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Old 10-27-2001, 10:40 AM
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Which Model do I have????

Hello Maxima Enthususiasts!
I bought a 2000 Maxima just 2 days ago and I am loving it more than I have for any other car I've owned in the past. I am PUZZLED because I can't find anywhere on the vehicle which indicates whether its an SE, GXE or GLE !!! Even the dealer said " I dunno, it's just a maxima". DUH.
Well it doesn't have the rear spoiler, so I assume it's not the SE. It does have the cd/cassete radio, power seats and sunroof, the 16" 215's. My question: Is there a way I can tell from the VIN # which submodel it is?? I'm sure there has to be.
IF there are any other indicators which model it is, let me know so I can find out.

Thanks!!

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Old 10-27-2001, 10:44 AM
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No badge? That's weird.
Did you get to keep the sticker on the window when you bought it?
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Old 10-27-2001, 10:46 AM
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You can tell by looking at the right side of the trunk lid. If it has an "SE" or "GLE" on it, then that's what it is. If nothing, then it is a "GXE".

Enjoy your ride!
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Originally posted by NuJerseyDrive
No badge? That's weird.
Did you get to keep the sticker on the window when you bought it?
Nope. No badge on that car. The window sticker just listed as a 2000 Maxima. I bought it used of course, and nothing on any paperwork said which submodel
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Old 10-27-2001, 11:44 AM
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Re: Which Model do I have????

Originally posted by DraKuL71
Hello Maxima Enthususiasts!
I bought a 2000 Maxima just 2 days ago and I am loving it more than I have for any other car I've owned in the past. I am PUZZLED because I can't find anywhere on the vehicle which indicates whether its an SE, GXE or GLE !!! Even the dealer said " I dunno, it's just a maxima". DUH.
Well it doesn't have the rear spoiler, so I assume it's not the SE. It does have the cd/cassete radio, power seats and sunroof, the 16" 215's. My question: Is there a way I can tell from the VIN # which submodel it is?? I'm sure there has to be.
IF there are any other indicators which model it is, let me know so I can find out.

Thanks!!

--DraKuL.
You bought a car from a dealer and he did not know what type of
Maxima he was selling ?

BTW, according to your description, you own a 2000 Maxima GXE with
the Convenience package.
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Old 10-27-2001, 12:04 PM
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Re: Which Model do I have????

Sounds like a GXE.

But, I'd simply have the dealer look up the VIN number on the system.
They'll easily be able to tell you the actual model.

THEN, BUY MODS!!!


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Old 10-27-2001, 12:14 PM
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Originally posted by jnovember
You can tell by looking at the right side of the trunk lid. If it has an "SE" or "GLE" on it, then that's what it is. If nothing, then it is a "GXE".

Enjoy your ride!
so if i have a GLE and i take the badge off the trunk i now have a GXE?
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Originally posted by Newman96SE


so if i have a GLE and i take the badge off the trunk i now have a GXE?




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no spoiler and foglights, you have a GXE. BTW the difference in price of used GXE and GLE may reach $5K. So if that dealer of yours ripped you off, immed. take your car back. Congrats on the purchase.
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Old 10-27-2001, 01:38 PM
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don't forget

the leather.. all GLE come with leather
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Old 10-27-2001, 01:41 PM
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Yea if you don't have foglights then its a GXE. If your 16" wheels don't have 5 spokes, then it's a GXE. Congrats on the purchase, and start modding
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its a gxe

Originally posted by Greg's2kGLE
Yea if you don't have foglights then its a GXE. If your 16" wheels don't have 5 spokes, then it's a GXE. Congrats on the purchase, and start modding
all GLE's come with leather and the Bose system and fogs, all SE's come with the rear spoiler and black tail lights. and the wheels are different, five spoke 16's are standard SE and GLE, the optional SE wheels are the 17's. USUALLY if it has no badge its a GXE. Congrats on the purchase of yur new ride!
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Old 10-27-2001, 08:50 PM
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Re: its a gxe

Originally posted by 2k1maxgle

all GLE's come with leather and the Bose system and fogs, all SE's come with the rear spoiler and black tail lights. and the wheels are different, five spoke 16's are standard SE and GLE, the optional SE wheels are the 17's. USUALLY if it has no badge its a GXE. Congrats on the purchase of yur new ride!
Thanks to you and everyone else for all the info!!
I'm convinced now it's the GXE. But with all the cool mods available for it that I've been seeing on the net, I can't wait to get started.

Thanks!



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