Newbie Getting a Maxima
#1
Newbie Getting a Maxima
Hi all,
I'm trying to get this '97 SE with 5 speed, it seems to be pretty loaded (it has leather interior with seat heaters). The car looks mint from the pictures, regardless its very high mileage (113k).
So, I wonder what I should watch out on a Maxima with this kind of mileage or if there is a FAQ somewhere that I have missed. I'm familiar with some cars and I have been car enthusiast all my life, so a (new to me) car does not intimidate me. I just need to learn the aspects.
Thanks in advance for your time
I'm trying to get this '97 SE with 5 speed, it seems to be pretty loaded (it has leather interior with seat heaters). The car looks mint from the pictures, regardless its very high mileage (113k).
So, I wonder what I should watch out on a Maxima with this kind of mileage or if there is a FAQ somewhere that I have missed. I'm familiar with some cars and I have been car enthusiast all my life, so a (new to me) car does not intimidate me. I just need to learn the aspects.
Thanks in advance for your time
#4
113K... that just finished braking in :P lol j/p..
anyways thats nothing, I have 116K and have had NO major problems other than the 95 timing chain rattle that I fixed by replacing the tensionor..
My starter went out.. And I changed my radiator.. thats about it, rest is basic maintance things and well.. starter should be a maintanence item, it never fails to go out on you on any car.
anyways thats nothing, I have 116K and have had NO major problems other than the 95 timing chain rattle that I fixed by replacing the tensionor..
My starter went out.. And I changed my radiator.. thats about it, rest is basic maintance things and well.. starter should be a maintanence item, it never fails to go out on you on any car.
#8
Yah there are a million stickies you can read.. In the 4th gen section under FAQS, the fluids and lubricants, the general forums.
Ill give you a tip.. If you read those then we will be less likely to murder you and hang your remains by the front door.
Thanks for becoming an orger.
Proph
Ill give you a tip.. If you read those then we will be less likely to murder you and hang your remains by the front door.
Thanks for becoming an orger.
Proph
#10
Thanks all.
As far as fluids and lubricants, I'm already prepared for that. What I was mainly looking for is the things that I should check on a car with such mileage. You guys know what needs to be replaced and whatnots at that mileage. I guess with a timing chain, there is no worry about it breaking. Maybe there are common rust spots ?
I'm looking forward to getting this car, from some of the threads I read, the car should be pretty peppy and fun to drive. Good for keeping me getting bored while my beast is hibernating for winter
So, what do you guys think is a good price for such a vehicle ? The seller is willing to let it go for $5k, I want to try to get it down to $4k. Reasonable ? A steal ? Too much ? KBB indicates that $3.9k is trade-in price. Are the prices on 4G lower than book value ?
Thanks again.
As far as fluids and lubricants, I'm already prepared for that. What I was mainly looking for is the things that I should check on a car with such mileage. You guys know what needs to be replaced and whatnots at that mileage. I guess with a timing chain, there is no worry about it breaking. Maybe there are common rust spots ?
I'm looking forward to getting this car, from some of the threads I read, the car should be pretty peppy and fun to drive. Good for keeping me getting bored while my beast is hibernating for winter
So, what do you guys think is a good price for such a vehicle ? The seller is willing to let it go for $5k, I want to try to get it down to $4k. Reasonable ? A steal ? Too much ? KBB indicates that $3.9k is trade-in price. Are the prices on 4G lower than book value ?
Thanks again.
#15
Well, just found out through Carfax that it was involved in an accident (police report as the proof) once. I don't think there is anyway in telling how bad it was especially if the fix is good enough to cover the structural damage.
Darn it, and I was just getting excited
Darn it, and I was just getting excited
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