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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 02:41 PM
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Should I snag this $400 95 max, 160k mi?PICS Inside...

Lady at work...needs 2 front fenders, maybe driver's door from many minor accidents. She finally gave up. I've been in it, reg cond'n for 160k mi on a 95. Leather interior, unsure if se,gxe, or gle

trans shifts okay, motor a little rough, likely no tune up recently

Think it's worth fixing up a bit and trying to make a buck? If anything, it has 2 pieces I desparately need (rear suspension beam, rear bumper). I will be paying at least 200 total for both of those used, so I may havve a generally good working car for the difference, or $200


whaddaya think? Not sure how much to replace 2 fenders, maybe front clip

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http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/givedb...lbum?.dir=mail
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 02:42 PM
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I'd do it. Could easily fix those parts, do a tune up, then sell it for $4k.
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 02:43 PM
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I'd do it. Could easily fix those parts, do a tune up, then sell it for $4k.
4K?? maybe 2k?
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 02:45 PM
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Yea definately get it for 400. You can keep those 2 parts you needed that would of cost you 200 and so therefore the car costs you 200 so now you part the rest out and you can make easy 200+
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 02:48 PM
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if that was in my area I wouldnt have made a post till I purchased it. Easy buy fix and re-sell.

www.car-part.com or classified section for fender(s), door.


If you want tell her I'll buy it, and I'll be up there in no time to purchase...


I'm serious
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 02:50 PM
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what parts will fetch the best buck and be easiest to get to? I'm sure I can get SOMETHING for the runnign motor/trans...but what PITA to get out and crate and ship or whatever.
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 02:53 PM
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the interior will fly out of your hands if its black. Tan isnt as desired as the black but might still sell. I'd take tan leather over grey cloth anyday.

In parting out, its really all the small stuff that would add up. Plus dont forgot once you've stripped the car down, you'll need to find a way to tow the car away. Sensors here and there will get some bucks.

Not many would buy a stock motor with 160 on the clock but it might happen. Auto tranny might not sell. It just depends on weather you're willing to take the chance and buy the car strip it down and hope your sales can produce a decent profit for your purchase and time.

If you arent going to get it, I'm serious let me know I will purchase that vehicle, lets arrage something.
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Originally Posted by MDeezy
if that was in my area I wouldnt have made a post till I purchased it. Easy buy fix and re-sell.

www.car-part.com or classified section for fender(s), door.


If you want tell her I'll buy it, and I'll be up there in no time to purchase...


I'm serious

$1000 and it's yours i'll send pics
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 02:54 PM
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Def purchase. Get your parts. If anything you could easily get $400+ back on the interior alone. Seel some other much needed parts on the org. when its all said and done call one of those 1-800 # for someone to pick it up and junk it get paid another $65.
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 03:04 PM
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$1000 and it's yours i'll send pics
If you can Do $800 I'm comming up this weekend. Again I'm serious.

$400 profit and you dont have to spend hours, stripping the car apart.
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 03:07 PM
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If you can Do $800 I'm comming up this weekend. Again I'm serious.

$400 profit and you dont have to spend hours, stripping the car apart.
deal. let me get some pics. where should i email them? I can get it done tomorrow maybe on my lunch. No bullsh!t please. I'll have you meet her and pay her the whole thing, if whe wants to give me the extra she can. she needs the loot more than I do I'm sure
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 03:09 PM
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deal. let me get some pics. where should i email them? I can get it done tomorrow maybe on my lunch. No bullsh!t please. I'll have you meet her and pay her the whole thing, if whe wants to give me the extra she can. she needs the loot more than I do I'm sure
If I cant get it orchestrated by thurs, im going out of town til; july 4. the following week would work well. Hoewever, after you see pics, if you are serious, i would need a small deposit. email me and we'll talk offline

i pm'd my email addy
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sending another pm...
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 03:26 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 03:31 PM
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which ever one of you gets the car, I need the clock spring out of it, if its a production date 2/94-10/94, please let me know, this is something I really need.
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 09:13 PM
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Old Jun 27, 2006 | 10:42 PM
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Best $400 thread I've seen all day....damn.

In for the pics. thefed lucked the **** out on this one...that is if Deezy pulls through. Good luck with the car.
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:26 PM
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uhhh...

$400 + maxima = HELLLZZZZ FCUKIN YEAH!

seriously lol, even if you have to put a ****ton of work into it.
Old Jun 27, 2006 | 11:45 PM
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Or more like, 400bucks you got yourself ANOTHER daily beater =)
Do IT!
Old Jun 28, 2006 | 12:15 AM
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yeah, i woulda hopped on this in a SECOND!

any running maxima (4th gen) for under 1000, is a steal!
Old Jun 28, 2006 | 01:13 AM
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Originally Posted by thefed
4K?? maybe 2k?
Why not sell it for 18k then lease a ferrari with the money dawg? Sometimes I think some people on the forum got that used car salesman instinct in them, why not turn it into g money by going into car sales....me I don't want junk in my house (nor do the neighbors) if it can't be garaged, pass inspection, tow it away is my motto
Old Jun 28, 2006 | 04:59 AM
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pics pics pics!!!!

$400 for a decently running max, damn.....
Old Jun 28, 2006 | 06:21 AM
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In for the pics. thefed lucked the **** out on this one...that is if Deezy pulls through. Good luck with the car.

10 pesos
Old Jun 28, 2006 | 06:23 AM
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400 bux... YEA.....PARTS car
Old Jun 28, 2006 | 06:34 AM
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Pics are coming this afternoon.

MDeezy seems sincere in our PM's, so it sounds like even he will make out well too!

I am having 2nd thoughts though...because I'd love a winter-time MAX. I'd just insure it during the winter and drop the insurance on mine. Plus, I'd save over 200 bucks on parts I need for my max. By doing this, I can fix my car and have a few hundred in my pocket .....

hmmmm....


I did make an E-deal with mdeezy, so i'll stick with it
Old Jun 28, 2006 | 08:44 AM
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HAHAHA That sucks. Us Maxima enthusiasts know a good deal when we see one. Maybe you will come by another one thefed.
Old Jun 28, 2006 | 10:51 AM
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http://pg.photos.yahoo.com/ph/givedb...lbum?.dir=mail

check out the pics

needs front bumper/hood/core support. i could deal with the dent in the door. interior needs cleaned and seat covers. ran fine once i fired it up (5 sec cranking, blipped the gas), no funny vibrations, strong trans andf motor

mdeezy is in luck if he likes the pics, old lady says no more cars :-(
Old Jun 28, 2006 | 11:08 AM
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Just did some research: Looks like I can get a front bumper assembly,core support, and hood for 400 total! not a bad deal..and thats jsut close to my home...and all are the same color!

If mdeezy backs out, this may be my new project regardless of the old lady's wishes!
Old Jun 30, 2006 | 04:15 PM
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a few minor accidents? is the woman blind?

hahah deffinetely worth it for 400 buks but... holy hell

Old Jun 30, 2006 | 08:23 PM
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400 bucks!!! i would take it in a heart beat!! i can get all does parts for cheap. just did 97-99 conversion on my 95 for under 100 bucks!!lol F bumper for $27, grille $20, and both fenders for $40 bucks.(new parts too) anyways i would keep it if i was u.
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 12:48 AM
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Dammit Deezy....

Let me get some parts on the low....
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 05:42 AM
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Dammit Deezy....

Let me get some parts on the low....
For you man, I definately would, but this car is getting restored to perfection. It will be needed as a daily driver soon.
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 05:56 AM
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yea u should buy it. nowdays our car is cheap
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 09:36 AM
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Wow ... and if you aren't there for the profit then it would be an AMAZING swap car. VQ35, 5SPD+LSD, and maybe go beyond with 3.5 ECU. Wow ... lots of options here.
Old Jul 1, 2006 | 09:42 AM
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Originally Posted by MDeezy
if that was in my area I wouldnt have made a post till I purchased it. Easy buy fix and re-sell.

www.car-part.com or classified section for fender(s), door.


If you want tell her I'll buy it, and I'll be up there in no time to purchase...


I'm serious
i totally agree with you.....lol
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Wow ... and if you aren't there for the profit then it would be an AMAZING swap car. VQ35, 5SPD+LSD, and maybe go beyond with 3.5 ECU. Wow ... lots of options here.
It could be a good swap car, but I think it would make my current car a better swap car, its already MT so thats a whole lot of work done already.

I'll be making threads as I progress and decide the fate of that Max and my current one.
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 12:54 PM
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and she's home

From 8pm Friday(7/7/06) to 3:30 Saturday (7/8/06) was spent on greyhoud. (slow assss greyhound )

The car definately need some work but wont be a problem for me. The funniest, which lead to be the scariest part of the car was the rear shock. They are so blown I can push the car down and literally make the back of the car just about hop off the ground. I'm going to make a video of it and post up. It led to be the scariest part because driving around a corner then you hit a bump and the rear want to jump off the ground make the rear very unpredicatable.

Car needs a lot of work but forutnately its nothing really major, I'll take pics and shoot video, I'm going to gather up all my parts and spend a saturday restoring her back to perfection. For now atleast she's home
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 03:03 PM
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how much did you pay? 400 or 800?
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 05:17 PM
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the deals are out there, you just have to look.
I got my I30 for about the same, but no body damage like that.
though my carpet is SERIOUSLY worse.
Old Jul 9, 2006 | 05:57 PM
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I bought mine 1996 SE black on black heated leather loaded 119k mint condition for $900 private sale.



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