happyricefob

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although my max has 98k on it, but i have in my VQ it'll last till 200k with proper maintance. now here's the problem: i don't drive my max hard, don't race too often, just a nice and fast ride from places to places. as you can see my major mods in my sig, should i continue to drop more $$ into modding or i should stop, start saving up $$ for the next ride? (g35c black/black 6spd )

it has been 1.5 years since i started modding my max, i learned a lot and appreciated every minute and effort i spent. i felt it's the right time to stop and just keep it the way it is. no i'm not gonna drop my car cuz i want to keep my ride comfert, no i'm not gonna get a b-pipe to get that extra 4-5 FWHP. why? i don't feel like it's worth it.

so this mite be it. my last mod is brembo cross/drilled rotors (both F and R). it's coming in the mail and it'll be my last modification...hopefully. and i will keep you guys posted when i'm done.

what do you guys think?

budha56

I think it's totally about what you want. Unless they're classics or you're making money with it, cars are a bad investment financially (cars are so expensive!). It's the hobby factor that makes it worth putting anything more into it than to make it a daily driver. It sounds like you've done what you wanted to the Max, and you're ready to move on, in which case it'll provide you with everything Max's promise until you've saved up for that G35. Sounds like you're ready to wait and save up, from what you said.

nick

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dude - whose house is that in the rear ???

keep your maxima well maintained , but save the "mod" money for next/better car

Nick

happyricefob

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it's my friend's house.

Jason R

iTrader: (39)

it all depends on whether you want that car payment or not. now if you save up a nice bit of loot and get a nice down payment then i would say go for it. G35 is a badass car and I hope to own one someday as well.

cscm094

No car guy will EVER be done with his ride

I like her how she is, and has lots of mods

BOZOnPJs

save up and buy a place to live.. by the time you're 25 you should own your own house, condo whatever. drive the max till it no longer goes.

happyricefob

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yea i have to admit modding is so addicting... i can't get outta it. even if i'm in a credit card debt i still go for it. it's hard to stop u know?





grr...decision decision...

boyzindahood978

happyricefob I can fit 20 of my (mother's) "house" into the HOUSE you have in the background. Damn rich people! Hope this college stuff is worth the money I put into it.

Pappa Grande

It depends on what you want to do. What are you currently thinking? Upgrading your suspension would be a nice change to the car, but anything more expensive might not be worth it.

mitch33x

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perfect time to add a VI and JWT ECU

Ceasars Chariot

iTrader: (16)

do what you enjoy ! if your keeping the car a long time then do a bit more, but we know how expensive it is to buy the mods and such. the max is a real good car and very worthy.

gabex

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after hitting 100k miles, i replaced:

2 new o2 sensors
new ect sensor
new y pipe and muffler (oh well, got full exhaust)
new spark plugs
2 new fuel injectors
front/rear rotors and pads

and i need to replace:
left axle

after i fix the axle, my car should will be great. those repairs are unavoidable in most cars IMO.

not everything went bad all at once, but gradually over a year. on a teenagers budget, it took awhile to afford the parts..but now i know my car will be good for time to come.

Oblongshapes

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if your friends that rich
have him buy you a g35

mrnock

drop it!!!

skiboarder72

I say you should start saving up for that G35! Your car has plenty of mods on it anyways!

PeTeRtheEaTeR

You want my opinion? Then i don't think you should even be thinking about stopping. Max's are reliable cars that will last you probably 100k more, if well maintained. So keep going man~! Don't quit in the middle. At least finish it with a small drop like Maxspeeds or H&R's and get some Illuminas. Pretty sure that it'd be softer than u think. And also, getting Subframe Connectors help with ride quality too, so I've heard. Well I believe it cuz after I installed my RSB, the ride got a tiny bit, but noticably smoother. And in plus, you get great handing. 98k? man that's like what I got my car with. haha, and you're thinking about stopping while i was thinking about what to start with. LOL! well, Good Luck with the decision that you make~!

Maxima95Tuner

I would say keep the car. I love your car, and I love the mods you've put into it. Keep it, it's a reliable car.

SXN

get it to the point where it runs good and strong and you are happy with it and STOP... that is where a lot of guys fail. You need to know when is too much

happyricefob

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lol...it has been running good and strong without too much major problems, and i've been happy with every mod. duh i'm happyricefob lol just need to know where to draw the line in terms of moddin...

happyricefob

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i had sprint springs in my garage since last year, but like i said i would like to keep my stock comfert. yea maxspeed springs are gettin cheaper, $80/set. and i can simply pick up some GR2s and i'm set. but i doubt i will drop it. plus if you look at my sig, it doesn't look too bad at stock height. ask metallic97gxe (william), he knows it the best

SXN

umm... right here

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outsider

i agree keep ur car dont spend anymore money on modd
save your money for a nice house
a car may equal girls now
a nice house will equal more girls

happyricefob

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lol sounds good. i guess brembo cross/drilled rotors will be my last one for sure. and now i must control my temptations...

SXN

you could really go on and on... you need to use your better judgement now

happyricefob

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must....control.....







STOP TEMPTING ME!!!!!!

SXN

dont make me take your instant noodles away

adroitcaptor

Now that my Maxima needs me to replace the diff bearings and possibly rebuild the transaxle, I decided to spend my very little money on my Z. If you are addicted to modding cars, instead of buying a G35, why not buy an older Nissan. After investing in a 1500 dollar rust free Z, you will have all the money in the world to mod it. Besides, there isn't a sane person on earth that can tell me that a max is more fun to drive then a Z (times that by 10 in rain or snow). I’d have a G35 next to my Z but not for the price. Just my $.02

SXN

getting an older project nissan would just involving spending more money

Taken2DaMax

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It sounds like happyricefob has separation anxiety disorder with the maxima. By the way you are talking, it's high time to start saving for that sweeeeeeet g35. When you have enough money for the car, take all the mods off the max and sell. More money for the g35 mods.

maxlinegtr

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151000 miles still supercharged. waiting to blow a motor so I can blow another one, then another an then another.If you like yo car, it does matter. Just buys another car if u are interested in another. keep the max for your project vehicle.

wickedmax

im with peter the eater, i just got my car a month ago, wit 111k on her. and i plan on having her for about 6 years (thru college and for awhile afterwards0 and the only mod i have so far are headlights and alpine type s speakers all round, and i have yet to begin! unfortunatly, im on a limited highschooler budget, and the mods will come slowly but surely for the next 3 years or so.