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After having been a long time Toyota buyer, I just finally change over to Nissan.
We just purchased 2001 SE 20th anniversary edition 5 speed manual with most of the options. Only option that we did not get was the 6 disc CD player. We purchased the Merlot with the black leather interior. I have to say that I am really impressed with this vehicle. I think we did alright. The invoice of this vehicle showed at 27,464 according to Carsdirect Edmunds showed slight different, but my credit union confirmed the Carsdirect invoice. We indeed up getting the vehicle at 27K even. I even almost got what I wanted on my trade in. I guess it pays to walk in about 45 minutes before they close after a big weekend sale. You could tell they didn't want to hassle for to long and go home so we got right to the point. Only took about 20 minutes to get the price I wanted.
The next step is to get the ECM updated with the software fix for the throttle issue. I have to admit that I didn't find that is was that much of problem, but it did get slight jerky at parking lot speeds. We will see if the update fixes the problem.
I am really thankful that this board exists because I think it really helped me in getting a good deal (not great) on this car. I think this was a win/win for the me and the dealer.
Anyways I look forward to continued interaction with everyone.
First off the dealership service department told me I need to replace the power steering belt because they say it's craking. Is it realling that important to replace? Second they also said the Alignment is wrong is that important too? I went to sears to get it fixed but they took my money and didn't do anything!
Second main question. I test drove this beautiful used 2000 Maxima in Satin blue. But It had about 21000 miles on it, No leather, No Sun roof, No power seats and I'm sure it didn't have the bose stereo either pluse the inner part of the door is rusting and thier is a little crack in the right side of the windshield. The dealer wants me to pay $21,373 for it I thought that was outrageous so I told him $18,800 considering the possibility of the Tranny problem or who knows if it even got in an accident. I need your guys Input.
Thanks
As for the alignment, you can check for that too by examining the tires and looking for signs of abnormal wear. If Sears took your money and didn't do anything, obviously you got ripped off.
And finally, I would be suspicious about a 1 year old car showing signs of rust. Imagine what it could be like in those spots that you can't see such as inside the doors. Coupling that with a suspect tranny, I wouldn't be surprised if the vehicle was owned by someone who beat the crap out of it and didn't care.
I recently purchased a sweet Black Max SE '01 CC pack in a 5 speed with Blk leather. I totally love it. Now however, I would like to tweak it a bit to make it a little faster. Where could i start (ie intak, exhaust, etc.). If you have some recommendations please let me know.
By the way, I got the car a 500 below invoice at 24k not including tax and tag
a supercharger would definitely be nice
-umpopa
I purchased a 01 Nissan Maxima on Saturday and got 3.9% APR too for 100% of the car with a minor trade-in. The disability credit insurance is OPTIONAL and NOT required. I hope you didn't get it because regular disability insurance is cheaper IF you REALLY need it.
Suggest you contact Better Business Bureau if it sounded fishy.
I know Honda head units work with Alpine, but I don't know which brand matches Nissan.
Please help. Thanks! It would be very helpful if you could tell me the brand and model number.
Thanks!
Mark
Haven't seen you on here for awhile. Gotta question
for you if you have a minute to devote.
Have a y2k SE. It is pretty much a done deal for the '02 Max. 260hp w/ a six-speed available, right?
I would very seriously look @ the new one with an
eye toward trading UNLESS Nissan intends to do
something RADICAL with the '03 model. What have you
heard, if anything, about Nissan's plans for the
2003 model Max? Thanks much, Joe!!
berbel
one should only consider them if you cannot qualify for any other life or disability insurance
Mike
Go to this site and the Max is the Skyline and the Camray I'm not sure which one of two it is.
It's a Japanese Site
http://www.mag-x.com/scoop_index.html
The car they are showing is the tweaked version of the XVL concept car shown a couple years back and being introduced as the R35 next gen of skyline in japan. The Max will be built on a stretched Altima platform (or so they say). Btw the rumor is the the Skyline will be introduced as a infinti badged car
As for options there aren't a lot options for our 17in "stock" wheels. A couple of people I have talked to have replaced their tires with Michelins Pilot XGT Z4s and say that they perform significantly better than the OEM bridgestones potenzas that we have on the 17in stock wheels. .
I have 12,000 miles and there are no signs of visable wear yet. I hope that they last longer than 23K miles.
I do want to go a bit larger when I do replace them..maybe something like 245/45-17. I'll see what other owners put on as replacements before I decide. As for cost, even if you get OEM Potenzas thru mail order, you better be prepared for spending $800 or so, depending upon shipping costs, mounting/balancing and tax, if applicable. Thats alot of dough just for replacing tires.
The dealer could not produce any car documents that show the actual model, but I did notice they had crossed off "GLE" (on the window sticker), and inserted "GXE".
Did Nissan make such a "special edition" model, or is this just a "loaded" GXE with options ? The mileage is 23000 miles, and they want $18700 (down from $20000.)
Ken
Also, about the 2002,
I'd wait a little while longer before I'd buy a 2001. There maybe fewer 2001 SEs in late August/early September, but they will still be around somewhere. I would personally wait on the 2002 unless it has those stupid clear taillamps, which I think is out of place in a car in this market segment. go to www.freshalloy.com for more info on the 2002 Maixma, check the forums.
Good luck
Catherine Heins is looking for people to interview who have switched from American to Japanese cars in the past few years-- especially folks who wouldn't have given a Toyota or Honda the time of day in the 1970s.
She's a business reporter at the Yomiuri Shimbun, which is the biggest daily paper in Japan with a circulation of 14 million. They are writing a feature story about Japanese automakers' continuing success in expanding production in the U.S. and snatching market share from the Big Three even on their former home turf of light trucks.
If you fit this description and are willing to be interviewed, please call her directly at 212-582-5827 or e-mail her at catheins@yahoo.com. As always, you can contact me at jfallon@edmunds.com if you have any questions.
Thanks,
Jeannine Fallon
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I've got a 97 SE 5-speed and the service engine soon light recently came on. Took it to the dealer, hooked it up to the DTC, and he told me the front right O2 sensor is bad (think its sensor B2). Has anyone ever changed an 02 sensor? Does Trak Auto even carry O2 sensors? I have the microfiches for the Maxima, so hopefully I should be able to find the general location of the sensor...but I'm not even sure if I know what to look for. Any advice would be greatly appreciated. Thanks,
James
Unfortunately, the 225/50R17 is an odd tire size as only a few tires are made in that size with the cheapest being the potenzas ($161).
Your friend could go with a different size that offers more of a selection (say 245/45R17 or 235/45R17), however that may slightly change his/her speedometer readings (by 1 to 2% - which isn't bad). Here's a speedo calibration link:
http://www.miata.net/garage/tirecalc.html
Goodluck
They offer a lot of info relative to maxima modifications (fstb and performance).
I must warn you though that its very additive.
Keep in mind that the 2002 max is a transition car. An all-new max (2003 model) is suppose to be out in the spring of 2003. That may be THE car. I have a 2000 and I'll probably look at the 2002 (but not TOO hard, hopefully :-)
If the 2002 Altima is so nice, then I'd expect the 2003 max to be really nice.
Just my opinion.
I'll probably wait until Nissan admits then corrects the paint chipping problem before I plunk down another $25k-$30k. Hopefully they'll have that corrected soon.
Goodluck
He said that he talked to a friend who owns a tire shop and he looked up the OEM tires. Said that they only had a treadwear rating of 160. Which is very short compared to alot of other Goodyear, Michelin, and other performance tires with over 300 treadwear lives. Those Bridgestones sure wear out fast huh? I mean I had a Z28 with the Goodyear GSC's that lasted for almost 40k. Anyway, I digress. Maybe by the time all these '00 and '01 Maximas and I30t's need a set of replacements, there will be more choices.
Oh....the tire shop guy did recommend one other tire that is made in that size, Nitto (or something like that). Neither of us had heard of that one before. It listed for about $130.
and this ones not really important but is there a way to keep the license plate frame on the rear of the car without it vibrating against the trunk lid whenever i shut it? there are no bolts to secure the frame on the bottom. i tried placing mounting tape there, but it was an unsuccessful attempt.
-Justin