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Old Feb 3, 2024 | 07:58 AM
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I bought a white VE-5 for $700

169k and needs a clutch but since they are so hard to find these days, I rented a trailer and drove 100 miles to pick it up. I got in it in the garage and popped the trunk for the first time, and in there is the one part I have been looking for for about 15 years. Probably the rarest part Nissan ever made for these cars. Almost happier having it than the car itself.

It was officially an option. Any guesses?
Old Feb 4, 2024 | 09:25 PM
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if i had to guess, probably a rear shock or strut
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VTC rebuilt Kit?
Congrats on your purchase.
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Here's a hint: It was an optional accessory, not a factory part.
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Pardon my ignorance on new 3rd Gens, Is it Keyless Entry. (Remote to lock/unlock)
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optional stronger transmission ? The 1992 to 1994 SE received an optional automatic transmission (RE4F04V) ?

you said you saw it under the hood so....i have no other guesses,
Old Mar 6, 2024 | 09:30 AM
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Something related to the heads up display?
Old Mar 7, 2024 | 12:06 PM
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3rd Gen Option

Is it a cargo mat?
Old Mar 9, 2024 | 06:42 AM
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Pardon my ignorance on new 3rd Gens, Is it Keyless Entry. (Remote to lock/unlock)
New 3rd gens? But no, keyless entry was standard on GXE's, technically not an option.

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optional stronger transmission ? The 1992 to 1994 SE received an optional automatic transmission (RE4F04V) ?

you said you saw it under the hood so....i have no other guesses,
"VE-5" plus I said it was in the trunk, not under the hood.

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Something related to the heads up display?
That was part of a trim package. I should have specified optional accessory.

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Is it a cargo mat?
Closest guess so far, but nope.
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Gen 3 option

Is it a cargo net or full size spare.
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Optional accessory, but not factory? So, something only a dealer would have installed?
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Rare Gen 3 Option

Is it a 6 Disc CD Changer?
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Is it a cargo net or full size spare.
Was full size spare a rare option? I remember mine had the full size spare in the trunk still never used lol
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pass thru back seat? or some kind of tire repair package
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Old Apr 6, 2024 | 12:09 AM
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Originally Posted by Hectic
169k and needs a clutch but since they are so hard to find these days, I rented a trailer and drove 100 miles to pick it up. I got in it in the garage and popped the trunk for the first time, and in there is the one part I have been looking for for about 15 years. Probably the rarest part Nissan ever made for these cars. Almost happier having it than the car itself.

It was officially an option. Any guesses?
Car cellphone? First aid kit?
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Genuine fitted cover. Always wanted one, never even seen pictures of one except for in the brochure. Not sure I have any practical use for it though. Keep one of my cars covered in the garage? I'll take it though.


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Originally Posted by Hectic
Genuine fitted cover. Always wanted one, never even seen pictures of one except for in the brochure. Not sure I have any practical use for it though. Keep one of my cars covered in the garage? I'll take it though.

Faaaaaancy!
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Cool... I never knew it existed.
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Originally Posted by Hectic;[url=tel:9258218
9258218[/url]]Genuine fitted cover. Always wanted one, never even seen pictures of one except for in the brochure. Not sure I have any practical use for it though. Keep one of my cars covered in the garage? I'll take it though.

Now THAT might be the most rarest!

Finally came to the dark side(VE), eh?
Old Mar 5, 2025 | 09:13 PM
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nice to know that's my trans
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