I35 vs. 02 se
12-22-2005, 07:21 PM
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I35 vs. 02 se
i dont know if this post already exist but does anybody think that the I35 is better built than an 02 se?? i dont see that many problems in the I35 forum in here... no muffler problems etc..(Maf, 02 sens.)
12-22-2005, 08:54 PM
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May just be due to the lack of I35 owners on the forum. But I've also read that Nissan put their A-team workers on the Infiniti, while B-team workers were put on the Maxima. So it's not hard to imagine that the parts were hand-picked too. But I doubt that make so much of a difference. More importantly, Infiniti dealers are also known for their good service. So if something does need fixing, it gets done right the first time. So you'd never hear about those problems, unlike Max owners who have to go back repeatedly and then get on the forum to gripe about it or troubleshoot the problem themselves.
12-23-2005, 05:12 AM
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Im gonna go with the older ppl drive infinit theory because they prolly go to the dealer get it fixed and dont say anything about it... but all the ppl i know my age with the i35 have the exact same problems as the maximas
12-23-2005, 06:14 AM
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Originally Posted by bigEL
But I've also read that Nissan put their A-team workers on the Infiniti, while B-team workers were put on the Maxima. So it's not hard to imagine that the parts were hand-picked too. But I doubt that make so much of a difference.
12-23-2005, 06:22 AM
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Originally Posted by bigEL
... More importantly, Infiniti dealers are also known for their good service. So if something does need fixing, it gets done right the first time. So you'd never hear about those problems, unlike Max owners who have to go back repeatedly and then get on the forum to gripe about it or troubleshoot the problem themselves.
what he said... Nissan dealerships in my area are horrible for service... If it did not depreciate that fast I would have got rid of it already cause I am sick and tired of their lousy service and hence I'm looking for answers and how-to's here 
12-23-2005, 07:15 AM
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Same car same problems. I know someone with an I35 and it also had the rear window window noise TSB done to it. So i assume it has the same problems the max does, but i think it has more sound defeafening material cause it seems alot quieter then the max
12-23-2005, 08:28 AM
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They're essentially the same cars, so you'll likely experience the same issues.
That said though, after mods, 80k miles, and over 3.5 years I haven't had any real issues. No bad MAF sensors, no bad wheel bearings, etc. (Though I'm sure there are folks with Maximas who have the same experience) Service has always been top notch.
That said though, after mods, 80k miles, and over 3.5 years I haven't had any real issues. No bad MAF sensors, no bad wheel bearings, etc. (Though I'm sure there are folks with Maximas who have the same experience) Service has always been top notch.
12-23-2005, 10:20 AM
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Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Since when did we have muffler problems? 
Many are having problems with the weld holding on the flange breaking or rusting off. seems to be mainly NE people, so it is expected but it goes fairly early. Same problem with the B-pipe hanger.
12-23-2005, 01:55 PM
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I've had 0 problems with my 01 maxima 80k miles original owner. Change oil every 3k tb cleaning, no mods, transmission flushes, etc. I have several friends with stock maximas and none of them have had any problems. Only part rpelaced between me and 3 friends is a coil pack that I broke. Our average of miles is about 70k each. No rust in the south. Question: I live in the city of Atlanta, and we have strict gas laws on the amount of sulfur. Do yhall think that this makes a difference in the long term of a cars motor?
12-23-2005, 06:07 PM
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Newbie here,
One of the main reasons on why exhaust systems rust is because of the sand and the salt that gets put on the roads. People out west and south dont really sand there roads as much as we do. I think most southern states dont even sand there roads.
Tilly
One of the main reasons on why exhaust systems rust is because of the sand and the salt that gets put on the roads. People out west and south dont really sand there roads as much as we do. I think most southern states dont even sand there roads.
Tilly
12-24-2005, 08:13 AM
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Originally Posted by joebangaa
well even if they are the same, you can't deny that you'd probably wish you were driving an i35 instead of a 5.5 gen...i know i do
12-24-2005, 10:22 AM
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Originally Posted by tilly
Newbie here,
One of the main reasons on why exhaust systems rust is because of the sand and the salt that gets put on the roads. People out west and south dont really sand there roads as much as we do. I think most southern states dont even sand there roads.
Tilly
One of the main reasons on why exhaust systems rust is because of the sand and the salt that gets put on the roads. People out west and south dont really sand there roads as much as we do. I think most southern states dont even sand there roads.
Tilly
12-24-2005, 10:41 AM
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Originally Posted by remembermorriso
I've had 0 problems with my 01 maxima 80k miles original owner. Change oil every 3k tb cleaning, no mods, transmission flushes, etc. I have several friends with stock maximas and none of them have had any problems. Only part rpelaced between me and 3 friends is a coil pack that I broke. Our average of miles is about 70k each. No rust in the south. Question: I live in the city of Atlanta, and we have strict gas laws on the amount of sulfur. Do yhall think that this makes a difference in the long term of a cars motor?
12-24-2005, 11:36 AM
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the rims looked photoshopped.
i kinda dont like our tail lights, i dont like the I35 tail lights either. i do like the anolog clock on the I35, but their headlights are ugly. 5.5gen headlights are the best imo. esp with DDEs.
i kinda dont like our tail lights, i dont like the I35 tail lights either. i do like the anolog clock on the I35, but their headlights are ugly. 5.5gen headlights are the best imo. esp with DDEs.
12-24-2005, 06:59 PM
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i love mine and also agree with joebangaa
well even if they are the same, you can't deny that you'd probably wish you were driving an i35 instead of a 5.5 gen...i know i do) imo though.. and recently mine sounds rough and a little sluggish???
well even if they are the same, you can't deny that you'd probably wish you were driving an i35 instead of a 5.5 gen...i know i do) imo though.. and recently mine sounds rough and a little sluggish???
12-25-2005, 10:19 AM
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as far as problems go... my Dad has had his 2003 Maxima SE since... late 2003 (he bought it used with 12,000 miles... the back seat still had plastic on it... etc, but that's irrelevant. Now he has 34,000 miles on it, his MAF sensor went bad this summer, but since he has extended warranty on it, he went to the dealer and they replaced it with no hassle and no problems.
I just bought my 2003 Max SE with 29,000 miles on it, so I can't really say that I had any problems, since I bought the car last Tuesday, but I'm sure if I give it a few weeks... jk. The only problem I had was my gas-cap door thing wouldn't open... I went to the dealer and they fixed it in 5 minutes... from what I heard, the Nissan service in my town is top notch.
I just bought my 2003 Max SE with 29,000 miles on it, so I can't really say that I had any problems, since I bought the car last Tuesday, but I'm sure if I give it a few weeks... jk. The only problem I had was my gas-cap door thing wouldn't open... I went to the dealer and they fixed it in 5 minutes... from what I heard, the Nissan service in my town is top notch.
12-25-2005, 10:38 AM
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I wasn't allowed to get a 6-speed even though i was paying for most of the car out of my savings(my dad said I still have to learn how to drive better before going to manual)
In terms of automatics I'd def get an I35 over my GLE any day
but 6 speed 5.5 Gen SE > ____________
In terms of automatics I'd def get an I35 over my GLE any day
but 6 speed 5.5 Gen SE > ____________
12-25-2005, 10:56 AM
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i bought my 03 new right before they were bringing in 6th gens to the dealers. so needless to say, there were very very few 5th gens left, all of which were auto.. in fact i chose a sterling mist with no sunroof vs. a majestic blue with a sunroof (just an example of the limited selection).. i know if i went used i could have picked up a 6spd easily but oh well
12-25-2005, 10:58 AM
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Originally Posted by joebangaa
well even if they are the same, you can't deny that you'd probably wish you were driving an i35 instead of a 5.5 gen...i know i do
They only thing cool about the I35 is the gauges and i kinda like the wheels too.....
12-26-2005, 02:35 PM
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I definatly perfer the 5.5g to the I35, it just looks like a *sportier* car. Although there are less I35s and the chances of seeing another with mods is pretty slim.
As far as the difference in service goes, I work at a Nissan dealership, and anything that my max needs I go to an Infiniti dealer 15 miles away. Nissans entire service dept. (techs, advisors, and even district reps) are very lousy at what they do, and could care less about what a customer (or employee) thinks, there training is subpar, and complaints are read as they get thrown away. Thats why Infiniti has a high satisfaction rating and Nissans is going down..that and the Quest..
As far as the difference in service goes, I work at a Nissan dealership, and anything that my max needs I go to an Infiniti dealer 15 miles away. Nissans entire service dept. (techs, advisors, and even district reps) are very lousy at what they do, and could care less about what a customer (or employee) thinks, there training is subpar, and complaints are read as they get thrown away. Thats why Infiniti has a high satisfaction rating and Nissans is going down..that and the Quest..
12-27-2005, 07:05 PM
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Well, I've owned both cars, and honestly I have to say build quality wise, I think they're pretty even. The i35 shifts better for me,no hard shifts between 2-3, but I suspect that my 02 SE didn't have the updated ECU programming or whatever. The i35 surprisingly has just as much wind noise as my 02 SE did, i thought that dampening materials in the Infiniti's are different/better , but its not the case. Its really all about the styling, both cars are great, but I prefer the look of my i35 over the 02 SE.
Huge plus is that I get a loaner when I go to the stealership for any service issues/maintanence or whatever.
Huge plus is that I get a loaner when I go to the stealership for any service issues/maintanence or whatever.
12-27-2005, 11:23 PM
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Huge plus is that I get a loaner when I go to the stealership for any service issues/maintanence or whatever
Fortunately, after 75k miles on my 2003 SE, i had to leave the car at the dealer only ONCE for a TSB work. Not bad at all for 75k miles of wild driving.
No major issues.
12-28-2005, 06:32 PM
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...I guess if one is really into the 'JDM Look' then the I35's Nissan Cefiro appearance might be more attractive than the USDM only A33 Maxima.
12-31-2005, 08:13 AM
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im on and off again with how i like my max, sometimes as brought out before i see an I35 and think i should have got one.... but im stuck with the max and i like it....just wish i was built better material wise. and i dont have any rattles in mine wuts that about?
01-07-2006, 10:27 AM
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I installed the electroluminescent cluster from the I35 in my 02 GLE. I am very pleased with the results and it looks fantastic compared to the dimly lit halogen max cluster. I actually have a spare I35 cluster with 60k miles that I am selling.
I can send pics of this installed in my car if you are interested. You do have to change a few pins on the 3 rear plugs but it only takes about 15mins once you figure out how to get the pins to come loose from the plug.
Let me know if anyone is interested.
Where did you read this?
The only thing I like about the I35 over the Maxima is the electroluminiscent gauges.
I can send pics of this installed in my car if you are interested. You do have to change a few pins on the 3 rear plugs but it only takes about 15mins once you figure out how to get the pins to come loose from the plug.
Let me know if anyone is interested.
Originally Posted by TXT-1
Where did you read this?The only thing I like about the I35 over the Maxima is the electroluminiscent gauges.
01-07-2006, 11:13 AM
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Originally Posted by AllGo
I installed the electroluminescent cluster from the I35 in my 02 GLE. I am very pleased with the results and it looks fantastic compared to the dimly lit halogen max cluster. I actually have a spare I35 cluster with 60k miles that I am selling.
I can send pics of this installed in my car if you are interested. You do have to change a few pins on the 3 rear plugs but it only takes about 15mins once you figure out how to get the pins to come loose from the plug.
Let me know if anyone is interested.
I can send pics of this installed in my car if you are interested. You do have to change a few pins on the 3 rear plugs but it only takes about 15mins once you figure out how to get the pins to come loose from the plug.
Let me know if anyone is interested.
01-07-2006, 11:18 AM
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Originally Posted by sciff5
to be honest the gauges on the I35 are kind anoying to me. When you have them turned to full brightness they are too bright at night and they kill your night vision, so its harder to spot cops. If you try to turn it down the next dimmist setting is too dimm, so theres not really a happy medium