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Good luck, and take aim at the saleperson for me!
>Good deal? And anything with this model that's good or bad?
Just got one of these myself:
96 GLE, 36,000 miles, leather, sunroof + air dam, Bose CD/Cass, Winter Package (heated seats & mirrors), Gold Package (which I hate, but it wasn't a deal breaker), mudguards, excellent condition, bought from the original owner.
I paid a higher price, $13,700 but feel I got a good deal for the long-term as I got to see how the owner maintained his other cars, and after using the value calculators @ Edmunds, Kelly Blue Book, and NADA.
BTW, love the car - runs like a dream. If buying from a dealer, get them to throw in some kind of limited warranty (longer than the standard 3 mos) just to be sure...
If there's any other damage, you might be able to make your insurance pay for it (they'll call it collision though and hit you for the deductible).
I have the same problem on my 01' - it seems to be more on the driver side. I posted a message about that a couple of days ago but apparently we are the only two that have that type of a problem.
Mine moves when I approach freeway speeds.
-O-
Nissan sells a 6-disc unit, but I want a 10 or a 12.
Thanks.
BTW, will the fuel tank really hold 18.5 gallons? I waited until after the refuel light was on and the needle at E, and could only put in 15.07 gals. I hate idiot lights that come on too soon. How about a contest: who has put the most gallons in a 2000-2001 Max without running out of gas?
BTW, has anyone experienced a problem that hard to acceleration? or the overdrive didn't work properly?? I'm going to dealer this morning to check that out. I hope they can find the problem.
Lee75...10,300 for a 96 GLE with that kind of mileage is not bad at all but....I'd try and get it down to the high 9's or an even 10g...I'm sure you'll have no problem.
Ammax...REPLACE THAT TIRE !!! I'm also sorry to say this but.....when you do replace the tire, and the tire is being balanced, have the tech look closely at the tire/wheel rim while it's at speed. The reason for this is...we've had to replace about 13 or 14 rims in the recent past for customers who claim they've not hit anything close to what you've explained. if the rims is slightly bent, this process will reveal it.
92Drexel...One that'll work with the head unit controls ?...No. At least not since about December. If anyone knows of one, it'd be Crutchfield.
Flyin...When that light comes on, you have approx. 3 gals left. You can go quite a ways on those 3 gallons.
By the way...I did try the method of using actual fuel amounts given on the gas pump, and am happy to say that after just returning from a trip to Virginia (round trip was 1194 miles), I got 27.4 mpg...all highway at 70 MPH, up to as much as 29.3...same conditions. All I can contribute that to is that I'm not one for jackrabbit starts, I upshift just under 2000 RPM, and even on any side-roads, I always use 5th gear..even as low as 35-40 MPH.
Everyone's driving style is different but, try getting into the higher gears as soon as possible. If what you folks are claiming is 19 (or so) MPG on the highway at all times...I'd say there's a problem.
Joe
Btw, in response to some of the above posts, I've been getting about 24 mpg here in the northeast, with a mix of highway/suburban driving this winter. Not too bad, i guess, comparatively. Also, I'm pretty easy on the pedal most times, so I would think I should be getting a higher read, but go figure.
Also, I really haven't had any problems starting, etc. over a wide range of temps. I really love this car, but seeing the fluid drops on the garage floor this morning was like a dagger through the heart. Nissan NA, are you listening?
BTW, I live in the Neast. Where did you have the TCM done? Have you noticed a difference? Thanks.
I live north of NYC (about 20 miles). With respect to the TCM/solenoid pack, we noticed a hesitation under hard acceleration from 1st to 2nd a few times, and brought it in to Ramsey Nissan in Bergen County NJ. Although they couldn't reproduce the problem, they agreed to do the repair, no questions asked. They were great about it. I haven't noticed any huge changes in the shifting, but can say that I haven't felt that hesitation again. Also, I may just be dreaming, but the shifts seem just a touch crisper, but who knows. Other than that, love the car... just hoping this small leak is a non-issue. Good luck.
Joe
But I still want at least a 10 disc changer.
Another question for Joe (unrelated to the max - sorry)...why doesn't Nissan advertise that the Pathfinder can be had with a navigation system? I was shocked when my buddy showed me his PF with the nav system. I think Nissan is the only non-premium car company that offers a nav system in one of their vehicles. Wouldn't you want to advertise that???
JW...First of all, if they're telling you that you can buy the car out after 3 years for 14k, that's great for you ! That car will be worth thousands more than that in three years...like I said probably closer to 17k or so.
$440 a month is a rip-off. Find out what the hell interest rate they're tryin' to stick you with (unless you have bad credit). You should easily be able to get them down to about 26,5...or very close. But even a 28k car can't cost THAT much a month, with a decent rate...even with no down payment. Walk away, and shop around.
And yes...You can try again on or about the 26th or 27th of the month...then tell them they had better throw in the floor mats FREE..lol Good Luck
Joe
http://www.courtesyparts.com/onlinestore/merchant.mv?
Screen=PROD&Store_Code=CP&Product_Code=A33-STB
(Cut and paste the above address together or click 2000-2001 Maxima link. This idiotic POS website format doesn't allow more than 100 characters to be posted. Also, you can't see all postings at one time, like you used to do. This was great to search for key words in the entire thread and to print entire topics)
I am also ordering the in cabin air filter and applicator touch up paint (which I though wasn't available in the US). For those of you who want to go shopping for the Max, visit Coursey's 2000/2001 Maxima page at:
http://www.courtesyparts.com/secondtier_a33.html
BTW: The rear spoiler and floor mats have different part numbers. Has the body style and interior changed all that much between 2000 and 2001?
Somebody, please! any suggestions how to get rid of these annoying noises (ticks and squeaks) from left passenger pillar????
I'm going to crush this *** car, it drives me crazy!
Brought it to the dealer 3 times with this problem, but they are deaf! and now 12 month, which covered those type of problem are over, so I'm by myself now and I can not take it anymore!
Overall - excellent car, but these noises.....
As for the part numbers - don't know why they are different - been in both 00, 01 and they seem almost the same, with minor cosmetic changes (i.e wheel mounted stereo controls in a 01).
My 2kgle gets around 22 mpg. I alternate between fast starts and babying it.
What's with all these flags? (I've been away for a couple of weeks.)
Mcseem.....Your car has a timing chain, which is maintainence free. They say they should be changed somewhere north of 100k but...I've seen them go twice that.
Joe
SM told me - just turn your radio loud and forget about it
I know there is a TECHNICAL SERVICE BULLETIN about tichks and squeaks, but don't know where to find it if somebody can help?
May be after I find it, a regular shop will fix it. I don't care about money, just want to get it fixed.
Valkat- As for the A Pillar noises, I had it fixed twice and it now seems to be as close to quiet as it will get. My dealer used a combo of the square foam blocks inside the a pillar along with the application of silicone paste. Make sure your delaer refers to the squeak and rattle TSB and uses the felt and foam insulation kit to track down the rattle sources. The pillar just pulls off, so you might want to shove some foam down there yourself. Try to see if one of the Nissan techs will give you some free foam pads. Once that rattle is gone, I hope you don't end up hearing a bunch more like me...
Dave Z
There are a few TSB's concerning interior squeaks, ans also for the ticking fan noise.
They are: NTB99056A, NTB99056 for the squeaks, and NTB99017A for the fan noise. Give them these numbers, and INSIST the problems be corrected !!!
Joe
Joe
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!
Joe
+What is the average price to change a timing belt?(New Mexico)
Paid $1700 drive out and $340+tax for 36/15K on a '01 SE with Leather/sunroof/C&C/mats, guards, Bose and microfilter...but here in Atlanta the market is very competitive.(16 dealers within 50 miles.)
I'd say that if you can afford some downtime for your GT, you may go for it. It will save you $$ initially. However, you will LIKELY have to spend at least some of it down the road.
Unfortunately, service department is located far away from the dealership. Every problem I come with take 2-3 visits before they admit it. So screaming would help a little. I'm so upset...my next car will be not Nissan.
I removed plastic pillar cover yesterday, drove a car for a while without it and the "tick" is still there (
What is it?! May be this "tick" comes from a wiring?
And these NTB99056A, NTB99056 for the squeaks, and NTB99017A,
where I can read them?
What are you using to clean the leather surfaces in the Max? I want the name of a dependable cleaner that will keep the leather looking smooth for years. Thanks much in advance...Sebb
Also, Joenissan, is the gas fill line (tubing between the filler cap and gas tank in the left wheel well) supposed to have some kind of covering. Some max's (00-01) I looked at have it others don't. Check part number NI17290-2Y000. I can't get a straight answer out of my dealer but he has had complaints from a couple of people about sand in the filler door and attributes it to this missing part. What gives?? Should it be on or not?? PS: I don't have it.
If you are in Mass, you should consider going to Canada to get your Max. The dollar is so strong right now that they are much less up there. At the right dealers I've seen SE's with auto, Leather, Bose, Meridian, TCS, and the 20th Anniv goodies (except ground effects) sell for under $23,500. I've made a few posts before - I put a good summary at post #29 above. Also take a look at the Pathfinder board. They've been running wild going to Canada to get the good deals. I went up there last fall and I'll be glad to help out others. Email me for more info.
-Jon