I own a 90' maxima 5-speed. No leather, white face gauges, sunroof, bose sound system. The trim badges were removed by the PO. So how do I tell what trim level my car is? Some one once told me that since its a 5-speed thats it is of the SE trim level. What does that mean and what does each trim level include? Thank for all the help, I would have searched but alas I am not allowed, Thanks

 

it's all in the stickies

 

All of the third generation Maximas feature many standard options. The U.S. third generation Maxima came in two models, the SE and GXE. The SE, targeted a sporty end of the market while the GXE emphasized more luxury features. The SE features stiffer springs, sway bars, struts, strut mounts, and bushings. Also, from 1992 - 1994, the SE had a high output DOHC engine with variable timing control. Here are some standard features that both models share.

Standard allow wheels- 6.5 inch on the SE, 6 inch on the GXE
Four wheel independent suspension
Power windows, locks
Power/Comfort button for automatic transmissions
Cruise Control
Air conditioning
Standard security system (ignition disable, doors, trunk, hood- no shock sensor)
Rear window defrost
SE vs. GXE:

Tighter suspension, thicker sway bars on SE, not GXE
Dual tipped exhausts on SE versus a single tip on the GXE
Black rear view mirrors on SE versus body colored Mirrors on GXE
Rear disk brakes on SE, rear drums on the GXE
5 speed manual available on SE, automatic-only on GXE
6.5 inch rims on SE, 6 inch rims on GXE
Driving lights standard on SE's, no driving lights on GXE
Spoiler standard on SE, no spoiler standard on GXE
White gauges standard on SE, black guages on the GXE with reduced bolding.
Sport leather steering wheel on SE, standard steering wheel on GXE
DOHC high output engine on 92 - 94 SE models, SOHC on all GXE's
standard exterior door locks on SE, GXE's standard with keyless entry
1989-1991 SE specific

VG30E SOHC engine generating 160 hp and 182 ft lbs of torque.
Standard Moonroof
Standard Bose Radio
Black rear lenses
Split front grill with a small "Nissan" sign
Standard with H rated tires
lever to open trunk left of driver's seat
1989 - 1991 SE & GXE specific

hinged door under radio
all speedometers at 1 25 mph
all tachometers redline at 6000 rmps
split grille with Nissan name
1991 changes

New Bose stereo face design started
chromed wheels started
Extended mirrors on SE models
1992 changes

An extendable bin under the radio
OD light is different in that it is spelled out instead of a separate light on the right
SE's now have a button to open the trunk instead of the lever.
stronger transmission for VG30E
plastic bezel around the radio/climate control changed in that there are no screws above the radio to remove.
new steering wheels for each model.
New mesh grille with Nissan logo.
Black rear gone, SE's have read rear lenses with a slight lens design change.
1992-1994 SE specific

VE30DE DOHC engine generating 190 hp and 190 ft lbs of torque
VLSD Viscous Limited Slip Differential) - if last letter on transmission code = V.
Red rear end
Meshed front grill with Nissan logo in center.
Heated side mirrors
Came standard with V rated tires (up to 149 mph)
speedometer to 145 mph, tachometer to 6700 rpm redline



I got this, but what is a VE model?

 

never heard of it before

 

ehhh just a little tid bit of info... if the 4th letter/number in the VIN is an "E" then you have a VE30DE engine in your car and it also marks it as an SE model

 

I think he thought maybe it's an actual trim level. It is not.

VE and VG are just terms most 3rd gen owners use to describe their engine or the actual car because of what engine is in it. It's a lot easier than typing VE30DE and VG30E or 89-91 SE, 89-94 GXE, 92-94 SE, etc. A lot of times it is used just to reference a motor when asking a question or making a description.

 

Ah Thanks everybody, that really helps. Now I know I was looking for a trim level that didnt really exist Thank a million

 

GXE's has rear disc brakes as an option with ABS not just drums. i have the rear discs with ABS. also the wing was an option for the GXE's. same as leather seats, sunroof, and BOSE Audio, and not all came with auto climate control. auto climate was not standard or an option for the SE's although Craig and Michael r the first 2 guys that installed auto climate in their SE's.

there is also another trim level which was the bourgham edition or something like that. that trim level is just like a GXE but with the adjustable suspension, digital dash and HUD.

 

well actually the ACC was standard in Canadian models...SE and GXE.

 

did not know this thanks buddy for updating me on that.