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i'm a frequent reader of this site but rarely a poster. thanks to another problem free maxima.
i am having a hardtime making a decision and i need your help. infact i would appreciate your comments.
what kind of problems should expect after 200,000kms (+125,000miles).? for maximas or nissan's in general.
i've replaced all 4 rotors laterly. tires replaced last year. the engine is running as strong as new. all working like a clock...almost. the only thing i've noticed is the ride smoothness. a bit too bumpy (not bouncy)...just harder ride. had the CV joint boot rubber replaced last year on one corner. and one suspension rod had to be replaced as well due to loud banging noise from the front last year.
had problem with A/c.....turned out to be Gas leak. they refilled it......works fine now.
at this point.....all problems solved except ride quality which is expected for this much milage i guess.
the car is driven 60%city 40%highway
i should also mention that its a
1995 maxima GXE
original owner
ORIGINAL BATTERY:)
192,000kms
7 year old (since july 94)
driven in toronto winter
so keep the car or get rid of it?
what kind of problems are expected or likely
to happen after 135k miles on this generation
of maximas?
Your help is appreciated
stock tape/AM/FM bose to something with CD.
I do not want expensive parts though. Rather
prefer nearly stock quality. Basically
all I want is to listen to a CD and radio
with a nice sound (mine is aged so the
sound is distorted somewhat).
I heard that bose is not compatible with
everything else and I need to replace the whole
system including speakers. Is this true?
Thanks.
P.S. If this is not the right place to ask,
please, point me to the more appropriate.
On the phone, I have been quoted between $300-$400 for EACH window, assuming it is the motor and/or the regulator. My questions:
- Are the motor/regulator seperate components or sold as a unit?
- Does the $300-$400/window quote seem correct?
Thanks to anyone who can help!
Does anyone have any insight they could share? I honestly don't believe this is a rodent issue.
m. for 7000 can$. Is that a decent price, or is it too expensive? Is a Maxima with 195000 am still worth buying, or will problems appear pretty soon? Does anyone have a 1991 Maxima with that many am, and if so, have there been any problems which should prevent me from buying this car?
Also is there an after market product available to make this car (automatic) towable with all 4 wheels on the ground?
Seeya
With a car that old, According to click and clack (cartalk.cars.com) you should expect to put in about 1500 USD when you buy an older used car.
My '94 SE did the window thing back around 90k. Once the first one went, it was a window a week until they all went. My dealership said it was the regulators. The price sounds a tad high, but definitely in the ballpark. And it happens just as you describe... what goes down just doesn't come back up. Haven't had anything major since (124k now).
But, of course it will take sometime. A Goodyear Gemini shop in Norcross,GA asked for 100$ for the labor while a no-name kinda store was estimating 400-500$. So, best price to install a regulator is 100$ for the labor.
Appreciate your inputs.
I would also have a Nissan specialist take a special look at the shocks and steering components, as well as look for oil leaks. (gasket replacements) Plan on replacing some of them with the next 20 thousand miles.
With that many miles I would plan on spending another 1500 to get the car up to snuff. I have done that twice now with two 7 year old cars that I have purchased. Purchasing an older car and maintaining it well will save you thousands of dollars over new ones.
Also - There is a loud squeak coming from somewhere in the front - sounds like metal-to-metal and that something large (like the entire front-end) is moving to cause this. It doesn't happen all of the time but is quite frequent. Any info is appreciate. TIA.
Thanks for any feedback.
DP
Thanks0
BEFORE I STARTED HAVING THIS PROBLEM I WAS HAVING HOT STARTING PROBLEMS. WHEN I WOULD TRY TO START THE CAR WITHIN 25 MINS OF SHUTTING IT OFF IT WOULD CRANK BUT NOT START. CHECK ENGINE LIGHT CAME ON AND I TOOK IT TO THE DEALERSHIP AND HAD THE COMPUTER TEST RAN AND THEY STATED IT WAS SOMETHING TO DO WITH THE CAM. THEY DID NOT CHARGE ME FOR THIS TEST BUT WANTED ME TO BRING THE CAR BACK. ON MY WAY HOME THE CHECK ENGINE LIGHT WENT OFF AND THE CAR QUIT HAVING PROBLEMS. THEN THIS WEEK STARTED THE NEW PROBLEM. I CAN NOT AFFORD TO HAVE THE CAM LOOKED INTO AND I HAD THE FEELING THEY WERE WANTING TO MAKE SOME MAJOR BUCKS OFF ME.
MY HUBBY DON'T KNOW ANYTHING ABOUT NEW COMPUTERIZED CARS SO ANY HELP WOULD BE GREATLY APPRECIATED.
I LOVE MY MAXIMA BUT NEED IT TO BE DEPENDABLE....
In the right sun I noticed it and the rough touch up job done by someone. I found paint over spray on the muffler too. The service warranty guy from Nissan said that maybe the car suffered damage from the docks to the dealership and a quick paint job was done to it. Well, good luck
I wasn't aware of a program introduced by Nissan about reprogramming the ECU, since I haven't been to the dealer at all sinece buying in March, 2001.
What is the program about?
Obi
I own a Nissan Maxima 97. I am having the same problems as you are could. The car dealers are giving me a run around telling me that they cannot fix the problem because the cannot replicate it. this is a farce. because they have had the car for the past month. they have performed numerous tests on it. They have also changed my starter. they said the battery is fine and the problem has yet to be fixed.........
My car is still at my dealer.
Please do not let them convince you that this is a problem with your starter. I am afraid that they do not want to diagnose the problem because they want me to cough up the big bucks. fortunately i have a 100K warranty on the car. so i am okay until then
15000 miles? The Nissan dealer is telling my sister they are not
covered under warranty. Need advice please.
I will keep all informed if anything happens with my Sterling Mist 02.
2002 Nissan Maxima SE (Auto):
MSRP: $26,887
MY PRICE: $24,947
Only options were sunroof and floor mats.
Hope I helped!
Obi