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minsbang 10-31-2004 01:08 PM

So, how's your Max doin'?
 
like the title says, how's it doing? still runnning strong? I'm at 95k miles and still feelin' good about the max.

Would it be a wise decision for me to trade my '99 SE for a '97 SE with around 50k miles?

finny 10-31-2004 01:20 PM

Are you having problems with it or something that you want to get rid of it? you looking at the 97 for color, tranny, options etc or just the lower miles? unless theres some reason you want to get rid of the 99 keep it and enjoy it for many years and miles.

maxima98vspec 10-31-2004 01:57 PM

im at 65k 98 and still stong...didn't replace one part but the regular maintenance

www.cadomain.com/id/maxima98vspec

macallik 10-31-2004 02:08 PM

Im at 138,400. Still strong. Next I'm going to get some rebuilt rear calipers that are sticking.

MDeezy 10-31-2004 02:26 PM

Strong but needs help.
 
She's tough like me but needs help.


111,xxx miles, running strong but:

Tranny feels odd (4th gear feels weak)
Driver side Axle needs replacing (rip in boot)
Need new hood and grill (see my cardomain site for pics on that)
need to fix crack in my windshield
Tires starting to get bald (stock rubbers)

but I love her and working hard towards getting it all fixed, plus a drop and cat back. But have to save up and get everything fixed before I start back modding.


Blue LEDs for the Guages are in the mail, give it about 4 days and I should be able to get pics up of the 6-led.

JOMAN 10-31-2004 02:29 PM

i'm running at 140,XXX shiez....my car still runs good i get about 23-25 miles per gallon.! =D

Wills98MaxSE 10-31-2004 02:32 PM

over 112,600 miles, runs much better since it's out of my older, negligent brother's hands .. however he's threatening to take it back and I'm not giving it to him

here's why ---> http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=348175

pedroboe 10-31-2004 02:59 PM

doing fine, 128,000 but has few issues:

driver's side power window getting stuck and noisy
shocks (originals) are starting to go
rear right brake makes noise at low speeds (rust around the edges, I believe)
gonna need new tires soon
check engine light is on
Needs new paint, but rather make it functional and upgrade sound system first...theft deterrent :)

96maxer 10-31-2004 03:07 PM

133,000 miles engine still strong. Tranny shifting smooth. needs brake job but otherwise great.

minsbang 10-31-2004 03:08 PM


Originally Posted by finny
Are you having problems with it or something that you want to get rid of it? you looking at the 97 for color, tranny, options etc or just the lower miles? unless theres some reason you want to get rid of the 99 keep it and enjoy it for many years and miles.

I want lower miles.

happyricefob 10-31-2004 03:56 PM

120k...getting about 400mi/tank, 23-24mi/gallon... tranny still shifts fine... i think it's still holding up strong.

2 Da Max 10-31-2004 03:59 PM

70k miles runs like a beast

maximomo 10-31-2004 04:06 PM

162,000 miles, FAST, corners great, gets fairly decent MPG, and EVERYTHING works on it.

mendon99 10-31-2004 05:10 PM

116k and still runs like a champ, i think it needs a tune-up or something tho, its not quite as quick as it was when i first got it.

NismoTunin 10-31-2004 05:14 PM

235.000+ miles on it still runnin strong, original auto tranny shifts perfectly, original muffler and all the pipe work... i think my cat is burned through cause it smells funny, had this beast since 40K on it... most of the miles u see here are highways miles and some street... it has no oil leaks and no bad gaskets...
current probs are leather cause of age... bose actin up as allways lol... chain drive has a rateling issues on cold starts then stops and i need new suspension bushing... i allways used 93 or higher "94 @ SUNCO" allways put in Mobil 1 Fully Synth. considering the milege tha car doesnt eat oil @ all... after a 5-6K oil change i get back about 3.5-4 Quarts of oil... lol sorry for typing soo much...

PLUMMAXSE 10-31-2004 05:41 PM


Originally Posted by NismoTunin
235.000+ miles on it still runnin strong, original auto tranny shifts perfectly, original muffler and all the pipe work... i think my cat is burned through cause it smells funny, had this beast since 40K on it... most of the miles u see here are highways miles and some street... it has no oil leaks and no bad gaskets...
current probs are leather cause of age... bose actin up as allways lol... chain drive has a rateling issues on cold starts then stops and i need new suspension bushing... i allways used 93 or higher "94 @ SUNCO" allways put in Mobil 1 Fully Synth. considering the milege tha car doesnt eat oil @ all... after a 5-6K oil change i get back about 3.5-4 Quarts of oil... lol sorry for typing soo much...

:king2:
When I grow up I want to be like you!!
1999 with 97k

NismoTunin 10-31-2004 05:53 PM

:D ... lol

aspec0002 10-31-2004 08:05 PM

160k and running 15.1 with just an intake. small repairs needed, no more then 300 dollars altogether, just no time at the moment. still strong though.

ohannon7 10-31-2004 08:57 PM

i only drive mine to and from work ,and not even always then. Its runs strong at only 67K miles but no fun anymore

chuckie311 10-31-2004 09:01 PM

1999 and running fine with 130k
that is till i get the boost next year.
then the fun will begin. :doublethu

Ant96GLE 10-31-2004 09:07 PM

I cant complain other than a Bad knock sensor and 1302 code.. bad MAP sensor = 13mpg... talk about gas guzzler. 78k and still going... have an oil leak, need another alignment, paint job, bah I'm just going to run it into the ground.

NismoTunin 10-31-2004 09:09 PM

looks like im temporarly holding the crown for the biggest milege here... :king:

minsbang 10-31-2004 09:17 PM


Originally Posted by NismoTunin
235.000+ miles on it still runnin strong, original auto tranny shifts perfectly, original muffler and all the pipe work... i think my cat is burned through cause it smells funny, had this beast since 40K on it... most of the miles u see here are highways miles and some street... it has no oil leaks and no bad gaskets...
current probs are leather cause of age... bose actin up as allways lol... chain drive has a rateling issues on cold starts then stops and i need new suspension bushing... i allways used 93 or higher "94 @ SUNCO" allways put in Mobil 1 Fully Synth. considering the milege tha car doesnt eat oil @ all... after a 5-6K oil change i get back about 3.5-4 Quarts of oil... lol sorry for typing soo much...

what did you do when your car hit 100k miles? anything that needs to be replaced on a max? (sorry if this ans. can be found at sticky, it's late and I'm tired) :sleep:

NismoTunin 10-31-2004 09:27 PM

i only did basic mintanance, i did change the rear calipers those u got to watch out for..umm after that notin really changed the tranny fluid, flushed the brake fluid, spark plugs.... but u know this allready just things to keep it runnin.... OH just remember i changed my drive axles @ 200K that was my biggest repair but everything else is the same this car is bone stock :D

NismoTunin 10-31-2004 09:28 PM

oh lol flushed my radiator too

Maxima 504 10-31-2004 09:29 PM

im at 120K, max is doing great.. except for my CV Jernts that im gettin fixed tuesday for $40 a side.. So its about $80 for both including installation... I cant wait to drive the max withouth the click click lcik that ive had for over 3 yrs...

Maxima99SE 10-31-2004 09:38 PM

79350 miles and running strong.. has only a couple of minor issues such as improperly seated rear springs, and ignition coils that are trying to fail on me... I'm hoping to get an 01 5spd maxima with 39000 miles ASAP though... found a good deal on it, and it's a gorgeous car :drool: but if I don't get it, I'll be perfectly content with my 99

NismoTunin 10-31-2004 09:39 PM


Originally Posted by minsbang
what did you do when your car hit 100k miles? anything that needs to be replaced on a max? (sorry if this ans. can be found at sticky, it's late and I'm tired) :sleep:

i dunno i would say run a visual check on the car like bushings, bolt joints CV boots, power streering hose that goes to the cooler cause mine started to leak but that was a easy fix... umm wat else... clean ur throtle body that gets dirty over time and flush fluids... that all for now... i know theres more... but like u im sleepy too :tardsmash
i hope this helps :thumbsup:

ThunderMaxi 10-31-2004 11:27 PM

I am at 90k, with new coils, plugs and wash... so life is good again. I have to keep her until next December when I seriously consider trading for new Pathfinder.

TN98MAXSE 11-01-2004 09:09 AM

Just went over 95k lst week. Few baby problems, I need a piece of the super black dash kit that goes over the auto shifter, got a nice crack, looking for rims, my stock little wing on the back is undone on the right side a bit, wierd one: my hood shakes at high speeds and wind (any ideas) Still fighting salt water from living by the ocean but winning that one. Need a little seat work due to rip but shes kicking just fine, still able to destroy little civics and tiny mustangs and its getting to be more fun whipping up on little brother altima ;) PS : Anybody noticing that Nissan is advertising the Altima much more than the Max these days ? Odd.

NismoTunin 11-01-2004 09:16 AM


Originally Posted by TN98MAXSE
Just went over 95k lst week. Few baby problems, I need a piece of the super black dash kit that goes over the auto shifter, got a nice crack, looking for rims, my stock little wing on the back is undone on the right side a bit, wierd one: my hood shakes at high speeds and wind (any ideas) Still fighting salt water from living by the ocean but winning that one. Need a little seat work due to rip but shes kicking just fine, still able to destroy little civics and tiny mustangs and its getting to be more fun whipping up on little brother altima ;) PS : Anybody noticing that Nissan is advertising the Altima much more than the Max these days ? Odd.

yeap ive noticed that... its all about marketing and wat sells the best... i hope MaXimas dont go outa production... i guess nissan is slowy replacing the MAX with the Altima.. :sadpace: ... i miss those MAX commercials

maxsthebest 11-01-2004 11:25 AM

I have a 1997 GLE that I bought with 29K on it. I now just past the 95K mile mark and all I can say is that this car gets better with age. She drives as good and as fast as the day I brought her. All I have had to fix is a knock sensor, alternator (under a recall) and a siezed rear caliper. This is by far the most reliable car I have ever owned. The paint is still in prestine shape. The interior is flawless! I still get excellent gas mileage (average 24 mpg). I still love driving her! I plan to keep her as long as I can and will probably buy another one when she gives up on me.

VIP Maxima 11-01-2004 11:42 AM

i just broke mine in a few months ago =)

95bluse 11-01-2004 11:48 AM


Originally Posted by NismoTunin
... chain drive has a rateling issues on cold starts then stops


Check my post on how I fixed this, it will get worse as the mileage increases;)

95bluse 11-01-2004 11:53 AM


Originally Posted by NismoTunin
looks like im temporarly holding the crown for the biggest milege here... :king:

I have 400,000kms on my '95 which is approx 248,000 miles...I'll post a list of what's been changed. Most expensize was getting the 5spd tranny rebuilt due to that bearing issue, but still have the original clutch!

Caracicatriz 11-01-2004 12:22 PM

156k on mine. Still runs great. Sometimes even better than when i got it. My car only acts up when she wants to. She'll squeal sometimes (belt) and the tranny is starting to hesitate to shift a little. It might be all the hard driving. But I take good care of her.

NismoTunin 11-01-2004 01:07 PM


Originally Posted by 95bluse
Check my post on how I fixed this, it will get worse as the mileage increases;)

what post?? :scratch:

Analog-SE 11-01-2004 01:34 PM

Got my 98 Auto Maxima summer 04, and has 68,000(appx) on it. So far everything is doing good, hear a little rattlin inside sometimes but thats it. Taking car of it so I dont have to do anything major....hopefully.

Akumachan 11-01-2004 02:28 PM

got about 150k on it, need a new knock sensor and cv joints cleaned/rebooted, but they want $203 for the cv work alone, and im just a poor boy...

HTownMaxSE 11-01-2004 02:29 PM

145,000 miles, just got into a accident a hour ago, look for the thread under this one, pics inside.


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