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Old 03-07-2008, 03:15 PM
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Still Love My '91

I think its been just over a year since I bought it and have since changed the timing belt, MAF sensor, stereo system, tires, battery, brakes and rotors, starter and new rear shelf carpet. The only thing a shop did was the timing belt. This car is so easy to work on and great for hauling the family and fast for its type. Enough ranting but I love it!!
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Old 03-07-2008, 03:19 PM
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Have you hugged your 3rd gen today?
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Old 03-07-2008, 10:29 PM
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My '91 has 250k with the original eng.,trans., clutch and injectors. The original alternator was replaced at 210k with worn brushes (it still worked). I still get 27 MPG and the car is still fun to drive. I still see a lot of 3rd gens on the road, but not a lot of old Taurus' or Intrepids.................
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Old 03-07-2008, 11:21 PM
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Originally Posted by LQ91SE
My '91 has 250k with the original eng.,trans., clutch and injectors. The original alternator was replaced at 210k with worn brushes (it still worked). I still get 27 MPG and the car is still fun to drive. I still see a lot of 3rd gens on the road, but not a lot of old Taurus' or Intrepids.................
That's some good luck. Are you the original owner?
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Old 03-08-2008, 05:25 PM
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Have you hugged your 3rd gen today?
nope, it's still in the garage.
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Old 03-08-2008, 05:26 PM
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Originally Posted by LQ91SE
My '91 has 250k with the original eng.,trans., clutch and injectors. The original alternator was replaced at 210k with worn brushes (it still worked). I still get 27 MPG and the car is still fun to drive. I still see a lot of 3rd gens on the road, but not a lot of old Taurus' or Intrepids.................
Don't see many new ones on the road either
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Old 03-08-2008, 08:46 PM
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oh man if only i mentioned what I've done to mine... lol

I talk to my car like gardeners talk to flowers. I believe it helps it stay happy

And greeny, i kinda did by cleanin the interior after a long while of not doing it. 92gxecg2 used up all my armor all protectant wipes and my meguires leather cleaner condition so I went and bought some more. Armor all leather cleaner sucks kevin
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Old 03-08-2008, 09:02 PM
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That's some good luck. Are you the original owner?
My sister bought the car new (I drove it on the test drive). It's been a one family car.
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Old 03-10-2008, 10:50 PM
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With only 166k's on mine it is well worth every penny. I do have that nasty paint bubble on driver side rear by gas tank. I will save another few hundred by doing it myself. Shops are a huge rip off!! Has anyone found a way to put 6X9 speakers in the front yet?
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Old 03-10-2008, 10:52 PM
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Originally Posted by ninjasword71
With only 166k's on mine it is well worth every penny. I do have that nasty paint bubble on driver side rear by gas tank. I will save another few hundred by doing it myself. Shops are a huge rip off!! Has anyone found a way to put 6X9 speakers in the front yet?
DUDE! get that paint bubble checked out for rust if it's by the fuel door. there was a recall about rust forming in that area, which causes the seatbelt mounts to fail in a crash. And maybe damage to the metal filler neck too... but take it to your dealership and have them check that out.
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Old 03-10-2008, 11:37 PM
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Originally Posted by ColombianMax
oh man if only i mentioned what I've done to mine... lol

I talk to my car like gardeners talk to flowers. I believe it helps it stay happy

And greeny, i kinda did by cleanin the interior after a long while of not doing it. 92gxecg2 used up all my armor all protectant wipes and my meguires leather cleaner condition so I went and bought some more. Armor all leather cleaner sucks kevin
Armor All protectant wipes make me cringe. I can't stand using anything like that on my car, it's oily and shiny and wet and ugh. I felt like I was lubed when I got out of my mom's Buick the other day. (Because of Armor All Leather Wipes)

Better throw all that **** away and go get Maguires products.
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Old 03-14-2008, 02:54 AM
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Third gen love

I purchased a 91 se from a guy one time who had to get it out of his parents driveway so needless to say I got a good deal on it. He told me he had "upgraded to 93 Ford Explorer" all I could do was laught to myself while driving away. The car was in mint cond. and hauled a$$ on the highway. After I had put some hyper black ADRs, partial lip kit and blacked out the windows I chanced to see him staring at me from his "upgrade" at a traffic light one day. I rolled down the window and his girlfriend was saying to him "I gaurentee you that he would never sell it back to you" we both snickered as I left his noisy a$$ slow Ford Explorer and ran up the highway on ramp and dissapeared into traffic. Dollar for dollar a third gen Maxima has been my smartest vehicle purchase I've ever made.
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