how many 4th gen 5spds?
12-09-2002, 09:23 PM
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how many 4th gen 5spds?
i was looking for a 4th generation 5spd Maxima and came up short on my findings. how many of them did they make in a manual setup and how hard is it to get a hold of one? i would prefer a base model GXE 5spd, but am having some trouble, could someone tell me the numbers?
12-09-2002, 09:27 PM
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Re: how many 4th gen 5spds?
Originally posted by AltimateSE
i was looking for a 4th generation 5spd Maxima and came up short on my findings. how many of them did they make in a manual setup and how hard is it to get a hold of one? i would prefer a base model GXE 5spd, but am having some trouble, could someone tell me the numbers?
i was looking for a 4th generation 5spd Maxima and came up short on my findings. how many of them did they make in a manual setup and how hard is it to get a hold of one? i would prefer a base model GXE 5spd, but am having some trouble, could someone tell me the numbers?
12-09-2002, 09:35 PM
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i bought a 97 5 speed off of someone on here...there are more 5 speed maxima's in this forum being sold than there is in all ads combined out there....check the maxima's for sale forum if u want a 5 speed....
12-10-2002, 04:56 AM
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Yeah, there are at least 10-20 automatic Maxima's on the market for every single 5spd you'll find. I completely lucked out on finding my 99SE 5spd, though 
www.autotrader.com
They're out there, but just not enough of them to really have your pick of color, trim, and options.
www.autotrader.com
They're out there, but just not enough of them to really have your pick of color, trim, and options.
12-10-2002, 06:37 AM
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Re: how many 4th gen 5spds?
Originally posted by AltimateSE
i was looking for a 4th generation 5spd Maxima and came up short on my findings. how many of them did they make in a manual setup and how hard is it to get a hold of one? i would prefer a base model GXE 5spd, but am having some trouble, could someone tell me the numbers?
i was looking for a 4th generation 5spd Maxima and came up short on my findings. how many of them did they make in a manual setup and how hard is it to get a hold of one? i would prefer a base model GXE 5spd, but am having some trouble, could someone tell me the numbers?
I was in the same situation... looking for a 5spd tranny. I wish I would've come onto the org before I had bought my Autotragic Max.
12-10-2002, 06:45 AM
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I looked for 4 months after a 97-99 Maxima SE 5-speed. I finally found one at an auction, which I purchased for a great price. They're really hard to find, it took me a long time. The classifieds here are probably your best bet to go.
12-10-2002, 06:58 AM
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found my 5-spd browsing through www.carmax.com . i didnt even have to have it shipped from somewhere across the country.
12-10-2002, 08:16 AM
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Where you're located also makes a hell of a difference...I'm in the same search as you are and I've found just about 3 in my area....I'm leaning towards one, but there was a clean GXE that I saw with 90k miles...also check cars.com
12-10-2002, 08:44 AM
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I got lucky and found mine at used car dealership. I had seen it sitting there the night before i went to look at it, so i came on the org here and checked out what kinda of times 5 speeds were getting compared to autos. Lets just say that whole night i was praying it was a sitck
The 1st thing i did was when i got there was look in the window, and there was the 5 speed i wanted
The 1st thing i did was when i got there was look in the window, and there was the 5 speed i wanted
12-10-2002, 09:35 AM
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found mine through www.autotrader.com
they are out there.. although a bit hard to locate.. especially if you are picky and want a select color combo + options and trim..
all i wanted was a 5 speed + a sunroof + a black interior + preferably an SE..
exterior color didn't matter.
I got 3 of the 4 things. 97 5 speed SE with a sunroof as the only option... the interior is tan though, but that's going to change soon
For the money I paid I think I could invest 2 grand into it and still end up with a fairly good deal..
look around, and hold out
you will definately find one
they are out there.. although a bit hard to locate.. especially if you are picky and want a select color combo + options and trim..
all i wanted was a 5 speed + a sunroof + a black interior + preferably an SE..
exterior color didn't matter.
I got 3 of the 4 things. 97 5 speed SE with a sunroof as the only option... the interior is tan though, but that's going to change soon
For the money I paid I think I could invest 2 grand into it and still end up with a fairly good deal.. look around, and hold out
you will definately find one
12-10-2002, 11:05 AM
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I actually found mine at a auto auction. i went to the same acution threee weekends in a row waiting to find a maxima that was a 5spd and black or white. All the ones that i came across were gold.. huuuu..nasty.. so after three weeks a black GXE 5spd rolled in with a crushed front corner. I said thats the one.. ill fix it and be on my way.... 700 dollars later for the repairs and looks good as new...
12-10-2002, 04:36 PM
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When I was looking for mine 2 years ago around this time. I came across several of them. Ended up getting the one with the lowest milage. The dealer said a Black SE in good condition was hard to come by, but I didn't believe him. Grab an Auto shopper magizine and start looking through there. Good Luck.
12-10-2002, 04:51 PM
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Originally posted by ssilva420
I actually found mine at a auto auction. i went to the same acution threee weekends in a row waiting to find a maxima that was a 5spd and black or white. All the ones that i came across were gold.. huuuu..nasty.. so after three weeks a black GXE 5spd rolled in with a crushed front corner. I said thats the one.. ill fix it and be on my way.... 700 dollars later for the repairs and looks good as new...
I actually found mine at a auto auction. i went to the same acution threee weekends in a row waiting to find a maxima that was a 5spd and black or white. All the ones that i came across were gold.. huuuu..nasty.. so after three weeks a black GXE 5spd rolled in with a crushed front corner. I said thats the one.. ill fix it and be on my way.... 700 dollars later for the repairs and looks good as new...
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12-10-2002, 05:56 PM
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I waited almost 5 months for my 5 spd. GXE. I'm in Milwaukee so most of the people up here have trucks. 5 spd. is well worth the wait though. Better gas mileage......faster acceleration......more fun
Great combination. I just looked in the classifieds for 5 months, looking for a 5 spd. under 5 Grand, but I found one for $6,000 and I jumped on it. Keep looking
Great combination. I just looked in the classifieds for 5 months, looking for a 5 spd. under 5 Grand, but I found one for $6,000 and I jumped on it. Keep looking
12-11-2002, 05:32 AM
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Originally posted by SuDZ
Where you able to grab it at a good price at the auction?
SuDZ
Where you able to grab it at a good price at the auction?
SuDZ
12-11-2002, 07:53 AM
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I kept my eye's open for nearly 2 years I was picky and wanted a 99 SE-L in black with black leather and all the options with low miles and fed emissions in good condition. I opted for one almost perfect, heated seats is the only thing I didn’t get. Where I live I almost never see them. I drove 3 hours to get one near Chicago. Well worth my wait in my opinion. The stock '99 5-speed toasted my '97 auto with mods, on the way home from purchase.
12-11-2002, 08:58 AM
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Re: how many 4th gen 5spds?
Originally posted by AltimateSE
i was looking for a 4th generation 5spd Maxima and came up short on my findings. how many of them did they make in a manual setup and how hard is it to get a hold of one? i would prefer a base model GXE 5spd, but am having some trouble, could someone tell me the numbers?
i was looking for a 4th generation 5spd Maxima and came up short on my findings. how many of them did they make in a manual setup and how hard is it to get a hold of one? i would prefer a base model GXE 5spd, but am having some trouble, could someone tell me the numbers?
12-11-2002, 09:29 PM
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wow, i can't believe everyone has so much trouble finding a 5spd Max. even though i kinda fell into mine by accident (and i'm so glad i did), everytime i look in the classifieds there is atleast one or two 5spd SE's... and i've seen plenty in Auto Trader too. i live in Raleigh, NC... so if anyone is interested i'd be happy to help someone out.
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