Thinking of buying a 5th/5.5 Gen? Please post all questions and info here....
04-13-2008, 12:14 PM
#81
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Join Date: Apr 2004
Posts: 174
What is the difference between the TE and the reg one? That is what i dont know, If it also makes a difference to which i would only want the TE then i will only look at 03's if its something i can live without, then i will focus on both 02 and 03's, also considering that I most likely will be getting the motor pulled out rebuilt and turbo, just wanting to weight out my options.
04-13-2008, 06:30 PM
#82
Originally Posted by NissanHelp
The Titanium Edition Package
Maxima's new Titanium Edition Package is a new option available only on SE models. The Titanium Edition Package features a BoseŽ audio system with AM/FM in-dash 6-disc CD changer, front seat side-impact supplemental air bags, in-mirror compass, floor mats and stainless steel sill plates with Maxima logo. It also offers titanium-tint color accents on the center console, titanium-tint accent stitching on the steering wheel and shifter, and alloy wheels with bright wheel finish.
Maxima's new Titanium Edition Package is a new option available only on SE models. The Titanium Edition Package features a BoseŽ audio system with AM/FM in-dash 6-disc CD changer, front seat side-impact supplemental air bags, in-mirror compass, floor mats and stainless steel sill plates with Maxima logo. It also offers titanium-tint color accents on the center console, titanium-tint accent stitching on the steering wheel and shifter, and alloy wheels with bright wheel finish.
04-24-2008, 08:28 PM
#85
Originally Posted by Puppetmaster
This is a thread for all those interested in buying a 5th or 5.5 Gen and are trying to do some research, so please look through this thread and/or post all questions you have in here.
Consequently, all other new threads on buying 5th/5.5 Gens will be locked or merged into this one.
Consequently, all other new threads on buying 5th/5.5 Gens will be locked or merged into this one.
04-28-2008, 09:38 AM
#90
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Location: Oklahoma City, OK
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Good deal?
My friend just picked up a 2001 GXE 5-spd, black w/ black interior, SE taillights, OEM Spoiler, OEM foglights, aftermarket Black leather with 106k miles for $6500. It's in pretty good shape, not really any door dings or anything. Good deal or not?
04-28-2008, 09:44 AM
#91
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04-28-2008, 10:11 AM
#92
depending on where you live, that might be a good deal or not so good. too many variables involved to come up with a somewhat good answer (if there's such a thing for such a question).
04-28-2008, 10:46 AM
#93
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I thought it was a decent deal. It is really clean. He bought it in Dallas over the weekend. Here is a link to the craigslist add he found it on: http://dallas.craigslist.org/car/653123575.html
05-06-2008, 06:44 PM
#96
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Join Date: May 2008
Location: Martinsburg, WV
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Guys I have tried to search but havent found much. What is the different trim models mean ie SE, TE and whatever other ones their are. Also is their one that is better than the other or are they just "trim" pieces. I want black leather interior with either a 5/6spd
05-07-2008, 09:35 AM
#97
Guys I have tried to search but havent found much. What is the different trim models mean ie SE, TE and whatever other ones their are. Also is their one that is better than the other or are they just "trim" pieces. I want black leather interior with either a 5/6spd
No 5spd in TE
05-14-2008, 08:26 PM
#98
need some help from those with 5.5gens...
hey guys.. well i totaled the car in my pic 
on a spin out on the high way.. im fine but the car wasnt.. ..i guess the good news is ive decided i loved it so much i want a 5.5 gen 6 speed.. im looking at a few and going to test drive one this sat... i was wondering if you guys could give me some avice on what to be aware of and what to look for.. if it was a 5th gen i would know everything.. coils maf cat all the commons.. well..i know about the burning oil but is there a way to find that out? ..also on the 6 speeds.. how do u know if it has the HLSD? Also.. (i already KBB and NADA'd it) lets say i found a 5.5 6speed loaded everything but nav with only 19K orig miles on it drivin by an older man who just went down the road and to the golf course.. would i be crazy to be interested in it if it was in the 14.5 K range? thanks for the help guys.. i appreciate all the past help and would rather get a 5.5gen then some other crap.. thanks 
on a spin out on the high way.. im fine but the car wasnt.. ..i guess the good news is ive decided i loved it so much i want a 5.5 gen 6 speed.. im looking at a few and going to test drive one this sat... i was wondering if you guys could give me some avice on what to be aware of and what to look for.. if it was a 5th gen i would know everything.. coils maf cat all the commons.. well..i know about the burning oil but is there a way to find that out? ..also on the 6 speeds.. how do u know if it has the HLSD? Also.. (i already KBB and NADA'd it) lets say i found a 5.5 6speed loaded everything but nav with only 19K orig miles on it drivin by an older man who just went down the road and to the golf course.. would i be crazy to be interested in it if it was in the 14.5 K range? thanks for the help guys.. i appreciate all the past help and would rather get a 5.5gen then some other crap.. thanks
05-14-2008, 08:52 PM
#101
carfax helps, if you know about body work .. looking for welds.. listen to the gears and smell around if any fluid is burning or if anything is burning in that case. drive it slow, medium, fast..
check the air filter!!! if the person hasnt changed that and its dirty to all hell... need i say more.. carelessness. listen for knocking..
basically anything you can look for that will cause the price to drop really..
........................moo..........
check the air filter!!! if the person hasnt changed that and its dirty to all hell... need i say more.. carelessness. listen for knocking..
basically anything you can look for that will cause the price to drop really..
........................moo..........
05-14-2008, 09:15 PM
#104
05-14-2008, 09:27 PM
#105
heh.. yeah rims are gone with the car.. cut my losses.. cuz ins gave me 10K..one of them got literally and visably bent lol..good advice on slow med fast thing.. um.. anyone know yet on how to know if its HLSD besides dropping it at 3k.. jk.. lol
05-14-2008, 09:27 PM
#106
05-14-2008, 10:19 PM
#107
LSD was an option but somewhat rare. It makes a big difference on these cars. The LSD cars had different pedals and it's coded in the VIN though I don't remember how. Someone here will know.
05-15-2008, 05:46 AM
#108
Good luck...I paid 17.5K for my 2003 fully loaded titanium edition maxima (except navi) with 14,500 miles about 2 and a half years ago if that helps.
05-15-2008, 06:31 AM
#109
sooner.. that thread is as good as deleated or just needs to be severly cleaned up lol .. i read all 3 pages front to back the other day and people bs'ing back and forth like arguing over the word interim lol... is in no way informative or helpful ...but thanks anyways..
derrick and burn thanks guys.. ill be sure to check the tranny code now and pray it has an H lol...
derrick and burn thanks guys.. ill be sure to check the tranny code now and pray it has an H lol...
05-15-2008, 07:32 AM
#110
burnurass gave the right info about finding out if it is HLSD, drilled pedals would also be a giveaway (unless someone put those on after the fact).
No real way to tell from a test drive/visual inspection if the car burns a substancial amount of oil, unless it is real bad and it visually puffs blue smoke when idling or getting on it. If you did actually find an 03 with under 20k miles and fully loaded for $14.5k I'd probably not have an issue with spending that much. Good luck with the search.
No real way to tell from a test drive/visual inspection if the car burns a substancial amount of oil, unless it is real bad and it visually puffs blue smoke when idling or getting on it. If you did actually find an 03 with under 20k miles and fully loaded for $14.5k I'd probably not have an issue with spending that much. Good luck with the search.
05-15-2008, 07:59 AM
#111
05-15-2008, 03:27 PM
#116
haha nope sorry i already have 100$ down to hold it.. and im going there this sat to purchase i think,..so im soon to join the 5.5 6spd family...thanks for the pedal advise.. so drilled pedals as opposed to metallic non drilled or are they just rubberish?...
timing chain- just listen for a clatter?
bose- sub cut out or prob's playing cds'? which one is bad on 5.5's?
and valve cover- any way to check this from a visual standpoint.. thanks for the oil burning/blue smoke inspection.....
any more advice
timing chain- just listen for a clatter?
bose- sub cut out or prob's playing cds'? which one is bad on 5.5's?
and valve cover- any way to check this from a visual standpoint.. thanks for the oil burning/blue smoke inspection.....
any more advice
05-23-2008, 12:51 AM
#117
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Join Date: Apr 2008
Location: Cary, NC
Posts: 58
OK, so I'm looking to replace my Pathfinder, and the Max is on my list. My wife has a '99 SE Limited, and I enjoy it immensely.
On AutoTrader, I've found two identical '00 GLEs. Same color (burgundy), same mileage (76K or so), same price ($8900 or so). I figure I can research reliability and stuff on my own, so no problems there.
My only question, more so for curiosity than anything else, is... what's the 0-60 time? They clocked the '99 at 6.6 (I've tested it... it checks out
). I would guess that the '02 would be faster with the VQ35, but what is it exactly?
EDIT: had the year wrong....
On AutoTrader, I've found two identical '00 GLEs. Same color (burgundy), same mileage (76K or so), same price ($8900 or so). I figure I can research reliability and stuff on my own, so no problems there.
My only question, more so for curiosity than anything else, is... what's the 0-60 time? They clocked the '99 at 6.6 (I've tested it... it checks out
). I would guess that the '02 would be faster with the VQ35, but what is it exactly?EDIT: had the year wrong....
Last edited by papilgee4evaeva; 05-23-2008 at 12:59 AM.
05-23-2008, 05:09 PM
#118
OK, so I'm looking to replace my Pathfinder, and the Max is on my list. My wife has a '99 SE Limited, and I enjoy it immensely.
On AutoTrader, I've found two identical '00 GLEs. Same color (burgundy), same mileage (76K or so), same price ($8900 or so). I figure I can research reliability and stuff on my own, so no problems there.
My only question, more so for curiosity than anything else, is... what's the 0-60 time? They clocked the '99 at 6.6 (I've tested it... it checks out). I would guess that the '02 would be faster with the VQ35, but what is it exactly?
EDIT: had the year wrong....
On AutoTrader, I've found two identical '00 GLEs. Same color (burgundy), same mileage (76K or so), same price ($8900 or so). I figure I can research reliability and stuff on my own, so no problems there.
My only question, more so for curiosity than anything else, is... what's the 0-60 time? They clocked the '99 at 6.6 (I've tested it... it checks out
). I would guess that the '02 would be faster with the VQ35, but what is it exactly?EDIT: had the year wrong....
My auto did 6.2 @ 5600' elevation and a few mods.
05-26-2008, 05:03 PM
#120
I bought a 2001 Maxima SE, 20th Anniversary Edition.
It's a five speed, 106k, and fabulous to drive.
I have one concern. The variable intake runners on the VQ30DE-K, I have been told to fail at around 80k miles, thereby causing a massive power loss. The previous owner, a middle-aged engineering manager, has maintained the car lovingly, but has said nothing about this problem, and a buddy of mine who drives an A32 informed me about it.
My question is: How/what happens when they fail? And what should I do to prevent/fix it?
Thanks,
Moncef
It's a five speed, 106k, and fabulous to drive.
I have one concern. The variable intake runners on the VQ30DE-K, I have been told to fail at around 80k miles, thereby causing a massive power loss. The previous owner, a middle-aged engineering manager, has maintained the car lovingly, but has said nothing about this problem, and a buddy of mine who drives an A32 informed me about it.
My question is: How/what happens when they fail? And what should I do to prevent/fix it?
Thanks,
Moncef
Last edited by MoncefA33; 05-26-2008 at 05:13 PM.