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05-26-2008, 06:09 PM
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3-Peat!!!!!
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: OKC, OK
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Originally Posted by MoncefA33
I bought a 2001 Maxima SE, 20th Anniversary Edition.
It's a five speed, 106k, and fabulous to drive.
I have one concern. The variable intake runners on the VQ30DE-K, I have been told to fail at around 80k miles, thereby causing a massive power loss. The previous owner, a middle-aged engineering manager, has maintained the car lovingly, but has said nothing about this problem, and a buddy of mine who drives an A32 informed me about it.
My question is: How/what happens when they fail? And what should I do to prevent/fix it?
Thanks,
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this is for people THINKING of buying a 5th gen.
now that you have one, post in the newbie thread. we will answer your VIAS question...and inform you that the info you got was wrong
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2008 Xterra Off Road (N50 | VQ40DE | KH3)
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Maxima - A33 | VQ35DE | RS6F51A | KH3/G
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Hybrid Berk/Frankencar Intake | Frankencar catback | Cattman STS | ES 6-speed bushings
H&R Springs | Tokico Struts | Progress RSB | Otto FSTB | Blemco LTB | Hawks HPS Pads | Custom Front Lip
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05-30-2008, 12:42 PM
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#122
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Newbie - Just Registered
Join Date: Jun 2006
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Originally Posted by wyche89
i have a 6 speed with HLSD like you plan on getting, and the 1-2 shift is pretty notchy 90% of the time.. like, it takes effort to shift the stick from 1st to 2nd when driving.. almost like it gets stuck in the middle (yes, even with the clutch all the way depressed)... it also takes effort to get the shifter into first gear when the car is cold.. i have amsoil gear oil in there, and thought it would help a little with that notchiness, but it did not.. i don't know if there's a fix for that rough shifting or what, but it's pretty annoying to me.. shifting the stick into the other gears are pretty good though
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I had an issue with hard shifting, especially first and second, and most of the time it's first-to-reverse to avoid the grind... I was worried about it - until I topped off the clutch fluid. I do the work on my own car and sometimes it is painful (alternator anyone?), so I felt foolish for not have taken the easy road for months. Worth a shot for a couple bucks...
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05-30-2008, 04:44 PM
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3-Peat!!!!!
Join Date: Sep 2003
Location: OKC, OK
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STS and ES bushings greatly reduce the notchy shifts...more firm and direct
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2008 Xterra Off Road (N50 | VQ40DE | KH3)
06 Mazda 6
Maxima - A33 | VQ35DE | RS6F51A | KH3/G
NWP Engineering Thermal Intake Manifold Spacers
Hybrid Berk/Frankencar Intake | Frankencar catback | Cattman STS | ES 6-speed bushings
H&R Springs | Tokico Struts | Progress RSB | Otto FSTB | Blemco LTB | Hawks HPS Pads | Custom Front Lip
O2 Sensor Locations and Corresponding Codes
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06-07-2008, 09:50 AM
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Newbie - Just Registered
Join Date: Dec 2007
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Originally Posted by Scottwax
Go with an '02/03 if your budget allows. No replacement for displacement no matter what the VTEC crowd says.  |
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06-09-2008, 08:00 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Jun 2005
Location: Philadelphia, PA
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Originally Posted by MAX MAN
Iam going to look at a 03 but everyone i know drives a VTEC and they tells me to go buy a VTEC |
VQ > VTEC
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Originally Posted by SoonerFan
STS and ES bushings greatly reduce the notchy shifts...more firm and direct
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yeah, i'm gonna see about those.. i felt my buddy's stick (no homo) with an STS and the gears were REALLY close.. to the point where it just felt weird.. i think he said that kit had a 60% reduction in throw distance.. i'm looking at the one from active tuning that i heard good things about as well
EDIT: nevermind.. the active tuning sts has been discontinued... CRAP! i'll look into others...
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07-10-2008, 08:46 AM
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Newbie - Just Registered
Join Date: Jul 2008
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So Im looking at buying a 2003 Maxima from a dealership. Its an SE and it has 71,000 miles on it and looks like its in pretty good shape. The asking price is $15k.
My question is what its worth.. Kbb has the price listed as $13,400 under excellent shape, and as retail. So I figure that theres no way its in "excellent" condition, and as far as retail, do you usually pay retail value for a used car? The Private Party price under "excellent" is only $10,800...
Also, Im going to be trading in my Jeep. Its a 98, and it has 120k miles on it.. Kbb lists the trade-in value as about $3k, but I recently had a re-built engine put in it..
So, what do you guys suggest the leftover price should be after trading in my Jeep? If I go just by Kbb, the price would be about $10k leftover... Im hoping for more like $6k. Is that reasonable?
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07-13-2008, 06:15 PM
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Junior Member
Join Date: Jul 2008
Posts: 18
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Clean sexy black MAX
A black 5th Gen Maxima is ohh soo sexy when it is sparkling.. Ohh soo soo sexy..
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07-14-2008, 11:24 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Norcal
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Quote:
Originally Posted by BuyerBeware
So Im looking at buying a 2003 Maxima from a dealership. Its an SE and it has 71,000 miles on it and looks like its in pretty good shape. The asking price is $15k.
My question is what its worth.. Kbb has the price listed as $13,400 under excellent shape, and as retail. So I figure that theres no way its in "excellent" condition, and as far as retail, do you usually pay retail value for a used car? The Private Party price under "excellent" is only $10,800...
Also, Im going to be trading in my Jeep. Its a 98, and it has 120k miles on it.. Kbb lists the trade-in value as about $3k, but I recently had a re-built engine put in it..
So, what do you guys suggest the leftover price should be after trading in my Jeep? If I go just by Kbb, the price would be about $10k leftover... Im hoping for more like $6k. Is that reasonable?
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Drop them to $13,500 before mentioning the trade in.. Get that out of the way and then bring in the trade in to discussion. I got my I35 with 39k on the ODO for $15,100 so your SE is obviously padding in mucho profit for the dealer. The only thing about Maxi's is they don't last long so make a move that fits within your budget.
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07-24-2008, 05:54 PM
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Supporting Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Feb 2002
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Should I???
Hey all, its been along time since ive been on here...I sold my 00 max back in 2003 but now its looking like I may be coming back with a 03 max. But I wanted to get some input on this one I am currently looking @. Such as is it worth the price, and how much should I offer. I know maxima's can take a beating but Im not to sure of how much is too much. I dont really want to get one that is totally stock especially when I know there are so many good ones floating around that have been taking car of. My color of choice really is black on black, but im really flexible on it. Thanks in advance for your help.
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07-27-2008, 09:09 AM
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#130
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Newbie - Just Registered
Join Date: Nov 2007
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2001 Se a/n 6spd
I currenty drive a 1994 Corolla as a huge gas saver, and it is ok. Last fall my parents sold me a 2001 I30 w/ 150k on it for $6000.00. It was a great car but to fancy for me and it could only manage 21mpg in city driving. So I resold that car. A friend has decided to sell his 2001 Maxima Se Black on Black leather a/n 6spd. He has owned the car since 2002, it was a lite front total when he bought it. It does have a rebuilt title but his friend fixed it and they have been driving it for years. He told me he would sell it to me for $4000.00 with new tires. The car has 90k on it. The car looks like a typical 6-7 yr old car. Being a 6spd can I expect better fuel milage. How about the price. Thanks
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07-27-2008, 09:28 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2008
Location: Connecticut
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you can expect to get anywhere between 23-25 mpg around town depending on how "heavy" your foot is
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Exterior-Silverstar 4000K Headlights, 4DSC Decals
Performance-Bosch Fusion (Platinum/Iridium) Spark Plugs, K&N Filter,Set of Bridgestone Potenza Pole Postitions
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07-27-2008, 09:29 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: May 2008
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Quote:
Originally Posted by buellfire
A friend has decided to sell his 2001 Maxima Se Black on Black leather a/n 6spd.
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07-27-2008, 03:18 PM
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Newbie - Just Registered
Join Date: Nov 2007
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Its an aniversery model with the body kit and the alum pedals. The shifter said 1-6 w/rev. I have not driven it, I was going to do that tomorrow.
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07-29-2008, 11:53 AM
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Originally Posted by buellfire
Its an aniversery model with the body kit and the alum pedals. The shifter said 1-6 w/rev. I have not driven it, I was going to do that tomorrow.
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The 01's did NOT come stock w/ a 6spd manual. I have an 01 AE and it is most definitely a 5spd. Double check on this.
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07-29-2008, 03:46 PM
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Newbie - Just Registered
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i have a 03 max and am getting a p1229 code any ideas
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08-04-2008, 02:25 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Pennsylvania
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Originally Posted by BARBARIUS MAXIMUS
i have a 03 max and am getting a p1229 code any ideas
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08-04-2008, 05:27 PM
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Supporting Maxima.org Member
Join Date: Jun 2007
Location: Carlisle, PA
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Originally Posted by jeffh512
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Wrong forum...
http://forums.maxima.org/maximas-sale-wanted-4/
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08-04-2008, 10:27 PM
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Join Date: May 2007
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Looking to buy a 5.5gen 6mt. I test drove one today, and man was it great, but those throws on the shifter were so far! If i recall my dads ol' 95' 5spd was alot shorter throws?
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08-05-2008, 12:01 PM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Pennsylvania
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Quote:
Originally Posted by FRZ251
Looking to buy a 5.5gen 6mt. I test drove one today, and man was it great, but those throws on the shifter were so far! If i recall my dads ol' 95' 5spd was alot shorter throws?
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Do the "free" Short Throw Shifter modification that can be done for these cars.
Where are you located??
I have an '02SE that I've considered getting rid of...if interested?
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08-05-2008, 09:36 PM
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Join Date: Aug 2008
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I'm looking at purchasing a 5th gen maxima here shortly but trying to find out if certain trim levels came with specific options. Ie what do the gxe/se/etc signify.
I've been reading on the forums for hours, but haven't seen this mentioned any where.
Also, is it only the 02-03's that have hid's? Or specific models?
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08-06-2008, 08:59 AM
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Senior Member
Join Date: Mar 2007
Location: Pennsylvania
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Quote:
Originally Posted by 8520
I'm looking at purchasing a 5th gen maxima here shortly but trying to find out if certain trim levels came with specific options. Ie what do the gxe/se/etc signify.
I've been reading on the forums for hours, but haven't seen this mentioned any where.
Also, is it only the 02-03's that have hid's? Or specific models?
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I don't know answers to all of your questions.. someone here that loves these cars does though.
I know SE= sport edition, slightly different (stiffer?) suspension
GXE= grand touring edition? maybe..
GLE= grand luxury edition??
All 2002+ have HID's and also that was the first year available for the 6-speed.
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08-06-2008, 02:12 PM
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Originally Posted by '02_EMILBUS
I don't know answers to all of your questions.. someone here that loves these cars does though.
I know SE= sport edition, slightly different (stiffer?) suspension
GXE= grand touring edition? maybe..
GLE= grand luxury edition??
All 2002+ have HID's and also that was the first year available for the 6-speed.
Down with automatics!!!
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You certainly answered my question about the hid's. Thanks!
Hopefully someone else can chime in about the trim levels.
Do all 5th gen's come with bose?
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08-06-2008, 02:15 PM
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No, not all 5th gens come with Bose.
In a nutshell:
GXE = 'Base'
GLE = 'Luxury'
SE = 'Sport'
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08-17-2008, 05:48 PM
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when is it likely that a catalytic converter may go out? my maxima is a 2001 with 74000 miles! my check engine light came on and thats what a local mechanic said it was. but just yesterday the light turned off..
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08-18-2008, 01:41 PM
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I'm planning to get a 02 SE 6spd maxima , i read much about it, i have a 4thgen automatic now and want a manual. my question is, what is de performance 0-60mph/ 0-100km/h of the VQ35DE 02 SE Manual 6?
I read a place 7sec. and I think its very slow for that car.
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