do you think that a 2001 maxima se five speed is a good car. i mean relibility and performance wise? i found one with 32k on it with cloth int. and in good condition. it has 16" five spoke alloys. didn't the 01 come with 17" 6 spokes? and is $15,900 a good price or should i tell him $14,500 to $15,000 and hes got a deal? thanx for your help i really value ur opinions. and what should i look for as common problems with the 01 five speed?

 

Even with the low miles the car is not worth that much......im thinking like 12,800 or around there....its has no leather...so them im thinking...no bose no electornoic climate control...hwo about a sunroof?..

yeah i think 15 is too much...

 

jesus, i just paid 10 grand for a 2k1 5 speed with 62k miles and every option except leather and dual heated and digi climate...15k is outrageous, even at that mileage. You can easily find a 2k2 for the same price and even though its just a year apart, there's a big difference in the two cars. I think thats what kills the value of the early 5th gen maxima over anything else. Well that helps people like u and me

 

I'm North of the border and paid the equiv of about 17k us$ for a fully loaded 02 SE 6 spd except navigation and only 27k miles. 2 full years left on p/t warranty.

I think most people in here would say the 01 Maxima is a great car with only a few annoyances but if you're willing to spend 15k, look for an 02 6 spd.

 

Sounds like a barebones SE. Not worth it. My SE is just barely worth 15k, and that's cuz it's fully loaded. Talk him down to to 12.5.

 

Paid 14,500 for my fully loaded AE with 46k miles, that is definitely WAY too much.

 

oh cool cuz thats wut i thought kind of. maybe ill say 13.5 as an offer and if he doesnt then ill go look for a 2002 like i wanted(none in my area i like) but i would rather have 5 speed and in an 02 an auto. wuts common on these hot rods that i should look out for (2001-02) i know about MAF sensors, so how do i notice any probs?

 

I paid $16,995 for my 01 max. Black on black leather, auto, fully loaded, 37k miles. No warranty. Sometimes i think i got ripped off.

 

When'd you buy it?

 

13,500 for a 2k max 5 speed, all options and extended warranty up to 100k.

 

they asking too much money, I paid for mine 02 6spd with 68K 10,300, no leather but with sunroof

 

13.5 too high. Don't be pressed to buy, it is a big decision/ commitment, so do it on your own terms!

-pigi

 

I bought a 2k1 Maxima with 80k on it for $8,000, was this a good deal???

 

2k1 SE with everything but leather. Sorry I forgot to add that!

 

For what its worth

I got my '01 SE, auto, 17", non bose, 22,000 miles in Feb for $14,900

 

wut about 15k for an 02 se with sunroof and 55k miles

 

A year and half ago, I picked up my 2001 Max SE Sterling Mist fully loaded with auto, black leather, moonroof, 7 speaker Bose including sub, climate control and 17" rims with 26k miles for $16k and an 80,000 miles warranty.

 

Typo... I mean 2000 Max SE

 

This is the dumbest post i ever read.

 

damn where are you guys finding these deals

i drove my friends 01 5 speed max tonight and i fell in love with it

gotta love those steering wheel radio controls

 

This topic is actually along the same lines as a question I had. I test drove a 2000 Maxima GLE and fell in love with it. It was at a "CarMax" dealership, but I wasn't sure if it was a good deal.

Fully loaded 2000 Maxima GLE with 112k miles for $11,000.

I know they are dependable cars but is this a good price, and how long (with good maintenance of course) should this car last on average?

There was also a 1999 GLE with 94k miles on it for the same price, would this be better then the 2000 edition?

 

i think that the 2000 is priced a little high, my family just sold my moms silver 2000 se with about 140k on it for 7 grand, but given it does not have leather and all that its priced a little lower than the gle, but it does have stuff like the spoiler, fogs, and 17's just like every se. as far as the 99 compared to the 2000, the miles are that different, and i personally think that the 5th gen is a lot better looking and has a smoother design than the 4th, although still a nice car. either way both cars are over priced, keep lookin or talk them down

 

Thanks for the advice Mxdout.

The problem with this dealership is that they don't haggle at all with the price, its suppose to be one price shopping or something...so I guess I'll have to just look somewhere else.

 

01 5spd is probably the best model year Maxima to get- why ? cause you can get the TechnoSquare ECU, you can do supercharger or turbo, you can get big brake kit with OEM calipers if you like, its more reliable than the 3.5L- how many horror throttle body cleaning stories have you heard of on the 3.0L ? Regardless, keep looking for a 01 5spd.

 

i sold my 2000 se for only about 10500, bare bones se like the one you described. mine had about 36k miles on it. i say anything above 12000 is way too much.

 

Forget the 3.0, 3.5 6Spd will satisfy your every need without turbo's or ECU's (not worth it on a Maxima imo).

 

thanks for making me feel so much better about my choice

 

So I should sell my almost paid off Maxima, and buy a 3.5L cause its not worth bringing a old engine with 111K miles up AND past the HP levels of your 3.5L ? I will say this again and again, till I see a 200K mile 3.5L I will always say the 3.0L is a better engine. My little engine makes more power than your 3.5L does since it sounds like you frown uppon mods. I still get 30+MPG on the highway, it don't burn a drop of oil and it has no oil leaks anywhere. 3.0L is smoother, more refined engine, do you feel like spending 450+ dollars on MAFs when they go out ? Our 3.0L Mafs cost less than 100 dollars... something to consider here... Plus hes already thinking of getting a 3.0L, no need to come in here and sayn 5.5gen is a such a supperior vehicle- which its NOT. I bought my GXE when the 3.5Ls where going to be out in about 2 months with me knowing bout the change, I still bought mine knowing it will be moded to the MAX. Its not that I can't afford a Porsche or something like a Supra- I can, just I have always been know to drive cars that no one would never suspect to be fast- Turbo G20s,Turbo SE-Rs, old Turbo Impulse's and IMark's- which most people have no clue what they where and are.

 

i just got a 01 SE 55k 17" rims and sunroof, no leather $10,300 warranty up to 100kmiles

 

Mike,
I'm not going to argue those points....I personally think the 3.0 is a "better" engine (though less powerful) in terms of smoothness, reliability, etc....

that said, 95% of the people on here (or more) are not going to extensively modify the engine as you have....most are just looking for a nice powerful car that they can put a body kit on or something, or (believe it or not) just leave alone and enjoy as-is...

so, let's not argue engines. The bottom line, assuming you don't plan on heavy engine-modding:
- the 3.0 (especially 00-01) has a nice amount of power, and is smooth as butter, and as we all know, the VQ30 series has been basically one of the top-rated engines in the world for almost a decade.
- the 3.5 (02-03) is not as "refined" an engine (read: smooth) but has a good deal more power,

it all comes down to what you want, and what you can (most importantly) afford, since many of these guys asking are in high school or college and can't necessarily afford a) a more $$ car or b)heavy mods....

I could fairly easily afford a much faster car, or a 3.5 maxima - the reason I bought the car is that it had the options I want, the 3.0 engine is rock-solid and plenty powerful, and the last part "I don't give a sh@t about drag racing"

on the other hand, I'd venture to say the fastest maximas in the road course and auto-x circuits are 3rd gens, 4th gens, and 00-01 5th gens for the most part.....power is not the be-all and end-all of vehicles, else we'd all just drive souped-up Z28s or Mustangs, not heavy 4-doors...

 

Ohhhhh shnaapppsss we got a war here eyyyy

lol

 

Rob, I have the 3.0, so I'm not arguing with Mike, just presenting another side to the argument. As for me, I love the VQ30 and don't really want the 35, even if it does have more HP.

 

I second the drag racer words you used- I don't drag race my car, I do have a pretty penny invested in my suspension to make the car handle like a sports car. 5spd 3.0L is a whole diff animal than the automatic, and not many 5th gens where 5spds. Most people here who have 3.5Ls didn't have a 5spd 5th gen 3.0L so they have no clue how smooth and powerfull the engine is. Not many people race Maximas around the twisties, but its really a good car when setup right for doing so- the engine is soo flexible, so powerfull that it makes up for the rest of its shortcomings- I basically bought my Maxima for its ENGINE. When I go AutoXing with my club, I am the fastest Nissan on the track, no 350Z or G35 comes close to it- but then again it could be the driver. I am always in a heated up race with a 71 Datsun 510 4 door on slicks, and we love putting on a good show with our sedans

 

It all depends - I know I overpaid for my 2k1 5spd. I think the asking price is too high, at $13.5k it might be a good deal. The most important thing about a used car is its real condition, it is perfect inside and out? I can't tell you how many used cars I went to see that were complete garbage, they sound good on paper and some even look perfect until you realize that you will spend time and an additional $3k fixing it up. And if you are into modding, then maybe you don't care because you are going to replace it anyway but in that case make sure you get a deal. Also, How much more are you willing to spend for your color, options, etc?
In my case - I was looking for SE 5spd, Grey Lustre, leather, sunroof. I could have saved more than $500 if I went with a different color and as much as $3k for an automatic from a private seller, but 5spds are hard to come by in NY and I didnt want to travel to a different state to get it done. My mistake.

 

I paid $14k for my '00 GLE with only 40k miles on it (fully loaded) last year.

 

I guess I should say "to each there own", and I too would keep that car if it was basically paid off. I owned a 2K auto so I know how nice the 3.0 is, and the 5.5 gen is the same vehicle-we know this. I remember getting defensive when someone stated the 3.5 is a much stronger motor, but after one ride in My 02 my 2K felt like a Tercel. Oh, I'm approaching 70K and not one single MAF issue, but then again I'm not modifying my sedan for more speed. Anyhow, do what makes you happy.