Mini_max808

HAHAHAHAHAHAHA


im a dumb newb well not really i havent been on here for like 3 years. some of you gotta remember me my brother past away and i took over his name old times like craig, jeff, matt, da max, and all you old timers must know me anyways all grown up now haha just wanted to say wassup again and i couldnt remember my damn password or my email addy i sent it to so i had to make a new name anyways ill try to help the board out as much as i can

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DA-MAX

iTrader: (10)

yup I remember all that...but its good to see you're doing good! welcome back

Mini_max808

yea it kinda sucks though i dont have the max anymore it got into a front end collision now i have a mitsu eclipse that i just did a custom turbo on so way faster then my 4dsc

maximum_mxma89

eclipse

Mini_max808

yup sexier body lines bigger *** 2 less cylinders to worry about hahaha needed an upgrade but i still love the maxima just dont have one

maximum_mxma89

trader haha

Mini_max808

im faster

mtcookson

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they can definately be fast cars but their reliability doesn't really compare to a nissan.

Mini_max808

sorry not to say anything but they are more reliable imo ive had problems with the max the usual with the manifold studs breaking running lean, injectors not firing, vtc not engaging. so for with the eclipse the only problem i had was my timing belt snapped but thats because im at 89000 miles and i have the engine that wont suffer from crankwalk so watch what you say about reliabilty if thats what you mean. dont get me wrong i love the maxima but when it comes to speed and reliability the eclipse takes it no contest from my opinion

mtcookson

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i agree with you, the ve engine is not very reliable. most of nissan's other engines are, however. i've heard of many people having trouble with mitsu's. here is some more proof (this is for newer vehicles but i'm sure it hasn't change all that much). mitsubishi is under ford and chrylser... that's pretty bad. everyone is entitled to their own opinion of course so i'll stick with mine being mitsubishi has worse reliability than nissan.

J.D. Power long-term quality survey
Problems per 100 vehicles

Manufacturer Score
Porsche 193
Toyota 196
Honda 215
Nissan 258
BMW 262
General Motors 264
Subaru 266
Average 273
Ford 287
DaimlerChrysler 311
Mitsubishi 339
Hyundai 342
Isuzu 368
Volkswagen 378
Suzuki 403
Daewoo 421
Kia 509

maximum_mxma89

THX

iTrader: (1)

Where's Mercedes on that list? Interesting to read Porsches are more reliable than Toyotas!

Shadow1198

iTrader: (1)

Porsche...There is no substitute

Michael

iTrader: (21)

I am assuming they put the Mercedes in with the Daimler-Chrysler which is just above the Mitsu...maybe not though.

Here is my question though. What year does this car cover. Obviously its not for a 10 year old Nissan...you see that kinda makes the chart irrelavant since some have improved on their reliability (GM) and others have gone the other way probably over the years.

I agree that Nissans are very reliable and seem to be more so than Mitsu (from what I read...not experiance) but to use a study of NEW cars is irrevelant when we all own at least 9 year old cars.

I dont car how reliable a NEW car is a year or so down the road since I cant afford to get one. I want to know how well a car holds up over 5-10 years. So far the Maxima holds up pretty well if well maintained IMHO.

mtcookson

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i know that it is a bad comparison, i said it when i posted it

i'm sure it's still somewhat close though.

jakew8

MORPCA 4 LIFE

haha

The Max

Yes there is ... the old Chryslers of yesteryear.

GO THE MOPAR!!!!

Shadow1198

iTrader: (1)

I hope that's a joke.

anaximander

iTrader: (1)

Sexier body lines is debatable. Eclipse looks sportier, yet the maxima is sleeker. It's a matter of taste, but with so many eclipses around and the driver image usually associated with them, it's out of question to me anyway. 89,000 miles and no problems? According to the people/mechanics I know that have had experience with them, that's where the trouble starts my friend. Have fun with it.

maximum_mxma89

Lordrandall

iTrader: (4)

Gotta love those import turbos!