American muscle? NOT ANYMORE, READ ON
11-08-2002, 07:51 AM
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American muscle? NOT ANYMORE, READ ON
Hello, I am a former american car owner, been there done that to death. I have now seen the light and bought a Maxima, 95, 100 000km.
Very good shape. What I want to know is what kind of problems should I expect from this car. Any parts that I should change as preventive maintenance? Sensors, gages, what can I expect to break?
Help me make my first japanese car trouble free.
Very good shape. What I want to know is what kind of problems should I expect from this car. Any parts that I should change as preventive maintenance? Sensors, gages, what can I expect to break?
Help me make my first japanese car trouble free.
11-08-2002, 08:13 AM
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Re: American muscle? NOT ANYMORE, READ ON
Originally posted by BLUECAR
Hello, I am a former american car owner, been there done that to death. I have now seen the light and bought a Maxima, 95, 100 000km.
Very good shape. What I want to know is what kind of problems should I expect from this car. Any parts that I should change as preventive maintenance? Sensors, gages, what can I expect to break?
Help me make my first japanese car trouble free.
Hello, I am a former american car owner, been there done that to death. I have now seen the light and bought a Maxima, 95, 100 000km.
Very good shape. What I want to know is what kind of problems should I expect from this car. Any parts that I should change as preventive maintenance? Sensors, gages, what can I expect to break?
Help me make my first japanese car trouble free.
The 4th gen Maxima (95-99) is EXTREMELY reliable. JD Power & Associates labels the Maxima as the most reliable car in it's class. I've had my 96 since early 98 and it's NEVER been to the dealer. The car is now almost 7 years old and has 90K mile. The only that's gone wrong with the car is a emissions component thru a code. I ended up cleaning the part and no problems since. My car also has over 100 1/4 mile passes under it's belt with the stock clutch. The only problems you hear about are tranny problems (mostly autos that are raced), bad starters and alternators, knock sensors, and O2 sensors. You never hear of engine failures, spun bearing, thrown rod, etc because the motor is stone-reliable.Dave
11-08-2002, 09:18 AM
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I'm one also loved my Camaro for the speed, but had to mature to a quick 4 door Sedan.
The only prob with my Max is it runs rich and stalls, I pulled the code of the computer, sure enough its the knock sensor. Other then that and people callin me a ricer, couldn't be happier
Doug D
The only prob with my Max is it runs rich and stalls, I pulled the code of the computer, sure enough its the knock sensor. Other then that and people callin me a ricer, couldn't be happier
Doug D
11-08-2002, 10:53 AM
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Welcome
Picked up my 99 just 9 months ago at 43k and now have 62k on it. Not a single problem, and I expect to have many more trouble-free miles.
I do NOT drive the car slowly either.
Picked up my 99 just 9 months ago at 43k and now have 62k on it. Not a single problem, and I expect to have many more trouble-free miles.
I do NOT drive the car slowly either.
11-08-2002, 11:19 AM
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Welcome! The Maxima is my first Japanese car as well. I had a Chevy and a Pontiac before the Maxima. Both were pretty crappy, broke down on me more than I can remember. I bought the Maxima new in 1996 and haven't had any major problems to date.
11-08-2002, 01:36 PM
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Originally posted by fred97gle
I have a '97 with 140k miles. The only things I have replaced are belts, hoses and tires . Still drives wonderful and always starts. Oh yeah, I had to get a new battery last year. I do not baby it either.
I have a '97 with 140k miles. The only things I have replaced are belts, hoses and tires . Still drives wonderful and always starts. Oh yeah, I had to get a new battery last year. I do not baby it either.
The only major thing here was my drivers side axle seal (twice). Everything else is just maintenence items: belts, fluids, filters, etc.
-hype
11-08-2002, 04:24 PM
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me ('98) and my bro ('97) received a letter from nissan saying that 97-99 alternators were faulty, and should be replaced. i haven't changed mine yet though, and we got that in the summer. i love my max. the ONE AND ONLY THING i wish was different was that it is stick. but i can't complain, it's an awesome ride.
11-08-2002, 04:26 PM
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Originally posted by Ruckus
me ('98) and my bro ('97) received a letter from nissan saying that 97-99 alternators were faulty, and should be replaced. i haven't changed mine yet though
me ('98) and my bro ('97) received a letter from nissan saying that 97-99 alternators were faulty, and should be replaced. i haven't changed mine yet though
SuDZ
11-08-2002, 04:48 PM
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Originally posted by Cumalot
Welcome! The Maxima is my first Japanese car as well. I had a Chevy and a Pontiac before the Maxima. Both were pretty crappy, broke down on me more than I can remember.
Welcome! The Maxima is my first Japanese car as well. I had a Chevy and a Pontiac before the Maxima. Both were pretty crappy, broke down on me more than I can remember.
SuDZ
11-08-2002, 08:01 PM
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Re: American muscle? NOT ANYMORE, READ ON
The max is a reliable car but you might want to prepare for:
I crank my car, all the lights come on but it does not crank to start.
----> Starter problems, easy solution, roll your car about 2 cm or so and re-crank it.
Few rattles.....
O2 sensors....
...and I think that's about it. However, like said earlier..... things are very reliable with this car.
(Used to help my uncle maintain a 1970s Camaro. The car caught fire when we were driving I-605 in LA).
I crank my car, all the lights come on but it does not crank to start.
----> Starter problems, easy solution, roll your car about 2 cm or so and re-crank it.
Few rattles.....
O2 sensors....
...and I think that's about it. However, like said earlier..... things are very reliable with this car.
(Used to help my uncle maintain a 1970s Camaro. The car caught fire when we were driving I-605 in LA).
Originally posted by BLUECAR
Hello, I am a former american car owner, been there done that to death. I have now seen the light and bought a Maxima, 95, 100 000km.
Very good shape. What I want to know is what kind of problems should I expect from this car. Any parts that I should change as preventive maintenance? Sensors, gages, what can I expect to break?
Help me make my first japanese car trouble free.
Hello, I am a former american car owner, been there done that to death. I have now seen the light and bought a Maxima, 95, 100 000km.
Very good shape. What I want to know is what kind of problems should I expect from this car. Any parts that I should change as preventive maintenance? Sensors, gages, what can I expect to break?
Help me make my first japanese car trouble free.
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