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*n1_saxman* · 04-12-2008, 04:06 PM

Hey guys~

I spent the last few weeks studying the 4th, 5th and 5.5th generation maxima, trying to figure out which would be the best for me. I settled on the 5.5 for the sweet VQ35 motor and set up a test drive. Today, I went to drive a 2k3 SE with 110k miles on it that was for sale. I know that is a bit high, but I with all the praise that the motor gets, I should be fine for another 100k, right? The engine was veeeerrry nice and so was the ride down the road, BUT there was a check engine light that came on a day before I drove it. The owner had taken the car to a shop and they read the code as a malfunctioning lifter. The owner said it would be about a $1000 job to get it fixed. You've got to be kidding me!!! Are there many problems with the motor? Is this a serious problem?

Help me keep interest in the VQ35!

04-12-2008, 04:06 PM	#69
n1_saxman Supporting Maxima.org Member 2003 SE Auto Join Date: Mar 2004 Location: Kansas City, MO iTrader: (0) Posts: 91	Do I really want a 5.5 gen max?? Hey guys~ I spent the last few weeks studying the 4th, 5th and 5.5th generation maxima, trying to figure out which would be the best for me. I settled on the 5.5 for the sweet VQ35 motor and set up a test drive. Today, I went to drive a 2k3 SE with 110k miles on it that was for sale. I know that is a bit high, but I with all the praise that the motor gets, I should be fine for another 100k, right? The engine was veeeerrry nice and so was the ride down the road, BUT there was a check engine light that came on a day before I drove it. The owner had taken the car to a shop and they read the code as a malfunctioning lifter. The owner said it would be about a $1000 job to get it fixed. You've got to be kidding me!!! Are there many problems with the motor? Is this a serious problem? Help me keep interest in the VQ35!