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03-11-2005, 10:35 AM

#41

harmbone2k2

6yrs old=36,500 miles :)

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19DEC01-Off the showroom floor w/ 3 miles on it--->23,538 now

03-11-2005, 10:42 AM

#42

djsoniq

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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.

03-11-2005, 10:44 AM

#43

Sammzway

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Quote:

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

03-11-2005, 10:44 AM

#44

Maxima-Ness

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Posts: 2,108

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)

03-11-2005, 11:25 AM

#45

PaulyPoTz

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bought used wit 63k for 15.5 tax title included back in july curently 70K

03-11-2005, 12:01 PM

#46

2kprlmax

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brought it new.

wow I would have never thought that so many cars were used

03-11-2005, 12:04 PM

#47

SEmy2K2go

Go BUCKS!!!

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Quote:

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

03-11-2005, 12:22 PM

#48

SkoorbMax

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Join Date: Nov 2002

Posts: 1,594

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

03-11-2005, 12:50 PM

#49

Bborges

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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.

BB

03-11-2005, 01:00 PM

#50

99 SE-L

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2k2 SE Used for $9,000 in late january with 85k on the clock, now 87,300

03-11-2005, 01:23 PM

#51

Teufelhunden

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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.

03-11-2005, 01:27 PM

#52

bobcat

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Join Date: Jun 2002

Posts: 244

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.

03-11-2005, 01:33 PM

#53

wadamax

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Posts: 125

bought mine used in August of 03 with 33K. I now have 58 K and still lovin it

03-11-2005, 01:36 PM

#54

ianopp

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Posts: 14

bought new almost 2 years ago. now worth about the same as a used Corolla. Thanks Nissan for the crappy resale value.

03-11-2005, 01:47 PM

#55

Bborges

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Quote:

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 !!!!!

03-11-2005, 02:32 PM

#56

99 SE-L

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Bborges

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.

03-11-2005, 03:36 PM

#57

2KBluePearlMax

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Posts: 67

Used, bought it 4 months ago, best car I've ever owned. Gettin close to 100k now but it still runs like a dream.

03-11-2005, 04:20 PM

#58

EastSideMaxima

A swift Bimmer driver

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Bought it on Jan 1st, 2002! with 19 miles on it! Loving it since day one!

03-11-2005, 05:53 PM

#59

jhenjes03SE

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I just bought a 2003 SE Titanium Edition in Sheer Silver with 38K miles for $15,650...

03-11-2005, 07:10 PM

#60

Malecki2k3

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bought it a year ago with 27k for $16500 now 36k miles

03-11-2005, 07:27 PM

#61

Zero Deuce SE

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I've owned 3 Maxes. 89 SE, 92SE and currently 02 SE. I bought all 3 of them new.

03-11-2005, 07:31 PM

#62

mikelly

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Posts: 342

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

03-11-2005, 07:34 PM

#63

SLAKR95

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Location: Rockwood, TN

Posts: 26

Bought used 2/1/05 with 40,176 and she gets better everyday!

03-12-2005, 07:46 AM

#64

MY2000MAX

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IT was used but it was still new too me.

03-12-2005, 01:18 PM

#65

NisMoN00B

+Cru OG

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used in Jan '03 with 3k for $15k..currently have 60k miles

03-12-2005, 02:28 PM

#66

young1976

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Brand new 4 miles on July 31,2000, now 89000 miles

03-12-2005, 04:48 PM

#67

2k3blk6spd

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bought new in july '02 with 9 miles on it ,now has 41,000 miles.

03-12-2005, 05:13 PM

#68

darrick04

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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!!

03-12-2005, 05:15 PM

#69

darrick04

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o yeah

AND it was listed for 14,000 got it for 12,000... SORRY

03-12-2005, 07:36 PM

#70

Gears & Crosses

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Posts: 250

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...
Gears

03-12-2005, 07:41 PM

#71

Zero Deuce SE

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Quote:

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
Gears

It sure is a nice color.

03-12-2005, 07:50 PM

#72

Gears & Crosses

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Quote:

Originally Posted by Zero Deuce SE

It sure is a nice color.

Thanks mate

I really did get lucky...

03-12-2005, 11:44 PM

#73

BlackBIRDVQ

drag racing is for wussies

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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.

03-12-2005, 11:45 PM

#74

Lontar1

Puerto Rico-Maxima Lover

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bought her brand new... April 2001.. love it and will always love her.... she is my baby....

03-12-2005, 11:53 PM

#75

BudVlad

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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.

03-13-2005, 12:19 AM

#76

TheBigDu

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackBIRDVQ

No offense, dude, but 25,000miles/clutch? That's a little ridiculous.

03-13-2005, 07:58 AM

#77

BlackBIRDVQ

drag racing is for wussies

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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.

03-13-2005, 08:52 AM

#78

bulletspike

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Used, July 2003 with 37K now 46K

03-13-2005, 09:58 AM

#79

xlcrew

DONE

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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