Aussie maxima..se or gxe?
we know the engine code. I just was curious if mebbe Aus got a VLSD tranny in the 92-94 years... and the other code will help tell what the model info is. of aussie FSM would help tho... cuz the one we use is really just for US/Canada.
I already asked
she said it said vg30e
which makes sense
she said it said vg30e
which makes sense
Originally Posted by Wiki
During this year, the Maxima was first introduced to the European market, replacing the Laurel. For European markets, the model range was:
* 3.0
* 3.0 S
* 3.0 SE
All European and Australian variants had automatic transmissions and the VG30E Engine only.
* 3.0
* 3.0 S
* 3.0 SE
All European and Australian variants had automatic transmissions and the VG30E Engine only.
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Ben did you post the hose list I e-mailed you? Let me know if the PDF works or not.
[By the way I notice other repairs were on there - those rows were supposed to be un-selected when I did the export - let me know if you want me to re-email it to you, or if that will be enough for you]
Good luck with the hose job - it's a bit of a pain in the ***.
[By the way I notice other repairs were on there - those rows were supposed to be un-selected when I did the export - let me know if you want me to re-email it to you, or if that will be enough for you]
Good luck with the hose job - it's a bit of a pain in the ***.
Last edited by 1993-VG30E-GXE; Nov 30, 2008 at 07:02 PM.
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Dear all.
The lady has a 3rd gen Maxima - thats about as far as you guys can go.
The Aus and South African models/specs are the same and quite different to what you people have on that side of the pond.
That blue color of hers is stock - I have the exact same and there are many more of the same colored 3rd gens here.
The mirrors are always the same color as the car here - clear corners are stock yes.
The engine bay only seems to be a different shade of blue because the dumb-asses in the factory thought nobody would notice if they don't cover the engine bay in a proper clear coat - ie - they thought they saved money - mine is also like that.
I have the same rear fog lights and they actually do work via a switch on the left of the handbrake lever on the console - only when the main lights are also on though.
I have a model with a rear spoiler.
Models here are known as 300, 300e, 300se rather than what you guys are used to.
The sun is not yet up here, but here is a quick set of pics
http://www.home.telkomsa.net/glad/Images/IMG_1775.jpg
The lady has a 3rd gen Maxima - thats about as far as you guys can go.
The Aus and South African models/specs are the same and quite different to what you people have on that side of the pond.
That blue color of hers is stock - I have the exact same and there are many more of the same colored 3rd gens here.
The mirrors are always the same color as the car here - clear corners are stock yes.
The engine bay only seems to be a different shade of blue because the dumb-asses in the factory thought nobody would notice if they don't cover the engine bay in a proper clear coat - ie - they thought they saved money - mine is also like that.
I have the same rear fog lights and they actually do work via a switch on the left of the handbrake lever on the console - only when the main lights are also on though.
I have a model with a rear spoiler.
Models here are known as 300, 300e, 300se rather than what you guys are used to.
The sun is not yet up here, but here is a quick set of pics
http://www.home.telkomsa.net/glad/Images/IMG_1775.jpg
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Dear all.
The lady has a 3rd gen Maxima - thats about as far as you guys can go.
The Aus and South African models/specs are the same and quite different to what you people have on that side of the pond.
That blue color of hers is stock - I have the exact same and there are many more of the same colored 3rd gens here.
The mirrors are always the same color as the car here - clear corners are stock yes.
The engine bay only seems to be a different shade of blue because the dumb-asses in the factory thought nobody would notice if they don't cover the engine bay in a proper clear coat - ie - they thought they saved money - mine is also like that.
I have the same rear fog lights and they actually do work via a switch on the left of the handbrake lever on the console - only when the main lights are also on though.
I have a model with a rear spoiler.
Models here are known as 300, 300e, 300se rather than what you guys are used to.
The sun is not yet up here, but here is a quick set of pics
http://www.home.telkomsa.net/glad/Images/IMG_1775.jpg
The lady has a 3rd gen Maxima - thats about as far as you guys can go.
The Aus and South African models/specs are the same and quite different to what you people have on that side of the pond.
That blue color of hers is stock - I have the exact same and there are many more of the same colored 3rd gens here.
The mirrors are always the same color as the car here - clear corners are stock yes.
The engine bay only seems to be a different shade of blue because the dumb-asses in the factory thought nobody would notice if they don't cover the engine bay in a proper clear coat - ie - they thought they saved money - mine is also like that.
I have the same rear fog lights and they actually do work via a switch on the left of the handbrake lever on the console - only when the main lights are also on though.
I have a model with a rear spoiler.
Models here are known as 300, 300e, 300se rather than what you guys are used to.
The sun is not yet up here, but here is a quick set of pics
http://www.home.telkomsa.net/glad/Images/IMG_1775.jpg
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Dear all.
The lady has a 3rd gen Maxima - thats about as far as you guys can go.
The Aus and South African models/specs are the same and quite different to what you people have on that side of the pond.
That blue color of hers is stock - I have the exact same and there are many more of the same colored 3rd gens here.
The mirrors are always the same color as the car here - clear corners are stock yes.
The engine bay only seems to be a different shade of blue because the dumb-asses in the factory thought nobody would notice if they don't cover the engine bay in a proper clear coat - ie - they thought they saved money - mine is also like that.
I have the same rear fog lights and they actually do work via a switch on the left of the handbrake lever on the console - only when the main lights are also on though.
I have a model with a rear spoiler.
Models here are known as 300, 300e, 300se rather than what you guys are used to.
The sun is not yet up here, but here is a quick set of pics
http://www.home.telkomsa.net/glad/Images/IMG_1775.jpg
The lady has a 3rd gen Maxima - thats about as far as you guys can go.
The Aus and South African models/specs are the same and quite different to what you people have on that side of the pond.
That blue color of hers is stock - I have the exact same and there are many more of the same colored 3rd gens here.
The mirrors are always the same color as the car here - clear corners are stock yes.
The engine bay only seems to be a different shade of blue because the dumb-asses in the factory thought nobody would notice if they don't cover the engine bay in a proper clear coat - ie - they thought they saved money - mine is also like that.
I have the same rear fog lights and they actually do work via a switch on the left of the handbrake lever on the console - only when the main lights are also on though.
I have a model with a rear spoiler.
Models here are known as 300, 300e, 300se rather than what you guys are used to.
The sun is not yet up here, but here is a quick set of pics
http://www.home.telkomsa.net/glad/Images/IMG_1775.jpg
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CapedCadaver: Numbers are HJ30PAEMCK3 and RE4F02A
Burhan92SE: ^^^^^^^^Does that help your question?
CapedCadaver: and as for pics...is this what you were after?
lvR: I understand what ur saying about the colour being stock & just cheaply. I went to a nissan dealer today, he said he rackons its almost stock but not quite, that its had a respray, maybe just because it was looking dry and tired, but hasnt been done in 2-pac, hence the slight bubbling away from the window trim (which you cant see in my pics) and as for the chrome trim, he hasnt seen any here either. He is also a nissan enthuisiast and owned a 94 maxima, also said my interior, seats and dash etc is quite diff. The whole set-up apparently is rather unique. He thinks maybe it has been imported as no other maximas here have side lamps...so maybe mine were necassary when bought here. And YES they do work.
My fog lights do not work. There is no switch in the car and there are no wires or plugs! This is one thing i am positive on my car. That i have known from day one! I have been told they are just there cos the model up from me has working fog lights.
Greeny: Thanks for the new thread.
I will take some interior photos for you guys later. But i assume that will be middle of the night for you? its monday dec 1st - 4.15pm here
Burhan92SE: ^^^^^^^^Does that help your question?
CapedCadaver: and as for pics...is this what you were after?
lvR: I understand what ur saying about the colour being stock & just cheaply. I went to a nissan dealer today, he said he rackons its almost stock but not quite, that its had a respray, maybe just because it was looking dry and tired, but hasnt been done in 2-pac, hence the slight bubbling away from the window trim (which you cant see in my pics) and as for the chrome trim, he hasnt seen any here either. He is also a nissan enthuisiast and owned a 94 maxima, also said my interior, seats and dash etc is quite diff. The whole set-up apparently is rather unique. He thinks maybe it has been imported as no other maximas here have side lamps...so maybe mine were necassary when bought here. And YES they do work.
My fog lights do not work. There is no switch in the car and there are no wires or plugs! This is one thing i am positive on my car. That i have known from day one! I have been told they are just there cos the model up from me has working fog lights.
Greeny: Thanks for the new thread.
I will take some interior photos for you guys later. But i assume that will be middle of the night for you? its monday dec 1st - 4.15pm here
Last edited by cassjane; Nov 30, 2008 at 09:19 PM.
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Knowing the history of my own vehicle and the fastidious owner before me, I have to say that your paint looks real spectacular for such an old vehicle compared to my own - I cannot see any blemishes in your pics, yet know from experience that scratches/marks and scuffs from inconsiderate fellow road users are inevitable and I don't have a single pristine panel on my vehicle as a result ...................... guess yours may well have had a respray, but the color is std.
Would be interesting to see an Aus' interior.
Would be interesting to see an Aus' interior.
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i have had the car 3 years and new marks ive put on it, except a few slight stone chips. There is two blemiches from i think is bird poo not cleaned straight away (was already there when i bought it) But yes i do agree, it is in very good condition which also leads me to believe its a respray. No panels on my car are faded.
Ok, give me 30 mins and ill get some interior pics
be back soon
Ok, give me 30 mins and ill get some interior pics
be back soon
First off, I think your car is gorgeous; don't let anyone tell you different. Who cares if it is mismatched (if it even is?), if it runs good, then more power to you.
Did anyone notice the shape of the mirrors? They're also 89-91 style (For the US anyway), pics of the interior will also tell if they made any differences. The engine bay color actually looks like the US blue color as seen here:
You should write down the Paint code as seen on the metal plate on your firewall to see if it was repainted or if AUS has completely different colors.
Also, I found this information when searching... from a member named Kitt.
Here is a pic of his car:
Did anyone notice the shape of the mirrors? They're also 89-91 style (For the US anyway), pics of the interior will also tell if they made any differences. The engine bay color actually looks like the US blue color as seen here:
You should write down the Paint code as seen on the metal plate on your firewall to see if it was repainted or if AUS has completely different colors.
Also, I found this information when searching... from a member named Kitt.
The Nissan Maxima was released here from 1990 to early 1995. All with the VG30E engine.The was only one facelift with came in 1993 , where the car got polished alloy wheels like mine and a different grill design, and some minor cosmetic changes. Also the dash graphics where upgraded and the car came with Airbag. It came with Automatic only. There were two trim levels. For the 1990-1992 models there was the M and the Ti (Top of the line model) The M missed out on leather steering wheel, ABS brakes, rear spoiler, electric seats and digital keyless entry keypad system. The Ti Had the lot. For the 1993-1995, they used the name Execitive to replace the M. It was the same as before except it got Airbag and some minor interior changes. The Ti was still used in the 1993-1995 facelift series and came with the lot.
Now sidemarkers...Well I don't have a closer picture to show some of U. Well they just look round and flash as you indicate which direction you wish to go when signialing. (U all know this). Well the grill was different in the 1990-1992 models. See LP's picture. The 1993 facelift models grill is the one like on my car. I would also like to take this oppitunity to thank Matt for the downloadble commercials on the Maxima. Thankyou Matt. It was worth the wait. If anyone wants to know more about the Australian model Maxima's just let me know.
Now sidemarkers...Well I don't have a closer picture to show some of U. Well they just look round and flash as you indicate which direction you wish to go when signialing. (U all know this). Well the grill was different in the 1990-1992 models. See LP's picture. The 1993 facelift models grill is the one like on my car. I would also like to take this oppitunity to thank Matt for the downloadble commercials on the Maxima. Thankyou Matt. It was worth the wait. If anyone wants to know more about the Australian model Maxima's just let me know.
Last edited by Pearl93VE; Nov 30, 2008 at 09:57 PM.
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Pearl93VE: Yeh the guy i was talking to that had a 93 maxima said his grill was slightly different.
I remember when i rang for insurance she asked me was it executive ir Ti. All i said was standard. Had no idea what she was on about.
Thanks for the info. As for the colour. that pic is what the engine bay is...and my bf said he can tell where the masking tape has stopped in the boot. The old blue is that blue on the car. Slightly different...but still different.
I remember when i rang for insurance she asked me was it executive ir Ti. All i said was standard. Had no idea what she was on about.
Thanks for the info. As for the colour. that pic is what the engine bay is...and my bf said he can tell where the masking tape has stopped in the boot. The old blue is that blue on the car. Slightly different...but still different.
plus both needles are now BURIED so you are going really really fast 
RHD might be ok for auto
but on a 3rd gen maxima... the shifter is awkward in my left hand. I know this because i have either ridden shotgun in my own car, or ridden in my friend's 89, and had to shift for my friend who was driving cuz he was on the phone. just watch for him to hit the clutch and shift! MUCH easier on his old probe than on the maxima... i miss gears alot trying to shift with my left hand on the maxima. prolly cuz the shifter is angled even in neutral..
RHD might be ok for auto
but on a 3rd gen maxima... the shifter is awkward in my left hand. I know this because i have either ridden shotgun in my own car, or ridden in my friend's 89, and had to shift for my friend who was driving cuz he was on the phone. just watch for him to hit the clutch and shift! MUCH easier on his old probe than on the maxima... i miss gears alot trying to shift with my left hand on the maxima. prolly cuz the shifter is angled even in neutral..
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Yeh all this LHD stuff is too weird for me! My old car used to be manual and i loved it. Now i sit as a passenger, (left side) on my bf's car and occasionally change gears or hold his hand while he goes through them....so kinda get the feeling of driving a LHD vehicle. its wayyyyy too strange for me
Yeh all this LHD stuff is too weird for me! My old car used to be manual and i loved it. Now i sit as a passenger, (left side) on my bf's car and occasionally change gears or hold his hand while he goes through them....so kinda get the feeling of driving a LHD vehicle. its wayyyyy too strange for me
for me it's awkward having first AWAY from my body, and reverse CLOSE to it. especially if you are coming hard around a corner and downshifting into 2nd... it's easier to pull it in and back... instead of cocking your arm (like reverse in a LHD car) sideways and back for that quick downshift into 2nd..... it's a matter of taste i guess.
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are you right or left handed?
for me it's awkward having first AWAY from my body, and reverse CLOSE to it. especially if you are coming hard around a corner and downshifting into 2nd... it's easier to pull it in and back... instead of cocking your arm (like reverse in a LHD car) sideways and back for that quick downshift into 2nd..... it's a matter of taste i guess.
for me it's awkward having first AWAY from my body, and reverse CLOSE to it. especially if you are coming hard around a corner and downshifting into 2nd... it's easier to pull it in and back... instead of cocking your arm (like reverse in a LHD car) sideways and back for that quick downshift into 2nd..... it's a matter of taste i guess.
im ambidextrous...so both hands works
but its still weird shifting gears from passenger seat. I've never drivin a LHD, and very eager to.
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this is the 1st time that I have seen a non north american varient of the 3rd. gen. Crazy seeing a RHD. different grille and the bumper lighting. I am assuming that Australian cars have a mixture of both GXE and SE as a norm ... notice his car doesn`t have white face guages, but has VE lights and SE trims w/ a VG30e engine ... whatever the case ... It`s cool. Kinda like seeing a JDM S13 and an S13 240sx...lol
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this is the 1st time that I have seen a non north american varient of the 3rd. gen. Crazy seeing a RHD. different grille and the bumper lighting. I am assuming that Australian cars have a mixture of both GXE and SE as a norm ... notice his car doesn`t have white face guages, but has VE lights and SE trims w/ a VG30e engine ... whatever the case ... It`s cool. Kinda like seeing a JDM S13 and an S13 240sx...lol
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The blk trim can be stock and still overpainted. And it is overpainted if engine bay color differs...
EU style from Sweden in -93, see http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/11:
[Note: The brake light is non stock and in illegal location, eh. Theres a bypass sw for inspection]
The GXE sawblades, seem to be EU std. A/C was an option and my max received it afterwards in Finn -stealership.
At least France (maybe also Spain?) used to have the ugly yel button side turn signal lamps mandatory, thus 'all' european models come equipped with them. The "Lamp directive wars" have always been very vicious and costly for car mfg's... one ju$t could not allow a car from neighboring country to invade the lube barrel. Now the EUsociaslistic coup has changed all, even constitution and property rights will be sucked by the ***** (who eventually won). Wont put much hope for new american D-day?
The 'extra' fusebox at left is just like from my previous stanza; I dont have such box but then we drive on the right...
But with this, I can tease yall ppl:
EU style from Sweden in -93, see http://www.cardomain.com/ride/748507/11:
[Note: The brake light is non stock and in illegal location, eh. Theres a bypass sw for inspection]
The GXE sawblades, seem to be EU std. A/C was an option and my max received it afterwards in Finn -stealership.
At least France (maybe also Spain?) used to have the ugly yel button side turn signal lamps mandatory, thus 'all' european models come equipped with them. The "Lamp directive wars" have always been very vicious and costly for car mfg's... one ju$t could not allow a car from neighboring country to invade the lube barrel. Now the EUsociaslistic coup has changed all, even constitution and property rights will be sucked by the ***** (who eventually won). Wont put much hope for new american D-day?
The 'extra' fusebox at left is just like from my previous stanza; I dont have such box but then we drive on the right...
But with this, I can tease yall ppl:
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ooo i want one of those illegal brake light things....im gunna look into getting one!! can i just get one? lol
as for the side lamps....they are the ugliest things around. And havent seen any other maximas here with them
as for the side lamps....they are the ugliest things around. And havent seen any other maximas here with them
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Checking cars with the lamp on/off, one clearly sees how ppl respect it. Just one blink and nobody pushes on from behind any more... also the distance to vehicle behind is much longer when stopping in traffic. Test it...
Ugly side marker could be a sign of its EU market origin.
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Eh that proves how anybody can factualize any inventions on that wild west forum = Dont ever trust any source starting with letters Wiki...
true euro headlights (ie, those on wiking's car) seem to have different engravings on the glass than the bullcrap USDM headlights... note the arced line going from the top of the wiper blade, up-left, and down-left.... toward the bottom middle of his headlight.. that makes for a much better pattern.
pattern ends up looking kinda like this... alot more like a projector, just not as precise
these are the USDM headlights. nothing but rectangles... no angles or anything. crappy pattern...
cassandra - do AUS headlights look more like wiking's EU headlights, or the USDM ones?
pattern ends up looking kinda like this... alot more like a projector, just not as precise
these are the USDM headlights. nothing but rectangles... no angles or anything. crappy pattern...
cassandra - do AUS headlights look more like wiking's EU headlights, or the USDM ones?