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Traded in my crappy 2K2 6 Speed
I've had it with my 2K2 SE, and traded it in for a fully loaded Silver 2K SE 5 speed, with Black leather. Saved me over 100 bucks a month on my car payment, and it just feels like a better Car. I had nothing but problems with my 2K2, for example my check engine light came on 4 times in the last 6 months. All for a different reason. Once it left me stranded and I had to get towed to the dealer. The transmission totally sucks, Notchy shifting, espicially in 3rd and 4th, no reason for that in a car in this class! My 5 speed shifts smooth as silk in every gear. I honestly feel like I'm in a better car when driving the 2K, although I will admit I've given up a few ponies. The 2K2 is much more powerfull, but I can live with 222HP.
I've owned Maxima's for nearly 10 years, a 93,96, 2k2 and now a 2K. I have to say my 2K2 was by far, the worst car of the bunch. I still love my maxima's but can't say much for that 2K2&3 models, and certainly won't recommend them to anyone!
John
I've owned Maxima's for nearly 10 years, a 93,96, 2k2 and now a 2K. I have to say my 2K2 was by far, the worst car of the bunch. I still love my maxima's but can't say much for that 2K2&3 models, and certainly won't recommend them to anyone!
John
Re: Traded in my crappy 2K2 6 Speed
Originally posted by john2002max
I've had it with my 2K2 SE, and traded it in for a fully loaded Silver 2K SE 5 speed, with Black leather. Saved me over 100 bucks a month on my car payment, and it just feels like a better Car. I had nothing but problems with my 2K2, for example my check engine light came on 4 times in the last 6 months. All for a different reason. Once it left me stranded and I had to get towed to the dealer. The transmission totally sucks, Notchy shifting, espicially in 3rd and 4th, no reason for that in a car in this class! My 5 speed shifts smooth as silk in every gear. I honestly feel like I'm in a better car when driving the 2K, although I will admit I've given up a few ponies. The 2K2 is much more powerfull, but I can live with 222HP.
I've owned Maxima's for nearly 10 years, a 93,96, 2k2 and now a 2K. I have to say my 2K2 was by far, the worst car of the bunch. I still love my maxima's but can't say much for that 2K2&3 models, and certainly won't recommend them to anyone!
John
I've had it with my 2K2 SE, and traded it in for a fully loaded Silver 2K SE 5 speed, with Black leather. Saved me over 100 bucks a month on my car payment, and it just feels like a better Car. I had nothing but problems with my 2K2, for example my check engine light came on 4 times in the last 6 months. All for a different reason. Once it left me stranded and I had to get towed to the dealer. The transmission totally sucks, Notchy shifting, espicially in 3rd and 4th, no reason for that in a car in this class! My 5 speed shifts smooth as silk in every gear. I honestly feel like I'm in a better car when driving the 2K, although I will admit I've given up a few ponies. The 2K2 is much more powerfull, but I can live with 222HP.
I've owned Maxima's for nearly 10 years, a 93,96, 2k2 and now a 2K. I have to say my 2K2 was by far, the worst car of the bunch. I still love my maxima's but can't say much for that 2K2&3 models, and certainly won't recommend them to anyone!
John
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Ditto. I always read the "squawk about this and that" threads and just think, "I really like my Maxima". 
Originally posted by Green 2kSE
Wow, John you have got to be the first person on the .org who has traded a 2k2 for 2k. Hope you have a better luck with the 2k, I certainly have enjoyed mine.
Wow, John you have got to be the first person on the .org who has traded a 2k2 for 2k. Hope you have a better luck with the 2k, I certainly have enjoyed mine.
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Re: Traded in my crappy 2K2 6 Speed
Originally posted by john2002max
I've had it with my 2K2 SE, and traded it in for a fully loaded Silver 2K SE 5 speed, with Black leather. Saved me over 100 bucks a month on my car payment, and it just feels like a better Car. I had nothing but problems with my 2K2, for example my check engine light came on 4 times in the last 6 months. All for a different reason. Once it left me stranded and I had to get towed to the dealer. The transmission totally sucks, Notchy shifting, espicially in 3rd and 4th, no reason for that in a car in this class! My 5 speed shifts smooth as silk in every gear. I honestly feel like I'm in a better car when driving the 2K, although I will admit I've given up a few ponies. The 2K2 is much more powerfull, but I can live with 222HP.
I've owned Maxima's for nearly 10 years, a 93,96, 2k2 and now a 2K. I have to say my 2K2 was by far, the worst car of the bunch. I still love my maxima's but can't say much for that 2K2&3 models, and certainly won't recommend them to anyone!
John
I've had it with my 2K2 SE, and traded it in for a fully loaded Silver 2K SE 5 speed, with Black leather. Saved me over 100 bucks a month on my car payment, and it just feels like a better Car. I had nothing but problems with my 2K2, for example my check engine light came on 4 times in the last 6 months. All for a different reason. Once it left me stranded and I had to get towed to the dealer. The transmission totally sucks, Notchy shifting, espicially in 3rd and 4th, no reason for that in a car in this class! My 5 speed shifts smooth as silk in every gear. I honestly feel like I'm in a better car when driving the 2K, although I will admit I've given up a few ponies. The 2K2 is much more powerfull, but I can live with 222HP.
I've owned Maxima's for nearly 10 years, a 93,96, 2k2 and now a 2K. I have to say my 2K2 was by far, the worst car of the bunch. I still love my maxima's but can't say much for that 2K2&3 models, and certainly won't recommend them to anyone!
John
Sounds like you must have had a lemon (2K2). Kudos to you John for doing somthing about it......besides complaining, complaining, complaining.........well you get my thought. Hope you have better with your 2K. and......rest assured all 2K2's are not lemons.....
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You're the first I've heard of someone trading down but your "new" 2K 5-speed is a great car. I've test driven a 2K2 6-speed and I disliked the notchy feeling. I had a hard time getting the 6-speed into reverse. I love my 5-speed transmission much more and after 1 1/2 years of ownership, I've had zero mechanical or electrical problems with my 2K1.
Originally posted by 2M0A0X2
well, im happy that you found a better car, but i don't like how you called your 2k2 a crappy car.
well, im happy that you found a better car, but i don't like how you called your 2k2 a crappy car.
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Re: Traded in my crappy 2K2 6 Speed
Originally posted by john2002max
I've had it with my 2K2 SE, and traded it in for a fully loaded Silver 2K SE 5 speed, with Black leather. Saved me over 100 bucks a month on my car payment, and it just feels like a better Car. I had nothing but problems with my 2K2, for example my check engine light came on 4 times in the last 6 months. All for a different reason. Once it left me stranded and I had to get towed to the dealer. The transmission totally sucks, Notchy shifting, espicially in 3rd and 4th, no reason for that in a car in this class! My 5 speed shifts smooth as silk in every gear. I honestly feel like I'm in a better car when driving the 2K, although I will admit I've given up a few ponies. The 2K2 is much more powerfull, but I can live with 222HP.
I've owned Maxima's for nearly 10 years, a 93,96, 2k2 and now a 2K. I have to say my 2K2 was by far, the worst car of the bunch. I still love my maxima's but can't say much for that 2K2&3 models, and certainly won't recommend them to anyone!
John
I've had it with my 2K2 SE, and traded it in for a fully loaded Silver 2K SE 5 speed, with Black leather. Saved me over 100 bucks a month on my car payment, and it just feels like a better Car. I had nothing but problems with my 2K2, for example my check engine light came on 4 times in the last 6 months. All for a different reason. Once it left me stranded and I had to get towed to the dealer. The transmission totally sucks, Notchy shifting, espicially in 3rd and 4th, no reason for that in a car in this class! My 5 speed shifts smooth as silk in every gear. I honestly feel like I'm in a better car when driving the 2K, although I will admit I've given up a few ponies. The 2K2 is much more powerfull, but I can live with 222HP.
I've owned Maxima's for nearly 10 years, a 93,96, 2k2 and now a 2K. I have to say my 2K2 was by far, the worst car of the bunch. I still love my maxima's but can't say much for that 2K2&3 models, and certainly won't recommend them to anyone!
John
If you don't mind me asking, how much did they give you on your 2k2, and what options, mileage, etc. did you have. I too have a 2k2 auto with navi, etc. and have been strongly thinking of trading it in, but am afraid I am going to lose my ****.
Thanks in advance for the info.
Scott
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Re: Traded in my crappy 2K2 6 Speed
Originally posted by john2002max
I've had it with my 2K2 SE, and traded it in for a fully loaded Silver 2K SE 5 speed, with Black leather. Saved me over 100 bucks a month on my car payment, and it just feels like a better Car. I had nothing but problems with my 2K2, for example my check engine light came on 4 times in the last 6 months. All for a different reason. Once it left me stranded and I had to get towed to the dealer. The transmission totally sucks, Notchy shifting, espicially in 3rd and 4th, no reason for that in a car in this class! My 5 speed shifts smooth as silk in every gear. I honestly feel like I'm in a better car when driving the 2K, although I will admit I've given up a few ponies. The 2K2 is much more powerfull, but I can live with 222HP.
I've owned Maxima's for nearly 10 years, a 93,96, 2k2 and now a 2K. I have to say my 2K2 was by far, the worst car of the bunch. I still love my maxima's but can't say much for that 2K2&3 models, and certainly won't recommend them to anyone!
John
I've had it with my 2K2 SE, and traded it in for a fully loaded Silver 2K SE 5 speed, with Black leather. Saved me over 100 bucks a month on my car payment, and it just feels like a better Car. I had nothing but problems with my 2K2, for example my check engine light came on 4 times in the last 6 months. All for a different reason. Once it left me stranded and I had to get towed to the dealer. The transmission totally sucks, Notchy shifting, espicially in 3rd and 4th, no reason for that in a car in this class! My 5 speed shifts smooth as silk in every gear. I honestly feel like I'm in a better car when driving the 2K, although I will admit I've given up a few ponies. The 2K2 is much more powerfull, but I can live with 222HP.
I've owned Maxima's for nearly 10 years, a 93,96, 2k2 and now a 2K. I have to say my 2K2 was by far, the worst car of the bunch. I still love my maxima's but can't say much for that 2K2&3 models, and certainly won't recommend them to anyone!
John
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Originally posted by 2M0A0X2
but i don't like how you called your 2k2 a crappy car. Just because you had nothing but problems,
but i don't like how you called your 2k2 a crappy car. Just because you had nothing but problems,
He had problems with his car... what else would he say? He didn't say ALL 2K2 were crap... just HIS.
Plus, this forum is about people discussing problems, technical discussions, and other enlightening things about Maximas. To limit it to just positive stuff wouldn't be right.
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Originally posted by 2M0A0X2
well, im happy that you found a better car, but i don't like how you called your 2k2 a crappy car. Just because you had nothing but problems, lots of us had nothing but *** kicking in em...
well, im happy that you found a better car, but i don't like how you called your 2k2 a crappy car. Just because you had nothing but problems, lots of us had nothing but *** kicking in em...
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This still doesn't beat Paul's record.
He got a 2k2 6spd when they first came out, and then traded it in only a month later for an 02 Altima 4-cyl auto, but not before running a 14.8 @ 97 in the Max.
Primary reason was that the 6spd shifter sucked major a$$ and insane traffic in the DC area.
He got a 2k2 6spd when they first came out, and then traded it in only a month later for an 02 Altima 4-cyl auto, but not before running a 14.8 @ 97 in the Max.
Primary reason was that the 6spd shifter sucked major a$$ and insane traffic in the DC area.
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Originally posted by john2002max
Please don't get me wrong! The 2K2 is a great car, I just had alot of problems with mine. Maby if I'd of had an automatic I'd still have it, But I really hated that notchy gearbox, just one of those things that drove me nuts every time I drove the car! The 2K2 is an awsome performer, although I don't think Nissan has worked all the bugs out of the 3.5 yet, (too many check engine lights). Just by reading alot on the .ORG its obvious there are alot more problems out there than in the 2K & 2K1 models. Oh well I'm still a Maxima owner, and proud of it. And I certainly won't try to race with a 2K2 or 2K3!
Please don't get me wrong! The 2K2 is a great car, I just had alot of problems with mine. Maby if I'd of had an automatic I'd still have it, But I really hated that notchy gearbox, just one of those things that drove me nuts every time I drove the car! The 2K2 is an awsome performer, although I don't think Nissan has worked all the bugs out of the 3.5 yet, (too many check engine lights). Just by reading alot on the .ORG its obvious there are alot more problems out there than in the 2K & 2K1 models. Oh well I'm still a Maxima owner, and proud of it. And I certainly won't try to race with a 2K2 or 2K3!
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The shifter is toatally unacceptable for this car I agree. It feels like it's from a 1985 Subaru. If someone could make a slick shifter for this car they could sell it for a lot of money. This is a major fault of the car and if it was fixed it would toatlly transform it.
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[QUOTE]Originally posted by kevc5
The shifter is toatally unacceptable for this car I agree. It feels like it's from a 1985 Subaru. If someone could make a slick shifter for this car they could sell it for a lot of money. This is a major fault of the car and if it was fixed it would toatlly transform it. [/Q
My shifter was notchy too the first couple of thousand miles, however after the break in period is ok now.....what is up with so many complaints about the shifer, did nissan screw up?
The shifter is toatally unacceptable for this car I agree. It feels like it's from a 1985 Subaru. If someone could make a slick shifter for this car they could sell it for a lot of money. This is a major fault of the car and if it was fixed it would toatlly transform it. [/Q
My shifter was notchy too the first couple of thousand miles, however after the break in period is ok now.....what is up with so many complaints about the shifer, did nissan screw up?
Originally posted by perrymaxima
I am seriously thinking of trading my Max in for a Nice used car like a 2002 Millenia or Lincoln LS
I am seriously thinking of trading my Max in for a Nice used car like a 2002 Millenia or Lincoln LS
Have fun replacing the tranny every 30,000 miles.Your skipping CD changer is Mickey Mouse stuff compared to the problems you will have with a Mazda.
true, true. I was behind a brand new Millenia the other day.
For the same reason Deer freeze in headlights, other cars tend to flee when my HIDs come up on them Anyway he romped on it and I just hung with him, going with the flow - not riding his a$$ or anything. Then all of a sudden he started James Bond smoke screening me. He pulled off and I had oily crap all over my car when I got home and had to wash it. That couldnt have been a good thing.
LS? I like them..
For the same reason Deer freeze in headlights, other cars tend to flee when my HIDs come up on them
Anyway he romped on it and I just hung with him, going with the flow - not riding his a$$ or anything. Then all of a sudden he started James Bond smoke screening me. He pulled off and I had oily crap all over my car when I got home and had to wash it. That couldnt have been a good thing. LS? I like them..
Originally posted by TimW
Then all of a sudden he started James Bond smoke screening me. He pulled off and I had oily crap all over my car when I got home and had to wash it.
Then all of a sudden he started James Bond smoke screening me. He pulled off and I had oily crap all over my car when I got home and had to wash it.
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John-
Put on an Y-pipe, fix the nasty crush bend in the B-pipe, install an UDP, and mount some lighter rims and you won't have any problems with the 2k2s. The 00-01 clearly doesn't feel as torquey as the 3.5, but the 00-01 really revs strong and continues to make power straight to the 6500 redline. Russ got a 14.8@94 out of his stock 2k1 and MadMax got a 14.3@97mph out of his 2k with a Y-pipe and intake. I drove Russ' stock 2k1 and it felt very refined compared to my 96 SE. It was very quiet and smooth, but it didn't feel nearly as lively as my 96. However, on the dyno, his stock 2k1 made more 7fwhp more than my 96 with a y-pipe, UDP, B-pipe, and intake. I believe his 2k1 made 183fwhp/191fwtq vs my 176fwhp/193fwtq.
The playing field between the 95-99, 00-01, and 02-03 is extremely close now and will come down to the driver. If I had to buy a 00-01, I'd get a 5 speed. If I had to buy a 2k2, I'd get the auto. I've felt the 6 speed and it feels like "like shifting a screwdriver in a bucket of nuts". I wasn't impressed. Cable shifters, while they do reduce drivetrain vibrations, are horrible for performance and shift feel.
Dave
Put on an Y-pipe, fix the nasty crush bend in the B-pipe, install an UDP, and mount some lighter rims and you won't have any problems with the 2k2s. The 00-01 clearly doesn't feel as torquey as the 3.5, but the 00-01 really revs strong and continues to make power straight to the 6500 redline. Russ got a 14.8@94 out of his stock 2k1 and MadMax got a 14.3@97mph out of his 2k with a Y-pipe and intake. I drove Russ' stock 2k1 and it felt very refined compared to my 96 SE. It was very quiet and smooth, but it didn't feel nearly as lively as my 96. However, on the dyno, his stock 2k1 made more 7fwhp more than my 96 with a y-pipe, UDP, B-pipe, and intake. I believe his 2k1 made 183fwhp/191fwtq vs my 176fwhp/193fwtq.
The playing field between the 95-99, 00-01, and 02-03 is extremely close now and will come down to the driver. If I had to buy a 00-01, I'd get a 5 speed. If I had to buy a 2k2, I'd get the auto. I've felt the 6 speed and it feels like "like shifting a screwdriver in a bucket of nuts". I wasn't impressed. Cable shifters, while they do reduce drivetrain vibrations, are horrible for performance and shift feel.
Dave
Originally posted by Dave B
John-
Put on an Y-pipe, fix the nasty crush bend in the B-pipe, install an UDP, and mount some lighter rims and you won't have any problems with the 2k2s. The 00-01 clearly doesn't feel as torquey as the 3.5, but the 00-01 really revs strong and continues to make power straight to the 6500 redline. Russ got a 14.8@94 out of his stock 2k1 and MadMax got a 14.3@97mph out of his 2k with a Y-pipe and intake. I drove Russ' stock 2k1 and it felt very refined compared to my 96 SE. It was very quiet and smooth, but it didn't feel nearly as lively as my 96. However, on the dyno, his stock 2k1 made more 7fwhp more than my 96 with a y-pipe, UDP, B-pipe, and intake. I believe his 2k1 made 183fwhp/191fwtq vs my 176fwhp/193fwtq.
The playing field between the 95-99, 00-01, and 02-03 is extremely close now and will come down to the driver. If I had to buy a 00-01, I'd get a 5 speed. If I had to buy a 2k2, I'd get the auto. I've felt the 6 speed and it feels like "like shifting a screwdriver in a bucket of nuts". I wasn't impressed. Cable shifters, while they do reduce drivetrain vibrations, are horrible for performance and shift feel.
Dave
John-
Put on an Y-pipe, fix the nasty crush bend in the B-pipe, install an UDP, and mount some lighter rims and you won't have any problems with the 2k2s. The 00-01 clearly doesn't feel as torquey as the 3.5, but the 00-01 really revs strong and continues to make power straight to the 6500 redline. Russ got a 14.8@94 out of his stock 2k1 and MadMax got a 14.3@97mph out of his 2k with a Y-pipe and intake. I drove Russ' stock 2k1 and it felt very refined compared to my 96 SE. It was very quiet and smooth, but it didn't feel nearly as lively as my 96. However, on the dyno, his stock 2k1 made more 7fwhp more than my 96 with a y-pipe, UDP, B-pipe, and intake. I believe his 2k1 made 183fwhp/191fwtq vs my 176fwhp/193fwtq.
The playing field between the 95-99, 00-01, and 02-03 is extremely close now and will come down to the driver. If I had to buy a 00-01, I'd get a 5 speed. If I had to buy a 2k2, I'd get the auto. I've felt the 6 speed and it feels like "like shifting a screwdriver in a bucket of nuts". I wasn't impressed. Cable shifters, while they do reduce drivetrain vibrations, are horrible for performance and shift feel.
Dave
I think you replied to the wrong post.
[QUOTE]Originally posted by JAKE02
Yea, my 2k3 seems ok. The only problem I have is some times it feels a little sticky going into 6th gear (but that could be me afraid to put it into reverse ). I had the same "Sticky" thing on my old T/A with a 6 SP. The only complaint I have about the transmission is that the clutch catches so high! After having 2 old Sentras, I think this is just a Nissan thing. 
Originally posted by kevc5
The shifter is toatally unacceptable for this car I agree. It feels like it's from a 1985 Subaru. If someone could make a slick shifter for this car they could sell it for a lot of money. This is a major fault of the car and if it was fixed it would toatlly transform it. [/Q
My shifter was notchy too the first couple of thousand miles, however after the break in period is ok now.....what is up with so many complaints about the shifer, did nissan screw up?
The shifter is toatally unacceptable for this car I agree. It feels like it's from a 1985 Subaru. If someone could make a slick shifter for this car they could sell it for a lot of money. This is a major fault of the car and if it was fixed it would toatlly transform it. [/Q
My shifter was notchy too the first couple of thousand miles, however after the break in period is ok now.....what is up with so many complaints about the shifer, did nissan screw up?
). I had the same "Sticky" thing on my old T/A with a 6 SP. The only complaint I have about the transmission is that the clutch catches so high! After having 2 old Sentras, I think this is just a Nissan thing.
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To be honest, I had my 2k2 since September and I love my car. My 6spd isn't "as" notchy as the day I got my car. Its still a little notchy going from 4th-5th. But I am really use to it.
I test drove a 2k2 M5 couple days ago and the 6spd shifter was SUPER SMOOTH compare to my Max. Even though my car is only 1/3 of its price, but its still no excuse why our shifter had to be crappy.
I test drove a 2k2 M5 couple days ago and the 6spd shifter was SUPER SMOOTH compare to my Max. Even though my car is only 1/3 of its price, but its still no excuse why our shifter had to be crappy.
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Originally posted by nismotech
[BI test drove a 2k2 M5 couple days ago and the 6spd shifter was SUPER SMOOTH compare to my Max. Even though my car is only 1/3 of its price, but its still no excuse why our shifter had to be crappy. [/B]
[BI test drove a 2k2 M5 couple days ago and the 6spd shifter was SUPER SMOOTH compare to my Max. Even though my car is only 1/3 of its price, but its still no excuse why our shifter had to be crappy. [/B]
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Originally posted by Green 2kSE
Agreed, how come Honda can put a smooth shifter in almost all their cars (including Civics) but Nissan can't seem to master it? Other makes that come to mind with smooth shifters: VW, Toyota and even Mazda Protege.
Agreed, how come Honda can put a smooth shifter in almost all their cars (including Civics) but Nissan can't seem to master it? Other makes that come to mind with smooth shifters: VW, Toyota and even Mazda Protege.
You may have just answered you own question indirectly.
Look at the names of the makes you mentioned. Now put Nissan in the mix. Then check out the financial condition of all the above (including the past say 3 years). One company stands out as needing to 'cut costs' and therefore 'corners' more than others...guess which...
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Originally posted by kingpin
I agree...that Millenia and that LS will have you in the service department once a month!
K
I agree...that Millenia and that LS will have you in the service department once a month!
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Originally posted by spta97
Yea, my 2k3 seems ok. The only problem I have is some times it feels a little sticky going into 6th gear (but that could be me afraid to put it into reverse ). I had the same "Sticky" thing on my old T/A with a 6 SP. The only complaint I have about the transmission is that the clutch catches so high! After having 2 old Sentras, I think this is just a Nissan thing.
Yea, my 2k3 seems ok. The only problem I have is some times it feels a little sticky going into 6th gear (but that could be me afraid to put it into reverse
). I had the same "Sticky" thing on my old T/A with a 6 SP. The only complaint I have about the transmission is that the clutch catches so high! After having 2 old Sentras, I think this is just a Nissan thing.
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Re: Traded in my crappy 2K2 6 Speed
Originally posted by john2002max
I've had it with my 2K2 SE, and traded it in for a fully loaded Silver 2K SE 5 speed, with Black leather. Saved me over 100 bucks a month on my car payment, and it just feels like a better Car. I had nothing but problems with my 2K2, for example my check engine light came on 4 times in the last 6 months. All for a different reason. Once it left me stranded and I had to get towed to the dealer. The transmission totally sucks, Notchy shifting, espicially in 3rd and 4th, no reason for that in a car in this class! My 5 speed shifts smooth as silk in every gear. I honestly feel like I'm in a better car when driving the 2K, although I will admit I've given up a few ponies. The 2K2 is much more powerfull, but I can live with 222HP.
I've owned Maxima's for nearly 10 years, a 93,96, 2k2 and now a 2K. I have to say my 2K2 was by far, the worst car of the bunch. I still love my maxima's but can't say much for that 2K2&3 models, and certainly won't recommend them to anyone!
John
I've had it with my 2K2 SE, and traded it in for a fully loaded Silver 2K SE 5 speed, with Black leather. Saved me over 100 bucks a month on my car payment, and it just feels like a better Car. I had nothing but problems with my 2K2, for example my check engine light came on 4 times in the last 6 months. All for a different reason. Once it left me stranded and I had to get towed to the dealer. The transmission totally sucks, Notchy shifting, espicially in 3rd and 4th, no reason for that in a car in this class! My 5 speed shifts smooth as silk in every gear. I honestly feel like I'm in a better car when driving the 2K, although I will admit I've given up a few ponies. The 2K2 is much more powerfull, but I can live with 222HP.
I've owned Maxima's for nearly 10 years, a 93,96, 2k2 and now a 2K. I have to say my 2K2 was by far, the worst car of the bunch. I still love my maxima's but can't say much for that 2K2&3 models, and certainly won't recommend them to anyone!
John
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14.7. Not bad for a virgin Maxima. Now only if Nissan could make shifters like Honda...
Originally posted by SteVTEC
This still doesn't beat Paul's record.
He got a 2k2 6spd when they first came out, and then traded it in only a month later for an 02 Altima 4-cyl auto, but not before running a 14.8 @ 97 in the Max.
Primary reason was that the 6spd shifter sucked major a$$ and insane traffic in the DC area.
This still doesn't beat Paul's record.
He got a 2k2 6spd when they first came out, and then traded it in only a month later for an 02 Altima 4-cyl auto, but not before running a 14.8 @ 97 in the Max.
Primary reason was that the 6spd shifter sucked major a$$ and insane traffic in the DC area.
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Good for you....I should have done what you did way back in 2000 and I wouldn't be stuck with a car that is worth almost less than trade in value
The 2k2-3 sure look beautiful but I'm not gonna take a chance and roll the Nissan dice again.
The 2k2-3 sure look beautiful but I'm not gonna take a chance and roll the Nissan dice again.
Dyno plot says I have the most area under the Administrator curve
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Originally posted by AltyPaul
14.7. Not bad for a virgin Maxima. Now only if Nissan could make shifters like Honda...
14.7. Not bad for a virgin Maxima. Now only if Nissan could make shifters like Honda...
howyadoin paul?
The Ford Taurus SHO, the V6 5 speed Yamahaed ones, had a cable to rod shifter mod. Has that happened for the 2K2 or 2K3 Maxima 6 speed? Also, could the notchiness also be attributed to the so-so tranny fluid that the car came with?? That was the case with my 98 5 speed. Once I put in Redline, the gearbox got a whole lot better.
DW
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A few people have put in synthetic fluid and they said it helped a bit. I bet with the combination of the Spec V and the Maxima, someone will come up with a conversion kit.
Originally posted by dwapenyi
The Ford Taurus SHO, the V6 5 speed Yamahaed ones, had a cable to rod shifter mod. Has that happened for the 2K2 or 2K3 Maxima 6 speed? Also, could the notchiness also be attributed to the so-so tranny fluid that the car came with?? That was the case with my 98 5 speed. Once I put in Redline, the gearbox got a whole lot better.
DW
The Ford Taurus SHO, the V6 5 speed Yamahaed ones, had a cable to rod shifter mod. Has that happened for the 2K2 or 2K3 Maxima 6 speed? Also, could the notchiness also be attributed to the so-so tranny fluid that the car came with?? That was the case with my 98 5 speed. Once I put in Redline, the gearbox got a whole lot better.
DW