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Old 05-15-2002, 08:31 AM
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Im fixing to get a 95 Maxima GLE. I was just wondering if there is anything in particular that i should look out for, as far as anything going wrong with the car. Thanks.
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Welcome to our community nadaze!

Make sure your starter isn't making a winning noise after you release the key, there prone to that, but it's an easy fix. Also make sure you have no check engine lights on. Check the vehicle maintenance records to make sure things were done.

The Maxima and the VQ motor are very reliable cars. But watch out, the mod bug bites hard!

5 Speed or Auto?
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Re: New Member, got some questions...

Originally posted by N-a-DaZe
Im fixing to get a 95 Maxima GLE. I was just wondering if there is anything in particular that i should look out for, as far as anything going wrong with the car. Thanks.
Number one problem with Maximas, the O2 sensors. They break alot but its cheap to fix them and its not that hard.
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Old 05-15-2002, 10:26 AM
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Re: New Member, got some questions...

I would make sure the car had some major maintence done already. Plugs, fuel filter, tranny flush, coolent flush, brake job and no oil leaks.

Originally posted by N-a-DaZe
Im fixing to get a 95 Maxima GLE. I was just wondering if there is anything in particular that i should look out for, as far as anything going wrong with the car. Thanks.
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Old 05-15-2002, 11:39 AM
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The 95s were notorious for the starter failure and the rear O2 sensor was recalled. I have a 95 and am on the original starter w/ 130,000 miles on it. I did replace the rear O2 before the recall though. It has been a perfect car and I didn't start modding it until about a year ago. I pretty much just replaced things that needed it w/ performance parts. For example, my factory brakes lasted till 103,000 (excellent) then I replaced them w/ cross drilled rotors. Needed new struts and springs so I lowered it w/ new ones. The engine is indestructable. Just keep it well maintained. Like 1Max2NV sayed, check for the engine light. Make sure it lights up when you turn the key over but it should immediately go out. Enjoy.
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Old 05-15-2002, 12:03 PM
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O2 sensor, Knock Sensor, those two are like a decease in the Maxima.
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get a 97-99...looks much better! gets rid of that retarded trunk groove
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the starter in my 99 is giving that grinding/whinning noise after i turn it on how do i get it fixed?
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could be just bad solonoid and not the whole starter.

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the starter in my 99 is giving that grinding/whinning noise after i turn it on how do i get it fixed?
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Old 05-15-2002, 05:07 PM
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Originally posted by MaXAnDy
the starter in my 99 is giving that grinding/whinning noise after i turn it on how do i get it fixed?
Maybe the starter fix from this site can help you. It worked for me, but I have a 95 http://www.motorvate.ca/
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