Back in a Max
#1
Back in a Max
Haven't been behind the wheel of a maxima in years, but when I saw this baby I knew it was something special and had to get her. 2003 Maxima SE, with HLSD, titanium wheels, heated seats and heated steering wheel. 72k miles when purchased. The only thing I'm missing is the OEM nav unit. It's not the fastest or most glamorous ride, but definitely somewhat of a rare bird. Goes to show there's still some clean examples of this car left.
Parked next to my SE-R
Parked next to my SE-R
Last edited by triz5427; 11-20-2015 at 05:05 PM.
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#7
Yeah I see that heated wheel switch in the last pic. What's the switch to the left of it? I have a heated wheel too, but always wondered what the other one was for. As I've come to realize, it's really hard to beat a Maxima like this without spending a lot and even then you're usually making some concessions. I use to want an Altima SE-R because they look sharp, and I always assumed were quicker than the Maxima but it doesn't seem to be the case they're at best evenly matched and much more pricey compared to a similar Max.
I remember when I got my Max a few years ago I was happy to have the simple cloth seats. Many static shocks later, oh how I wish I had leather again...nice ride!
I remember when I got my Max a few years ago I was happy to have the simple cloth seats. Many static shocks later, oh how I wish I had leather again...nice ride!
Last edited by Vistance; 11-20-2015 at 07:39 AM.
#9
Yeah I see that heated wheel switch in the last pic. What's the switch to the left of it? I have a heated wheel too, but always wondered what the other one was for. As I've come to realize, it's really hard to beat a Maxima like this without spending a lot and even then you're usually making some concessions. I use to want an Altima SE-R because they look sharp, and I always assumed were quicker than the Maxima but it doesn't seem to be the case they're at best evenly matched and much more pricey compared to a similar Max.
I remember when I got my Max a few years ago I was happy to have the simple cloth seats. Many static shocks later, oh how I wish I had leather again...nice ride!
I remember when I got my Max a few years ago I was happy to have the simple cloth seats. Many static shocks later, oh how I wish I had leather again...nice ride!
#10
Auto seat? The only thing that comes to mind is what I've seen on BMWs where the bolstering automatically moves when you take a corner or something to keep you from sliding but that seems like something you wouldn't see on any Nissan. Does it just enable/disable the seat remembering its previous position based on the remote fob like to tie in with the memory presets?
#11
Yeah I see that heated wheel switch in the last pic. What's the switch to the left of it? I have a heated wheel too, but always wondered what the other one was for. As I've come to realize, it's really hard to beat a Maxima like this without spending a lot and even then you're usually making some concessions. I use to want an Altima SE-R because they look sharp, and I always assumed were quicker than the Maxima but it doesn't seem to be the case they're at best evenly matched and much more pricey compared to a similar Max.
I remember when I got my Max a few years ago I was happy to have the simple cloth seats. Many static shocks later, oh how I wish I had leather again...nice ride!
I remember when I got my Max a few years ago I was happy to have the simple cloth seats. Many static shocks later, oh how I wish I had leather again...nice ride!
#12
Auto seat? The only thing that comes to mind is what I've seen on BMWs where the bolstering automatically moves when you take a corner or something to keep you from sliding but that seems like something you wouldn't see on any Nissan. Does it just enable/disable the seat remembering its previous position based on the remote fob like to tie in with the memory presets?
#13
Ah ok, so like a lot of Lexus/Cadillac/etc. cars have which they usually pair with an electronic preset steering wheel. Hated that feature when I had to drive my grandma's Cadillac, automatically jammed my legs into the dash and then shoved the steering wheel into my chest...did not know Maximas could have the auto seat thing though. I'm on the short side, but I've never had a problem getting out of the Max.
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#22
You found the holy grail right there. That's exactly how most of us would spec out a stock one.
You're actually far better off without the nav. The average smart phone is way better than any older nav system.
You're actually far better off without the nav. The average smart phone is way better than any older nav system.
#23
Thanks, I just thought the one's with the OEM nav were even rarer. I actually plan on leaving it completely stock.
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