Advice to buyer of 97 GXE
12-21-2004, 12:59 PM
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Advice to buyer of 97 GXE
Hello,
I have always wanted a Maxima, and finally my wish may be coming true, but I need some help. I've searched all over the Net and tried on these boards (search feature is for donors only i think), but i havent found much at all re: what to watch out for when buying specifically a 4th gen Max.
The car i'm interested in is a 1997 GXE with 115K miles / 185K km. What are some major items that should have been taken care of before and what may be creeping up in the next 6 - 12 months.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
regards,
Farooq
future Max owner
p.s. I'm paying $6250 CDN, or U$5000. Its in excellent shape with only 2 - 3 inches of the front hood edge rusting.
I have always wanted a Maxima, and finally my wish may be coming true, but I need some help. I've searched all over the Net and tried on these boards (search feature is for donors only i think), but i havent found much at all re: what to watch out for when buying specifically a 4th gen Max.
The car i'm interested in is a 1997 GXE with 115K miles / 185K km. What are some major items that should have been taken care of before and what may be creeping up in the next 6 - 12 months.
Any advice would be greatly appreciated.
regards,
Farooq
future Max owner
p.s. I'm paying $6250 CDN, or U$5000. Its in excellent shape with only 2 - 3 inches of the front hood edge rusting.
12-21-2004, 01:34 PM
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97's are pretty solid. Everything I've done is routine maintenance or something that is expected to wear out after 8 years and 130k. (cv boots, clutch, battery). Nothing major.
I believe there was an issue with either the alternator or the starter (can't remember which) that had a recall...
I believe there was an issue with either the alternator or the starter (can't remember which) that had a recall...
12-21-2004, 02:03 PM
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Originally Posted by NetFurie
97's are pretty solid. Everything I've done is routine maintenance or something that is expected to wear out after 8 years and 130k. (cv boots, clutch, battery). Nothing major.
I believe there was an issue with either the alternator or the starter (can't remember which) that had a recall...
I believe there was an issue with either the alternator or the starter (can't remember which) that had a recall...
The recall was on the alternator and mine lasted 99K miles, but not one mile more.
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12-21-2004, 02:15 PM
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Thank you! That makes me so happy. The guy *seems* very meticulous in caring for the car. BTW, its a 5 speed.
Wow! I"m so glad to hear there are no issues. I've been driving a 95 530i, and if anyone ever posts the qstn i did, the list is sooooooooooo long. Welcome to Japanese cars eh?
I'm going to have a full inspection done, by an AAA approved garage (well, the CAA, us Cdns), dont trust the Nissan or any dealership too much.
Thanks again!
Farooq
Wow! I"m so glad to hear there are no issues. I've been driving a 95 530i, and if anyone ever posts the qstn i did, the list is sooooooooooo long. Welcome to Japanese cars eh?
I'm going to have a full inspection done, by an AAA approved garage (well, the CAA, us Cdns), dont trust the Nissan or any dealership too much.
Thanks again!
Farooq
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