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1. My car is 2000 Maxima GLE with 36,625 miles, I purchased it new so the 3yrs will be up 8/20/02. I have already had the oxygen sencer replaced and this morning I had to take it in because there was noise.
The Nissan repair man said that the car now need prower steering pump, which is going to cost me $576.92 since the car no longer is covered under warr. since it has more than 36,000 miles, but under 3yrs.
Please let me know it you have any information concerning these (2) issues.
Just put in "extended auto warranty" into your search engine on the net. Alot of them will come up.
Grand High Poobah
The Fraternal Order of Procrastinators
Might want to look at the warranty booklet just to make sure.
My wife would not drive my Maxima on the highway because she was afraid the hood would come up.
It is expecially dangerous in windy conditions.
The service bulletin will be out in July.
I may be wrong, but if I were you I'd rotate the tires to see if it is a tire problem. This is assuming that the alignment is within specs, and the suspension is undamaged which seems to be the case with you.
I received a letter through carpoint and NHTSA saying there was a recall for 01/02 Maximas, I30's, and I35's because of faulty lower control arms. The NHTSA number is 02V146000 and I've verified it's on NHTSA's website. The problem is when I call my dealer or Nissan NA, everyone pleads ignorance telling me there's no recall for my 01 maxima. Maybe the recall doesn't apply to my particular car, but they keep saying there's no recall period on maximas. Does anyone know which cars this recall pertains to or if it's legit? And if the recall does apply to my car, how do I get the dealer to see that?
Leon
You may have to give Nissan a few days, as the recall seems to be very recent.
NHTSA CAMPAIGN ID Number: 02V146000
Component: SUSPENSION:INDEPENDENT FRONT CONTROL ARM:LOWER
Manufacturer: NISSAN NORTH AMERICA, INC.
Year: 2002 Make: NISSAN Model: MAXIMA Recall Date: 06/03/2002
Type of Report: Vehicle
Potential Number of Units Affected: 90500
Manufactured: 06/2001 - 01/2002
Defect Summary:
VEHICLE DESCRIPTION: PASSENGER VEHICLES. THE PIN AT THE END OF THE FRONT SUSPENSION TRANSVERSE LINK (LOWER CONTROL ARM) COULD BREAK WHERE IT IS MOUNTED TO THE FRAME.
Consequence Summary:
THIS CAN CAUSE A KNOCKING SOUND AND ABNORMAL STEERING. THIS COULD RESULT IN DIFFICULTY CONTROLLING THE VEHICLE, INCREASING THE RISK OF A CRASH.
Corrective Summary:
DEALERS WILL REPLACE THE TRANSVERSE LINKS ON THE LEFT AND RIGHT SIDES WITH NEW ONES. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING JUNE 2002. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261 OR INFINITI AT 1-800-662-6200.
I like the new Max's for many reasons, HIDS, Style, 6spd, larger, but will use this car for long trips weekly and remain concerned about the ride, can anyone previous generation Maxima owners provide me with personal preference over the last gen max vs the current. THANKS
I also have a 99 SE 5 speed with 43K miles. I love the car and it has been my primary car since I bought it new. Besides routine maintenance, the car has been trouble free. I am still on original tires and brakes.Its true the 02/03 has more power,features, room than the 99s, but it appears that the newer ones seemed to be recalled more often than the 4th gen Maximas.
If you can get a great deal on the 99, then go for it. Of course there are huge incentives on the current Maximas as well. I personally like the 97-99 styling than the current ones. Just my personal opinion. I have had no recalls at all.
My understanding of the nav system on the Maxima is that it does not compare well with navs on other cars, such as the Acura. I heard Maxima's nav. is not user friendly because, among other things, a lot of other buttons (such as climate control)are only accessible thru the nav. screen. Moreover, it is not a dvd system, and you need to purchase many CDs if you drive across the country. Also, with the nav., your disc changer will have to be in the trunk.
I am planning on getting a Nissan Maxima GLE
2002 fully loaded..brand new from the dealer.
Includes everything from the Meridian Package
to sunroof, leather heated seats, side air bags,
traction control, mats, splash guards(4), and
rear spoiler...now here are my questions:
1. What is a good price to pay for this car?
Is $25k decent, knowing that the 2003's are
coming out any day now..dealer wants to offload
his 2002 stock..I want to know what you all think.
2. What are the major differences between the
2002 and 2003 GLE as I describe above?
3. Does the 2002 GLE use only Premium fuel? Can I put in the regular cheap stuff? How about 2003?
4. Are there any major problems with the 2002
GLE? I've owned a Toyota before and it was
always trouble free...required nothing but normal
maintenance.
Thanks so much for your help.
1. Compare '02 price to '03. If you intend to keep car for less than 4-5 years, the '03 will probably be worth at least $1-2k more on resale, all other things equal. If you intend to keep it more than 5-6 years, it doesn't matter much (i.e. get the best deal you can on an '02).
2. I'm not in market, so I don't know of changes between '02 and '03, but assume they are minor/cosmetic, since a complete redesign is coming next year.
3. Use premium fuel. I have 127k miles on an 1995 SE and during that time have used 5,250 gallons (24.02 mpg). Any savings in buying cheap gas would have likely been lost on lower fuel economy. The Maxima engine is an engineering jewel that still feels as strong in my car as when it was new. You don't really want even a slight possibility of screwing it up to try to save for a few pennies, do you??
4. I have owned Toyota's and Nissan's and, albeit just one person's experience/opinion, I think my Maxima is built better, with less corner cutting, than any comparable Toyota. My front brakes lasted 90k miles, my rears 115k. I'm on the original clutch. No major repairs in 127k miles, period. Even the paint finish still looks great. Not to mention that an SE Maxima is a hell of a lot more fun to drive than the Buick (I mean Toyota) Camry / Avalon.
Good luck.
1. Tried to wait for the new Accord. Saw the pictures - disappointing!
2. Tried the Camry - no personality, hated the seats
3. Afraid of VW quality
4. Drove the Altima - great ride, loads of space, questionable interior
5. Drove the GLE Max - loved the engine, questioned the ride quality.
Really torn between the Max (GLE) and the Altima (3.5).
What should I do?
I chose the Altima for the following reasons:
1) Altima is a newer design. The current Maxima will be replaced around March 2003, at which point the current Maxima will look dated. Altima is at the beginning of its product cycle and will look fresh longer.
2) Altima's exterior design is better IMO.
3) Altima has a more advanced chassis with independent rear suspension.
4) Altima seems sportier than the Maxima. Maxima seems more luxurious, but that is not what I'm looking for right now.
The downside as you said is that the Altima's interior materials are not as nice as the Maxima's. That wasn't enough to sway me, but maybe your priorities are different.
Hope this helps.
btw, when I was buying mine the Firestone dealer quoted me a really good price. I was able to get Sears to match, so I got 4 Potenzas for $550 out the door.
Anyway, the other tire I really wanted was the Dunlop SP Sport A2 but it would have been weeks before local (Houston) dealers were going to get four in my size, so I went with the Potenzas.
It's dark green with a little bit of sun damage around the fake wood where the dash goes around the radio (very minor, the plastic covering is coming up a little, it happens out here).
I got them down to $14,995 on the Maxima SE (52,000 miles). I currently drive a 2000 Dodge Stratus ES (I want out of the leather). So I'm $2500 upside down in the Maxima, so the purchase price will be roughly $17,500 after the upside down figure is factored in.
I'd like to hear from those who have had the SE and the 1998 model. I really loved the way it drove, it's more car then I have now, though i'm going from 32,000 miles to 52,000 miles.
I still think i'm getting a lot more car but just a little nervous about trading back two model years and picking up extra miles. Anyone want to address my fears or give me a review on their 1998 (or any year) Maxima.
Thanks
First of all $14995 is way too much for a 1998 Nissan Maxima SE. If you want to find out the TMV (true market value), check the TMV value for used cars at the Edmunds site.
Second, The Nissan Maxima is a great car and is way better then the Dodge Stratus by a long shot!
I have a 1999 SE 5 speed with 45K miles and it hasnt given me any problems. Very reliable, quick and the VQ engine is bulletproof.
I also have a 96 Maxima GXE with 145K miles of which I am the original owner. the car runs like new. Besides routine maintenance, I have had no problems. The car doesnt even burn or leak any type of fluids.
The Maxima is definitely a great buy but u should be able to do much better on the price.
I may be in the market for an SE 6sp. I have owned 2 SE's in the past, a '92, and a '96, and they are great cars. I'm in the market for a new car and there are some great choices in the low $30k range. But, if I decide I really would rather spend less at this time (might be buying a new house soon too), a Max. needs a definite looks see. I'm curious, what options did you get on the car and what was invoice. Edmunds doesn't have '03 invoice listed yet, but I imagine that it would be similar to the '02 - $26k or so with a lot of goodies.
Are u saying the car didnt have the keyfob with keyless entry? As part of the leather package, you get 4 way passenger power seat, automatic climate control and rear mappocket. Does the car have side airbags and heated seats?
Base: 23051 (MSRP 25649)
Floor Mats 61 (79)
Trunk Mats 41 (59)
4 splash guards 91 (129)
Destination 540 (540)
Mktg Allow. 300 (0)
Total 24084 (26456)
Hope this helps!
I have a sheer silver maxima the front bumper needs to be repainted. my cousin was driving my car and somehow he scrapped against the wall. do you guys know what I have to type in to search for a good body shop in my area (atlanta)?? also, you guys know how much it's gonna cost?! the front bumper's paint is stripped and im assuming that they have to repaint the entire bumper or else it won't match too well...???
thanks,
Jerry
Painted splash guards, Wind Deflector, etc ) and paid $26,892. I opted
for the 3.8% financing rather than the $1000 cash back. I had to do
ALOT of negotiating to get this price.
packwolf..................I think you got a fair and honest price. I feel I could
have done better but I'd probably still be at the dealership haggling on
price. :-) BTW, this car is awesome. For the money, it's gotta be
one of the best performance / luxury deals around !! imho
Here's my ?s on this car, hopefully somebody can offer some advice.
1.) My steering wheel vibrates for about 3 to 5 seconds EVERY time I slow to a stop. Is it the electronic motor mounts? Sometimes in rush hour, like stop go, it'll sit and vibrate constantly until speed is completely stop or more than 10mph.
2.) The car seems lame from 0 to 20 mph, almost doggish. She wakes up if you stomp on it, but it just doesn't have the pep I wish it did coming out of the hole. I think it's the nature of the beast with this vintage. No torque off the line. Any cheap mods to help? How bout Stillen Intake? Maybe an Underdrive Pulley? Can't afford to trade up to 02 6sp.
3.) I've got a K&N drop-in filter. Doesn't seem to make any difference at all. Waste of money in my opinion. Would love to dyno with and without to prove theory.
4.) Tranny seems to shift into 2nd gear way too early sometimes when going slow. I'll pull out from a stop sign making a turn, or pull out in front of somebody and be going like 5mph, hit the gas and NOTHING happens for a full second. Then she drops down to what must be 1st (feels like passing gear) and she takes off like crazy. Shift from 1 to 2 is crisp and I supposedly have the TCU from the TSB, although I'm not 100% convinced since I never saw the old one or verified part #s or anything.
I'm now approaching my 3yr/36K and the car has its quirks but I still like it. Bought it for its size, value, etc.
Just looking for comments on mods, etc.
Seeya
Roar...I was getting 5.8 from my bank so I figured w/ the rebate I could "buy" a little peace of mind w/ the extended warranty. This is the first time I've spent this much money on a car and I just wanted to feel like I was protected should something awful happen (as unlikely as that seems w/ the maxima track record).
No doubt about it for those on the fence... this car is a wonderful blend of power, luxury and practicality.
from a 385 mile trip with the 2k Max. ( car has 43,000 mi. on it ) and averaged
29.3 mpg with the cruise set on 70 and the Bose and A/C set on high. BTW,
premium fuel was used. Only the best for the Max.
Fantastic !!!!