opinion....maybe that will calm your ego.
You will never hear me tell anyone they're wrong when it comes to an opinion...you should try the same.
Keep in mind that the Maxima not being in the TL's competitive bracket is an automotive fact...not an opinion. the fact that it has been and continues to be compared to the TL, well...that's just proof that the Maxima is a great car.
Joe
The point I wanted to clear up to people that were very concerned about their winter gas mileage was that it was a normal occurrence during the winter months for their gas mileage to drop off. I did not want people to think after listening to Joe's advice that their gas should not drop off during winter months. But thanks for your input. It would be great to get more people involved in this conference.
George
I tried to change gas station this weekend. I've notice a great improvement in mileage in my 300 mile R/T to atlantic City. I regularly refuel at a Metro I Gas station which is a generic brand which I guess have poor quality winterizing additives. They sell cheap gas which is about 5 cents lower than the brand name. I tried to use Coastal Gas which is the next cheapest brand in my area and notice a big improvement in mileage.
I might try Mobil ,Amoco or Sunoco brands and see which will give my baby better mileage. I think using a generic brand gas is cheaper but you suffer poor mileage due to poor quality mixture.
Jeff
Wish us luck.
Joe