Hey guys. I have this '95 Maxima GXE 5sp that I just started driving. I'm not sure if I want to keep it or just trade it off for something else, possibly of a lesser caliber. Up to this point I've driven pretty much Honda Civics and a few trucks. I just gave my fiance my 93 Civic coupe and in turn she gave me her Maxima. My problem with it is getting used to such a large 4 door car. I know they can be pretty quick, and I love the way some of the ones I've seen here look. I just can't get excited about this thing.

It needs work too, the shocks all seem blown (or is it supposed to handle like a beached whale?), needs a clutch master cylinder, tune up wouldnt hurt it, and I put my OBD scan tool on it and it came up with a failed knock sensor. The front suspension makes some strange sounds and it wears front tires unevenly. Its been almost as reliable as one of my hondas, so I know its gonna be a good car. I just need some motivation I guess. Maybe I'm just *****ing because the car needs work. I dunno. I also hate tan interiors, theyre hideous. How hard is a full interior swap? I've done it in Hondas and a Mazda, but not in a Maxima.

I'd like to mod it a little, mainly suspension and interior. I also want to throw some 5-spoke wheels from a newer maxima on it.

What might this thing be worth in the current shape? It has 190k miles but a newer engine that my friend put in when he still owned it.

Here are some pics if anyone even cares, lawl.

 

SE-- yea nice car.These maxima's do drive like trucks but it was designed to be a family sedan.- a drop is a must. Some handling mods should help. Love the max-nice color-I suggest u keep it for a while and let it grow on ya, resale value is prolly 2500 since it looks clean. GL w/ the maxima.

 

Thanks man. I'm looking up the parts I need for the front end right now. KYB AGX's, strut mounts w/ bearings, and some lowering springs. That should get it handling decent I suppose.

 

let the modding begin

 

look like it in real good shape. Somewhat clean interior from what i see & a new engine. The car run's alot better with a new knocksensor. I'd keep it & fix it IMO.

 

Word. How much would I expect to pay for a full black interior? If I decide to keep it, I'm willing to dump some money in it.

 

I would do the knock sensor because your losing your performance that you want and the blown struts to help out better with the steering and Then some new tires. I will tell once you have done everything to your car you will be glad that have done it. I am sure once you get everything done you will also never think about selling a nice Max with a new engine.

 

Is the knock sensor supposed to cost 150$? just checking...

 

yeah its around there...well about 2 years ago when i needed a new one, it was...

 

Just checking, haha.

 

I dont know where you all getting your knock sensors, I paid 50 dollars for mine @ auto value in calgary AB

 

nah go on ebay and get a brand new OEM knock sensor for under $70 shipped.

 

I agree, also dont worry too much abt the interior as yet. Work on the struts and sensor first then later after the ride is up to shape then u can change the interior

 

It all sounds like routine maintenance.. plus blown shocks ='s excuse to upgrade.

 

keep it dude


once you get everything fixed you will appreciate what it has to offer

 

It seems to be in pretty good shape and its an SE. Keep it.

 

Thanks guys, as soon as I sell my truck I think I'm gonna put some money into the maxima. Tokico blues, H&R springs, new strut mounts and bearings, knock sensor, clutch master cyl, 97-99 5 spoke wheels, and new tires. That should get it back up to par. After that I'd REALLY like to put exhaust on it and definitely a short shifter. My truck would basically pay for all that, haha.

Thanks for the input.

 

just make it look like a civic then, or a truck hehe

 

Haha, I like it because it ISN'T a civic or a truck. It doesn't have a ricer feel to it, and that is refreshing.

 

I was never into modding until I got my Max, now its a slow building addiction. Keep it, its too much fun, plus no where else will you find a community of psycho enthusiasts like this place.

 

Yeah, everyone here seems like my kinda guys. No one where I live mods maximas. Maybe I can find some guys in the S.E. area for a meet or something.

 

I vote for sell it and get a Taurus. PIMP. Nuff said.

 

Lawl @ a Taurus. I did own an SHO one time though. Then someone stole it.

 

keep the car man, no joke.

 

Just did the knock sensor tonight and holy crap. I love this thing, its pretty freaking quick now, what a difference it made. It still has blown shocks too, and I'm fixing that next week. I like it.

 

Get rid of it.Ill even buy it so you dont have to worry about selling it to any one else. Have the title ready and ill be on my way

 

Haw haw. I think after I get the wheels and suspension done it will be pretty fun. Then I'll get it in my body shop and repaint it, and redo the interior.

 

buy some ksport coilovers.. i can get you a good deal. pm me if you want a price

 

now that you got the new knock sensor, keep it happy with 91 octane. and you will like the way the car handles and looks a LOT more once you get it dropped a bit. these are very nice cars and can be made into beautiful machines. you got a nice 5spd too

 

I run 93 in it, always have. I'm doing a few maintenance things to it this weekend, and then a TWM short shifter and nismo **** as well.

 

that is a good car u will love it after u drop and throw some nicer wheels on it

 

Thanks guys, I'm gonna keep updating this thread as I do **** to the car.

 

It's a great car. 'Nuff said.

 

Good choice in keeping it. Go through the members rides section for some modding ideas.

 

I felt the same way about mine when i first bought it. Coming out of a 200sx se-r the maxima felt floaty and ungainly...and i started looking for another 200sx. Over time they grow on you as you get used to the size and handling. Suspension work ( springs, struts, rearsway bar ) will bring the handling closer to smaller car levels.

 

I love tan/white insides, very classy. I'd go with tokico Illumina(performancepeddler.com with maxima discount code.) A bigger drop :P once you start you won't stop. Progressive(cattman)springs cheaper then H&R but with a great lookin drop. Y pipe is huge, go headers if bling is there. Then get a 5th gen clutch. Tint, rims, lights, ground effects......Turbo!

 

Tokico's handling is great but dont forget to put a good tire size such as
225/45-17, 235/40-17, 225/40-18 or like me 245/40-18.

I'f you put a VQ35 in it, never know, here's a strut bar that will still fit.
A Vibrant 1999 altima front strut bar!
In this pic I had my VQ30DE...

 

You need to get a y-pipe!

 

I'm getting a Y-pipe asap, haha. I just did some more maintenance stuff and this weekend I'm replacing the VC gaskets and spark plugs. Then come the mods!