Is it worth it to fix my 96 Maxima?
#1
Is it worth it to fix my 96 Maxima?
It has 300,000km's, runs great, but some other issues are coming up.
- I need 4 new struts... approx cost is $900 to fix it
- Front Right fender needs to be completely replaced as it's rusted out
- was written off before when someone hit my left fender, I fixed it totally with junkyard parts - same color too!
Should I spend the approx 1000 to fix it or should I just drive it until she dies?
- I need 4 new struts... approx cost is $900 to fix it
- Front Right fender needs to be completely replaced as it's rusted out
- was written off before when someone hit my left fender, I fixed it totally with junkyard parts - same color too!
Should I spend the approx 1000 to fix it or should I just drive it until she dies?
#3
Its completely ur call. U can get a set of Tokico Blues for 260 and have someone install them for you for $100. If you r sure those are all the problems the car has then I don't see why you'd wanna get rid of it.
If you wanna upgrade and get a new car then by all means. Like I said, ur call
If you wanna upgrade and get a new car then by all means. Like I said, ur call
#8
As someone mentioned, you can pick all 4 up for about 260 ish and a new aftermarket fender is about 40 bucks.... www.certifit.com or you can check junk yards for a similar colored one. Most national junk yards here in the US (not sure if they're the same in Canaduh) charge anywhere between 25-45 for a fender you pull. If you're not able to do the work yourself then I suggest you check the regional forum section and find an org member who can help out for a lesser amount. Its not worth getting rid of a good reliable car for only those problems unless you're ballin'
#9
oh and 300,000 km / 1.6 = 187,500 miles... its just barely breaking in, I'm pushing 328,200 and by tomorrow I'll be at 328,500
![Cool](https://maxima.org/forums/images/smilies/cool.gif)
in other words, I have 525,120 km - if I did the math right in both cases. If you take care of it, it'll last forever
#10
As someone mentioned, you can pick all 4 up for about 260 ish and a new aftermarket fender is about 40 bucks.... www.certifit.com or you can check junk yards for a similar colored one. Most national junk yards here in the US (not sure if they're the same in Canaduh) charge anywhere between 25-45 for a fender you pull. If you're not able to do the work yourself then I suggest you check the regional forum section and find an org member who can help out for a lesser amount. Its not worth getting rid of a good reliable car for only those problems unless you're ballin'
I'm calling places for the struts now.
I do live in Canada.
#12
Thanks for the info... I thought every car died at 300,000km haha
#13
What color is your max? have you tried www.car-part.com ?
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Unless its a 5.5 gen then all you are getting is a heavier 4th gen. i would fix the max and save for a new car. Any used car is going to need repair no matter what it is. If you think by buying the newer max you wont need to fix it then you are way off.
#21
If it ain't a hazard just roll it as is. I Love my Max so I pour money into that *****. If your not planning on keep it and fixing it up, let it ride. A car can be the worse investment you make. So roll it till the wheels fall off...
#22
I thought about selling my 1997 GXE 5MT last year on the cheap because my leaky, worn tranny was about to seize. I took a chance and got a rebuilt tranny, installed a new clutch assembly, and new CV axles. The car now feels like new.
I had previously replaced all 4 struts, a noisy alternator, the starter, 2 sticky rear calipers, and a couple front end parts. I just put new bearings and rotors up front and will probably replace the rear rotors and bearings before next winter.
There's little rust and the engine still feels great despite burning just a little more oil at 171k miles than it did at 100k miles. I'll easily get a couple more good years out of it before selling it. That depends on whether I can find a new car without a sticky gas pedal and brakes that work on bumpy roads.
I had previously replaced all 4 struts, a noisy alternator, the starter, 2 sticky rear calipers, and a couple front end parts. I just put new bearings and rotors up front and will probably replace the rear rotors and bearings before next winter.
There's little rust and the engine still feels great despite burning just a little more oil at 171k miles than it did at 100k miles. I'll easily get a couple more good years out of it before selling it. That depends on whether I can find a new car without a sticky gas pedal and brakes that work on bumpy roads.
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My '96 has over 250k miles on it, it's dented all over, the spoiler is missing, the passenger front fender is crushed, and Firestone just quoted me $3,700 to fix all the mechanical problems on it. You know what my plan is? I'm keeping it.
I have had a new spoiler and fender in my shed for a while. When I eventually get them painted, I'll put them on the car. The other things it needs (struts, engine mount, trans mount, steering rack bushings, etc.) I can get from O'Reillys and Courtesy for $1,000 and install myself.
The way I see it, I can make a "new" '96 Maxima for about $1500.
I have had a new spoiler and fender in my shed for a while. When I eventually get them painted, I'll put them on the car. The other things it needs (struts, engine mount, trans mount, steering rack bushings, etc.) I can get from O'Reillys and Courtesy for $1,000 and install myself.
The way I see it, I can make a "new" '96 Maxima for about $1500.
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