Are these Ebay radiators ok? They are dirt cheap!

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Jan 24, 2008 | 11:20 AM

USRacer900

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Are these Ebay radiators ok? They are dirt cheap!

Only $65 shipped! Anyone have experience with them or advice? Mine is leaking, it's a 99' Maxima. Also, it's an auto, do I need to specify that when purchasing? I know auto and manual radiators will differ. Thank you for your help!

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-96...em230214927298

Jan 24, 2008 | 11:23 AM

mtrai760

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There is a saying that goes 'You get what you pay for'.

I'd stay away and go with one from these guys instead (I already did):

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=365299

Jan 24, 2008 | 11:30 AM

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Of all the things to cheap out on the radiator is not the one. Go with something a little more reputable and give your engine the protection it needs.

Jan 24, 2008 | 11:33 AM

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True, I didn't know if anyone had first hand experience with them. Car-parts on Ebay has them for $90 shipped. Any opinions on these? This car is actually my sisters and I don't anticipate her keeping it for more than another 3-4 years max. I don't need something that will last 10 years plus. Here's the link:

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/RADIA...em230214448126

Jan 25, 2008 | 09:32 AM

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how much do these bad boys run at the dealer?

Jan 25, 2008 | 09:39 AM

mtrai760

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From courtesy nissan www.courtesyparts.com
$428.59 w/auto transmission
$395.89 w/manual.

Jan 25, 2008 | 10:12 AM

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Just get the ebay one. I bought one off of ebay for $100 and it worked great on my old car and still works today (6 years later). No need in spending a fortune on a 4th gen. $400 is absolutely ridiculous.

Jan 25, 2008 | 11:45 AM

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id go with the ebay one as well. if your using it for 3 to 4 years and shes probablly not going to do any racing with it or beat it up it should be fine.

Jan 25, 2008 | 01:18 PM

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i have one out of an auto, works fine. 155k on it, but no leaks.

Jan 25, 2008 | 03:09 PM

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Originally Posted by adriena

id go with the ebay one as well. if your using it for 3 to 4 years and shes probablly not going to do any racing with it or beat it up it should be fine.

word up, true story I'd rock this radiator

Jan 25, 2008 | 04:47 PM

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http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/95-96...spagenameZWDVW

I've got that radiator - twice the thickness of stock, all aluminum, workmanship is excellent, came very well packaged, etc.

Jan 26, 2008 | 10:57 AM

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i agree with nealoc^^^. i bought that radiator and besides looking pretty in my engine bay....its worth the price.

the only negative side to it is that the 2 holes up top to screw the fans into, theyre not threaded so u cant really screw anythnig in there. i have tie wraps holding up my fans.

Nealoc...how did u fix ur unthreaded hole problem???