Tan SE 5spd...loaded, its amazing =). I was debating between 5spd and auto and im already glad i got 5spd (although i cant even drive it well yet!). Anyways, pictures will come soon! Traded in my POS Mazda 626 v6 and $4000 and it was done! Anyways, thanks for all your help in having me choose a Maxima!

Derek

 

congrats. take care of her

 

Congrats! I remember how excited I was when I got my Max.
Enjoy!

boo

 

congrats

 

man ur lucky u gotta 5spd after you start modding it u wont stop just a warning welcome and congrats

 

where da pics???

 

excellent purchase sir
welcome to maxima.org

 

don't you love the gap?.. i do!!

 

I really didn't want a maxima but my dad bought a 97 SE 5-speed Loaded and now I love it.

 

Im still working on learning stick...namely starting off on hills/inclines and downshifting to pass....but its only been a day. Its raining horribly here so pics will have to wait until tomorrow...! Thanks for the welcome! Once i actually pay for the car, then the modding begins!

 

Welcome, I bought mine this week too...so much fun! enjoy the car and try not to stall out like me in traffic!...lol

 

What money you have in your wallet.......account...........trust fund........etc.......will soon be gone. Dont worry, its ok. As long as you only use it for mods, gas money, getting the bottle filled......track fees.......

I think modding your max is more addicting than crack.

Resistance is futile.

 

Heres my 1 day impressions =) :
Its been pouring here but handles quite well. Im learning today how to drive stick and it seems pretty easy on the Max. Squealing tires in second is always fun! Anyways, very quiet car and nice. The bass in the Bose system cant keep up at high volumes but thats about my only nitpick with the car!

 

I just realized it already has red/clears!!!! Im so happy!!! Is this normal on a 97 SE????

 

Nope.......someone either did them up or bought them like that............good for you!

one of the "must have" mods done!

 

your car was prolly used and abused by a previous org member

 

i got rid of my 626 last year to get this 97 max se 5spd. Loaded is a beauty, isn't it!
enjoy,
matt

 

I just closed the trunk and realized i was being stupid...no red/clears =( Deciding between Subs or Ypipe!

 

so why did you 2 get rid of your 626? Is there anything wrong w/the 626 v6 5sp? I'm looking onto those cuz 5sp maximas are rare...just keeping options open.
Jae

 

Y pipe

 

well, my younger bro needed a car, so i sold that to him. I bought my older bro's car. kept it in the family!

 

I will never buy another Mazda again. It started having problems like crazy. Transmission was about to go when i sold it at 86k miles. $2k in repairs in the first year....it was the end of that one! DONT BUY ONE! Theyre not near as reliable as Maximas and the parts are much more...wait for the Maxima, its in a while different league!

 

5spd.....

Get an intake and Y-pipe...


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