Sup everyone!

I currently have a 4th Gen 1995 Max GXE as my daily driver. It currently has 127k miles on the clock and still runs strong (gotta love the VQ). Recently I have been thinking of trading it in for something a little newer. I think I have narrowed my choices down to a 2003 Maxi or Alti.

My question for you guys is about any potential problems, issues to look out for with this particular generation. Based on the reliability of my 95, I would pretty much expect to have the same type of experience. Chances are I will not mod this car at all, but if the bug happens to make it thru, I will only mod it slightly

Let me know your thoughts and opinions. Sorry if this has been asked before, but it appears the search is down

 

for me nuthin has been wrong wit my 5th gen.......i got my car from an auction and it was a rental before dat....and it has 40k on my car and its runnin like its new.....i love my baby

 

No problems with my 2003 besides the Bose craptastic radio. Just get one without the Bose system or take your chances with a cranky radio.

 

That doesnt surprise me, Im about ready to pull the Bose system in my 350Z. Every time I listen to it, I think there is something wrong with my ears!

There is a 2003 Max on Autotrader.com with 21k miles listed for $16.5K. Is that a decent starting price for an 03? I might go check it out tomorrow! Anyone got a carfax report to spare?

 

I would go for it with the 03 Max, you'll love it. I don't have a bose system, I wouldn't know if they were so crappy. I thought Bose are the best sound system but i guess not.

 

def 2003 max

 

I agree on getting a 2003. They have problems just like any other car, but it seems like a few of the common 5th gen problems don't apply to the 2003 model, maybe because it was the last year for the 5th gen.

As far as the Bose system goes, Nissan says it's the best sound system out there, and Bose is a good audio company, but the Bose/Clarion "premium" audio system that Nissan uses is just a collection of the cheapest parts they could scrape together. Same goes for the "Rockford Fosgate" system available in the Sentra SE-R Spec-V.

 

Go with the 03 max....when you hit with the 3.5 you can't wipe the smile off your face when you get it post some pics

 

Thanks for the input guys, Im going to check out a silver 2k3 SE right now! Hopefully Ill be posting pics of it later!!

 

Made the deal this afternoon! My new DD is now a 2k3 Sheer Silver Maxima SE! Thanks for the help guys. I know I said I wouldnt mod it, but damn, some things just need to be done

Right away I am thinking, clear corners, LED parking lights, tint, intake and maybe some wheels down the road!

 

Sweet new ride, man. Looks almost identical to mine.

 

congrat on your new ride!

 

Nice ride. Congrats.

Pedro

 

Congrats!!! First mod HAS to be replacing the RE92 Potenza's. Just ask around a bit.
Welcome to the 5.5th gen

 

Yes, those tires MUST go... I just got a set of Goodyear F1 GS-D3's and they are gods compared to the deathtenzas... I should've done this back in November when I got the car... Good luck on your new ride, it's incredibly nice...

 

congrats on the new ride - looks sweet - i was actually thinkin of pickin another max up- probably sheer silver or dark gray 03 se ( maybe even the titanium edition)- looks nice- welcome to the org by the way- peace

 

So'd you trade in the 4th gen? if so, did you get a good deal on it? i came from a 95 se 5 speed to my 2k2 6 speed and i love the car, but i still miss my 4th gen, give it a week and i bet you will too.

 

4th Gen is a great car for sure, seems to make the best use of its power. My 5th Gen seems like a much more solid car overall so far. My main gripe so far is that it tends to shift when I dont want it to. Will the tranny adapt to how I drive over time? Should I reset the ECU? This car is really hard to get off the line without lighting up the tires, but if I baby it, it will shift into 2nd before I want it to.

Thanks for the welcomes! Ive actually been a member since 2002, but never really posted! Looking forward to being more involved in the future

BTW, if anyone is looking for a pampered Black 95 GXE with 127K miles on the clock in southern CA, give me a PM