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Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-16-2009, 02:21 PM
Replies: 29
Views: 1,651
Posted By Magellan

Some say the debadged look is clean. IMHO it just...

Some say the debadged look is clean. IMHO it just looks erased, like the owner is ashamed of having a Maxima.
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-15-2009, 12:57 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

As an update, we got the car back yesterday....

As an update, we got the car back yesterday. Everything seems to be working fine. There are some new parts, like drive belts that we can see. I have the 2-year warranty in writing, of course. And the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-05-2009, 09:24 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

Just as an update, we checked in with the...

Just as an update, we checked in with the rebuilder yesterday. They’re waiting for a few more parts to come in and the car should be ready by the middle of next week. At that time they will also look...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
08-03-2009, 04:29 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

Yes, I will check that out. I certainly intend to...

Yes, I will check that out. I certainly intend to get the two-year warranty in writing before I pay them. Regarding the engine numbers, where is that listed? If they switched engines on me I don’t...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-31-2009, 12:56 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

Well, I hope you get a better result than I did....

Well, I hope you get a better result than I did. My son enlisted in the Navy a few years ago and even though he showed some potential got into some trouble and was let go after two years. As a...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-31-2009, 11:11 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

To each his own of course, but I don’t know if...

To each his own of course, but I don’t know if such toys are “fun.” Body kits IMHO are detract from the well-designed appearance of the car, and aftermarket rims, after one spends up to $4K for them,...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-31-2009, 08:56 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

At my age I’m not much into mods and neither is...

At my age I’m not much into mods and neither is my son; me because I don’t have this need to be “unique” and my son because he can’t afford it. So both our cars are stock.

But that brings up...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-30-2009, 11:43 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

Well, we may be getting a bit off topic here, but...

Well, we may be getting a bit off topic here, but as a parent I accept my obligation to do whatever I can to prepare my children for adulthood. And it’s in our family’s culture to have our children...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-30-2009, 10:24 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

Yes I can. The steps are as follows: • Hang...

Yes I can. The steps are as follows:

• Hang around the house for a few years without paying room and board
• Enter college with your parents prodding without taking it too seriously
• Play...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-30-2009, 08:57 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

They are rebuilding the existing engine. Our...

They are rebuilding the existing engine. Our mechanic has sub-let the work to a firm that specializes in engine rebuilding. With the two-year warranty we’re hoping for no trouble for at least that...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-29-2009, 09:06 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

I hope you’re wrong but there’s a ring of truth...

I hope you’re wrong but there’s a ring of truth in what you say. My 1991 Maxima SE went through two transmissions in 146K miles. My 2000 Maxima GLE had no tranny problems however after 65K miles when...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-29-2009, 04:33 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

I haven’t tried Autozone but the last three...

I haven’t tried Autozone but the last three places I attempted wouldn’t take it (nor have me pour it out myself in their storage tank). Perhaps California is different than Tennessee, but considering...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-29-2009, 04:17 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

It matters because I’m not sure that with the oil...

It matters because I’m not sure that with the oil change occurring about a month ago, how this car with no oil could run that long before any noticeable signs of trouble.

But it goes without...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-29-2009, 03:59 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

You may be right on both counts. I too used...

You may be right on both counts.

I too used to change my own oil in past cars including my old Maximas. But besides the fact that the oil filter is quite hard to get at on my G37 (the car must be...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-29-2009, 09:34 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

Again, I appreciate all your suggestions and...

Again, I appreciate all your suggestions and admit I could have done an engine swap at a better price. But it is too late now as the rebuilding work has already begun. The car should be completed in...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-28-2009, 06:53 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

I don’t know because we towed in to the dealer...

I don’t know because we towed in to the dealer and eventually to our mechanic in its current state. But the original trouble was manifested by a stalling, rough running engine making an awful noise...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-28-2009, 05:47 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

That’s a good point. After the Nissan dealer...

That’s a good point. After the Nissan dealer quoted us $7,000 for an engine replacement (a rebuilt one no less) we told him to fill it up with oil so we could drive it to our own mechanic. They then...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-28-2009, 05:26 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

I appreciate the concern that some of you have...

I appreciate the concern that some of you have expressed on this issue. But please keep in mind that when considering all the factors we decided on the engine rebuild. Yes, it may cost more than a...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-28-2009, 05:00 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

I just ran the car through KBB again. In good...

I just ran the car through KBB again. In good condition with its 90K miles the excellent condition private party value is $7,625. In good condition, which I think is more accurate for this car the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-28-2009, 03:52 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

You’re right about the value of the car. But I...

You’re right about the value of the car. But I certainly don’t have the resources or expertise to do my own engine swap. Working outside is out of the question due to homeowner association rules....
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-28-2009, 02:15 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

The oil was changed at a local service station...

The oil was changed at a local service station near where my son works about a month ago. But at this point we’re not in a position to show they were at fault. My son reports he never saw a low oil...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-28-2009, 12:09 PM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

We’re assuming an engine swap would cost more...

We’re assuming an engine swap would cost more than a rebuild on the existing engine, so we’re going with that.

When we asked the dealer about no oil pressure light going on he said there is no oil...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-28-2009, 08:46 AM
Replies: 92
Views: 3,495
Posted By Magellan

Engine Disaster

A recent thread regarding my son’s 2000 GLE’s A/C turned out to be nothing compared to the next problem that occurred last week. The car began to stall and run rough on the way to work. We had the...
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-12-2009, 10:05 AM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By Magellan

I guess we have another question. After accessing...

I guess we have another question. After accessing the resistor and motor how can we tell if they’re bad?
Forum: 5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
07-11-2009, 01:42 PM
Replies: 5
Views: 1,157
Posted By Magellan

Sounds great. We'll try that.

Sounds great. We'll try that.
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