Coach50

Greetings:

I am considering purchasing a 1999 Nissan Maxima SE LTD. It has AT, ABS, Bose, Leather, and power Moonroof. It has 27,000 miles on it and it is listed for $17,700. My questions are:

1. How reliable is this model?

2. Is this model fun to drive?

3. What is a reasonable price for this type of vehicle?

I am interested in any information you care to give me. I would like to be informed from those who know about your likes and dislike regarding this vehicle.

Thank you in advance,
Coach50

araffio

iTrader: (9)

1) All Maximas, no matter what model, are extremely reliable.
2) All Maximas are fun to drive, especially after some modifications.
3) That price sounds reasonable, might be a tad high.

Suggestion: GET A 5-SPEED. YOU'LL REGRET GETTING THE AUTO, TRUST ME!! Look around for one, no matter how much you don't want to right now because you find a good Maxima thats an auto.

skeelo34

iTrader: (4)

Well id say thats a bit high price. The car is alot more fun if you get it stick. Trust me alot of people regret getting an auto. It's a considerable amount slower. If you don't care I think you'd very happy with the car.

Sprint

iTrader: (10)

no matter what NJ boy tells you

its not faster than the others


FYI: you can get a 2002 GXE for that price or 1k more

WaarrEagle

iTrader: (1)

Yes, its true. Get a 5-speed and you will be .

krzymax

iTrader: (2)

i drive a 1999 SE Limited and i love it. and yes, the only thing i regret is the Auto transmission. if you can find a 5-speed... GET IT!

JAY25

iTrader: (38)

I have a 4th gen but for that price you can probably get a 2000 model GXE and up and think about 5 speed that is the way to go. Be patient 02 Rolled in not tooooooo long ago. but 17,700 is a bit too much a new GXE retails for around 19,000 put in the little bit of extra cash and get one off the lot NEW.

95emeraldgxe

get a new car!!!!!.......18K is a bit too much

gtr_rider

iTrader: (50)

ditto

Coach50

You say a new 2002 GXE can be had for around $18,000. However, when I check the invoice pricing at kbb.com and Edmonnds.com they both say the invoice is over $22,000. How can that be? Or, better yet, how did all of you come up with the $18,000 figure? Most certainly I'd rather have a new GXE with the 3.5 motor than the '99 SE with the 3.0 motor.

Coach50

sureal00

iTrader: (2)

I bought my 99 maxima se for 19,000 last july with 20,000 miles leather seats,bose,moonroof,auto etc .

s600ergy

YEA some thing like that

JJW95SC

Sprint, Where can I get that price on a 2002 GXE? I'm there, just name the place.

Jim

njmaxseltd

iTrader: (19)

****sst - Hey coach, get the limited. It's got a little built in secret mod none of the other SE's have.

We'll never tell!

JJW95SC

Sprint?

Jim