Who's got 150,000+ miles...please share!
12-09-2002, 09:31 PM
#41
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I have 177,200 miles and still going strong! (New tranny and clutch and fixed studs) love driving fast
12-10-2002, 10:26 AM
#43
i'm right at 250,000. it's still on original engine/tranny, but i think the tranny part is about to change. all those reverse burnouts i did back in high school have finally taken their toll, lol. other than that, the car's always been good. still delivers power well and amazes people with the mileage.
12-10-2002, 11:21 AM
#44
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I just hit 200000 on Sunday. I have the original engine and tranny. The only engine items I've replaced are the exhaust studs and fuel injectors. It still runs and pulls hard.
Take a look at my 200K rollover video.
http://members.csinet.net/tisch/maxima/200krun.wmv
Take a look at my 200K rollover video.
http://members.csinet.net/tisch/maxima/200krun.wmv
12-10-2002, 11:41 AM
#45
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197K+ and I've been through hell and back (but I've beaten the Max the whole way!). I've been through two transmission (going on number 3), 3 clutches, 3 sets of springs AND struts (including stock), and a number of corner lenses. Actually, the only thing still original on my car is the carpet and headliner and the rear seat. Oh yeah, the Bose cassette/cd is still original, but the driver's side front amp is out. Go figure.
Oh yeah, I've also replaced rings and retainers, every bearing you could imagine, 3 sets of wheel studs all around, 2 sets of rotors all around, 4 sets of pads all around, 4 sets of tires, 3 sets of rims...
and two sets of rear triangular windows on either side from jerks who like to steal stuff.
Max looks great and runs great (except for not having a transmission in it right now). I'll be hittin the car shows again this summer, though. Congrats on 200K, Bryan!
Oh yeah, I've also replaced rings and retainers, every bearing you could imagine, 3 sets of wheel studs all around, 2 sets of rotors all around, 4 sets of pads all around, 4 sets of tires, 3 sets of rims...
and two sets of rear triangular windows on either side from jerks who like to steal stuff.
Max looks great and runs great (except for not having a transmission in it right now). I'll be hittin the car shows again this summer, though. Congrats on 200K, Bryan!
12-10-2002, 12:21 PM
#46
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Originally posted by Bryan91SE
I just hit 200000 on Sunday. I have the original engine and tranny. The only engine items I've replaced are the exhaust studs and fuel injectors. It still runs and pulls hard.
Take a look at my 200K rollover video.
http://members.csinet.net/tisch/maxima/200krun.wmv
I just hit 200000 on Sunday. I have the original engine and tranny. The only engine items I've replaced are the exhaust studs and fuel injectors. It still runs and pulls hard.
Take a look at my 200K rollover video.
http://members.csinet.net/tisch/maxima/200krun.wmv
12-10-2002, 04:02 PM
#47
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I got a 92 model with 188k on it. The ONLY time it broke down was due to a dead battery. The timing belt, water pump, and radiator are the only things to have been worked on...aside from other maintenence items. It starts like a new car every time I turn the key, and idles perfect.
12-10-2002, 06:51 PM
#48
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Originally posted by Engloid
I got a 92 model with 188k on it. The ONLY time it broke down was due to a dead battery. The timing belt, water pump, and radiator are the only things to have been worked on...aside from other maintenence items. It starts like a new car every time I turn the key, and idles perfect.
I got a 92 model with 188k on it. The ONLY time it broke down was due to a dead battery. The timing belt, water pump, and radiator are the only things to have been worked on...aside from other maintenence items. It starts like a new car every time I turn the key, and idles perfect.
12-10-2002, 11:14 PM
#49
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Originally posted by nismo1989
197K+ and I've been through hell and back (but I've beaten the Max the whole way!). I've been through two transmission (going on number 3), 3 clutches, 3 sets of springs AND struts (including stock), and a number of corner lenses. Actually, the only thing still original on my car is the carpet and headliner and the rear seat. Oh yeah, the Bose cassette/cd is still original, but the driver's side front amp is out. Go figure.
Oh yeah, I've also replaced rings and retainers, every bearing you could imagine, 3 sets of wheel studs all around, 2 sets of rotors all around, 4 sets of pads all around, 4 sets of tires, 3 sets of rims...
and two sets of rear triangular windows on either side from jerks who like to steal stuff.
Max looks great and runs great (except for not having a transmission in it right now). I'll be hittin the car shows again this summer, though. Congrats on 200K, Bryan!
197K+ and I've been through hell and back (but I've beaten the Max the whole way!). I've been through two transmission (going on number 3), 3 clutches, 3 sets of springs AND struts (including stock), and a number of corner lenses. Actually, the only thing still original on my car is the carpet and headliner and the rear seat. Oh yeah, the Bose cassette/cd is still original, but the driver's side front amp is out. Go figure.
Oh yeah, I've also replaced rings and retainers, every bearing you could imagine, 3 sets of wheel studs all around, 2 sets of rotors all around, 4 sets of pads all around, 4 sets of tires, 3 sets of rims...
and two sets of rear triangular windows on either side from jerks who like to steal stuff.
Max looks great and runs great (except for not having a transmission in it right now). I'll be hittin the car shows again this summer, though. Congrats on 200K, Bryan!
12-11-2002, 01:34 PM
#50
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156k and counting. Original clutch. Car still runs hard despite an accident at 48k miles that wound up being more to repair than the car was worth (at the time) (18k on '92 SE 5spd in 1995).
Glad the insurance company decided to fix it!!
Glad the insurance company decided to fix it!!
12-12-2002, 12:33 AM
#51
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can't believe this thread got revived from 2 years ago.
anyways, current max has 157k, one before that was in a wreck was at 155k, it would probably be close to 175k with all my driving if it wasn't totaled.
btw, i was at an autocross last sunday and the photographer for the San francisco region of the scca has a 90 max se 5 speed - original owner with 307k miles. saw it with my own eyes. original motor - don't know about the clutch tho.
anyways, current max has 157k, one before that was in a wreck was at 155k, it would probably be close to 175k with all my driving if it wasn't totaled.
btw, i was at an autocross last sunday and the photographer for the San francisco region of the scca has a 90 max se 5 speed - original owner with 307k miles. saw it with my own eyes. original motor - don't know about the clutch tho.
12-12-2002, 06:27 AM
#52
12-12-2002, 06:51 AM
#53
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Re: 241,000
267 and counting... replaced tranny twice... original engine with injectors replaced twice, and exhaust manifolds replaced once... strong as ever... knock on wood!
12-12-2002, 06:54 AM
#54
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Re: Re: 150,000+miles
FAST4EN,
What's up man? Where have you been... Haven't seen you post on here for like a year...
What's up man? Where have you been... Haven't seen you post on here for like a year...
12-12-2002, 12:49 PM
#55
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190,000
New to the forum today. Engine is original, replaced injectors, timing belt and water pump. Rebuilt autotrans at about 100k, but found out later that previous owner towed a trailer. I love the car but rust is starting to make me think about a new one.
01-08-2003, 11:43 PM
#56
rebuilds/replacements at these benchmarks
i have a 90SE 5spd. i rebuilt the tranny at about 150k. i put in a new clutch and flywheel at this point. i rebuilt the heads at about 172k. that made a big difference in it's throttle response. and it gained more "pep" generally. at that same time, i had new timing belt (2nd replacement), tensioner; water pump installed. i then added CAI and a hi-flow exhaust system from heads to muffler. recently, at about 175k, i had new CV joints and wheel bearings all around installed. next are struts and lowering springs. it runs smooth as silk. like a dream. the exhaust is loud as h*** on hard acceleration, but i like it. i will slam the car tastefully. a "sleeper."
01-09-2003, 12:07 AM
#57
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just bought my 89se 5spd with 242k on the original motor and tranny. runs great. picked it up for $600.
01-14-2003, 02:03 PM
#60
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Re: Hey look! It's ME!!
Presently have 177,000 miles. The only thing that I had to do as far as the engine and tranny is concerned is replace the tranny at 123,000. Since then, I have been running great; however, I believe that I need to do some front-end suspension work.
01-14-2003, 02:38 PM
#61
Re: Re: Hey look! It's ME!!
yes. the front end will start to go around 170 thousand. not overly so, mind you, as it will be pretty solid until then. but the struts and springs will start failing. mine are, as they make this popping sound at times. so this is a perfect excuse to just redo the entire suspension. i'm lowering the car and putting on new everything all the way around. i recently replaced all CV joints and all-the-way around wheel bearings. now it glides like on smooth glass. my largest concern on aging cars is the electrical failures that begin happening. and those symptoms always seem to come in waves, like several things will start to go all at once.
01-14-2003, 05:21 PM
#62
Originally posted by -MaxPayne-
beat this fellas...310,000 on a 1990 5-spd se. And i know none of u will belive this but ORIGINAL CLUTCH. It is my uncles car and is good condition.
beat this fellas...310,000 on a 1990 5-spd se. And i know none of u will belive this but ORIGINAL CLUTCH. It is my uncles car and is good condition.
Originally posted by crazy4maxima
there was a guy who had 400K+ in may i belive.. i wondered what happen to him.. i think his mom got a new max and he got a z
there was a guy who had 400K+ in may i belive.. i wondered what happen to him.. i think his mom got a new max and he got a z
Damn, I guess I only place third. I thought I had everyone beat.
I only have 259,000+ miles on mine. Original everything in the block, hopefully will change soon enough. 
http://www.cardomain.com/member_page...=265380&page=4
If you squint, you can see the 259,*** on the guage.
01-14-2003, 05:47 PM
#63
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203k
203k on my 90gxe. No engine/tranny overhaul or replacement. Odometer actually likes to get stuck occassionally, next time I tear everything apart I'll have to clean that gunk off. Does that make me 4th or 5th place? Do I get bonus points for all the electrical stuff starting to fail? ie. rear brake light melted (no joke), motor/switch/regulator gone out on driver's side, more to come? But, I am very thankful that maxine has been so good to me.
Nismo ate your Honda.
Nismo ate your Honda.
01-14-2003, 06:02 PM
#64
electrics
one of the first things to fail was the electrical motor running the antenna. i fixed it once, and it broke again, so i just kept it broken.
if you can fix it, duck it. if you can't duck it, f**k it.
if you can fix it, duck it. if you can't duck it, f**k it.
01-14-2003, 06:38 PM
#65
Originally posted by MaMasMax
203k on my 90gxe. No engine/tranny overhaul or replacement. Odometer actually likes to get stuck occassionally, next time I tear everything apart I'll have to clean that gunk off. Does that make me 4th or 5th place? Do I get bonus points for all the electrical stuff starting to fail? ie. rear brake light melted (no joke), motor/switch/regulator gone out on driver's side, more to come? But, I am very thankful that maxine has been so good to me.
Nismo ate your Honda.
203k on my 90gxe. No engine/tranny overhaul or replacement. Odometer actually likes to get stuck occassionally, next time I tear everything apart I'll have to clean that gunk off. Does that make me 4th or 5th place? Do I get bonus points for all the electrical stuff starting to fail? ie. rear brake light melted (no joke), motor/switch/regulator gone out on driver's side, more to come? But, I am very thankful that maxine has been so good to me.
Nismo ate your Honda.
Hehehe, sorry, but that's in kilometers. I do believe there's a lot of other runner ups. As for brake lights melting, I've had that happen to my right and 3rd lights.
01-15-2003, 06:42 AM
#67
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I have 165k on mine. Original engine and transmission, although that last part won't be the same much longer. Everytime I come to an intersection or have to slow down, the transmissions slips bad. Needless to say, the tax returns for this year are pretty much spoken for.
01-15-2003, 08:58 AM
#68
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I Just got 150,000 on this precious botomless pit of money wasting car, but it looks so good. BTW my tranny is going to fail soon, sometimes i have a floating valve, bad cv joints, mounts, and got to paint it. But i love it!! Donations Accepted
01-15-2003, 11:53 AM
#69
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Originally posted by Dark Lord Bunny
Hehehe, sorry, but that's in kilometers. I do believe there's a lot of other runner ups. As for brake lights melting, I've had that happen to my right and 3rd lights.
Hehehe, sorry, but that's in kilometers. I do believe there's a lot of other runner ups. As for brake lights melting, I've had that happen to my right and 3rd lights.
01-15-2003, 12:29 PM
#70
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146,000 on my 91gxe. original tranny, only bad thing that still needs replacing are my broken exhaust studs. I can hear my car from 20 yards away...putt putt putt putt. oh and 20mpg. 
but i love getting on the freeway!!! weeeeeeeeee
but i love getting on the freeway!!! weeeeeeeeee
01-15-2003, 02:32 PM
#71
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209,000
1990 5 spd pearl white
tokicios, tower arms bracers, 100 watt quartz (off road)
bfgs 225 60
new exhaust and studs
original clutch and engine
bose amps died ... replaced
cvs replaced ,,timing belts
alternator ,, a few 4 wheel alignments
some rust starting
valvoline synthetic in trans..
water pump.. windows are slow..clock died.. can be resoldered to fix..
I want a 95 or newer..... air bag ,,antilocks,, leather and heated...
auto or 5 spd ,,, either one..
still running good I need new timing belt and water pump,, and thermostat I think...treating it low budget now in case it dies.
when wet and damp out it hates to start... Ig coil wire it seems
1990 5 spd pearl white
tokicios, tower arms bracers, 100 watt quartz (off road)
bfgs 225 60
new exhaust and studs
original clutch and engine
bose amps died ... replaced
cvs replaced ,,timing belts
alternator ,, a few 4 wheel alignments
some rust starting
valvoline synthetic in trans..
water pump.. windows are slow..clock died.. can be resoldered to fix..
I want a 95 or newer..... air bag ,,antilocks,, leather and heated...
auto or 5 spd ,,, either one..still running good I need new timing belt and water pump,, and thermostat I think...treating it low budget now in case it dies.
when wet and damp out it hates to start... Ig coil wire it seems
01-15-2003, 05:12 PM
#72
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177,000 and counting...
1989 Silver SE 5sp
Rebuilt Transmission last year
Changed H20 pump, battery, timing belt, clutch too
Popcharger
FSTB from Courtesy Nissan
Clear Corners
Pioneer Head Unit
Profile California Series amps x2
Kicker C10a subs x2
I love this car! Next major mods will be bodywork, brakes,intake/ exhaust, suspension, window tint, wheels & tires...
And after all that, I'll probably just leave it alone
1989 Silver SE 5sp
Rebuilt Transmission last year
Changed H20 pump, battery, timing belt, clutch too
Popcharger
FSTB from Courtesy Nissan
Clear Corners
Pioneer Head Unit
Profile California Series amps x2
Kicker C10a subs x2
I love this car! Next major mods will be bodywork, brakes,intake/ exhaust, suspension, window tint, wheels & tires...
And after all that, I'll probably just leave it alone
01-16-2003, 03:19 AM
#73
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Got 217,000 +... but I'm now in having to replace a lot of things...vacum hoses, water hoses, pcv hoses, all fuel injectors, all FI harness connections, exhaust manifold studs, motor mounts, (anybody wan'dda buy the old ones?) transmission (back in 97) temp senor, struts, control arm bushings, stabl bar bushings, power steering rack, power steering lines, 02 sensor, transmission shift release, cruise control box, valve cover gaskets, interior, seats, carpet,(switched to leather back in 96) transmission lines, radiator, ball joints, speakers, stero.... and on and on and on.....
Stephen
Stephen
01-17-2003, 04:34 PM
#74
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i have more miles
my 90 se 5 speed has 193,???. on it. still runs like a champ
01-17-2003, 04:47 PM
#75
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327,083
I have 327,083 miles on my 91 Nissan Max SE, 5 spd. It has been a great car with no major repairs. In fact, only the passenger side CV boot and a rack and pinion. But now it is powerless and I've been looking for about 3 months for a performance motor. Still no luck. But above all, 327,083 isn't toooooo bad.
01-17-2003, 07:12 PM
#76
Originally posted by ljmayfield
I have 327,083 miles on my 91 Nissan Max SE, 5 spd. It has been a great car with no major repairs. In fact, only the passenger side CV boot and a rack and pinion. But now it is powerless and I've been looking for about 3 months for a performance motor. Still no luck. But above all, 327,083 isn't toooooo bad.
I have 327,083 miles on my 91 Nissan Max SE, 5 spd. It has been a great car with no major repairs. In fact, only the passenger side CV boot and a rack and pinion. But now it is powerless and I've been looking for about 3 months for a performance motor. Still no luck. But above all, 327,083 isn't toooooo bad.
DAMNATION!!! Now I'm only like... fourth on the mileage.
Oh well, I'm still goin strong.
01-18-2003, 11:11 AM
#77
Re: 327,083
Originally posted by ljmayfield
I have 327,083 miles on my 91 Nissan Max SE, 5 spd. It has been a great car with no major repairs. In fact, only the passenger side CV boot and a rack and pinion. But now it is powerless and I've been looking for about 3 months for a performance motor. Still no luck. But above all, 327,083 isn't toooooo bad.
I have 327,083 miles on my 91 Nissan Max SE, 5 spd. It has been a great car with no major repairs. In fact, only the passenger side CV boot and a rack and pinion. But now it is powerless and I've been looking for about 3 months for a performance motor. Still no luck. But above all, 327,083 isn't toooooo bad.
02-13-2003, 10:07 PM
#78
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260'000kms
260'000kms / approx.165'000miles. Bought it 4 months ago. 1992 Maxima SE, staddard tranny w/VE30DE. Everything stock. Only replaced fuel pump, starter & made rear wheels adjustment. Flies like an arrow. Drive w/ 94octane only.
02-13-2003, 10:20 PM
#79
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Re: 327,083
Originally posted by ljmayfield
I have 327,083 miles on my 91 Nissan Max SE, 5 spd. It has been a great car with no major repairs. In fact, only the passenger side CV boot and a rack and pinion. But now it is powerless and I've been looking for about 3 months for a performance motor. Still no luck. But above all, 327,083 isn't toooooo bad.
I have 327,083 miles on my 91 Nissan Max SE, 5 spd. It has been a great car with no major repairs. In fact, only the passenger side CV boot and a rack and pinion. But now it is powerless and I've been looking for about 3 months for a performance motor. Still no luck. But above all, 327,083 isn't toooooo bad.
02-14-2003, 07:34 AM
#80
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How about 339K !
I looked at a 92 SE 5-speed that a friend of my neighbor had for sale a couple of weeks ago. It had 339K on it and still ran okay. The owner said he had the original clutch replaced at 300K. He was only asking $1000, and sounded like he would have taken less, but I didn't have the nerve to buy something with that many miles. He had regular oil changes done on it and said it had been very reliable. I drove it more out of curiosity, than actual interest in buying it. It was surprising how well it ran.