Melaza

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Hi, as you can see i`m a newbie, i purchase a 00`maxima today and i will like to know the pros and cons of this car...any help will be appreciated.

Loe max

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You just bought the car, you should be able to figure out your own pros and cons

Melaza

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what i mean is if there is something that i should watch out for.........if this is like this i should have stay with my vw.

sloppymax

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i can throw out a few cons. rotors warp very easily, weak mass air flow sensors, high failure of ignition coils, secondary o2 sensors dying prematurely and easily chipped paint. these are more of the major issues and dont get me wrong, i love my car but with any car there are going to be some negatives.

Melaza

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Thanks....although sounds bad...it doesn`t compare to having a vw...that`s why i changed... as far as mods where should i start?

Loe max

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Ah, I see. Here are my cons from my now totalled 00 GLE:

-Ignition coils
-TCM
-2 to 3 shift solenoid
-electronic engine mounts (SE/GLE auto only)
-A pillar rattle
-front window squeak
-frying pan sizzle noise in rain from door seals
-center stack rattle
-front seat rattle
-front seat power switch would only work sometimes
-power sunroof gave up but fixed itself
-driver's seat looked like it was 5 years old (after about a year) even though I'm only 145lbs
-warped rotors
-Bose system would eat CD's with A/C or heat is left on for hours time
-Bose rear sub/rear deck rattle
-soft paint on front bumper
-mine kept on burning up taillight bulbs for some reason
-Glove box rattle
-rattle near passenger SRS


Mind you, most of these problems where DYI that I fixed on my own (mainly interior rattles)

Loe max

iTrader: (6)

engine- I would get a Y-pipe. If you have an automatic transmission, think about investing in an upgraded valvebody+transmission cooler. Intakes, UDP's,catbacks are nice, but have minimal gains.

suspension-Rear Strut Bar, Front Strut Tower Bar, lowered springs, stiffer shocks, better tires, subframe connectors

Melaza

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Thanks...i guess i got my work cut out..

03blk6mt

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Can't forget the RSB (rear sway bar) very important on these cars when you u drop em and change shocks/struts.

Also, when you get some time scroll through all the stickies and "old" threads on different issues, improvements, etc. Otherwise people around here (including myself) WILL flame on you cause you're a newb and didn't read first. Just a friendly warning. Welcome to the .org, we're happy you made the change and you will be to, the Max is a great car...i'm on my 5th.

Make sure you post some pics after you do some mods.

SEmy2K2go

iTrader: (10)

You could try reading some of the Stickies which have a nice collection of FAQ's - which were all mentioned when you registered.