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Perhaps the Maxima chassis is sturdy enough to do without it? I am going to install it because there nuttin' like having the blood drain from your brain in a 1+ g turn!
Then again, Accord and Camrys are available with smaller engines and maybe that's why they always lead the pack with sales!!
Falcon....the paint chips I have are very small (like coarsely ground pepper). I washed and waxed last weekend and didn't even notice them. (I drive in New England and undoubtedly picked them up this past winter.)
Newbie....fuel economy has taken a back seat for quite some time now. If you want decent MPG, you'll have to make a number of compromises on other things including size and comfort, not just power and speed.
This is just a standard measure to judge how quickly you are able to merge onto a highway. As long as all manufacturers use the same criteria, each time for a given model gives us something concrete to compare. Chrysler used to use 0 - 50 in their old ads (10-15 years ago), which was not a standard cruise speed. This gave the illiusion the car is faster than it really is.
Remember a car gearing is very important too. A car with low rear end ratio may give a fast 0-60 but may top out at a lower top speed. My Olds 442 had a 3:71 rear end ratio. Does burnouts easily but it was out of breath at a 100-110 mph. My old Roadrunner had a 2:91 rear and it while it was impossible to do a burnout, I had that thing over 130 mph. It cruised at 55 mph at 1650 rpm!
-Beanboy
I just can't make up my mind between the SE and an I30t. One big decision is about $4k difference in the offers I've received so far from dealers. Not sure if it is worth the difference or not. Have driven both and the I30 is definitlely nicer and more exclusive, but is it $4k more?? I can't decide that.
-Beanboy
Thanks ... Norbert
The link works fine for me in Netscape - I cannot get to IE right now, though.
If it still doesn't work for you, you can get there by choosing Owners Clubs from the dropdown box in the upper left, then click the "Nissan Owners Clubs" link, then you'll see the link to the Maxima club.
I'll try it from IE a little later today, but my guess is your problem was probably temporary.
Hope this helps.
Pat
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If you are experiencing paint chipping issues or other problems due to, what would appear to be, poor paint quality please visit http://www.nissanpaint.com to register a complaint. Details are on the site.
The issue has been discussed at great length at maxima.org and the specific thread is at the following URL. http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?s=&threadid=25984.
We are eagerly pursuing ways of addressing the issue of poor paint quality to Nissan directly. Your attention to this thread is greatly appreciated.
Michael
Using Netscape, and clicking on the 'Maximna Owner's Club' link at the top of the page, springs open a new browser with the message
The item "eec9a9f" does not exist, it may have been deleted.
Second and way more important, I think I fixed the link at the top of the page. Let me know.
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I have found this site and the constructive comments made here by Maxima owners to be of great help in settling on this particular vehicle. The most important thing for me when purchasing a vehicle is its utility and dependability which has been made apparent here. I'll be commuting 130 miles a day which will mean that this car will log about 40,000 miles a year. It's nice to know that with good maintenance, the car will carry me for some time.
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Is there any other way to make the SE ride a little smoother"
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kmah: You will have to start by removing the armrest unit, and work forward (towards center stack) from there, progressively removing screws and removing the housing around the shifter, and carefully, and i mean CAREFULLY removing the wood trim pieces [if you have any] around teh shifter and stereo. Once you get it all off, there should be screws that mount the stereo, just remove those and its in your hands. The armrest console may be tricky, so be sure not to miss any screws and be sure to remember how to put it back together again (maybe tape the screws to the corresponding holes you removed them from so you dont lose any).
someyak: when buying the SE version, you forgo the smoother ride. The whole point of getting the SE is for the sportiness it delivers with stiffer shocks and larger tires (which add to the handling and aesthetics). I have an I30t (which is comparable to the SE ride quality) and I got used to it, and whenever I drive the standard I30 Luxury trim versions, the ride seems too bouncy, much like the 92 Buick LeSabre we used to own. Also, the 17" wheels add to the handling qualities of teh car, and will stiffen the ride up more...switching to regular tires (60 aspect ratio) will probably soften things a little, but thats what the GLE model is for...has all the luxury you need out of the SE, but softer ride. Or, if you dont want the extra luxury, the GXE woudl have been perfect (both come with 16" wheels if I remember correctly).
gnl: a friend and I went biking today, and he had a 2000 Accord with a bike rack which attached to the towing hitch on the rear of the car. It was very shaky, but it did the trick...his was made by "Outfitter" i believe. A company called Thule also makes racks for skis, I am sure they make racks for bikes also
5 speed
cloth seats
power driver's seats
6 cylinders
There is a very short list of cars that have all 4 of these features. I would have bought a GXE if Nissan would let you buy the C&C package with a 5 sp, but alas, their marketing department knows better than I what should be on a car.
My back literally hurts after driving (tire pressure at 31psi) I don't need that tight a ride.
tech: have you had your tires balanced, and also, do you notice any uneven tire wear?
INKY
-B
Does anyone know if it's possible to silence the chirp my Maxima makes every time I lock the door, without interfering with the rest of the security system?
-umpopa
1.) Gently pry up the trim surrounding the shifter. A hook tool inserted GENTLY in the back corner will start the process.
2.) Remove the ashtray...inside you will see a phillips screw. Remove it.
3.) Use your hook tool again to remove the air vents in the center of the dash. The release clips are located in the middle on the outside. Insert the hook tool and pry them toward the middle of the vent. BE CAREFUL...its easy to break the vents while you are doing this.
4.) Once the air vent assembly is out, you will see 4 bolts...2 above the radio and 2 below the A/C. Remove the 4 bolts and the whole assembly will slide out.
Someone out there was asking about the screw in the arm rest? That and one or two others hold the interior trim in place.
I hadn't noticed the fine print on the back of the remote control. I'm glad to know that can be done.
Does anyone have any additional info on this '02 model engine upgrade? It may make my decision to plunk down $50k+ on my next car a bit tougher.
Any suggestions?
Another problem that I had was surface rust coming through the rear quater pannel. The dealer told me to touch it up and check to see if it spreads (I live in MI). He said that other than that, I wouldn't worry about it. Anyone else have that same problem?