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Old 07-11-2005, 08:19 AM
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Welcome back from the army present for my cousin...

I'm about to buy stock black 97 maxima se (to match my car lol) with 125~130k miles auto for $3000. I checked it out with a mechanic buddy of mine and it needs rear brake pads replaced, belts replaced or tightened, and something to do with joints cause car is shaking anything past 60mph. everything else is in top shape. Is that a good deal?
 
Old 07-11-2005, 08:24 AM
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Originally Posted by kormax97
I'm about to buy stock black 97 maxima se (to match my car lol) with 125~130k miles auto for $3000. I checked it out with a mechanic buddy of mine and it needs rear brake pads replaced, belts replaced or tightened, and something to do with joints cause car is shaking anything past 60mph. everything else is in top shape. Is that a good deal?
Sounds like a decent deal to me considering it is only 3 grand.
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Old 07-11-2005, 08:57 AM
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the car shaking past 60 but it is fine under that, have them rotate and balance the tires, my truck did that and it was because the tires were not balanced properly when put on... it could save you some money in the long run if its that and not ball Joints or what ever

Just a thought!
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Old 07-11-2005, 08:58 AM
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shaking past 60mph? Have that suspension checked out in depth first, as if it needs control arms ($500) and CV joints ($900), it could get costly. Both of those are known to fail on higher mileage maximas.

Note: prices quoted = taken to dealer.
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Old 07-11-2005, 09:02 AM
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Sounds like a good deal. get it to a shop befor you make any descions.
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Old 07-11-2005, 09:27 AM
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shaking past 60mph? Have that suspension checked out in depth first, as if it needs control arms ($500) and CV joints ($900), it could get costly. Both of those are known to fail on higher mileage maximas.

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in no way did the CV's cost 900. i changed mine with my friend and it only cost 130 bucks. but if u go to a mechanic its only like 200-300.



But this sounds like a GREAT deal hop on it!
 
Old 07-11-2005, 09:36 AM
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CV Joints should not cost 900... (you got ripped off) got them from car quest for 180 and me and a friend put them on in the afternoon. Sounds like a good buy.
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Old 07-11-2005, 10:05 AM
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Sounds good guys.. thanks for the input. I'm going to purchase the car @ my buddy's shop on wednesday so right before I hand over the cash for the keys, we can know exactly what's wrong with it. If nothing big deal, I'll be having another max in our family. I'm sure my cousin will be pretty damn happy, or else!
 
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yea i would def hop on that for 3gs-nice find-if he doesnt want it let me kno ill take it off ya hands lol
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That present should be mint, ill take a maxima as a gift.
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