Welcome me to the family
10-17-2006, 05:08 PM
#1
Welcome me to the family
Man-O-Man,
After 8 years of rockin a 93 Altima GXE I finally got my stuff together and upgraded to a Maxima. I've been wanting one since 99 but was never in a position to make it happen. So finally after all this time I was able to buy one but only wanted a SE Manual. In this area thats like finding a needle in a haystack. I found two on autotrader, an 04 in San Jose, CA and a 02 in San Francisco. I checked both out and although I liked the 04, I thought the 02 was a better value as well as prefering the interior/exterior a bit more. So now I'm the proud owner of an 02 SE. I couldn't sleep that night. Anyhow I tried modding my altima, put on a short air intake, dropping it 2 inches, indiglo dash, etc. I realized two things:
1. Modding is really expensive
2. Modding is a lot of hard work that I don't think is necessary for me to take on.
That said I'm only planning on putting a tint on it. Reading these pages temp me to do more but honestly, I enjoy the car so much I'll probably resist temptation.
Anyhow as a long time fan of the Maxima I'm happy to be an owner, finally.
After 8 years of rockin a 93 Altima GXE I finally got my stuff together and upgraded to a Maxima. I've been wanting one since 99 but was never in a position to make it happen. So finally after all this time I was able to buy one but only wanted a SE Manual. In this area thats like finding a needle in a haystack. I found two on autotrader, an 04 in San Jose, CA and a 02 in San Francisco. I checked both out and although I liked the 04, I thought the 02 was a better value as well as prefering the interior/exterior a bit more. So now I'm the proud owner of an 02 SE. I couldn't sleep that night. Anyhow I tried modding my altima, put on a short air intake, dropping it 2 inches, indiglo dash, etc. I realized two things:
1. Modding is really expensive
2. Modding is a lot of hard work that I don't think is necessary for me to take on.
That said I'm only planning on putting a tint on it. Reading these pages temp me to do more but honestly, I enjoy the car so much I'll probably resist temptation.
Anyhow as a long time fan of the Maxima I'm happy to be an owner, finally.
10-17-2006, 06:21 PM
#7
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Originally Posted by twitch579
Sweet Ride, its gets better everytime you drive it. Im 2 weeks into it and Im totally liking it more and more everytime I drive.
I've had mine for two years, and it still puts a smile on my face when I use those two outer pedals
10-17-2006, 07:21 PM
#13
Originally Posted by NmexMAX
Are those Falken Torque 5's?
They came with the purchase. I originally didn't like them but they've grown on me. I hate the gap but after enduring a bumpy ride on my dropped altima, I'm hesitant to get rid of the gap again.
http://72.51.37.160/custom_wheels/im...YSTIC-S-15.jpg
http://www.1010tires.com/tire.asp?ti...ntus+HRII+H405
10-17-2006, 07:23 PM
#14
Originally Posted by lowincash
nice choice man 
i think you should change to the black se tail lights first 
it'll look very nice on that color car
i think you should change to the black se tail lights first it'll look very nice on that color carI'll search the forums but off the top of anyone's head, does anyone have any idea how much work goes into a swap like that?
EDIT: Any idea where to begin looking for the black se tail lights? I'm starting @ eBay. From there...
... Need to lower that thing...
10-17-2006, 07:40 PM
#18
man welcome to you and me, this is my third maxima i've owned and today makes a full week since i got her.i got my SE driven down from Roseville last week.i see theres alot of 02 SE maximas around here.
10-17-2006, 08:04 PM
#20
congrats... had my car for just about 2 months now. Already have a strut bar, intake, ss braided clutch line, shifter bushings kit, free short shifter, aluminum pedals, and front sway bar bushings. Next will be rear sway bar, front end links, ss braided brake lines, new pads and rotors.
10-17-2006, 08:07 PM
#21
Originally Posted by 02nismaxlegnd94
man welcome to you and me, this is my third maxima i've owned and today makes a full week since i got her.i got my SE driven down from Roseville last week.i see theres alot of 02 SE maximas around here.
I would've been willing to drive out there to get a black SE but like I said earlier I couldn't find anything. I had contacted dealers from San Jose out to Lake Tahoe and only came up with 3 hits.
Anyhow I'm interested in seeing pics of yours. Got a link to your thread?
10-17-2006, 08:27 PM
#22
Originally Posted by 707SE
Man, you read my mind. Part of my hesitancy was that I really wanted either the silver or black tail lights. So one thing I will do is replace those tailights.
I'll search the forums but off the top of anyone's head, does anyone have any idea how much work goes into a swap like that?
EDIT: Any idea where to begin looking for the black se tail lights? I'm starting @ eBay. From there...
I'll search the forums but off the top of anyone's head, does anyone have any idea how much work goes into a swap like that?
EDIT: Any idea where to begin looking for the black se tail lights? I'm starting @ eBay. From there...
10-17-2006, 08:33 PM
#23
http://www.logical-source.com/Produc...XIMA&Year=2000
i bought mine from that place. shipping was pretty fast too. and they are new tyc brand but looks oem. fits perfectly and so far so good. i also had to buy a 00-01 wiring harness from the dealer that was like 30 bucks or so. good luck and post up pics after
btw hardest part was getting it out. i had to sit in the trunk and use my feet to push the lights out cuz it's so stuck haha. do it under the hot sun will help too
i bought mine from that place. shipping was pretty fast too. and they are new tyc brand but looks oem. fits perfectly and so far so good. i also had to buy a 00-01 wiring harness from the dealer that was like 30 bucks or so. good luck and post up pics after
btw hardest part was getting it out. i had to sit in the trunk and use my feet to push the lights out cuz it's so stuck haha. do it under the hot sun will help too
10-17-2006, 09:21 PM
#27
Originally Posted by HoustonHrdHittr
can you still tint that?
reflective tint, if so, my money's on him removing that tint, and installing whatever tint is desired.
10-17-2006, 09:53 PM
#28
Originally Posted by HoustonHrdHittr
How much was it, and how many miles does it have? and is that privacy glass, can you still tint that?
As far as $, I paid $15K. It picked up a 4 year/100K warranty. After taxes/registration etc I walked out paying almost 19K.
Mileage is 47,000
10-17-2006, 09:56 PM
#29
Originally Posted by lowincash
http://www.logical-source.com/Produc...XIMA&Year=2000
i bought mine from that place. shipping was pretty fast too. and they are new tyc brand but looks oem. fits perfectly and so far so good. i also had to buy a 00-01 wiring harness from the dealer that was like 30 bucks or so. good luck and post up pics after
btw hardest part was getting it out. i had to sit in the trunk and use my feet to push the lights out cuz it's so stuck haha. do it under the hot sun will help too
i bought mine from that place. shipping was pretty fast too. and they are new tyc brand but looks oem. fits perfectly and so far so good. i also had to buy a 00-01 wiring harness from the dealer that was like 30 bucks or so. good luck and post up pics after
btw hardest part was getting it out. i had to sit in the trunk and use my feet to push the lights out cuz it's so stuck haha. do it under the hot sun will help too
That was about 4 years ago so if I were to do it again I'd have to read up and make sure I'm doing it correctly again.
10-18-2006, 03:01 PM
#32
Originally Posted by 707SE
Got any pictures?
I would've been willing to drive out there to get a black SE but like I said earlier I couldn't find anything. I had contacted dealers from San Jose out to Lake Tahoe and only came up with 3 hits.
Anyhow I'm interested in seeing pics of yours. Got a link to your thread?
I would've been willing to drive out there to get a black SE but like I said earlier I couldn't find anything. I had contacted dealers from San Jose out to Lake Tahoe and only came up with 3 hits.
Anyhow I'm interested in seeing pics of yours. Got a link to your thread?
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