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1998 Max for 1800?

Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:11 AM
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1998 Max for 1800?

Hey guys im looking for a car that i can beat up and mess around with for the next year...

i am looking around and there is a 98 max with 100k miles for $1800...

Is there alot of performance mods available for this car? is it a cheap car to maintain?

what should i look for if i go out and test drive it??
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:16 AM
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Originally Posted by ISMELLRICE
Hey guys im looking for a car that i can beat up and mess around with for the next year...

i am looking around and there is a 98 max with 100k miles for $1800...

Is there alot of performance mods available for this car? is it a cheap car to maintain?

what should i look for if i go out and test drive it??
#1. Great choice of vehicle for what you are looking for.
#2. 1800 is a little stretch for a 98 atleast with only 100k. I think youre more in the 95-96 with about 120k for that range but you may luck up.
#3. Yes mods are almost infinite, you have 3.5 swap, variable manifolds, intake , exhaust, pulley, super charger, turbo.
#4. Personally mine is relatively cheap to maintain. 215k ive only replaced axles @ $69 new. 02 sensors $100. and do it your self mobil oil change.

GOOD luck
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 07:33 AM
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for 1800 i would jump on it, gxe, se, gle? pics?
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 08:32 AM
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not sure i am at work and cant call up until 1pm...
ill let ya know
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 10:02 AM
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damn where you people find it so cheap. i would buy it if the body its in good condition. this car runs strong you won't regret. that's a good price.
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 11:38 AM
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Damn get it before someone else does. $1800 is a great price.
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 01:16 PM
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Let me buy it! LOL

Check the coilpacks
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Old Feb 12, 2009 | 01:56 PM
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Let me buy it! LOL

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Codes yes....coilpacks were more a problem of the 99's
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 02:09 PM
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My last Maxima was a 98. They are very solid and possibly the best combination of reliable, fast and cheap on the road. $1800 is a great price and I'd buy it even if I didn't need it.

If cars rust where you are at check the lower radiator mount.
Old Feb 12, 2009 | 06:00 PM
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damn where you people find it so cheap. i would buy it if the body its in good condition. this car runs strong you won't regret. that's a good price.
Im fixin to pu a 95 with 112k miles for $2000 (was 1800, but i told him id pay for the radiator replace). It took me a long time to find this deal, and I actually asked the guy if he was selling it.
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 06:56 PM
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maximas ftw.
Old Feb 15, 2009 | 08:41 PM
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Wow! $1800 you are one lucky man, I got a 1997 Maxima GLE for $4000 that is in mint condition when I got it...... take the offer!
Old Feb 16, 2009 | 10:03 AM
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I paid 2150 for my 95 with 176k miles. so thats a good price if you can find it
Old Feb 16, 2009 | 12:31 PM
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yeah when i bought my 98 w/ 98k a couple years back i paid $3600 great car and runs stronger than ever.
Old Feb 16, 2009 | 12:40 PM
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wow i wish i could of found that! i got a 97 150k for $3100, cheapest i found find in state
Old Feb 16, 2009 | 01:31 PM
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100K for under 1800? Good luck..
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