High Mileage 1st & 2nd Generation cars
08-21-2006, 08:28 PM
#13
Originally Posted by gen1
Gee guys, you make me feel as if I'm driving a NEW car, only 117K on my 1984 Maxima sedan.
08-31-2006, 08:44 PM
#17
178,550 Mi...no reccorded wrecks but i did fond out my driver door is filled with bondo, looks like some one got the door in something minor and took it to a crappy auto repair shop.
was gonna buy another door from a yard how ever, 1 yeard closed down, the other got rid of all their 2nd gens....3rd gen with reverse glow guages is in its place
was gonna buy another door from a yard how ever, 1 yeard closed down, the other got rid of all their 2nd gens....3rd gen with reverse glow guages is in its place
09-03-2006, 08:10 PM
#18
Newbie - Just Registered
Join Date: Aug 2006
Posts: 1
Hey my 87 Max has 320,800 kms on it and runs like new car,and I picked it up for $400.00.All I've had to do was replace lower contrlo arm bushings and a small piece of power steering return hose. So far the car has cost less than $200.00 in parts.
09-27-2006, 09:18 AM
#21
Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: First generation rear driveland
Posts: 123
1984 with 235,000 miles
Did high 15s after I added a turbo but retained stock horrible muffler and exhaust system.
Car is a lot lighter than it looks and I am now thinking it will be a monster street sleeper if given a little diet.
Did high 15s after I added a turbo but retained stock horrible muffler and exhaust system.
Car is a lot lighter than it looks and I am now thinking it will be a monster street sleeper if given a little diet.
10-05-2006, 03:56 AM
#22
Junior Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 24
213,000 on one (non-moonroof)
190,000something on the other (moonroof+wheels)
presently both sitting in the driveway, running only when gas is poured down their throats.
But, they were free, and I've only had them for a few weeks, with no extra income.
190,000something on the other (moonroof+wheels)
presently both sitting in the driveway, running only when gas is poured down their throats.
But, they were free, and I've only had them for a few weeks, with no extra income.
10-26-2006, 09:06 PM
#27
Supporting Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Oct 2006
Posts: 105
1987 SE 5 speed
I'm the original owner of a Light Pewter '87 Max SE 5 speed. 190,000 miles on the car with the original clutch. The last set of Michelins lasted 100,00 miles. The car stays garaged at home or at work so the paint is very nice. Awesome car
I also have an '01 SE 20th automatic with 85,000 miles.
I also have an '01 SE 20th automatic with 85,000 miles.
11-26-2006, 07:58 PM
#31
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Join Date: Nov 2006
Posts: 2
New Member Here: Help?
My Max has 237000 & cruising...
But, it has electrical problems.
I change the alternator every other year.
The door locks work only intermittenly.
If I don't change the alt regularly, the battery goes dead.
I've been told that I may have a short somewhere, but am afraid or don't know where to begin...
I do not do my own repairs, but can generally follow tech talk.
You know the old routine, re: wasting money on an old car & who best to rely on to diagnose the prob?
BTW, I live in Nyack, NY, some 25 miles NW of NYC.
Thanks for all your help.
I love my Maxima!!
But, it has electrical problems.
I change the alternator every other year.
The door locks work only intermittenly.
If I don't change the alt regularly, the battery goes dead.
I've been told that I may have a short somewhere, but am afraid or don't know where to begin...
I do not do my own repairs, but can generally follow tech talk.
You know the old routine, re: wasting money on an old car & who best to rely on to diagnose the prob?
BTW, I live in Nyack, NY, some 25 miles NW of NYC.
Thanks for all your help.
I love my Maxima!!
12-03-2006, 06:21 AM
#32
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Join Date: Oct 2002
Location: Ringgold Ga
Posts: 13
Just curious, what year is your Max? How many alternators have you changed? You may be getting junk alts that have a bad rebuild & a short life. Do they all last about the same time before they go bad? When the door locks don't work, does all 4 not work together? My 83 locks all 4 when you push down the drivers door lock, or lock the drivers door with the key. How about the power unlock button?
Jim
Jim
12-04-2006, 01:47 PM
#33
Member
Join Date: May 2004
Location: First generation rear driveland
Posts: 123
Sounds like you will find the negative battery cable to have corroded inside the insulation with nothing more than a slight bulging to indicate what really is wrong.
Check the cable where it bolts to the bottom of the battery tray.
Check the cable where it bolts to the bottom of the battery tray.
