97 Max 5spd Blk Int Modded

[MadMaxSE-L]

Ok guys, I really am wanting to get a bike or a truck here, so I need to sell the Max to make it happen. The car runs/drives great, is modded and has been maintained by a trained mechanic - me. I have receipts for everything I bought for this car, and I really am having mixed feelings about letting it go - but I REALLY want a bike... or a truck...or cash...



The outside is in pretty nice condition for a 12 year old car. I just put in new headlights/foglights/bumperlights, and the heads and fogs have 55w HID kits installed(6300k). I still have the origional bulbs if you do not want the HID's in there - I will even do the swap. None of the wiring was modified in any way, so it can all be put back stock.



These tires/rims are about 6 months old now, and still have 85% tread left. Rims are nearly flawless - no curb checks or anything. Tires are BFGoodrich g-Force Super Sport A/S 245/40/ZR18, and wheels are Sport Edition KV5 18"x8". All bought from Tire Rack and still have Road Hazard plan active IIRC.



Just another shot of the Max right after the rim job and before the new lights in the front...

New parts are as follows;
-a/c compressor
-Outter tie-rod ends
-130a alternator
-Hood struts
-cam sensor
-crank sensor
-slave cylinder
-cv axles
-starter
-battery cables
-brake bleeders
-motor & tranny mounts
-fuel pump
-radiator
-thermostat
-coolant temp. sensor
-knock sensor
-fuel filter
-plugs
-oil is Mobil 1 about every 4k or so
-wiper blades

Modified parts are as follows;
headlights
foglights
bumperlights/corner lenses
Optima Redtop
5.5 Gen clutch setup
15% tint
Place Racing CAI w/ K&N filter
Budget Stainess Steel y-pipe
Carbon Fiber oil-fill cap(adds 5hp)
Brembo slotted brake rotors/semi-metallic pads
Stainless steel brake lines
" " clutch line
stock shifter cut 3.5"
aftermarket shift knob
blue lights in bottom of door panels and in trunk(does not look rice...)

I also built a false-floor in the trunk(pictures in reply below), but I can take it out if needed. The car is also wired for a 3-way active audio system, and that stuff can stay as well.

The car does have about 190k(Nissan baby!!!) on the clock, but you'd never know it by driving it. The CarFax is clean, so no accidents or hidden damage to worry about either. This is still a car you can get in and drive every day and not have to worry about it breaking down on you. My wife has a 2000 VW Jetta GLS VR6 with only 86k miles, and my Maxima has been FAR more reliable than that thing...

Right now the Max does have a system in it - I would like to swap out some of the system, but its not a deal breaker yet...

I would like to be able to get $3495 out of the car the way it sits with all the mods and everything. I am located in Lakeland, Fl and if you are interested you can PM me for my phone # and/or email. I have alot more pictures to offer up, and I can also take more for seriously interested people. Any questions, please ask. Also, I am still willing to trade for a bike/truck so you can offer those up as well.

-Matt

[J RO 9]

wow amazing looking white 4th gen. i love them
good luck with your sale

[MadMaxSE-L]

Audio Stuff;
Alpine CDA-9887 HU
3 sets of custom RCA's for 3way active setup
Seas mid bass's/tweets

TC Sounds TC2000 12" subs




3 - Eclipse XA4000 amps for mids and subs
1 - Orion CS 100.0 amp for tweeters

The entire car was re-wired with 14ga. speaker, and 0ga. pwr/gnd wire. I took everything out of the trunk, and globbed-on some rubberized-bedliner. This stuff is now about 3/8" thick in most places, and has muffled out most of the rattles I had going on back there. I also put expanding-foam(15 CANS!) between the outside of the quarterpanels and the inside of the trunk, which seems to have gotten rid of alot of road noise and may have made the bass "snappier".







For the false floor - I basically just took out the factory carpeting, layed it down on a 3/8" sheet of particle board(VERY light) and cut it out with a jig saw. Then I ripped that in half from what would be front-back once its in the car - you have to cut it down or it won't go in the car. After it was all done, the whole floor assembled weighs less than 5 lbs.

Sub box thread;
So, I built a new box today...

[MadMaxSE-L]

RCA's;




HU:



Doors;

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False floor;

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Misc stuff;



^ MAF adapter that will NEVER break...





^Interior



^ Brakes - the calipers are now ceramic-coated black. It looks much better than the red...



^ CAI

[MadMaxSE-L]

I updated my op - the car also has the 5.5 gen clutch setup

[tcaughey]

Wow, nice car. Owners/History? Location for the majority of its life?

[MadMaxSE-L]

I am the 3rd owner, and it has been in Florida for most of its life iirc. There's no rust on the car anywhere that I can see except for the muffler which has a little but it does NOT leak...

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[2k2MerlotSE]

Is the AC cold? how many miles on the brakes? rotors and pads..
Does it have any leaks? How far is lakeland from miami?

[MadMaxSE-L]

Originally Posted by 2k2MerlotSE

Is the AC cold? how many miles on the brakes? rotors and pads..
Does it have any leaks? How far is lakeland from miami?

A/C is ICE cold(has to be in Fl...). The compressor is only about 6months old as I replaced it a while back.

I am also getting ready to re-do the brakes as well, so they will be brand new for whoever buys it.

Leaks? None. The tranny was leaking from the speed sensor about a year ago but I fixed that. I never have to put fluids in it except when I change them...

Lakeland is about 3-4 hrs from Miami but we can work that out as well

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Finally, 12 days later, I had some time to take some pictures of the interior : )

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some more;

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[tookrzy4u192]

looks like a well maintained car.. gl with the sale

[MadMaxSE-L]

Thanks - please ignore all my wife's crap in the back seat

I am waiting for it to get a little darker so I can get some better shots of the lights and all...

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I spent all freaking day cleaning the Max today - she looks brand new IMHO.

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These are after all 4 brake calipers had been powder coated black to get rid of the butt-ugly red paint...







That is water on the rims, not scratches...

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[Entropy]

I have a neighbor selling a white max and was trying to find it on craigslist... and ran across your post and followed it here.

Just wanted to say that it is very clean. Wish I would have seen it around somewhere - surprised I haven't.

I had a 98 Pearl White and absolutely loved that color.

My 99 is in pieces in my shop right now - front bearings/hubs/transverse links/etc...

Anyway, free bump I guess and very nice car.

[csmackallen]

wish your were in NJ

[nismoSEXIMA]

would you be willing to trade for a 2002 yamaha YZF 600 with 10,000 miles??? let me know ill meet you half way of ill come down!!! let me know i can email you pics!

[MadMaxSE-L]

Originally Posted by csmackallen

wish your were in NJ

For the $5000 I'll bring it to you...

Originally Posted by nismoSEXIMA

would you be willing to trade for a 2002 yamaha YZF 600 with 10,000 miles??? let me know ill meet you half way of ill come down!!! let me know i can email you pics!

Its weird you mention that bike - it is the 3rd one someone has offered me for my Max I am looking for more of a sport bike though. I appreciate the interest though.

-Matt

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[maxspeed96CT]

nice car but 5,500 for one with almost 200k ?

[J RO 9]

Originally Posted by maxspeed96CT

nice car but 5,500 for one with almost 200k ?

its justifiable.
white exterior, black interior, 5 speed and sunroof, weel maintained and good mods.


OP, what are you dropped on? you didn't mention it and it definitely doesn't look stock

[MadMaxSE-L]

Originally Posted by J RO 9

its justifiable.
white exterior, black interior, 5 speed and sunroof, weel maintained and good mods.


OP, what are you dropped on? you didn't mention it and it definitely doesn't look stock

Where did $5500 come from? You should probebly re-read my OP - did you even read what I have done to this car? For a post count over 4K, you should know that 200K is nothing for a VQ

Anyway, I didn't mention the drop because it is stock It's just a good wheel/tire combo and it turned out well. Stock SE springs/struts FTW, but it could use a little more drop. Suspension was my next project, I just didn't have the funds for it and I am trying to get a truck now so I am not sinking any more money into this car...

-Matt

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[EteRnity059]

Go luck on the sale. I sold my 98 supercharged Max with 130k miles for $6k, 6months back. My car also had over $30k invested in it. So I think $4500 is a little high.

Just my 2 cents.

[MadMaxSE-L]

Originally Posted by EteRnity059

Go luck on the sale. I sold my 98 supercharged Max with 130k miles for $6k, 6months back. My car also had over $30k invested in it. So I think $4500 is a little high.

Just my 2 cents.

A boosted VQ with 130k is comparable to a NA VQ with 250k - just MHO. If you have a boosted Max, you are more than likely dogging the hell out of it at least part of the time(generally at least). I don't race my car and actually drive like a grandma most of the time. What kind of shape was the rest of your car in?

Also, for the list of NEW parts on my car, I don't think $4500 is too high at all - that's why I still have it. I've had several offers for $4 but I don't need to get rid of it that bad, it is more of a want than a need...

-Matt

[EteRnity059]

Originally Posted by MadMaxSE-L

A boosted VQ with 130k is comparable to a NA VQ with 250k - just MHO. If you have a boosted Max, you are more than likely dogging the hell out of it at least part of the time(generally at least). I don't race my car and actually drive like a grandma most of the time. What kind of shape was the rest of your car in?

Also, for the list of NEW parts on my car, I don't think $4500 is too high at all - that's why I still have it. I've had several offers for $4 but I don't need to get rid of it that bad, it is more of a want than a need...

-Matt

Just giving my opinion. My max was in great condition. I surprisingly also drove like a grandma. Too many cops in Fairfax, VA to dog it out. Plus I didn't want to have high repair cost, let a long tickets. Regardless, good luck with the sale.

[MadMaxSE-L]

Its cool bro, I was just wondering about your car to get an idea of the price. No worries...

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