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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-08-2008, 09:17 PM
Replies: 296
Views: 106,945
Posted By MG-SVT

My story... if it matters... I first got a...

My story... if it matters...

I first got a SES light in May 2007 (the day after a 2000+ mile trip). The car was showing no noticeable difference in performance so I ignored it. I cleared the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-03-2008, 04:25 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,032
Posted By MG-SVT

I don't know ... I love my car, but in the 2...

I don't know ... I love my car, but in the 2 years and 48K miles of ownership (64K to 112K presently) I have put thousands upon thousands of repairs into it. I'd jump at the chance to get a...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-30-2007, 09:01 PM
Replies: 101
Views: 2,947
Posted By MG-SVT

Ignition coils .... :rolleyes: (one went at 25K...

Ignition coils .... :rolleyes:
(one went at 25K miles, another two weeks ago at 112K miles, doing all six as preventative maintenance)

car needs new rear struts and something fixed in the front...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-30-2007, 08:43 PM
Replies: 7
Views: 777
Posted By MG-SVT

IIRC from somewhere in the FAQs, there were only...

IIRC from somewhere in the FAQs, there were only two bulbs (one for left side, one for right side). Both are burned out in my car, and they did so at different times within a few months of each...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-30-2007, 08:41 PM
Replies: 6
Views: 897
Posted By MG-SVT

Funny - this happened to me too ... well, the...

Funny - this happened to me too ... well, the previous owner. I have used the valet key since I bought the car over two years ago. I am curious how often this occurs among owners?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-30-2007, 07:23 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 546
Posted By MG-SVT

As a recommendation, on another forum I...

As a recommendation, on another forum I frequently visit, they use Cafepress to create the annual calendar. The calendars are $14.99 with a markup for forum donations.

(For example the 2008...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
12-09-2007, 09:42 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 11,457
Posted By MG-SVT

It is buried in either the 5th Gen FAQ topic or...

It is buried in either the 5th Gen FAQ topic or the Installation Instructions topic (both stickied). I'm too lazy to search but at least that gives you some direction. :cool:

My bulbs flickered...
Forum: Maximas for Sale / Wanted
08-08-2007, 03:52 PM
Replies: 11
Views: 901
Posted By MG-SVT

According to my window sticker, the Meridian...

According to my window sticker, the Meridian package cost $539 and included the following:

Heated Front Seats
Heated Outside Mirrors
Low Washer Fluid Light
Side Air Bags
Trunk Lid Trim
...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-04-2007, 10:56 AM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,434,995
Posted By MG-SVT

I'd personally recommend you look into it. When...

I'd personally recommend you look into it. When my motor mount was freed completely from the support (crossmember/tiebar) the engine was audibly clunking around when I was in 1st or 2nd gear. The...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-02-2007, 04:59 PM
Replies: 17,746
Views: 1,434,995
Posted By MG-SVT

Looking for some advice. Starting a battle with...

Looking for some advice. Starting a battle with rust ... the New England winters haven't been nice to this white Maxima. :(

First, a question: My lower radiator support was completely rotted out...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-02-2007, 04:36 PM
Replies: 163
Views: 28,125
Posted By MG-SVT

Ugh I really should read .org threads before...

Ugh I really should read .org threads before repairing the car. Just spent $992 on stock struts+dealer labor.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
01-28-2007, 09:18 PM
Replies: 15
Views: 1,294
Posted By MG-SVT

heh .. 2.5 hours of driving for me every few...

heh .. 2.5 hours of driving for me every few days. I've accidently used up entire tanks of gas on single evening/night drives. This car is such a comfortable highway cruiser I don't realize how...
Forum: 4th Generation Maxima (1995-1999)
01-28-2007, 08:37 PM
Replies: 155
Views: 42,298
Posted By MG-SVT

Apparently it's not just 4th gens. I just spent...

Apparently it's not just 4th gens. I just spent $1209.07 two weeks ago to replace the lower tie bar (radiator support) and engine mount at a bodyshop for my 2000 SE. The support was so rotted out...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
10-12-2006, 05:48 PM
Replies: 18
Views: 2,455
Posted By MG-SVT

Agreed - check your coolant level. I've seen two...

Agreed - check your coolant level. I've seen two cases where the defrost didn't work and no warm air because the engine had no coolant (one my car, and another a friend's car ).
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
05-30-2006, 11:42 AM
Replies: 20
Views: 1,075
Posted By MG-SVT

Given that you have comprehensive coverage...

Given that you have comprehensive coverage though. I had liability only on my old car (since it wasn't worth much to begin with) so I had to pay to have my windshield replaced when it cracked.
...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
03-05-2006, 09:23 PM
Replies: 43
Views: 1,718
Posted By MG-SVT

I love the SE taillights the most. I dislike the...

I love the SE taillights the most. I dislike the red tails on all except white Maximas (oddly enough, as I own a white SE...), and think the clears should have never been made.
Forum: Members Rides
01-15-2006, 09:07 PM
Replies: 16
Views: 1,112
Posted By MG-SVT

I don't understand the fascination with the chome...

I don't understand the fascination with the chome taillights ... personally I like the '00-'01 SE black taillights the most (one of the many reasons I sought out an SE). The chomes do fit nicely...
Forum: Members Rides
01-15-2006, 09:02 PM
Replies: 19
Views: 1,122
Posted By MG-SVT

Ahh nice .. I used to have a PGT too (link...

Ahh nice .. I used to have a PGT too (link (http://users.wpi.edu/~mjg/new/probe/fav.jpg)) a few cars before this one. Got rid of mine for the same reason, though I do miss its handling. The Maxima...
Forum: Members Rides
01-15-2006, 08:55 PM
Replies: 41
Views: 2,663
Posted By MG-SVT

Must say I do love the black 4th gens, a lot.

Must say I do love the black 4th gens, a lot.
Forum: Members Rides
01-14-2006, 09:04 PM
Replies: 205
Views: 11,552
Posted By MG-SVT

Sporting the nasty winter beater rims and snows. ...

Sporting the nasty winter beater rims and snows. I can't wait till springtime to get decent shots; I only bought the car last month! Looks like I need a debadge too, after seeing SEmy2k2go, as...
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
12-24-2005, 09:27 PM
Replies: 3
Views: 493
Posted By MG-SVT

Have fun with the car .. if my Maxima wasn't such...

Have fun with the car .. if my Maxima wasn't such a good deal (bought just a few weeks ago), I would have probably gotten an '02 Altima myself.
Forum: General Maxima Discussion
12-24-2005, 09:13 PM
Replies: 33
Views: 1,019
Posted By MG-SVT

Merry Christmas!

Merry Christmas!
Forum: Audio and Electronics
11-25-2005, 12:21 AM
Replies: 19
Views: 851
Posted By MG-SVT

Odd .. I have what I thought was a more...

Odd .. I have what I thought was a more substantial amplifier under the rear deck to the right of the subwoofer .. curious now if the PO added anything. (I'll check further when it's not 3:30AM or...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
11-25-2005, 12:04 AM
Replies: 91
Views: 2,572
Posted By MG-SVT

Another maxima.org newbie with another Pearl...

Another maxima.org newbie with another Pearl White 5th gen :)

No Christmas gifts planned except for a Soundgate AUX-NISS for my iPod (or perhaps the cheaper soldering trick I found in the 4th gen...
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