Whose got the highest mileage?? Any issues?
07-04-2014, 06:17 PM
#563
IBTL
97 SE with 217,000 miles
&
97 GLE with 188,000 miles
Minimal work done to the SE. Radiator, plugs, rear calipers, both valve covers, FPR and fuel filter.
WAY too many mods and fixes on the GLE than I care to mention.
97 SE with 217,000 miles
&
97 GLE with 188,000 miles
Minimal work done to the SE. Radiator, plugs, rear calipers, both valve covers, FPR and fuel filter.
WAY too many mods and fixes on the GLE than I care to mention.
04-05-2015, 09:14 AM
#568
2003 GLE 164563 miles
Replaced:
Radiator
Control Arms
Exhaust (with catback system)
A/C Compressor
1 Wheel
1 Wheel knuckle
Rack and Pinion
Various Suspension Parts
Needs:
Power steering pump, just found it leaking majorly yesterday, ugh
Replaced:
Radiator
Control Arms
Exhaust (with catback system)
A/C Compressor
1 Wheel
1 Wheel knuckle
Rack and Pinion
Various Suspension Parts
Needs:
Power steering pump, just found it leaking majorly yesterday, ugh
04-06-2015, 09:52 AM
#572
Senior Member
Join Date: Nov 2000
Posts: 3,883
I have 234,000k original miles on my 98 5 spd. I dunno if I can make 300k or not. Still original water pump and clutch, and I don't consider water pump DIY and not sure I'd want to pay to have it done.
I just did my radiator on Sat., as it started leaking in Feb. Was messier than I wanted it to be, couldn't get the drain undone, so I lifted it out with coolant and the fans attached
Do you guys think cars are made like this anymore?
I would like to buy another 15+ yr. car. We already have a BMW and a GM, and I've decided against a GTI. What I was thinking of was a WRX Limited. They are not great looking, but still made in Japan. Nice torque.....
I just did my radiator on Sat., as it started leaking in Feb. Was messier than I wanted it to be, couldn't get the drain undone, so I lifted it out with coolant and the fans attached
Do you guys think cars are made like this anymore?
I would like to buy another 15+ yr. car. We already have a BMW and a GM, and I've decided against a GTI. What I was thinking of was a WRX Limited. They are not great looking, but still made in Japan. Nice torque.....
04-18-2015, 07:51 PM
#575
Mileage
95 GLE 169 k miles. Man what haven't I replaced... Most recently... Knock sensor, fuel injector, IAC, lower control arm bushings, left rear brake caliper, radiator, valve cover gaskets, both axles, fighting rust..I am addicted to this car.
04-18-2015, 08:51 PM
#576
Member
Join Date: Jan 2015
Location: Virginia
Posts: 167
236k miles, 1998 Infiniti I30, most of life in Northeast States
Still on original: Tranny, motor mounts, entire power steering system including tie rods, entire cooling system aside from new coolant, entire exhaust system aside from mufflers, fuel pump, coils, calipers, wheels, all engine seals/gaskets except valve covers
Main issue now is rust. I've had to start parking my car in the street overnight because after a rainfall I was getting rust spots along both sides of my car (near the edges of the car under the doors), even though only visible rust from the exterior is along the rear wheel wells.
Still on original: Tranny, motor mounts, entire power steering system including tie rods, entire cooling system aside from new coolant, entire exhaust system aside from mufflers, fuel pump, coils, calipers, wheels, all engine seals/gaskets except valve covers
Main issue now is rust. I've had to start parking my car in the street overnight because after a rainfall I was getting rust spots along both sides of my car (near the edges of the car under the doors), even though only visible rust from the exterior is along the rear wheel wells.
Last edited by uttadms31; 04-18-2015 at 08:53 PM.
05-05-2015, 09:15 AM
#581
97 SE 227180 right now, i know I'm not the highest but other than a coil pack here and there is mostly been the suspension worn out, had to change the clutch at 180 right after i bought it, dunno if it was the factory installed clutch or not
07-30-2015, 02:30 PM
#582
Join Date: May 2006
Posts: 19
302,000 miles. Front axles need to be replaced. Very light seeping gaskets. Other than that, no major issues. Clutch may be going. Seem to slip the other day during acceleration. Like it was giving out. Probably time for a front end overhaul, new control arms, new struts, mounts etc etc. I put KYB Struts in there almost 3 years ago. I had Monroe in there before that. I know this may be sacrilegious to some, but, I think the Monroe's were a better ride. I also find that I get better acceleration when I use Mobil 1 Full Synthetic High Mileage vs Valvoline High Mileage Full Synthetic.
Anyone have a preference for Control Arms? Moog? A1 Cardone?
Cheers
Front axles need to be replaced. Very light seeping gaskets. Other than that, no major issues. Clutch may be going. Seem to slip the other day during acceleration. Like it was giving out. Probably time for a front end overhaul, new control arms, new struts, mounts etc etc. I put KYB Struts in there almost 3 years ago. I had Monroe in there before that. I know this may be sacrilegious to some, but, I think the Monroe's were a better ride. I also find that I get better acceleration when I use Mobil 1 Full Synthetic High Mileage vs Valvoline High Mileage Full Synthetic.Anyone have a preference for Control Arms? Moog? A1 Cardone?
Cheers
07-31-2015, 12:00 PM
#584
I prefer moog.I'm a mechanic and have done a lot of research on this stuff. 1.lifetime warranty.2.grease nipple on ball joint. 3. Moog claims that their bushings are not affected by grease and oil. Who's Max doesn't leak something.BTW Rock Auto parts pretty reasonable
08-01-2015, 12:29 AM
#585
173,000 miles on my 1996 I30T
Parts that NEEDED replacement:
steering rack, tie rod ends, lower balljoints
radiator
evaporator, condenser, AC compressor, thermal expansion valve
all 3 O2 sensors
rear timing cover o-rings
struts
front wheel bearings
both CV half shafts
alternator
Parts that NEEDED replacement:
steering rack, tie rod ends, lower balljoints
radiator
evaporator, condenser, AC compressor, thermal expansion valve
all 3 O2 sensors
rear timing cover o-rings
struts
front wheel bearings
both CV half shafts
alternator
08-04-2015, 02:58 AM
#587
Can't remember when I last posted but have 365,000 and had to replace Rack and Pinion with low mileage OEM one and had dealer install it. Next is the sweating tranny cooler lines which I probably need to replace copper washers.
08-04-2015, 05:10 AM
#588
365K miles on NYC roads? What kind of suspension? OEM?
09-21-2015, 09:25 AM
#589
394,XXX Miles
96 5 Spd, original motor and tranny.
Inner and outer tie rod ends
4 motor/tranny mounts
3rd clutch
water pump
evap canister
D2 coilovers (to replace worn out struts)
Axle seals
RH and LH cv axles
96 5 Spd, original motor and tranny.
Inner and outer tie rod ends
4 motor/tranny mounts
3rd clutch
water pump
evap canister
D2 coilovers (to replace worn out struts)
Axle seals
RH and LH cv axles
09-21-2015, 12:52 PM
#590
Senior Member
Join Date: Oct 2012
Location: Portland, Oregon
Posts: 2,979
204,000 miles
purchased early 2006 with 101,000
two starters, radiator, recent water pump. brakes, windshield, battery,
egr blockage.
Not bad for 100,000 miles of driving. This car might last ten more years.
purchased early 2006 with 101,000
two starters, radiator, recent water pump. brakes, windshield, battery,
egr blockage.
Not bad for 100,000 miles of driving. This car might last ten more years.
09-22-2015, 05:58 PM
#591
Junior Member
Join Date: Jun 2011
Posts: 83
Both car at auction for 500$ and 140 000 miles. Today 218 000 miles. Replaced so far brake pads front and back a few times. Front left brake caliper 2 times and rear left once. Both drive shaft and front left bearing. Alternator too. Everything else work in car perfect or near perfection. It is Infiniti i30 97. and it is best car I ever had regard amount of fixing needed.
Edit. Of course lower radiator support is rotten. It was rusted through, engine hanging in air when I both it at auction. Was looking for other car part at Upull and find at another Nissan maxima thick metal L profile that hang at lower radiator support. Toke it off and pay for it 60c. Screwed L support to not rusted part of lower radiator support with sheet metal screws. Hold still always.
Edit. Of course lower radiator support is rotten. It was rusted through, engine hanging in air when I both it at auction. Was looking for other car part at Upull and find at another Nissan maxima thick metal L profile that hang at lower radiator support. Toke it off and pay for it 60c. Screwed L support to not rusted part of lower radiator support with sheet metal screws. Hold still always.
Last edited by bbsitum; 09-22-2015 at 06:07 PM.
09-30-2015, 08:19 PM
#595
313,xxx on my '95 GLE. Couple of water pumps, ignition coil, radiator last year. Drove it 5 hours to the beach and back home this past summer.
Was running great until last Friday night when the battery and brake lights came on. I pulled over, popped the hood and the damn thing caught fire. Still waiting to hear back from my mechanic if it's worth trying to fix. God I hate car shopping.
Was running great until last Friday night when the battery and brake lights came on. I pulled over, popped the hood and the damn thing caught fire. Still waiting to hear back from my mechanic if it's worth trying to fix. God I hate car shopping.
10-01-2015, 11:54 AM
#600
Member
Join Date: Jun 2015
Posts: 249
I bought her from the orig. Owner who worked at a Nissan dealership and a certified Nissan mechanic...trans rebuilt right before I bought it...