Sell or Keep
09-14-2010, 09:19 PM
#1
Sell or Keep??
My 4th gen has been having alot of issues lately. Last week I replaced the wheel bearings, lower control arm, ball joints, and tie rod ends and tonite i replaced 3 of my studs on the front passenger side hub because they rusted of while i was driving. Engine runs fine and pulls hard and the tranny is in good condition and have about 230k. Only problem the car has is RUST 
car came from maine and you can see it all on the rockers and a little bit on the bottom of the fenders. When I was under it yesterday its really alot worse than I thought. I've found a few that are in my price range but dont know if I should buy another car or not. Think I should get another 4th gen??
car came from maine and you can see it all on the rockers and a little bit on the bottom of the fenders. When I was under it yesterday its really alot worse than I thought. I've found a few that are in my price range but dont know if I should buy another car or not. Think I should get another 4th gen??
Last edited by maXspeed96se; 09-14-2010 at 09:31 PM.
09-15-2010, 05:35 AM
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My 4th gen has been having alot of issues lately. Last week I replaced the wheel bearings, lower control arm, ball joints, and tie rod ends and tonite i replaced 3 of my studs on the front passenger side hub because they rusted of while i was driving. Engine runs fine and pulls hard and the tranny is in good condition and have about 230k. Only problem the car has is RUST car came from maine and you can see it all on the rockers and a little bit on the bottom of the fenders. When I was under it yesterday its really alot worse than I thought. I've found a few that are in my price range but dont know if I should buy another car or not. Think I should get another 4th gen??
car came from maine and you can see it all on the rockers and a little bit on the bottom of the fenders. When I was under it yesterday its really alot worse than I thought. I've found a few that are in my price range but dont know if I should buy another car or not. Think I should get another 4th gen??
09-15-2010, 06:35 AM
#4
drive her into the ground fix the rust where you can dont spend tons but shes prolly worth more to just drive until she falls apart! save for a low mileage gen 4 from cali lol! they do come along look at the 50k one that was just sold lol!
09-15-2010, 01:42 PM
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09-15-2010, 01:43 PM
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09-15-2010, 01:44 PM
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09-15-2010, 01:49 PM
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09-15-2010, 05:52 PM
#16
If you really like your Max but it's too much to fix cause you wanna drive a dope ride sell it. Clean it up as best you can, get it running as best you can and sell it for as much as you can get, then take that plus what u have saved up and find a better Max with less mileage and no rust. Make sure you actually crawl under the car, I've actually brought ramps to drive up on to check the under carriage for rust/leaks. Body rot can really be a hassle and ruin your ride if not fixed right.
09-15-2010, 06:05 PM
#18
If you really like your Max but it's too much to fix cause you wanna drive a dope ride sell it. Clean it up as best you can, get it running as best you can and sell it for as much as you can get, then take that plus what u have saved up and find a better Max with less mileage and no rust. Make sure you actually crawl under the car, I've actually brought ramps to drive up on to check the under carriage for rust/leaks. Body rot can really be a hassle and ruin your ride if not fixed right.
09-15-2010, 06:14 PM
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Location: lawrenceville GA
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Keep it 4th gen. I like the dek 5th gens but the vq35 5th gens feel way too fake even tho they are fast, rev matching is pain in the az and the cable shifter 6spd feels too fake. I dont like it, vq35's are great but i dont like them in the 5.5 gens.
Id say for you do this: U could buy a blown engine maxima or bad tranny max for dirt cheap and swap over ur engine and tranny. Fixes the rust problem and u could part out your current maxima and probly break even max. Auto 4th gens go for pennies.
Id say for you do this: U could buy a blown engine maxima or bad tranny max for dirt cheap and swap over ur engine and tranny. Fixes the rust problem and u could part out your current maxima and probly break even max. Auto 4th gens go for pennies.
09-15-2010, 06:18 PM
#21
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Location: Hialeah, Florida
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Keep it 4th gen. I like the dek 5th gens but the vq35 5th gens feel way too fake even tho they are fast, rev matching is pain in the az and the cable shifter 6spd feels too fake. I dont like it, vq35's are great but i dont like them in the 5.5 gens.
Id say for you do this: U could buy a blown engine maxima or bad tranny max for dirt cheap and swap over ur engine and tranny. Fixes the rust problem and u could part out your current maxima and probly break even max. Auto 4th gens go for pennies.
Id say for you do this: U could buy a blown engine maxima or bad tranny max for dirt cheap and swap over ur engine and tranny. Fixes the rust problem and u could part out your current maxima and probly break even max. Auto 4th gens go for pennies.
^^ what he said lol
Auto sucks!! I have one
4th gen wins!!!!!!!!!!!!
09-15-2010, 06:48 PM
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Keep it 4th gen. I like the dek 5th gens but the vq35 5th gens feel way too fake even tho they are fast, rev matching is pain in the az and the cable shifter 6spd feels too fake. I dont like it, vq35's are great but i dont like them in the 5.5 gens.
Id say for you do this: U could buy a blown engine maxima or bad tranny max for dirt cheap and swap over ur engine and tranny. Fixes the rust problem and u could part out your current maxima and probly break even max. Auto 4th gens go for pennies.
Id say for you do this: U could buy a blown engine maxima or bad tranny max for dirt cheap and swap over ur engine and tranny. Fixes the rust problem and u could part out your current maxima and probly break even max. Auto 4th gens go for pennies.
most maximas around her are 5/6spds
09-16-2010, 07:32 AM
#28
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Location: Worcester, MA
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Eventually we all gonna step up to something else. Its inevitable.
09-16-2010, 10:48 AM
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09-22-2010, 03:17 PM
#31
so Saturday nite my rod decide it doesnt like where its at and goes straight through my block. i'm thinking about getting another 4th gen and swapping everything over or do a 3.5 swap. i dont know what to do!! 
09-24-2010, 03:43 AM
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I wouldn't do a 3.5 swap on your current car with the blown motor, I would use it as parts car or get rid of it. Rust will spread unless you remove all of it, if you repair the rockers it will most likely pop up somewhere else in a couple year. If your going to go through the hassle of a 3.5 swap, start off with a clean rust free car.
09-24-2010, 05:08 AM
#40
I wouldn't do a 3.5 swap on your current car with the blown motor, I would use it as parts car or get rid of it. Rust will spread unless you remove all of it, if you repair the rockers it will most likely pop up somewhere else in a couple year. If your going to go through the hassle of a 3.5 swap, start off with a clean rust free car.
Use it as a daily driver and POR15 the rust areas. Drive it into the ground and buy something else. No point in putting money into a car with high mileage and rust.