Headlight almost got stolen last night!!!
12-24-2003, 10:16 AM
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Originally Posted by my02black6spdSE
Nah, I got silver. I had too, I live in an apartment so the car sits outside, silver is the easiest color to maintain.
I thought about the retro fit kit, but there were people here saying their AE's got jacked- most likely from theives not using flashlights, or being uneducated on Max model years. They probably saw clear taillights and went for the headlights.
30585 -as for being slow... I didn't care. the TQ on the max was sweet, but at least now I can fill the car with regular...LOL
And if there is one thing I need to do- it's to calm down on my driving.
I thought about the retro fit kit, but there were people here saying their AE's got jacked- most likely from theives not using flashlights, or being uneducated on Max model years. They probably saw clear taillights and went for the headlights.
30585 -as for being slow... I didn't care. the TQ on the max was sweet, but at least now I can fill the car with regular...LOL
And if there is one thing I need to do- it's to calm down on my driving.
How much did you loose when you trade in the Maxima for the Accord? I was thinking about the same thing but figure it will loose like 10k on the car, so I'll probably keep it for like 3 years and then trade it in. I am thinking of retrofit the AE lights right now. But like everyone said, for those uneducated thieves (which most of them are), don't know the HID from non-HID, how do we prevent them from robbing them. I'll probably put a sign inside the grilled saying "Dumb ****s, You are robbing non-HID lights and risk getting your @ss kick!!"
12-24-2003, 10:24 AM
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Originally Posted by HKSturboKid
yup, this is sad but true. The guy was mug and then later caught up to the thieves and he stab them and now he is in jail. The problem is that the law protects all these crooks. This is crazy. All I can say is to play their game and put on your own mask and hooked sweater, can't point fingers if you don't know who did it.
I definitely move to collect money for this guy's bail and defense.
.........NO! That would be wrong!! 
12-24-2003, 10:51 AM
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Originally Posted by HKSturboKid
How much did you loose when you trade in the Maxima for the Accord? I was thinking about the same thing but figure it will loose like 10k on the car, so I'll probably keep it for like 3 years and then trade it in. I am thinking of retrofit the AE lights right now. But like everyone said, for those uneducated thieves (which most of them are), don't know the HID from non-HID, how do we prevent them from robbing them. I'll probably put a sign inside the grilled saying "Dumb ****s, You are robbing non-HID lights and risk getting your @ss kick!!"
12-24-2003, 03:42 PM
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Originally Posted by HKSturboKid
In another word, I should change my taillights too I guess. I currently have 2k2 clear taillights. I probably change them either to 2000. My car is Dark Blue and will probably match better with black taillights.
you will save a whole lot of money doing this instead of trading in the car for something else--there is a guy by my old house (where I had the max in the driveway for about 1 year and nothing happened) who had his lights stolen twice...then he changed his front bumper as well as his headlights to 2k/2k1 (should've gone AE) --he also parks backwards to show that is not 2k2/2k3 headlights
-i am guessing the shop he went to said you couldn't put 2k/2k1 lights on a 2k2 bumper and pockted extra cash
12-24-2003, 04:16 PM
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Originally Posted by edubz
eyah but for people in contract with the bank because they saw a hot car, still have their insurance messed up, and you take that with you even after you get rid of the car.
12-24-2003, 04:29 PM
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Originally Posted by GLE02NJ
yup you will save a whole lot of money doing this instead of trading in the car for something else
--there is a guy by my old house (where I had the max in the driveway for about 1 year and nothing happened) who had his lights stolen twice...then he changed his front bumper as well as his headlights to 2k/2k1 (should've gone AE) --he also parks backwards to show that is not 2k2/2k3 headlights
-i am guessing the shop he went to said you couldn't put 2k/2k1 lights on a 2k2 bumper and pockted extra cash
you will save a whole lot of money doing this instead of trading in the car for something else--there is a guy by my old house (where I had the max in the driveway for about 1 year and nothing happened) who had his lights stolen twice...then he changed his front bumper as well as his headlights to 2k/2k1 (should've gone AE) --he also parks backwards to show that is not 2k2/2k3 headlights
-i am guessing the shop he went to said you couldn't put 2k/2k1 lights on a 2k2 bumper and pockted extra cash
12-24-2003, 08:13 PM
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I took hit on the max when trading it in. Of course much more then I wanted too...
I got the Accod for sticker, which is awesome for the 6 speed. Plus Honda is running a promo rate on the loan 5 years @ 3.9% I was payin 5.9 on the max. All in all it was only like $40 more month for the accord.
The NJ market for Maximas is a little soft right now, cause of the HID theft and the new body style that is out. The dealer said they would probably truck the car down south to get more out of it.
I knew the GM, he rides an RC51 and we have ridden with him a few times.
I got the Accod for sticker, which is awesome for the 6 speed. Plus Honda is running a promo rate on the loan 5 years @ 3.9% I was payin 5.9 on the max. All in all it was only like $40 more month for the accord.
The NJ market for Maximas is a little soft right now, cause of the HID theft and the new body style that is out. The dealer said they would probably truck the car down south to get more out of it.
I knew the GM, he rides an RC51 and we have ridden with him a few times.
12-25-2003, 10:26 AM
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yeah waiting is a good idea. A good indicator is ebay for prices of things, as well as auto auctions.
The Max is a great used car to buy, since they are good cars but the resale is low, and the market is soft- which equals a low used car price.
The Max is a great used car to buy, since they are good cars but the resale is low, and the market is soft- which equals a low used car price.
12-25-2003, 10:24 PM
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I was thinking of trading in my max after my hids were stolen for the second time, but after seeing the hit I would take on trading it in or even selling it I just put in the AE lights. They haven't touched my car since but I am still carefull about where I park.
12-26-2003, 12:24 PM
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Originally Posted by my02black6spdSE
I took hit on the max when trading it in. Of course much more then I wanted too...
I got the Accod for sticker, which is awesome for the 6 speed. Plus Honda is running a promo rate on the loan 5 years @ 3.9% I was payin 5.9 on the max. All in all it was only like $40 more month for the accord.
The NJ market for Maximas is a little soft right now, cause of the HID theft and the new body style that is out. The dealer said they would probably truck the car down south to get more out of it.
I knew the GM, he rides an RC51 and we have ridden with him a few times.
I got the Accod for sticker, which is awesome for the 6 speed. Plus Honda is running a promo rate on the loan 5 years @ 3.9% I was payin 5.9 on the max. All in all it was only like $40 more month for the accord.
The NJ market for Maximas is a little soft right now, cause of the HID theft and the new body style that is out. The dealer said they would probably truck the car down south to get more out of it.
I knew the GM, he rides an RC51 and we have ridden with him a few times.
Did you get Navi in yours?? How quick is it compared to the Max??
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