Hey,

I am new to this forum. I am thinking of buying a 2000 or 2001 Maxima SE. Wondering if you guys can advice as to which would be a better choice:

(Note: Canadian 2k and 2k1 both come with Limited Slip differentials as standard feature)

2001 AE SE (90,000KM about 57,000 miles) priced = $15000 USD

Manual, 4 dr., 3.0, 6 cyl. , Gas, Black exterior,
Black interior, Fog Lights, Alloy Wheels, Sun Roof,
Spoiler, Leather, Bucket Seats, Power Seats, Heated Seats,
Air Conditioning, AM-FM Stereo, Cassette, Compact Disc,
Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Cruise Control,
Tilt Wheel, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Anti-Lock Brakes

2000 SE (95,000Km about 59,000 miles) priced= $13500 USD

manual, 4 dr., 3.0L, 6 cyl., gas, front wheel, black exterior,
black interior, fog lights, alloy wheels, tinted windows, sunroof,
spoiler, leather, power seats, heated seats, air conditioning,
am-fm stereo, cassette, compact disc, power windows, power locks,
power mirrors, cruise control, tilt wheel, drivers air bag,
passenger air bag, anti-lock brakes, traction control, anti-theft,
keyless entry

2000 SE (70,000km about 43,000miles) priced = $13500 USD



or in black (same features)


automatic, 4 dr., 3.0L, 6 cyl., gas, front wheel, silver exterior,
beige interior, fog lights, alloy wheels, sunroof, spoiler, leather,
bucket seats, power seats, heated seats, air conditioning, am-fm stereo,
cassette, compact disc, power windows, power locks, power mirrors,
cruise control, tilt wheel, drivers air bag, passenger air bag,
anti-lock brakes, traction control, anti-theft

 

I would get the 2k1 AE... lot more stuff that comes with the AE than the SE...

 

If you are limited to those two choices only, obviously go with the AE.

Then again, I am biased.

 

I'd likely get the 01 because it's a year newer and you get the AE bonus, even though you're paying for that with 10,000 miles.

 

I agree with the others. If you're only choices are those two, then go with the AE.

If you're getting a Canadian AE, it doesn't come with the body kit which is the only bummer.

Peace.

 

Get which ever one is 5 speed. If they both are auto then go for the AE.

 

As was posted before, go with the manual transmission if you plan on racing semi-seriously, otherwise go with the AE--more features, and you might get a better warranty.

 

I know a kid who has a 2001 AE and my 2k has better options then his. He has no leather, no heated seats, no digital climate control. I have all that. All I don't have that the AE has is the body kit.

 

First off, thanks for the info guys

Obviously almost everyone is suggesting the 2001 AE SE, but what about the mileage. I guess what I am asking is that is there a general mileage number after which a lot of things need replacing?

I thought it was 100,000km (about 60,000 miles) is that right?

BTW this would be my first used car ... and so I am not sure how often and when things need replacing.

 

Miles on a Maxima, don't worrie about it...
what options does the AE have
and what options does the SE have...
I would take the car that has the most Options!

 

I'd go with the 2001. I recently got rid of my auto 2000 max for a 2001 5-speed. The 2001 in general has far less problems then the 2000 (ignition coils and auto tranny tsb).

 

That kid might not have an actual SE AE, maybe only the Nissan Aero kit for '00/'01s that gives them the AE look (along with an added AE badge?). All AEs did come with perforated leather seats which are different than the regular leather of optioned SEs and standard GLEs. As for heated seats, digital climate control, etc., those were still options available for the SE AE. The AE wasn't a trim like 'GXE,' 'SE,' or 'GLE,' it was an option package just like the Titanium Edition is for the '03s.

If that SE AE is as well built as my '01 SE, you shouldn't have any major problems with her even at 60K miles. I'm at almost 74K miles, have done basic maintenance myself, never went to the dealer for anything other than an SES light which required an ECU flash, and the car looks and runs beautifully. She's as close to a perfect car as you can get.

Good luck with your decision. Peace.

 

I went ahead and got more details and added one more option. Hopefully, you guys can get a better idea of what options are available to me.

2001 AE SE (90,000KM about 57,000 miles) priced = $15000 USD

Manual, 4 dr., 3.0, 6 cyl. , Gas, Black exterior,
Black interior, Fog Lights, Alloy Wheels, Sun Roof,
Spoiler, Leather, Bucket Seats, Power Seats, Heated Seats,
Air Conditioning, AM-FM Stereo, Cassette, Compact Disc,
Power Windows, Power Locks, Power Mirrors, Cruise Control,
Tilt Wheel, Driver Air Bag, Passenger Air Bag, Anti-Lock Brakes

2000 SE (95,000Km about 59,000 miles) priced= $13500 USD

manual, 4 dr., 3.0L, 6 cyl., gas, front wheel, black exterior,
black interior, fog lights, alloy wheels, tinted windows, sunroof,
spoiler, leather, power seats, heated seats, air conditioning,
am-fm stereo, cassette, compact disc, power windows, power locks,
power mirrors, cruise control, tilt wheel, drivers air bag,
passenger air bag, anti-lock brakes, traction control, anti-theft,
keyless entry

2000 SE (70,000km about 43,000miles) priced = $13500 USD

automatic, 4 dr., 3.0L, 6 cyl., gas, front wheel, silver exterior,
beige interior, fog lights, alloy wheels, sunroof, spoiler, leather,
bucket seats, power seats, heated seats, air conditioning, am-fm stereo,
cassette, compact disc, power windows, power locks, power mirrors,
cruise control, tilt wheel, drivers air bag, passenger air bag,
anti-lock brakes, traction control, anti-theft

 

Buy 2002 SE. HANDS DOWN!!!


~limsandy

 

Buy the AE out of all of them
Its fully loaded and its a stick.
It comes from the facotry with chrome rims, and a body kit and other nice stuff...
go for it man

 

Does the AE you are looking at have the Body Kit and look like this one ?


Credit: Photo of se97altima's Maxima

 

The AE should have keyless entry and an AE key. I would go for the AE given the choices. !0000 miles isn't that big a deal. I'm predjudiced, but I love my AE with the perforated leather and heated seats and the other trim pieces that alot of people buy and add to their SE's.

 

i've got a 2000...but i'd agree with everyone else and do the 2001 AE.

in response to your service question: yes, there is a major list of 60k mile service items. but none of them are a really big deal (or huge expense). my local Dealership charges around $300 + for their "60k mile service" (includes new spark plugs, transmission fluid replacement, etc, etc,etc). of course, you can always save the money and some of those things yourself!

you can check out the link below for nissan's recommended 60k mile service items and maintenance schedule:

http://www.nissanusa.com/owning/Vehi...ng/0,,,00.html

 

I would go with option 2. From what you listed, option 2 has more features on the car AND it is $1500 cheaper. I do not think that a used AE has features that make it cost $1500 more. Both cars have sun roofs, Cd players, power seats, heated seats, and leather seats. What do you need on a car? And the second choice has traction control.

Buy the 2000 SE

 

This is awesome, thanks for the suggestions ...

I am still undecided but hopefully if people keep bringing up good points I may be very close to buying 1 of the 3


Thanks again

 

Remember with the 2000 you're going to have to spend $500 cdn or more on replacement ignition coils eventually - or at least it seems from everyone's experiences here (I'm picking up mine on Sat in Niagara Falls). I wish I knew that and I would have paid the few extra thousand for a 2k1 with lower clicks. But oh well...

 

buy the 2000, because in 35 years it will be worth more because it was a year 2000.

really though, they all seem like decent cars. If you want an auto, get the auto, otherwise get the 5spd's. I wouldnt really worry about the mileage too much. Get whatever one has the features you like, along with the colors.

 

all of these cars have decent mileage on them. Don't concern yourself with potential problems, what may happen or may not, no two cars are made the same. If you are financing your purchase for 60 months then obviously you need to save the money then go with '00 SE 5spd. If you are paying for your car CASH, or financing only a few grand, then you can go with '01 AE. $1500 can be a lot of money for someone young and in college.

 

True indeed ...!

 

Pics for the cars:

1. 2k1 AE



2. 2k SE



3. 2k SE (auto)


or in black (same features)

 

that AE one doesn't have the front lip...whats up with that
Get a manual not an auto bro

 

Canadian SE AEs did not get the body kit.

 

Are there any other differences in the Canadian AE?

BTW ... 2000 SE has VSLD (slip differential) here in canada, unlike the states. I believe that was one of the reasons why many people like AE better in the states compared with 2000 SE

 

Oh and BTW ... how are the prices ?


Do you think there is enough reason to bargain down the prices?

 

You should ALWAYS try and bargain the price down....if you can bargain the AE price down a bit, get that...otherwise 13,500 for the 2000SE with leather/manual is a pretty dope deal.....and the windows are already tinted...sweet!

 

I will see if I can get the AE for $13500 ... that would be awesome