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09-07-2008, 05:42 PM
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Infiniti GONE!!!
Now I am definitely in the market for a 4th gen. I found a 98 SE Black on black 5 speed with 140000 miles original owner. He lives one hour from me. He said cars in great condition and he would take $3200. What do you think? He was asking $4000 but I told him I didnt have that much to spend. I will put up some pics soon
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Silver 99 Maxima SE
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09-07-2008, 06:11 PM
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that sounds not bad, get it checked out first
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09-07-2008, 06:44 PM
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Originally Posted by fat_kid
that sounds not bad, get it checked out first
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Agreed 
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09-07-2008, 06:52 PM
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Originally Posted by maxboy325
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Yea I already have a shop lined up in his hometown. He is even willing to split the bill with me
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Rio Red 99 Mustang Cobra
UPR O/R X Pipe, Mac Catback, Eibach Springs, Bilstein S/S, Solid Axle w/ 4:10 Gears, U/L Control Arms, Pro 5.0 Shifter, JLT Intake, 18" Chrome Saleen Wheels, 01+ Smoked Headlights, 22% Window Tint
12.62@110MPH on Nitto DR's
Silver 99 Maxima SE
Black leather 5 speed
100% stock...
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09-07-2008, 09:40 PM
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go for it... maximas are have plenty of life left at those miles... this will be your DD right?
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95 max SE 5spd- greddy sp1 catback
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09-07-2008, 10:44 PM
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Maxima.org, my g/f's nightmare
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Make sure you set aside enough $$ for a rebuild on the 5spd. With 140k on the clock, the diff and IPS bearings are sure to have pleanty of wear and tear. Rebuild (if you do it yourself) would cost you ~400 or so (if a shop does it, you're looking closer to ~800 - 1,200). Just a heads up.
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09-08-2008, 12:00 AM
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If the person took care of it and babied it, you should be good.
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09-08-2008, 12:40 AM
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Maxima.org, my g/f's nightmare
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Even if they did baby the car, I would wonder about the shimming from Nissan ... ???
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CAI, Test Pipe Cat, JDM N1 Cat back, FSTB, Aluminium dash kit, STS, Razo shift knob, Clear markers, CC mod, .ORG Stickers (bright blue), Blue LED switches / map lights, A6 Bi-Xenon retrofit, rebuilt 5spd - My write up --> http://forums.maxima.org/showthread....121&highlight=
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09-08-2008, 12:44 AM
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Dont forget to get that VIN for a carfax check.
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09-08-2008, 05:15 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by RacerX1320
Dont forget to get that VIN for a carfax check.
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 this is the very first thing I hope the OP already did...especially considering how many threads the OP has about getting a 4g. 
And take someone that knows a lot about 4g Maximas with you, if possible in addition to having the mechanic check it out.
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09-08-2008, 08:10 PM
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Newbie-Just Blazed
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JTZ my damn 5MT self destructed man. 
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09-10-2008, 07:50 AM
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Maxima.org, my g/f's nightmare
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JTZ my damn 5MT self destructed man. |
I get the feeling you are trying to imply that this is somehow my fault?  lol Sorry to hear that mate .... order a bearing / seal kit and get at it, wtf? 
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09-10-2008, 04:54 PM
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Newbie-Just Blazed
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nah i wasnt blaming you i hust remembered you were the 5mt rebuild king and wanted to see if you had an opinion. where is the best place to get a kit???
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09-10-2008, 06:52 PM
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Its official boys. 98 Maxima SE Black on Black leather with a 5 speed. 140,000 miles for $3000. Car is clean as hell. Few small door dings but I will have them taken care of....
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Rio Red 99 Mustang Cobra
UPR O/R X Pipe, Mac Catback, Eibach Springs, Bilstein S/S, Solid Axle w/ 4:10 Gears, U/L Control Arms, Pro 5.0 Shifter, JLT Intake, 18" Chrome Saleen Wheels, 01+ Smoked Headlights, 22% Window Tint
12.62@110MPH on Nitto DR's
Silver 99 Maxima SE
Black leather 5 speed
100% stock...
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09-10-2008, 11:49 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Gtpowered4.6l
Its official boys. 98 Maxima SE Black on Black leather with a 5 speed. 140,000 miles for $3000. Car is clean as hell. Few small door dings but I will have them taken care of....
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Congrats!! Nice pickup. Compared to your nice I30, the aftermarket support for the 4g is more plentiful. Let the modding begin. 
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09-11-2008, 02:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Wizard
Congrats!! Nice pickup. Compared to your nice I30, the aftermarket support for the 4g is more plentiful. Let the modding begin. |
Exactly why I went with one. Plus the I30 is just too old looking in the front if ya know what I mean. I love the way the 4th gens look lowered, with wheels, new lights, and stillen lip kit 
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Rio Red 99 Mustang Cobra
UPR O/R X Pipe, Mac Catback, Eibach Springs, Bilstein S/S, Solid Axle w/ 4:10 Gears, U/L Control Arms, Pro 5.0 Shifter, JLT Intake, 18" Chrome Saleen Wheels, 01+ Smoked Headlights, 22% Window Tint
12.62@110MPH on Nitto DR's
Silver 99 Maxima SE
Black leather 5 speed
100% stock...
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09-11-2008, 04:04 PM
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J30 > A32B>A32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Wizard
Congrats!! Nice pickup. Compared to your nice I30, the aftermarket support for the 4g is more plentiful. Let the modding begin. |
huh? the chassis is identical.
only extra is a CF hood/trunk, which you can probably find for the I30 if you go overseas. I saw a replacement center piece for the I30 (A32) that moves the plate up there.
the I30 was available with a VLSD, and nicer touches than the maxima was.
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98 I30t Silver on black A/T here | 79 Camaro sold 
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he is worth his weight in platinum plugs
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09-11-2008, 05:12 PM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
huh? the chassis is identical.
only extra is a CF hood/trunk, which you can probably find for the I30 if you go overseas. I saw a replacement center piece for the I30 (A32) that moves the plate up there.
the I30 was available with a VLSD, and nicer touches than the maxima was.
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Different headlight/tailight options, bodykits etc. Shall I go on??
All the nice touches the I30 has can be added/swapped over to the Maxima.
Therefore, Maxima>I30
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My quaife owns the VLSD.
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09-11-2008, 05:32 PM
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Different headlight/tailight options, bodykits etc. Shall I go on??
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Yes, because all you have so far are ricer parts. 
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09-11-2008, 05:51 PM
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The Man is watching.
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Wizard
Different headlight/tailight options, bodykits etc. Shall I go on??
All the nice touches the I30 has can be added/swapped over to the Maxima.
Therefore, Maxima>I30
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Sweet, one less person to own a VLSD as I continue my quest to let my car eat all the VLSD trans I can find for it. 
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09-11-2008, 06:32 PM
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J30 > A32B>A32
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Quote:
Originally Posted by The Wizard
Different headlight/tailight options, bodykits etc. Shall I go on??
All the nice touches the I30 has can be added/swapped over to the Maxima.
Therefore, Maxima>I30
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if you search you can find the same options for the I30s.
you just need to remember that it is a cefiro when hunting for accessories.
it's possible to swap everything over but why? I know john is in the process of doing it to his. we'll see if he swaps over the dash pad or not.
the I30 feels better than the maxima does to me.
FWIW my points of reference are:
96 I30 150-200k (actual mileage unknown)
96 GXE 150k
98 I30t 183k
Both I30s felt better to me than the max. I think John also said my I30 felt better than his max (95 293k 5 speed)
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98 I30t Silver on black A/T here | 79 Camaro sold
96 Granite Pearl (AKA Purple) A/T gone
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Originally Posted by Benstoked
he is worth his weight in platinum plugs
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09-11-2008, 06:37 PM
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Build.
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Felt better? You mean softer?
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09-11-2008, 06:53 PM
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J30 > A32B>A32
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actually my GXE was softer. the whole car just felt more solid, more refined.
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Maxima parts catalog
98 I30t Silver on black A/T here | 79 Camaro sold
96 Granite Pearl (AKA Purple) A/T gone
92 grey VE A/T gone | 92 maroon VE A/T gone
92 white VE M/T gone | 92 grey VE A/T gone
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Originally Posted by Benstoked
he is worth his weight in platinum plugs
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09-11-2008, 06:54 PM
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