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We couldn't be happier with this car. It is a real beauty. I will take it in next week to have the windows tinted and it will look even better.
I want to thank everyone on this board for all of the informative posts. I know this is going to be a great car. This is my second Nissan. I just recently got rid of my 87 sentra that had over 170,000 miles on it and it was still running great. I look forward to enjoying this car for many years to come. Kim
Body creaks...that's another matter. If you can hear the body creaks, the car is otherwise very quiet (and it's cold outside)!
...which leads me to another problem with this new Edmunds system: If the host or anyone deletes any messages in the thread, all subsequent messages get renumbered with no number gaps. Sooo, by the time you read this, 787 could be 785... Whacko couldn't have done better...
It was an arduous process, using piano wire, and I used a windshield from a junk yard. If the temperature were above freezing, the job would not be difficult, though.
As far as I know, most repair places tend to use non-OEM windshields, if they can get away with it.
I do not remember off-hand if the Max windshield contains an antena, which is a slight complication you need to consider.
As far as getting away with using OEM windshields, you get what you pay for. If you want to pay more, then purchase an OEM windshield. Nobody should be charged for an OEM windshield unless they do not ask what they are paying for. We as consumers have to at the very least ask what we are paying for!!!
People complaining about wind noise? Much be howling really loud. My family had bought 3 Maximas (although two had transmission problems, but that was with the old V-6 engine, not the VQ.. think it was the VE or something) and we never had problems with noises. If you are only griping about wind noise then that means the car is pretty quiet. I had cars that I wish had wind noises instead of engine and road noises. I find that wind noise can be drowned out by music alot easier than engine or road noise since they tend to be louder.
I replaced an old car of mine a while back with one made by PPG and with lifetime warranty. Insurance paid for most of it and I had to pay a small deductible at that time.
Seriously now, since you want to know: My Max is also the best car I ever owned and it is indeed a wonderful car. The type of complaints especially the last few days are not serious, wouldn't you say?
Last, do you really think we ought to go and join the acura crowd? :=(
Have a Max day...
I found a post by jamber around Nov. 30 (thanks, brianuhl) saying his servicemen thought it was the quarter-window seal, and they ordered new seals, gasket, and glass. Said it was backordered, suggesting many others were having this problem.
But Joenissan says they're mistaken (or lying), since the quarter-window's a unitary part and unlikely to spring a leak. Those of us with the mysterious noise are anxious to know if anyone got this fixed. Was the quarter-window a fix or a feint?
Joenissan: Any follow-up comments?
Joenissan (and one of the dealers I talked to) insists that Nissan doesn't factory order any vehicles from Japan, they simply locate one already built. I think he is mistaken or out-of-date on this one. Even if it's just a monthly order-entry system, and you have to order one of the allowable combos (per the sales brochure), you CAN factory-order your car if you can persuade the dealer to do it for you and if you can wait 3-4 months. I am enjoying my heated cloth seats.
I applaud anyone who has the patience to wait for three or more months for a car. Once I know what I want, I am usually willing to make some compromises to get it sooner.
I know what you mean about the joy to drive this machine. It's been raining cats here - but my morning commute with the CD playing was a pleasure!!
lsf - If it were just air escaping, then a simple bubble test should uncover the problem spot(s). But the "problem" might be more than that. Such as misalignment of parts...
One windshield leaked and the glass company tried to tell me the leak was due to rust in the window frame when it was obvious that the glass didn't fit. On another car, it took 3 non-OEM windshields before I had one that didn't have easily visible distortion in the part of the glass I look through while driving (this is straight ahead, not at an angle). Really annoying when you hit a bump, the car moves relative to you and phone poles/light poles waiver.
If you go none OEM, make sure to take a good look through the glass first before they install -- it will save you time.
ANd if you have any problems, call your insurer to stop payment to the vendor until you get it resolved.
Responding to the post in the last couple of days about finding the site where you can view TSB's by yearly subscription:
I haven't even gone to the site, so can't verify anything about it, but the latest post with their web address was on the I30 board, post #414
-umpopa
BTW, a pebble hit it back in November. It was fine (a pretty good sized pit) until Jan 1st when ice fell off a tree. The ice landed no where near the pitted spot, but the jolt must have produced enough stress (I was going about 40 MPH) to cause the pit to become a crack. Since then 2" has turned into 18". Every little bump in addition to the cold weather has contributed.
Sorry.
I believe there are several "grades" of glass. OEM (Nissan) stamped windshields would conform to Nissan specifications (opaqueness, tint, optical distortion, lunkers, scratches, curvature tolerances, hardness, etc). I would be suspicious if someone tells you "We are OEM suppliers to Nissan and therefore we give you the OEM windshield, it would just not be stamped with Nissan logo". Which could mean that they'll give you the windshield which did not pass the optical distortion part of the specification or whatever -therefore no stamp!
Just my 2c.
There are people who will tell you one brand is better than another. In reality, it turns out that oil specifications for the same grade are the same for all brands. And your oil has to have that "starburst" symbol for gasoline engines.
A lot of folks here have recommended and are using synthetic oil such as Mobil 1.
My personal preference is for "real oil" but that might have something to do with my profession. I believe the most important thing is to change oil when it's due and not worry about brands...
Gregg
I have a 2000 Max GLE.
Recently, there is a loud squeaking noise from the center arm-rest area.
I notice that the squeaky noise is there only when the seat belt is latched. If I un-latch the seat belt (driver side), the squeak disappears.
I can also work-around the squeak by re-stretching and re-latching the seat belt. But this only works occasionally.
I am checking if owner has similar problem and how it is fixed.
Thanks.
Joe
Thanks
Joe, welcome back. Why don't you stick around. Most of the lunacy has gone away.
Joe
Speed
When I started reading this board some months ago, I was impressed with the knowledge of Maximas and cheerful, cooperative, and supportive approach brought to this board by the most valuable person whose contributions I have read. In my opinion, it was a great loss when Joenissan took a sabbatical; I am VERY happy he is back.
Should anyone be a distractor, I would respectfully urge you to take the advice of the host, who has asked us to restrict comments to Maxima issues, not petty ones.
Welcome back, Joe.
-umpopa
I have since the weather turned cold and noticed that a TSB is listed on the NHTSA site.
What is the "fix" and is it worth the time to take it to the dealer?
Thanks
STEVE
Thanks,
L8_Apex
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Umpopa...Very nice words, I thank you.
Joe
STEVE
Semper Fi
Joe
Thank you,
L8_Apex
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Any thoughts?
And a special thank you to our host, L8_Apex, for being vigilant!
BTW, you're right on the parking being a bit difficult. I have tried back-in parking quite a bit and find it not so easy either, since the visibility over the high trunk is limited. An auto-tilting right-side mirror (like on some luxury cars) would help...
Slothead....The only cause of the noise you mention, that I've come across, is the use of either a Fram or Nissan oil filter. Switch to either a Purolator, WIX, or Mobil oil filter...I bet your noise will be gone. Fram, as well as even Nissan, oil filters flow-back valves are junk and cause a "dry" start.
Joe