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Old 01-24-2008, 11:20 AM
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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
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Old 01-24-2008, 11:23 AM
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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
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Old 01-24-2008, 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.
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Old 01-24-2008, 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
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Old 01-25-2008, 09:32 AM
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how much do these bad boys run at the dealer?
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Old 01-25-2008, 09:39 AM
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From courtesy nissan www.courtesyparts.com
$428.59 w/auto transmission
$395.89 w/manual.
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Old 01-25-2008, 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.
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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.
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i have one out of an auto, works fine. 155k on it, but no leaks.
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Old 01-25-2008, 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
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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.
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Old 01-26-2008, 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???
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Originally Posted by wikidminds
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???
self tapping screws...
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