My mom test drove a 02 Maxima SE 6 speed and was wondering what issues they have

The dealership is asking 12 grand for it
has 50000 miles on and there is some paint chips here and there but is it worth the buy

she doesnt like the paint thats the only thing that is stopping her from buying it

if she doesnt buy it she will get a 04 Jeep GC which is 25 grand for it



Help me get her to buy the 02

 

Nissan paint does suck

 

yeah, their paint isnt very sturdy. But besides that i have not heard too many issues with the motor, trannys and what not. SOme people complain abotu the MAF, certain maximas do have that issue, especially if you place an aftermarket CAI or something along those lines. BUt man, that would be a very very nice buy for you and her haha.

 

I think that is a very fair price for a 6 spd 5.5 Gen. What options does it have? Is the 12 grand the negotiated price or the window sticker? If it's window, you can talk them down at least $1500.

 

damit, i just paid 21k for mine just last year... but it only had 12,568 miles on it... but still... thats damn cheap

 

12 grand from the dealer... sounds fishy for a 2002 Maxima. I would check the general maxima discussions forum, get the VIN and use the free carfax to check on that car's history. If everything checks out ok on carfax, then your Mom should save 13g, forget the Jeep, and get the Maxima. IMO if I had 25g budget for a car or suv the Jeep GC is not the way to go.

 

That's a very good price, what are the options? Heck, at that price you could get a prof' paint job and still be ahead, car is worth about 17k depending on options. Makes you wonder why so cheap?

 

no leather, no sunroof, no digital climate control, no bose 12 grand firm
i thought something was fishy too and got a real good look at it inside and out
few dings here and there but a great price for it

 

That's pretty damn cool that your mom wants to get a stick car. You can always go my route and get both! (see sig)

 

good luck convincing her to get the maxima, that is a great deal IMO

If only i bought my maxima after 9/11.. it would have been so much cheaper.

 

yeah, thats a really good deal man, if i was looking for one, i'd pick that one up in a heartbeat

 

for some reason TX people get real good deals on cars.... man if mine was 12k i would of taken it in a heart beat. thats a steal, take it. nissans are great cars in general, great value and cheap too. no cars are perfect but my maxima is pretty damn close when it comes to mecahnical problems. well i only have 28k. but from what i have seen and reading from this site, no real major problems, unless you have an auto. if your getting a 6-speed you shouldnt have a problem.

 

its pointing towards the jeep


i was telling my mom insurance would be more for a suv am i right?
i dont like this i want her to get the 02 but she likes the off road

thanks for yalls help but doesnt look like we are going to get the 02

if anything changes ill tell yall

 

Did you point out the skyrocketing price for gas? Granted the Max doesn't get the best MPG, but certainly better than a big old SUV.

 

Yea bro, i barely drive my jeep now that gas is so damn expensive. I need $50 to fill up. I average about 13-15mpg mixed driving in that thing.

 

If the Maxima has no Bose system, that's actually a GOOD thing. The "premium" 6cd Bose system is the biggest pile of steaming crap in the automotive audio world.

 

12 grand is the right price for a bare-bone 5.5 gen. I bet the selling dealership is a small used-car lot, larger dealership would have marked it up some more. Tell your mom that one fill up in GC will cost her $55, and in Maxima $35. There's a big difference between paying 25K and 12K for a vehicle.

 

In March I purchased a 2k2 SE auto with 56k miles from a Cadillac dealership in California.
No leather, sunroof, and climate control. The dealership provided a free CarFax and it checked out fine. The car was registered in California only and was in excellent condition. I paid $12,500......

 

Yea its offical getting a jeep not the same one tho
this is white with leather, sunroof and cd mag.

i kinda like this one tho
but i rather get the 02 maxima

thanks guys for yalls help

 

Oh well, i'm sure you're gonna enjoy the Jeep. I love mine. I'm assuming it's got at least a V8 in it. The 6 cyl isn't enough for that car.

 

haha its the inline 6 non 4 wheel drive wanting about 25 grand for this too

 

but it haul on the high way got to 90 pretty quick really smooth

 

Non 4WD?!? Those don't even exist up here in Chicago. I guess it's not really necessary in TX.

You should see how quick the V8 gets to 90.

 

I am looking at a 2002 SE 6 speed. It is charcoal with light grey interior. Private seller wants $13,000. 50,700 miles. Options are Leather, Sun Roof, Bose, LoJack. One owner. There is a little damage to the right rear door trim (the trim in the middle of the door) but i figured that i could get that painted for cheap. Also one of the fog light lenses is cracked. I saw you guys post about checking a free carfax....how would I do that? I was ready to buy a carfax report. I am also going to get the car inspected by a mechanic that is a family friend. I value the independent opinion. I would appreciate some feedback on this car.

Thanks,
Brandon

 

what's a fair price for fully loaded 02 SE , or GLE , normal milage (35-50Kmi)?

 

just bought my fully loaded 02 6-speed with 37K miles for $16,995

 

Tell her to buy the maxima and get a $3000 paint job that she will love in whatever color she likes.....

Jeeps are teh

Think about it - $15,000 for the maxima with a paintjob (that your mom likes)....

or

- a ****ty ol' Jeep that no one likes cause it's the worst american car in the world.

 

first of all....GCs might suck
a wrangler is a real jeep and it DOES NOT suck. best offroad vehicle EVER made. and dont say H1. they are good but weight to much and are too long.
you talk **** about a REAL jeep and i'll drive up there and beat you up

i say get the maxima

 

to bad your mom isn't as cool as mine :/

I own my mom... if she was deciding to get a car, i'd make her get what I like.