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PLEASE help...to buy or not to buy 99 maxima

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Old 02-02-2004, 06:57 PM
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PLEASE help...to buy or not to buy 99 maxima

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I was thinking of buying this 99 maxima SE that i saw..it had the service engine light on. ..when i took it to maxima dealer for a chekup b4 buying, they said there was a problem with the knock sensor and oxygen sensor and said it wud cost $300CAD for ks and $200 CAD for the o2 sensor to replace them. However, after they reset the service engine light, it didnt come back on when i drove around for a while.....now im thinking is the problem fixed or will it come back.....I really dont wannaa buy a car and pay that much already to get things fixed.....ne suggestions????
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Old 02-02-2004, 07:09 PM
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If you are slightly mechanically inclined, you can buy the parts online and do it yourself for much cheaper.
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Old 02-02-2004, 09:24 PM
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I've heard a few times that the 02 sensor code will set off a KS code. Just change the 02 sensor, reset the codes and see if they come back. Could save yourself a chunk of change.
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Old 02-02-2004, 09:40 PM
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I've heard a few times that the 02 sensor code will set off a KS code. Just change the 02 sensor, reset the codes and see if they come back. Could save yourself a chunk of change.
I thought it was the other way around??
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BUY IT!!! Those are minor problems. Get the VIn checked if everything is clean buy it if not ill buy it
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when you reset the ecu without fixing the problem the code will come back after a few hundred miles. get the car if you like it, just offer them less to compensate for the repairs you need to make.

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