I just heard about this as being an option for 96 (my 96 did not have one), and now that I have a 97+ console, it has me wondering...

As you can see, ptatohed brought it to my attention, but now my curiosity is piqued. So dodes anyone knwo anything about them being an option in 97+ Maximas?

 

Patrick, I tried doing a little searching for you on the internet.

"1997+Nissan+Maxima+standard+equipment"

Not that many helpful results. And I'm at work so I can't keep messing with it. This doesn't help too much but this is from Consumer Reports site:

Year-to-Year Changes

""""1996: The GLE edition added a 4-way power seat for the front passenger, which was also newly optional in the SE. Also, a large cupholder was installed in the central console.

1997: Maximas earned a facelift for 1997, led by a fresh front end with a different grille and brighter headlights. Rear ends wore new taillights and a redesigned trunk lid.

1998: Front side airbags are made available on SE and GLE versions of the Maxima.

1999: Available traction control was the main addition as Nissan's flagship headed into the final year of its current design. All models also got minor trim revisions and a standard anti-theft engine immobilizer. A redesigned, more powerful Maxima debuted in spring 1999, as an early 2000 model.""""

http://auto.consumerguide.com/auto/u...fm/id/2214.htm

For 1997+, it doesn't say they took the cupholder away but then again it doesn't even mention a redesigned dash so it isn't 100% complete anyway.

I'm guessing if no one answers you with a yes, the answer is a no. This is what I would do. Call a local dealer (or two) and tell them you have a 1997 and you want to buy the cupholder that goes in the console. See what they say. There's a chance it wasn't offered but it may work if you bought a '96 cupholder. Good luck.

 

wow cupholders were "options" back then? Well! I was fortunate to have bought a used 96 w/ cupholders then.

 

No, cupholders were never options. Every Maxima has the two (rinky dinky) cupholders to the right of the e-brake. What we are talking about is the removable cupholder in the armrest storage intoduced in '96 (standard). I am 100% positive that the '95s don't have it, I am 100% the '96s did come with it but the question is, did the '97-'99s come with it?


And if not, can they add it?

 

Hmm interesting, I never knew mine was removable. I'll take a look at it when i get outta work.

 

I have what your talking about in my '96........Its just a square piece of plastic with a round hole in it for a cup........I threw mine in the trunk because it took up so much room in the console compartment

 

Uh, all 1997-1999's have a removalbe cupholder.

maybe I don't get what you're asking.

 

My '96 GXE had the removable plastic cup holder that fits in a slot in the front of the center console. My '97 SE has the slot, but I didn't get the actual cup holder (bought the car used). If I had known I was getting the '97 when my '96 was totalled, I would have kept it. (But then I'd have to find a different, easily accessible place for my Springfield .45 and spare mags; it's legal to carry firearms anywhere in a vehicle in Louisiana ). It was convenient. I kept mine under the passenger seat when not in use. I could also use it with the armreast down (effectively "concealing" the drink) as long as it wasn't a very tall cup.

Dave

 

hmmm Cefiros have a pair of retractable cupholders in the center dash portion, the place where our cupholders are are actually a CD/small goodies holder (its velvet lined too)

 

No, not this one:


There is a seperate one that was available INSIDE the console (under the armrest) in 96. I am trying to figure out if it was available in 97 as well, or is they got rid of it when they redesigned the ones pictured above in 97.

 

Nope, never seen one on a 1997-1999 that was inside the console, under the armrest.

 

I've had a fully loaded '96 SE and currently have a fully loaded '99 SE. My 96 did come with that removable cup holder. Didn't use it because it was a hassle being inside the center armrest. On my 99, the slot to insert the cup holder is there, but I wasn't supplied. I kept my 96 cup holder and it does fit in 99.

It wasn't an option in my 96 nor 99. I believe Nissan just did away with it sometime between 96 and 99.

 

Do you still have it? Want to sell it?

 

Thanks Sigh. I think you gave us our answer. A.) No it was not provided with the '97/'99s but B.) it does fit.

phen, did you get a price from the dealer? (Or better yet, Courtesy?)

Now one last questions remains. Will this cupholder fit in '95s?!

 

You guys really want to be jealous? They still make a 4th gen. Maxima sold in Korea called the SM5. They have some sweeeeet toys that we never got. Here is a rear cupholder:






Check out this armrest/console:






Check out everything else. Micron filters, steering audio controls, monitors, etc..

http://www.renaultsamsungm.com/NewJs...ite/start.html

(Go to Performance on the right and click the third + plus sign down)

 

WTF???
anyone ever consider importing some of these toys?
also, the engine is only 2.5 liters, but, everything else looks to be the same...does anyone know if that's true?

also, it's a Renault Samsung???

FLO_BOY

 

It also has a VI ?

 

phen, I contacted Courtesy Nissan for you to get the price of the '96 cupholder. It is pretty pricey at $11.78, with a Maxima.org discount. Also, there is a minimum $8.00 shipping!!!! Try the dealer or maybe a junkyard. Good luck.

 

I would love to have afew of the things from that car-the tailights, headlights and side markers...can we get a group deal going??? :-P

Did anyone see the SM3?

Mike

 

I would love to have a few of the things from that car-the tailights, headlights and side markers...can we get a group deal going??? :-P

Did anyone see the SM3?

Mike

 

 

can that rear cupholder be put in ours?? it would really come in handy. plus i don't need the ash tray cuz i don't allow smoking in my car. someone import them!