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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 10:35 AM
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6yrs old=36,500 miles :)
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19DEC01-Off the showroom floor w/ 3 miles on it--->23,538 now
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 10:42 AM
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Bought my 2k2 in January for 15,700 with 29k miles on it, now has about 32.5k. Other than my accident the only problems are some wind noise from the pass side rear door, the hoods shakes on the highway, and the emblem on the engine cover is bubbling. All of these things have TSBs and will be fixed at the dealer next week.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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Originally Posted by SEmy2K2go
Used - ex-enterprise rental car.
Thats kinda like having a "relationship" with a girl that you know was whoring around for money? Tough love.

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee's a hoeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 10:44 AM
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Bought mine April 11th 2002 off the showroom floor with 5 miles on it. Been lovin it ever since!!! (Dealer is a PITA sometimes tho)
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 11:25 AM
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bought used wit 63k for 15.5 tax title included back in july curently 70K
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 12:01 PM
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brought it new.

wow I would have never thought that so many cars were used
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 12:04 PM
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Originally Posted by Sammzway
Thats kinda like having a "relationship" with a girl that you know was whoring around for money? Tough love.

Sheeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee's a hoeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeeee
Other than O2 sensors (which were covered under my extended warranty) and a few TSB's, I haven't had one issue with this car out that wasn't taken care of by Nissan. I haven't hardly paid any repair costs out of my pocket and when I bought the car Feb '03 it had 26k miles, and now it's just over 60k. So the "rental car urban legend" doen't hold up in my case. But I think I was lucky
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 12:22 PM
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00 with 37k for $15,300 in Nov/02. It was a great buy. Maximas are hideous to buy new, because their resale is butt. The moron before me paid around $.27-.30 EACH MILE just to drive it. Sad.

I bought my 97 with 77k for $6k last year, and the person before me had bought it at 45k for about $17,500, so she paid over 30 cents/mile to drive it. I feel bad for these people
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 12:50 PM
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Used here too...

got it last saturday.... with 65K miles...

still lots of things to learn and figure out...



and loving it... by the way.


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Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:00 PM
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2k2 SE Used for $9,000 in late january with 85k on the clock, now 87,300
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:23 PM
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2k3 used, bought her in jan 2004 with 12k, for 22k now i have about 27k now. the resale value on these cars are crap, but i dont plan on selling this anyways, just planing to mod and keep it for awhile.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:27 PM
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mine was a demo with 3200 miles.. bought it in July 02 and I've added 43k since.

Now that I'm taking the train to work though, it'll be a while before I hit 50k.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:33 PM
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bought mine used in August of 03 with 33K. I now have 58 K and still lovin it
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:36 PM
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bought new almost 2 years ago. now worth about the same as a used Corolla. Thanks Nissan for the crappy resale value.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 01:47 PM
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Originally Posted by 99 SE-L
2k2 SE Used for $9,000 in late january with 85k on the clock, now 87,300

It has some mileage but it does seem like u had a NICE deal !!!!!


Old Mar 11, 2005 | 02:32 PM
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It has some mileage but it does seem like u had a NICE deal !!!!!


yes i did get a good deal runs like a dream ,one owner ,never hit ,always maintained,Excellent condition in and out except for some rock chips on front bumper which will get repainted this summer.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 03:36 PM
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Used, bought it 4 months ago, best car I've ever owned. Gettin close to 100k now but it still runs like a dream.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 04:20 PM
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Bought it on Jan 1st, 2002! with 19 miles on it! Loving it since day one!
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 05:53 PM
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I just bought a 2003 SE Titanium Edition in Sheer Silver with 38K miles for $15,650...
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 07:10 PM
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bought it a year ago with 27k for $16500 now 36k miles
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 07:27 PM
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I've owned 3 Maxes. 89 SE, 92SE and currently 02 SE. I bought all 3 of them new.
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 07:31 PM
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Bought my car Brand Spanking New Jul 02 with 7 miles on it. 40k miles later and no
problems. Two recall items done only.

Mike
Old Mar 11, 2005 | 07:34 PM
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Bought used 2/1/05 with 40,176 and she gets better everyday!
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:46 AM
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IT was used but it was still new too me.
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 01:18 PM
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used in Jan '03 with 3k for $15k..currently have 60k miles
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 02:28 PM
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Brand new 4 miles on July 31,2000, now 89000 miles
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 04:48 PM
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bought new in july '02 with 9 miles on it ,now has 41,000 miles.
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 05:13 PM
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Used

2000 maxima SE... in april 2004 with 39,000 miles... I have had it eleven months and counting and now have 56,000 miles!!
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 05:15 PM
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o yeah

AND it was listed for 14,000 got it for 12,000... SORRY
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:36 PM
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I bought my 2002 about 3 weeks ago with 40,000 miles. I lucked out and got a 6-speed in a nice color, locally. My wife and I fight over who gets to drive it. This car is sweeeeeet

This is my third Max (94 GXE, 97 SE, 02 SE). I have bought all my Max's used and I've enjoyed and appreciated them all.

Thanks God, for my Max...
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Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:41 PM
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Originally Posted by Gears & Crosses
I bought my 2002 about 3 weeks ago with 40,000 miles. I lucked out and got a 6-speed in a nice color locally. My wife and I fight over who gets to drive it. This car is sweeeeeet...

Thanks God, for my Max
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It sure is a nice color.
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 07:50 PM
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Originally Posted by Zero Deuce SE
It sure is a nice color.
Thanks mate I really did get lucky...
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 11:44 PM
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May of 01, new with 2 miles on the ODO. Paid 20500 out the door with taxes, 15" steel wheels, 4 speakers with tape player, only options- incabin filter, mud guards. I went in to look at a 2002.5 Pathfinder SE 5spd with the 3.5L 255HP engine (auto where 240) and as I was leaving a truck with new cars pulled in. I brought her home with all the plastic still on the car :P Right now shes got 103K miles. 8 sets of tires, 4th clutch now, wheel bearings, 5 MAFs, alot of mods- shes going to be stayn with me for a LOOOOONG time.
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 11:45 PM
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bought her brand new... April 2001.. love it and will always love her.... she is my baby....
Old Mar 12, 2005 | 11:53 PM
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Bought 2001 SE Anniversary Addition new and exported it to Europe. Because of the export I lost warranty. No problems at 60K km except for the brakes.
Old Mar 13, 2005 | 12:19 AM
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Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ
May of 01, new with 2 miles on the ODO. Paid 20500 out the door with taxes, 15" steel wheels, 4 speakers with tape player, only options- incabin filter, mud guards. I went in to look at a 2002.5 Pathfinder SE 5spd with the 3.5L 255HP engine (auto where 240) and as I was leaving a truck with new cars pulled in. I brought her home with all the plastic still on the car :P Right now shes got 103K miles. 8 sets of tires, 4th clutch now, wheel bearings, 5 MAFs, alot of mods- shes going to be stayn with me for a LOOOOONG time.
No offense, dude, but 25,000miles/clutch? That's a little ridiculous.
Old Mar 13, 2005 | 07:58 AM
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2 ACTs failed prematurelly- pressure plate problems. 1st clutch my ex GF smoked while I was attempting to teach her how to drive a manual. I'm on Exedy now and everything is fine. I do not recomend ACT to anyone, my JWT clutch in my SE-R lasted me 120K miles, this isnt my 1st car thats a manual.
Old Mar 13, 2005 | 08:52 AM
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Used, July 2003 with 37K now 46K
Old Mar 13, 2005 | 09:58 AM
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bought mine used in nov. 04 with 66,000 no i it's got 77,000 and it's got a few more ponies under the hood too, lovin everymoment i have it and my 95 that i had was used too but i only had it for like 3 months
Old Mar 13, 2005 | 10:12 AM
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Used, 2000 SE with 100k for $5000. I know she has some miles on her, but she runs like a top. Oh yeah, I bought it for my wife last Christmas.



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