Should I buy it?
#1
Should I buy it?
A guy on CL is selling a 4th gen max with 176k for 1700
I talked him down to 1200
He says it has a rough idle, he says the RPMS will rise to 800 them drop to about 500 and shake like it is gunna die.
My first thought is dirty fuel filter or bad fuel pump. What do you guys think? Should I buy it to resell?
I talked him down to 1200
He says it has a rough idle, he says the RPMS will rise to 800 them drop to about 500 and shake like it is gunna die.
My first thought is dirty fuel filter or bad fuel pump. What do you guys think? Should I buy it to resell?
#5
A guy on CL is selling a 4th gen max with 176k for 1700
I talked him down to 1200
He says it has a rough idle, he says the RPMS will rise to 800 them drop to about 500 and shake like it is gunna die.
My first thought is dirty fuel filter or bad fuel pump. What do you guys think? Should I buy it to resell?
I talked him down to 1200
He says it has a rough idle, he says the RPMS will rise to 800 them drop to about 500 and shake like it is gunna die.
My first thought is dirty fuel filter or bad fuel pump. What do you guys think? Should I buy it to resell?
#9
dude, seriously if your that close go check it out in person. we don't need another " should i buy it?" thread in here. c'mon now, you know there's issues with it, it's old, could be anything.
#10
hunh??? 3,500.00???? where did you come up with that price?? probably be lucky to get 1,500 from what i've seen.
#11
I'm going to look at it tomorrow. Ill give an update and most likely have a few questions. They said it sometimes has trouble starting.
#14
you didn't mention what year it was? if its a 95, $1200 is about retail with that many miles and I would stay away from it with a CEL on.
If its a 99, the price is fair even with a cel on.
good luck, decide if it makes sense to you.
If its a 99, the price is fair even with a cel on.
good luck, decide if it makes sense to you.
#15
I found the CL ad:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/3503435768.html
I've got our 1997 Nissan Maxima with 178k miles that runs but idles rough and sometimes has trouble starting. We are moving and do not have time to fix it but it would be a great car once it is fixed up. Very clean and very nice interior. Has a very nice Bose sound system, leather seats, power windows, automatic transmission. Would also be great for a parts-car. $1700 OBO
I'd be worried about the auto trans with 180K on the clock...but that's just me, based on the no-start.
#16
really... at worst? what if the timing is off? Timing chain is way more than a 300 dollar job.
I found the CL ad:
http://seattle.craigslist.org/sno/cto/3503435768.html
Doesn't look bad...but not starting on a 97 could be CPS / CKPS, fuel filter...IACV, vac leak somewhere...or even blown engine.
I'd be worried about the auto trans with 180K on the clock...but that's just me, based on the no-start.
#19
well it "runs"...so
if timing was completely off it wouldn't even run.
The thing with "mechanic specials" on Craigslist is that if it doesn't run properly, it's usually never a simple fix. If it WAS a simple fix, they'd be the ones doing it.
Buyer beware...and be sure to get a vehicle inspection.
if timing was completely off it wouldn't even run.
The thing with "mechanic specials" on Craigslist is that if it doesn't run properly, it's usually never a simple fix. If it WAS a simple fix, they'd be the ones doing it.
Buyer beware...and be sure to get a vehicle inspection.
#20
well it "runs"...so
if timing was completely off it wouldn't even run.
The thing with "mechanic specials" on Craigslist is that if it doesn't run properly, it's usually never a simple fix. If it WAS a simple fix, they'd be the ones doing it.
Buyer beware...and be sure to get a vehicle inspection.
if timing was completely off it wouldn't even run.
The thing with "mechanic specials" on Craigslist is that if it doesn't run properly, it's usually never a simple fix. If it WAS a simple fix, they'd be the ones doing it.
Buyer beware...and be sure to get a vehicle inspection.
#22
If the seller is desperate than you might just get a good deal. And if after changing the ckpos, IACV, coipacks, starter, nothing happens, you could just 3.5 swap/5speed swap it. Or you could part it out.
#23
sounds like a decent deal, i would grab it before someone else does, sounds like it may need a ects or a small amount of work, little parts u can pick up and the local junk yard and install yourself. i bought my 95 with a ton of issues, rad leaking, pulling to one side, shutting. off ect and it had 217k on the clock. so i would get it.
#24
It all depends on the area where you live. Around here, 4th gen Maxima's sell between $3,500 and $4,500, unless it is a basket case.
#25
Update: went and took a look at the car, the timing chain was slapping pretty hard, I decided it wasn't worth the risk to make a couple hundred. If I am going to do anything with a timing chain, ill fix the leak in my timing chain cover. Thanks for everyone's thought and opinions!
#26
good choice. i've had a timing rattle in my engine for almost 8 years, yes 8. as long as it quiets down after warm up, your fine. keep oil fresh and just keep an obd 2 reader handy and all your fluids fresh. i think people don't realize the importance of viscosity, and breakdown. that's when $hit fails and you find yourself at the roadside cursing at the car.
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