I just bought a 98 gxe with 162,000 mile on it I was wondering if it is still worth it to start modding it. This is a list in order of what I want to do within the next year.

1. Exaust Y pipe and cat-back
2. Suspension (lowering)
3. Body Kit
3.5. Body work ( dings and repaint )
4. Carbon fiber Hood and trunk lid
5. Leather interior swap

Also I do not know what octane the previous owner used but I use 93 as with my other 97 se I wish I still had. but anyways, is it still worth it to spend the extra money on the gas.
thanks in advance.

 

sure, why not? mine has 180k and i'm ready to do a mevi and nwp spacers. me personally, i would make sure all of the maintenance stuff is done first and then start modding. i also would not put alot of extra money into the body/paint.

 

Some of these people on here are saying their maximas are running through 300k. So, with that in mind, I would say its a safe bet; so long as you plan on keeping your car for a long time. However, what you put in your car does not return the same value or any at all (more times than not) for resale esp. if you sell it to a dealer.

 

This holds true for any car regardless of mileage.

Get everything it "needs" taken care of first. Get it in top mechanical condition and then do what you will.

Get comfy with this too as it is absolutely true. If you go ahead and do this stuff, do it 'cause you wanna and because it will make you enjoy your car more. If you have some idea that you'll be able to recoup your costs... ain't gonna happen.

 

Nah man, You dont know how the last owner or owners have kept up with it. I say do the maintenance on it first which at your mileage should be pretty extensive and costly and drive it for a while after that and see how the car runs. Perhaps check compression also see if its burnin oil etc.
*I hope its not auto btw.

 

*I hope its not auto btw.[/QUOTE]


No it is 5 Spd. I wouldn't drive anything but if a car has any kind of speed.

I have been driving it for a couple of months. it drives great. I did put new spark plugs in and a new fuel filter I want to get the tranmission checked for anything wrong but around here Mass. they charge 500 just to take it out and if nothings wrong then it wouldn't be worth it.

I want to mod it because 3 years ago I got rid of my 97 SE which I did all of the modding to and it started to have major problems with the transmission which I didn't want to deal with so I traded it in for a 05 Altima. Now I have this car which I got because I missed the MAX.

 

but also keep in mind that you can always keep your oem parts for when you sell it and then part out the aftermarket stuff and gain at least half of it back. or you can put all of them on the new car ya get.

 

Mines has 164,xxx and still modding now. lol Starting modding at around 115k.

Of course next mod will be another engine soon.

But as long as you take care of your car with all proper maintenance (i.e. drop will perform best with changing of control arms, tie rods, sway links and good alignment, etc.) then mods won't be a problem.

 

Mine has over 160k and I just boosted it.

 

Mine has 170k and I red line all the time.

 

I used to do it once a day... Used to, not anymore... no need. Anyways, 220k miles, lowered, act clutch, intake. Nothing much, but engine still smooth.

Dr J

 

mines at 224k and i just put a bigger turbo on

 

im at 160k and i just put in like 1k into my car. but i will probley be putting in the dek soon

 

ya mine is at 153xxx and mine runs like butter tranny and engine

 

164XXX takin' a beating...

 

Is this a bad time to mention im at 60k on my dek? LOL
But yeah ive vowed to finally keep a car till it dies so i hope i get to the numbers you guys are at ATleast 200k thats for sure.

 

yeh i mean im at 421K now and im modding. So your pretty safe i think.

 

i wanna see pictures of your car!