I am getting ready to grab an 01 max with 95k from a dealership by today or tomorrow. They are letting it go for $9k. Is there a quick checklist I can go through to make sure there is nothing I should be worried about?

I saw some posts regarding coils going bad and it has gotten me worried. I had a 00 max se for a year but it ran flawless the whole time.

(Sorry for a dumb post but I am new to the car. Better safe than sorry)

 

NM. I just saw all the stickies for the 5th gen. It looks like they cover all the info I need. It looks like I might even be safe from the tranny TSB since mine is later... JN1CA31A21T100476

Lets hope no coil issues!!

 

'01 max with 95k for 9k?

They kiss you first?

 

Check to see if the MAF (Mass Airflow Sensor) (the black tube after the throttle body and before the air cleaner box)) is the newer 22680-2Y001 - If not - tell him you want that installed and the ECM updated. If it's dirty, you should be able to rub the side of it and it'll show the part number like 22680-AD600. This part cost $120 but the reprogramming is another $100

Also - find out if the ECM part number is on this list - if it is have them perform the ECM reprogram. See NTB - http://www.nissanhelp.com/Ownership/.../NTB00-070.htm

If it's not - you may be replacing a $600 pre-cat and a $100 o2 sensor in the near future.

This is the stuff I'm going through right now at 101Km and have to pay for.


If they agree - have them give you a printed copy of there updates on the ECM. Once those software updates are done - you should be able to repair any ignition/emission thing on your own.

Good luck - fun car!

 

'01 max with 95k for 9k?

They kiss you first?

 

Wear old clothes and take the largest flashlight you can find. Crawling all around and under the car will give you a much better idea than taking someone's word about anything.

 

Check the trans fluid and see if it is dark, and if the trans engages immediately after you shift it into d or r.

 

is it 105k or 95k?

 

i believe its almost time for that car to need coils, plugs, maf airflow sensor, 02 sensors, struts etc etc. i bought mine 2k1 about 2 years ago and it had nearly 70k i ended up replacing everything that i just mentioned and tommorow i am going to have new MAF installed. my car currently has 119k so you can imagine that in 2 years i have nearly spent $2500 on car including brakes, struts, tires, sensors, coils etc etc. so if you paying cash to dealer then thats not a good idea to spend 9k on 01 maxima that already reaching 100k. but if you are getting financed then take a shot but make sure you start saving money for the things i just mentioned. a smart guy would go for toyoya or honda but its your choice and to each his own. goodluck!

 

by the way i am going monday to get the ecm reprogram do you think i should ask for the ecm update printed copy too?

 

I know what you mean. I've had nissans for a while so I understand the price can be brought down. Here is the inside story: my wife bought an explorer before she met me and has a very rediculous over priced loan that no one would take. I finally found this place that took a hit on it and ofcourse I am taking a little hit too... (can't live with 'em and can't live without 'em)

 

Trans fluid looked very beautiful (crystal). The shift is also very very smooth even if I redline and let it autoshift. I was surprised about that. So far so good.

 

Thanks for all info so quick. Its 95k. I will check the part number on the maf and find out whatsup. The tires/brakes/struts are all new from nissan. They even have receipt for all the work done including each oil change. My old 00 max didn't ride this nice and that was an se suspension.

 

Yeah SE suspension is a little stiffer on the springs than the GLE and GXE. Hope you have good luck with that 2k1. It seems like the major stuff everyone talked about is hit and miss. That whole pre-cat issue the biggest one of all....better to just keep checking to see if anyone on the board has a pre-cat for sale and ****** it up just in case. Shelling about $400 to $600 for a new pre-cat is no fun. However the install is pretty easy...just need an impact wrench.

 

my brother just got an 01 for $7200 111k miles...got some codes for the Cat but its just a reprogram issue the nissan dealer did...

 

It depends on what codes they throw. The P0430 and P0420 are the ones that usually require replacement of the front pre-cat. Replacing the O2 sensors, and/or reprogramming seems to help a bit, but usually its the pre-cat that ultimately fails.

 

This is where I just bought mine. A good deal. Dallas from Warpspeed turned me on to these guys. Not cheap but better than 400-600 bucks.


http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eB...m=120047755426

 

sure - I would....then you should also get with that your ECM part number.

Do you think I can drive about 2K miles without the MAF reprogram? Gotta long trip coming up for business in the next couple weeks.

 

Check list:
1. Sneakers
2. Run!!!
3. Keep Shopping. If you can hold off a month or 2, car dealers get real slow in late Jan-Feb-Mar and are happy just to see a face in the dealership. The end of month as well as the dead of winter are the best times to buy a car.

01' with 95K sounds like a bad deal and problems waiting to happen.

 

Wow, I didn't know that is such a horrible price. I'm new here and can't post my own thread yet but had a quick question about price. I'm considering an 02 SE 6sp, no sunroof, 70k miles. what is a "good" price for it? A good price as in a price that YOU would be willing to pay for one. I currently I'm driving a Scion tC and while it's a great car, I want something with 4 doors and some power. Also, any common problems I should look out for? I don't think the owner has done the regular scheduled tune ups, and a friend of mine mentioned the 60k tune up is quite costly. Please hit me with some knowledge guys!

 

Check out KBB.com....wholesale, trade and list.

 

ya i went to dealer to get the reprogramming done. and i asked for the printed copy of ecm reprogramming and the lady said we dont usualy provide that but she will try to get it from a service guy. and do you how long it takes for maf to readjust and for idle to relearn with new maf? because mine still stalls sometime when i start the engine. even though its new updated maf.

 

I don't know....I was hoping to ask you I'm puting mine in along with my Y and pre-cat next Saturday...provided my Y makes it on time. I probably won't get a reprogram after a couple thousand miles though......

 

I looked at KBB and just wanted to see what people thought. Sometimes I know for some cars it's tough to follow KBB and NADA prices since a car is only worth as much as someone is willing to pay. So in general the listed KBB prices is what people will consider a good price? So if I can get it for less than KBB then it's good I'm guessing. What are people generally paying for their 02 SE 6sps?

 

Its always good when you get your car for less than kbb...

I bought my 00 SE 6sp for 6k. Drove it a year then sold it for 6k.

(I paid extra for the 01 because they were going to knock off my wife's junk)

 

Here is something I don't hear everyday. I called the dealership selling it and they have actually done the maintenance including the replacement of maf and knew when I gave list of the TSB's.

(A dealership that is targeting towards peace of mind for the customers... Nissan customers? I am speechless.)

 

oh ok I have already figured that it takes few 100 miles of drive for maf to readjust etc. i just got the ecu repro done i dont feel any diffrence performance wise but i bet the gas mileage would be better. overmore the ecu reprogramming is necassary with new maf so dont delay this process. goodluck.

 

I just scheduled an apt. for Thursday. Looks like I need to install the MAF in the butt cold weather.......