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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 01:35 PM
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Well Known/Documented problems with 5 gen 3.0 maxima

What are the common, frequently reported problems (mechanical and other) for 5th Gen 3.0 Maximas??

I have experienced problems with Wheel bearing, Bose subwoofer, unresponsive steering wheel radio controls.
Please post the problems you have experienced or seen in 5th Gen 3.0 Maximas....
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 01:53 PM
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is this?
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 02:00 PM
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is this?
I'm starting to understand why you guys are so hard on the noobs.
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 03:30 PM
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I think there is a topic on this?
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 03:41 PM
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 03:42 PM
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1. FWD
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 04:07 PM
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single beam rear suspension...
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 06:43 PM
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My Muffler Bearing keeps coming out...

My windshield doesn't stop the wind...

I do wheelies whenever I try to take off from a light...

my AWD makes it almost impossible to launch...

WTF... Thread Faliure... go search...
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 07:02 PM
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Originally Posted by Merlyn
My Muffler Bearing keeps coming out...

My windshield doesn't stop the wind...

I do wheelies whenever I try to take off from a light...

my AWD makes it almost impossible to launch...

WTF... Thread Faliure... go search...
Old Feb 8, 2008 | 07:09 PM
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Old Feb 8, 2008 | 07:53 PM
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They are somewhere between fugly and barely tolerable to look at.
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 11:29 AM
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This is funny, Very helpful tsbs tho, Found how to program keyfobs
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 11:49 AM
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They are eight year old cars WTF you expect of course **** is gonna brake, things brake on all cars, you buy new parts and replace em, keep up with regular maintenance and pray your engine doesnt blow up
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 11:57 AM
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Originally Posted by SuperStasiu
They are eight year old cars WTF you expect of course **** is gonna brake, things brake on all cars, you buy new parts and replace em, keep up with regular maintenance and pray your engine doesnt blow up
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 12:15 PM
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muffler bearings ftl

IT IS

HOW MUCH

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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 12:16 PM
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STFU you dumb *** wanna be grammer/spelling police.
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 12:17 PM
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STFU you dumb *** wanna be grammer/spelling police.
go to school
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 01:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Iceman420
I'm starting to understand why you guys are so hard on the noobs.
thank you.
Old Feb 9, 2008 | 02:26 PM
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Originally Posted by SuperStasiu
They are eight year old cars WTF you expect of course **** is gonna brake, things brake on all cars, you buy new parts and replace em, keep up with regular maintenance and pray your engine doesnt blow up
Originally Posted by SLVRMAXX
Originally Posted by Stardust
STFU you dumb *** wanna be grammer/spelling police.
it's kinda funny when people try to be aggressive/sarcastic and can't spell

Originally Posted by SLVRMAXX
go to school

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Old Feb 9, 2008 | 02:28 PM
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but besides the comedy show in this thread.. my old 5th gen steering wheel buttons were going.. ummm... people complain about bad coils, but i never had any problems.. thats all i can think of
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