6-speed: 2002 or 2003?
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6-speed: 2002 or 2003?
Hi all,
My 95 Maxima is getting quite old (191,000 miles and counting). I'm thinking of a used 6-speed Maxima.
Beside the obvious differences in model years and the associated cost, which one should I get, 2002 or 2003?
Are there any known problems/defects on either model years that I should avoid?
Thanks,
Sam
My 95 Maxima is getting quite old (191,000 miles and counting). I'm thinking of a used 6-speed Maxima.
Beside the obvious differences in model years and the associated cost, which one should I get, 2002 or 2003?
Are there any known problems/defects on either model years that I should avoid?
Thanks,
Sam
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Originally Posted by PAPA SMURF
03 has improvements/option upgrades over the 02, but I am pretty sure the late model 02 builds (like mine) are fine also
If you are looking to mod it at all, make sure the MAF is updated
If you are looking to mod it at all, make sure the MAF is updated
Sam.
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Originally Posted by 95MaxSE
Thanks PAPA SMURF. What are the improvements from 02 to 03? I was under the impressions that the 03 is just a carry-over.
Sam.
Sam.
hmm....lemme see.....new MAF, revised window switches, titanium pckge availability, new colors, nothing else i can think of as of now
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Originally Posted by PAPA SMURF
hmm....lemme see.....new MAF, revised window switches, titanium pckge availability, new colors, nothing else i can think of as of now
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who cares about the window switches??? if thats your only issue...get whatever is a better deal
the cars are identical. The original MAF's in 2002's work just fine, just because there a bunch of people on here have a problem with the MAF's doesnt mean it is an issue, there hundreds of thousands of 02 and 03 Max's out there that had the original MAF and are doing just fine
the cars are identical. The original MAF's in 2002's work just fine, just because there a bunch of people on here have a problem with the MAF's doesnt mean it is an issue, there hundreds of thousands of 02 and 03 Max's out there that had the original MAF and are doing just fine
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Originally Posted by jeepik
who cares about the window switches??? if thats your only issue...get whatever is a better deal
the cars are identical. The original MAF's in 2002's work just fine, just because there a bunch of people on here have a problem with the MAF's doesnt mean it is an issue, there hundreds of thousands of 02 and 03 Max's out there that had the original MAF and are doing just fine
the cars are identical. The original MAF's in 2002's work just fine, just because there a bunch of people on here have a problem with the MAF's doesnt mean it is an issue, there hundreds of thousands of 02 and 03 Max's out there that had the original MAF and are doing just fine
Since then she runs great
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My 02 MAF died at 15k, suspiciously immediately after the dealer service. Don't worry about that though because it's covered (definitely before 3/36k, possibly with 5/50k).
If you like to drive, look long and hard for one with the optional limited slip differential. 255 hp is too much for open dif FWD.
Lastly, if you do buy a 5th gen, the first thing you must buy is a Stillen rear anti roll bar - far and away the best improvement for the money, and it's easy to install.
If you like to drive, look long and hard for one with the optional limited slip differential. 255 hp is too much for open dif FWD.
Lastly, if you do buy a 5th gen, the first thing you must buy is a Stillen rear anti roll bar - far and away the best improvement for the money, and it's easy to install.
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Originally Posted by asu174
Whichever you can find. And WTF is this about window switches? News to me.....
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Originally Posted by 95MaxSE
Is this true about the 02?
no it is not true
the 03's have as many issues as '02's most tsbs are for the '02 because it has simply been on the road a year longer then the 03...just for reference the earlier 03's had the old MAF as the 02's
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Originally Posted by jeepik
who cares about the window switches??? if thats your only issue...get whatever is a better deal
the cars are identical. The original MAF's in 2002's work just fine, just because there a bunch of people on here have a problem with the MAF's doesnt mean it is an issue, there hundreds of thousands of 02 and 03 Max's out there that had the original MAF and are doing just fine
the cars are identical. The original MAF's in 2002's work just fine, just because there a bunch of people on here have a problem with the MAF's doesnt mean it is an issue, there hundreds of thousands of 02 and 03 Max's out there that had the original MAF and are doing just fine
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