Chiltons vs. Haynes
#1
Chiltons vs. Haynes
I'm going to buy a book for working on my 91 GXE and want some opinions from those who've checked them out. I've never checked out a Haynes book before... only Chiltons for my past rides. I've had a few of the "heard it before" problems with them.... missing pages, annoyingly vague instructions, etc. Are Haynes any better, especially for my 91?
#3
I would go for FSM
You can try these on Ebay... These are factory manual.. they have all details if you really want to work on maxima...
I found it very usefull... it is little expensive...!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2415649460
check it out..
I found it very usefull... it is little expensive...!!!
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...tem=2415649460
check it out..
#4
Re: I would go for FSM
i would go with FSM too. I have a haynes, that's all i've ever seen in the stores actually. It's for 93-99s so it's 3rd and 4th gen, and it doesn't really cover the VE at all, but that's ok cause i got a VG. anyway, you have a 91, i don't really know the year range haynes makes, or chiltons for that matter. I dono which would be better, but FSM is probably the best.
#7
There's no comparison when comparing the FSM to any other manuals, but I do understand his original question. Shortly I'll also be looking into a Haynes or Chilton manual for my wifes Honda. Since we purchased her car new it has been dead reliable for 90K (not even a hiccup) come on it's Civic. So I'm assuming a regular manual will do. Maybe I should be asking on the Honda board, but in general which manual is better between the two?
#8
to answer your question Mike (and bouncer, too...), it's probably a matter of objectivity. I've actually got all three (FSM, Chilton's and Haynes), and I've found the Chilton's to be not as descriptive in terms of disassembly/reassembly as the Haynes is. But on the other side of the coin, the Haynes has waaaay better pics that are easier to understand and reference.
So, you be the judge!
So, you be the judge!
#12
93 FSM ok for 92 MAX?
Guys, I have a 92 SE. There is a guy selling a FSM for 93. I would think the manual should be the same as 92. I would like to confirm before buying?
Can someone confirm, thanks.
Serv
Can someone confirm, thanks.
Serv
#14
Originally posted by Jeff92se
Why in the hell would anyone actually BUY the Clitons?? (anyone catch the joke here?)
Get the FSM from ebay or something.
Why in the hell would anyone actually BUY the Clitons?? (anyone catch the joke here?)
Get the FSM from ebay or something.
i bought haynes cos it was cheap and and and i didnt really do much stuff on my car. whats worse is it said 85 through 91. I paid 5bucks shipped for it though. but it answers a few questions i have at times chiltons is free!
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