Just picked up my 96' Black/black SE 5spd that I got off ebay. I had a 2000 se and traded it in on a grocery getter for the wife, now I'm back in action with another max but a 5spd this time, much better. Just wanted say hello. More to come....

Vortex Se

 

this sounds good ! i have a 97se and love it. i have worked my way up to 147,000 miles and the car runs like a champ..! i also have a 5 speed and enjoy it.

how do you like the 96 versus the 2k you had ?

 

welcome u will love your car just add some mods

 

Believe it or not, I think I like the 96' better because it is a 5spd, the 2000 was an AT. The 2000 had black leather and I just scored a nice set black leather seats from a salvaged 97'. The 2000 was pearl in color and the 96' will probably be much harder to keep clean.

I have several small items to fix on the 96' such power antenna, hood lifts, and torn shift\ebrake boots. Then it will time to mod. Oh, below are the details...

1996 Maxima SE
Black\black
5spd
131,000 miles
$3800

Interior - excellent
Exterior - great, few dings, needs a good wax
Engine - purrs like a kitten, strong

I will have a full set of charcoal cloth seats front\rear for sale starting tomorrow if anyone is interested. Just upgraded to leather.

Vortex SE

 

oooooooooo Vortex looks like the right year for a JWT ECU. hehehehehe

Good buy! Hope you have many more maxima experiences.

 

Welcome back. Good choice, I think the 95-6 Maxes are some of the best

 

Hey man..this is OT but did you grow up in WI? I did and went to Kaukauna High..

 

Been in WI all my life. We moved to Appleton when I was around 10, so yeah I've been around here for a while. I went to Appleton West HS, graduated in '93. I see your in the Military in NM, you heading back here when you get out?

 

You're an old man like me Maximum, I too graduated in '93.

Welcome Vortex. Good luck with your new purchase (p.s. it's a '96, not a 96' )

 

HEY WELCOME BACK i see you allready started modding "leather seats"
will keep it up and don't let it end there

 

Yeah...I installed them today but they do not have power. I verified that there is no power coming from the wire. All fuses are good. What should I check next? The original seats were manual now I have driver\passenger leather electric.

Vortex SE

 

not sure but plugs for the elec seats should be under the rug
tho ! just my guess since most off the upgrades are plug &play

 

Yes, the plugs are there. However, they have no power so when hooked up the seats do not work. I tested the wire coming from the car and it is not hot. Thought it might be a blown fuse, but nope. Any suggestions?

Vortex SE

 

did they work when you bought them ?did you check all the relay's
one of them maybe for the interior or the plugs are not making contact,
see if you can follow the cable back and see if their cut or something
sorry can't be more helpfull good luck

 

Welcome, good choice on the 96 Black is the hardest to keep clean, but my pearl white is more difficult than my old champagne colored camry and gets and stays dirty EVERY SINGLE time it rains.

 

Welcome. Good find on the 5-spd

 

sweet! enjoy the power!