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Old Feb 23, 2022 | 09:48 PM
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Does a 1997 Nissan Maxima SE with a manual transmission exist?

I am look for 1997 Maxima SE's with the 5-speed manual transmission option for sale, but I cant find any at all (ive checked all 10 pages of google). Does anyone have one to confirm its existence.
Old Feb 24, 2022 | 04:21 AM
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I have a '98 with manual. Where do you live ?

Old Feb 24, 2022 | 08:45 AM
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It exists, as I own one.
Old Feb 24, 2022 | 09:30 AM
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Originally Posted by Rick Charles
I am look for 1997 Maxima SE's with the 5-speed manual transmission option for sale, but I cant find any at all (ive checked all 10 pages of google). Does anyone have one to confirm its existence.
Check the junkyards, you'll find them there. LOL Manual transmissions were not common from 95-99, but they existed. I have two 95's and two 99's that are manual.
Old Feb 24, 2022 | 10:22 AM
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A friend of mine had one of those.

I own a 1996 SE.
Old Feb 24, 2022 | 10:48 AM
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Back in the day, a guy I worked with had a 97 SE manual. It had the Bose as well. (Impressed) And I remember when he went out in the Summer to get in his car, he pushed the unlock button on his key fob and held it down and the two front windows opened to let the heat out.

I was hooked.

Bought a 99 SE-L two years later!
Old Mar 4, 2022 | 06:38 PM
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I have a 97 SE manual as well.

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Old Mar 11, 2022 | 04:39 PM
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97 Max owner

Originally Posted by Rick Charles
I am look for 1997 Maxima SE's with the 5-speed manual transmission option for sale, but I cant find any at all (ive checked all 10 pages of google). Does anyone have one to confirm its existence.
I have one with 250K miles.Coilovers and brake upgrade to use on track days (SCCA track night,etc.). Bought it new in 1997. Definitely not for sale.
Old Mar 11, 2022 | 05:09 PM
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I have one that was converted
Old Apr 25, 2024 | 08:45 AM
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97 Maxima SE 5spd Richmond, VA

Originally Posted by Rick Charles
I am look for 1997 Maxima SE's with the 5-speed manual transmission option for sale, but I cant find any at all (ive checked all 10 pages of google). Does anyone have one to confirm its existence.
https://richmond.craigslist.org/cto/...736057034.html
Old Aug 12, 2024 | 10:56 AM
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I have a 95SE, DJ2, Black Emerald that I have owned since day 1. It is a 5-speed.

It has a new clutch, pressure plate and throw-out bearing, front drive axle, 6 new coil packs and laser platinum plugs, as well as new rear brakes and calipers.

Fresh Mobil 1 0w30 synthetic oil.

It is in mint condition, no rust whatsoever.

The rear leather seat looks like it has never been sat in.
Old Aug 14, 2024 | 01:04 PM
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We are selling the exact same car—but with cloth interior. Just curious—what do think your ‘95 is worth?


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I have a 95SE, DJ2, Black Emerald that I have owned since day 1. It is a 5-speed.

It has a new clutch, pressure plate and throw-out bearing, front drive axle, 6 new coil packs and laser platinum plugs, as well as new rear brakes and calipers.

Fresh Mobil 1 0w30 synthetic oil.

It is in mint condition, no rust whatsoever.

The rear leather seat looks like it has never been sat in.
Old Aug 14, 2024 | 04:05 PM
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Originally Posted by valveguy
We are selling the exact same car—but with cloth interior. Just curious—what do think your ‘95 is worth?

Not sure. I have put Cdn$6,200 into it since September 2022.

I was coming down with Covid in August 2022 and had left Canadian Tire after an oil change. They cranked the emergency brake on hard. I was feeling lousy
and neglected to release it and didn't realize it until about 4 kms later at a red light on the highway.

That is why I ended up replacing what I mentioned, apart from the drive axle which had torn CV boots for the 2nd time.

The car is worth more to be than anyone else.

It also has a front strut tower bar, K&N panel filter and Budget stainless steel y-pipe.

It is in mint condition.
Old Aug 14, 2024 | 04:07 PM
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As well as a sunroof wind deflector, the plastic aftermarket part, to avoid noise.
Old Oct 5, 2024 | 06:22 PM
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1997 Nissan Maxima SE

We have one. 1997 Nissan Maxima SE
2001 3.0 5-speed manual

Last edited by ShopFixDIY; Oct 5, 2024 at 06:24 PM. Reason: adding response
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