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Doug
1) What you mentioned...the thermal expansion valve might be malfunctioning. Either it freezes or a chunk of something in the refrigerant piping gets stuck in the valve and only gets blown out once enough pressure builds up on the hot side of the A/C loop.
2) The compressor has a slight leak on the intake side which allows air to get into the compressor. This air eventually builds up to a level where it prevents proper compressor operation. After a while, enough air gets in the line to cause a purge.
I'm not really sure what else it could be...all I know is when it happens, the compressor continues to operate (because I can't feel the compressor click off). My best guess is what you guessed...the TX valve. Although you might want to try and recharge the refrigerant just in case...it might be as simple as that.
Would you let me know please if it is a stark white or what.
Many thanks.
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I have a 2000 GLE, (which I absolutely LOVE). I've been putting high test since I bought it 18 mths ago, like the manual says.
My next door neighbor coincidentally also bought a GLE Maxima(different color). She said the dealer told her regular was fine and that's all she's been putting in hers.
So should I be spending the extra 15-20 cents a gallon or not?
Here in Atlanta, we are blessed with some of the cheapest gas in the country. While its cheap, its also that oxygenated low emission garbage that kills gas mileage. I frequently see a 2-3 mpg difference between the gas sold in Atlanta and the gas sold in the rural parts of the state. Must be the formulation.
You shouldn't be experiencing any pings because even if the 87 does tend to make your car ping more, the Maxima will retard engine functions to prevent pings....so its possible you might see a slight decrease in performance under worst case driving conditions (not likely though).
I can imagine using 93 might help slightly in 1/4 mile races (if you do that kind of thing). Other than that, I really don't think you will notice (your brain might try and convince you otherwise, but don't listen to it)
That leaves me with Maxima. Not wanting Leather, or sport suspension (too old for it), that leaves me with the GXE.
OK, finally my question. The '01 GXE MSRP is just under $25000, invoice just under $23000 as near as I can discern. I have seen here that two buyers have bought SE's at about $500-$600 under invoice. That is only about $2500 under MSRP. As the car will be instantly a 1 year old used car, it seems to me there would be a substantial depreciation, in excess of that $2500 discount.
Am I overlooking something here, or do they just not depreciate as I would expect of any new car? I really think you could get an '02 Maxima for invoice, and that only leaves about $600 difference between the '01 and '02.
Any help? Thanks in advance.
the problem is that because of the placement of the button--half-way up the shaft on the back side, it takes 2 hands to shift, one to press in the button, and the other to pull the gear from park into drive or reverse.
does anyone know how to de-activate this switch and what i did to activate it? thanks.
Maybe someone at FreshAlloy will have something to say on it.
The 3.5 is impressive - smooth, quiet, and powerful. The salesman apparently had not yet driven the car and was impressed with our 30 to 65 acceleration going up an interstate on-ramp.
I was told that Nissan was doing an early release of 3,000 2002 Altimas on August 31. The comparison will be interesting.
BTW, I saw a new Maxima at the local dealership in my area finally, it looks real nice, it was a SUnlit Sand SE with Blond interior, I think it looks slightly better than the 2000-2001s
2002 GLE MSRP $28,755
Invoice $26,124
No haggle sales price $26,448
So, looks like they are selling about $300 OVER invoice. Same for several other GLE's and SE's on there too in Greenville SC, Washington DC, and Chicago. These are the Carmax locations that sell new Nissans.
Surprises me a little that they are already discounting this car that close to invoice price.
02 GLE MSRP $28686 (incl dest, sunroof, deflector)
Invoice $26277 (KBB invoice shows $25777)
No haggle price $26698, which is $921 over KBB invoice or $421 over White Marsh invoice.
Is there some way to determine which is the correct invoice? Does invoice change? If so, how often? Perhaps both invoice prices were accurate as of the different dates published. (Not.)
Can anybody tell me if I'm paying too much?
BTW, I live in New York.
I am looking at buying the same ('01 SE with C+C) and live in N.J. There are mostly 01 SE's in the lots here. Don't forget there is a $500.00 rebate.
The invoice is around 23,600, (including dest.charge). I think you should try to pay less.
They came down to invoice for me without seriously discussing price.
I will say this also, I am driving a rented 2000 max this week and the car is excellent.
Good luck
I think I paid about $800 over invoice on my 02 Maxima SE. I think that is pretty good considering they have only been out a couple of weeks. It is a great car as well. I love the Xenons and 255 horses!
So if you are going to get a Maxima and can afford the 02, get it. It is more car than the 01. Not to say the 01 isn't a great car, but with 33 more horses, the choice should be obvious.
Only options I got were the floor mats and sunroof.
Obi
2002 Nissan Maxima SE
Sterling Mist/Frost Cloth
Although the top five Nissan sedans (President, Cima, Cedric, Gloria, Laurel) in Japan all have hood ornaments, the one that found its way to the States appears to have traded its ornament for a new name. (I believe the Cima is the Infiniti Q45).
Has anyone tried to buy and install a Nissan ornament on his/her Maxima? I'm getting an 02 GLE and hope to add either the Cedric or Laurel ornament, if possible. (The Nissan Cefiro, which I believe is the Maxima, has no ornament.)
Got any links on those mica? If I can add anything to make my 02 SE look better, I would like to know!
I am tinting the windows and chroming the wheels this week.
Obi
So isn't it safe to say that about $1500.00 should be the difference in purchase price between a '01 and a '02 max if purchased today?
If people are buying '02's at $500.00 over invoice than a '01 should sell for $1000.00 under invoice.
The Cima(InfinitiQ45) ornament is shown in the Infiniti Vehicles forum of FreshAlloy.com. Go to "How can anyone not be impressed by this photo" and look for the 8-24-01 posting by wowzer.
You can go to nissan.co.jp and see the lineup of all Nissan cars--those with hood ornaments and the rest without. Set your browser for View/Encoding/Japanese before you visit the website. At the website, press the 'click' button. When the 10-item menu opens, move your cursor to the second (car lineup) item from the top. Slide the cursor horizontally across the second row (sedan) from the top of the 13-item menu. When the third menu containing 10-items opens, select the second row from the top to see the Cima. To see exterior photos, select the first button under the word CIMA. (The sedans listed in the third menu, from top to bottom, are: President, Cima, Cedric, Gloria, Laurel, Cefiro, Skyline, Primera, Bluebird, and Sunny.)
Also, since the redesign of the Altima, what does Nissan plan to do with the Maxima?
I am sure after posting this message, someone will tell me just to get the 02 Maxima. I am very interested in the low financing available with the 01. Do you think that when the Altima arrives, Nissan will have special financing on the 02 Maxima?
For 2002 the Maxima is getting a facelift, which will involve putting in a 255 horsepower 6 cyl. engine (up 33 from last year), high intensity discharge headlights, as well as some other power doodads. The car is moving upmarket to some degree, although there is a difference of opinion as to how successful it will be in that very competitive $30k price point.
Who knows what kind of financing will be available when the Altima debuts. Its always possible there will be some incentives floating around, but that's trying to read tea leaves...
I would seriously consider the 01 Maxima, given the great deals and financing that are out there. '02 would be nice, of course, but unless you really want the upgrades (do you really need 255 horsepower? Isn't 222 enough for day to day puttering around town?), you'll be getting much more car than a similar Accord for about the same price.
My $0.02...
Mica: Thanks for the info!
JHerman: I agree that you do not need the extra hp for every day driving, but once you drive the 02 to the 01, you won't want the 01 anymore! My fleet saleswoman even told me she won't sell 01's to her customers anymore because the 02's are so much better. Don't get me wrong, the 01 is still a fantastic car and you can make a great deal on one. But if you have the extra cash, go for the 02. It has got A LOT of power!
Also, when the Altima arrives, I don't think they will discount the Max. I think they have made enough improvements that it is still a better car than the Altima and worth the extra money.
Obi
02 Maxima SE
Sterling Mist/Frost Cloth
I agree on your asessment on this. However, after hitting 5 Nissan dealers in the Orlando/Tampa area, the best I could do was $23783, only about $300 under invoice. They all insisted on keeping a $700 profit. LOL. And I encountered two very rude dealerships. I had offered $23500. This was on a base GLE. I gave up in disgust, and became a traitor to Max fans by buying an '01 Millenia with virtually identical sticker to the Max, $28225 for $21830, and they include virtually every option a Max offers, as standard equipment. In addition, they dropped the $925 dealer package as well. Out the door $23779, including absolutely everything.
Yes I know, the Max will blow it into the weeds, but that isn't my goal. I was looking for luxury, and a quiet ride. The Max had a lot of road noise, and road stiffly. The Mazda is super quiet and smooth.
If you feel I am comparing apples to oranges, that is fine. Enjoy your Max's. They are no doubt the right choice for you, just not for me.
OK, I will get off your board. Sorry for the interuption.
fwatson: There's nothing wrong with your opinions, I gladly welcome another point of view. We would have looked into a Millenia if not for 2 reasons..1, there's no dealer in a convenient location for us and 2 the engine was underpowered (in our opinion). Like to test the speed out sometimes hehe ; )
That said, I am sure that it will come to a point where the dealers will be very interested in getting rid of the '01 Max's. Once the new '02 Altima comes out I think that it will be very difficult for the dealers to unload the '01 Max's (which have less equipment and a less powerful engine then the '02 Altima SE) without some serious decreases in prices.
gagirl: I believe that Consumer Reports has the Maxima rated just as high, if not higher, then the Accord and Camry in terms of reliability. As JHermon mentioned though, any manufacturer can create a lemon and I have had more then my share of problems with my 2000 Max SE.
You are right. I don't need the extra horsepower. That's another reason I was thinking about the 01. My Accord has 150. Anything more than that is more than I am used to.
The only reason I would consider tha 01 Maxima over the 02 Altima is the 3.9APR on the Maxima. My current car is leased so I don't have a trade in and would rather not put a big chunk down.
Thanks for your help.
The problem with your shifter is likely in the shifter box. There is a switch in the shifter box that activates when you put your foot on the brake to shift from 'park' to 'drive'. You'll hear a click when you do this. This is a safety feature to keep children from inadvertantly shifting the car out of park.
That little pin you refer to is the emergency override just in case the switch in the shifter box fails. The dealer must repair this (it's relatively cheap - $75 or so for a new switch).
Please note that this switch also controls your brake lights (tail lights). So if you loose this switch then your brake lights won't work. Get this checked ASAP. Have someone step on your brake pedal and check the operation of your lights.
Goodluck!