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Never say NEVER!
Members on Maxima.org got Nissan to pay for it so I guess it depends on your dealers service.
Can't figure out why, though...
Stand-alone recorders (non-computer) require CD-Rs that are "digital audio," as opposed to the "regular" data CD-R blanks, which may say "recordable" or "music," but no indication of it being "digital audio." Commercially-produced CDs are "digital audio."
Once the CD-R is "finalized," it can be played in virtually all current CD players. That is, a "digital audio" CD can be played in a computer CD-ROM reader and copied to a data CD-R. Likewise, a data CD-R will play in the playback CD-drive of a stand-alone recorder and copied to a "digital-audio" blank.
I use a TEAC stand-alone unit to create CDs from analog sources such as vinyl and tapes, then use the "masters" on the computer burners to make copies at 4x or 8x, as opposed to 2x on the stand-alone. The data discs are also less expensive than the "digital audio" CD-Rs.
I purchased a DVD Pioneer Karaoke unit and made sure that it would playback CD-Rs. A previous SONY DVD player I bought did not.
The CD unit in my car is a trunk-mounted 6-disc Motorola changer. I have never had any problems with my CD-Rs getting jammed or not playing, with or without the labels. Poor adhesion of the labels can be a potential problem for ALL CD units, not just car players. Of course, that problem could be solved by using the unit that prints labels directly on the disc, but that machine currently costs around $4000! I wonder how many CDs you'd have to produce to amortize that expense.
The guage DOES move however when I get off the freeway, so I am only getting about 16 on regular streets.
So far so good! I'll let you know how many miles I put on this tank of gas
I just found out my front left tire has bubble on side, and lightly scratch on my wheel. Only thing I could remember was hitting pot hole really hard last week. It only has less than 20000 miles. It's OEM Michelline which is pretty expensive to replace. Since I am looking forward to change all tires at once later, can I just but different brand tire to replace this one first? It seems pretty dangerous to drive because car shakes at 80MPH. Anyway, please give me some feedback regarding to this matter. Thanks in advance.
Thank you,
Witt-
The SE is my daily driver but if memory serves me correctly, the lights on the HVAC unit in the 95 only come on when the HVAC unit is on, not just because the car's headlights or parking lights are on.
I'm sure that is how the 2000 SE's system works. I think the systems displays from the two years are very similar while the controls are different.
I'll have to take a look when I get home tonight and will post again if what I've said here is wrong.
Thank you again
Witt-
Brett
Phishockey;I only have 600 miles on my 6-speed SE, but it's doing just fine and is a great car if you are looking for performance, luxury and size all in one.
-What is the official due date for 03 max?
-Does anyone recall from last year whether Nissan offered 0.9 financing for 60m WITH $1000 cash? Are there strong chances that it would happen this year too.
-What are the prices people are paying right now for SE ($200-300 under invoice + $1000 rebate??)
-What should I realistically expect to pay for a base SE since its a closeout year.
Any thoughts are welcome. I am plannign to buy one after the 03 comes out. Can easily afford Altima 2.5S but don't like it. I am buying house and am on strict financial budget. Right now I am driving 90 Accord with 180K, spent lot of money on it last year but its time to move on. Max with all the above stated deals would be just in my comfort zone. Thanks
Hope to hear from you before Feb 22 via the Talk to the Press discussion or at jfallon@edmunds.com with your thoughts and contact information.
Thanks as always,
Jeannine Fallon
PR Director, Edmunds.com
Good Luck.
rodhewitt; I actually did a financially silly thing by selling my 2000 SE and getting a 2002. However, I liked all the stuff they've added and the .9% financing sold me. The new stuff in the 2002 over a 2000 that I found worthwhile are 255 hp, 6 speed, HID headlights, 6 disc indash, 2nd generation airbags, active headrests, seat memory, front-end styling. I know the 2001 has some of these, but the performance and luxury is worth checking out.
gg
Your thoughts are appreciated
What will LSD do for you in normal driving conditions? Traction mostly?
model possibly later this year, I sent an email
inquiry to Nissan asking if they have any info they
could release to me about the 2003 model to assist
me in a buying decision.
I received a response 3 days later which served to
refer me to "nissannews.com or nissandriven.com
which sites are totally devoid of any info re the
2003 model. In typical fashion, Nissan is remaining
tightlipped about the 2003 Maxima!!!
berbel
Maxima refinements for 2002:
More aggressive grille and front fascia, high-intensity discharge xenon headlights (which make it look like daytime at night!), side-sill spoilers, UV-reducing solar glass, new chrome-rimmed taillights, revised badging, new 16- and 17-inch wheels, and dual chrome exhaust tips on some models.
There's also a different interior look, with seat designs meant to be more supportive, titanium-colored door handles and gated automatic transmission shifter, redesigned audio system faceplates, a new gauge package, and a steering-wheel controlled multi-function trip computer with outside temperature display.
Optional six-speed manual shifter, brake assist, electronic brake force distribution, heated seats and steering wheel, and optional navigation system.
Microfilter ventilation system for the climate control system with a reusable and washable filter, a multi-position slide sunroof switch, power driver's seat with memory function and entry/exit feature, and an upgraded audio system.
And, of course, the 3.5-litre DOHC V6. Enlarged from 3.0 L, the 24-valve V6 now supplies 255 hp and 246 lb-ft of torque. Those are increases of 33 and 29, respectively, and they provide better launch since Maxima's weight hasn't changed that much. Besides the increased engine displacement, other enhancements made to the engine include a silent timing chain and an electronically controlled throttle.
The multi-link beam suspension was refined for 2002 through the use of thicker front and rear stabilizer bars, the adoption of larger and softer trailing link bushings, and the relocation of the system's unique lateral link to behind the rear beam.
Brake system upgrades for 2002 include two advanced systems: electronic brake-force distribution, which optimizes braking force depending on passenger and cargo load; and brake assist, which ensures maximum braking capacity is utilized to aid in hard or panic braking situations.
Initially, the Maxima doesn't look like a big car, but with nearly 192 inches long and over 70 inches wide, its dimensions are almost identical to the Mercedes Benz E Class. Plus, the Maxima has more front head room and more front leg room than the Cadillac DeVille.
Whew! ‘Nuff said? Go with the 2002 Maxima. To sweeten the pot, Nissan is offering $1000 cash back or 3.9% financing through 3/04/02.
Thanks for the referral to freshalloy.com. I haven't gone there yet so thanks in advance!!
berbel
Any clue how to find info at the site? I tried searching for "2003 Nissan Maxima" but nothing came up.
Help!
ez
Guessin' best and only way to get, while still under full factory warranty and without impacting factory warranty, is as an original option direct from factory with the car. Thinkin' almost anything can be added to a car if you have the time and money, but best way would be to buy as original equipment at time of purchase thru dealer. If you want it and they don't have it, try to do inter-dealer locate or instead of buying something of lot, order car w/LSD from factory.
But I agree, I created a list of 20-30 items that the 2002 had over the 2000 in order to justify the upgrade with my loving but German wife. I liked the HP, 6 speed, 6 disc changer, she liked the heated steering wheel cause her hands go white with cold; so I used that to my advantage. However, now she wants to drive it when it's cold so it backfired on me a little. I took the .9% financing and paid about $400 over invoice for a hard to locate 6 speed in Tungsten.
We had both always driven manuals, but bought a 2000 automatic since the 2000 5 speed didn't shift very well. But the new 6 speed shifts much better and we both enjoy going back to a shifting model.
gg
yes, I do write brochures for a living (and ads), but most of my last post actually came from two sources, an article in a Toronto newspaper and another car reviewer.
rodhewitt:
I got the black leather interior. Looks great.
matrix" @ freshalloy and found very limited info.
It serves only to "whet the appetite" and was far
insufficient to make any buying decision of 2002
vs. 2003 models. Apparently, we consumers will sim-
ply have to play the "waiting game" until Nissan
is good and ready to release more detailed info
about its flagship model for 2003!!
Thanks again, tgif
berbel
The 2003 model will be the same one on sale now.
At the Altima training we had for salesmen in September, the gentleman from Nissan hinted at a V8 and a full size platform. Apparently, it will be based on the new Altima as far as style. It will be more upscale in features...they want it to compete against Avalon, 3.2 TL, etc.
Thats all I know.
Sid