marky3320

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How many of you guys are "Preventive Maintenance" owners? I have 118k on my 2K Auto SE, and I'm thinking about doing some preventive maintenence so she can last me past 200k.

F35-JSF

192k on my max. still going strong. My uncle had a 1986 Z28 that had 365+ when he sold it. looking to beat his record.

bgsl1ck

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2000 se auto 251,XXX
2002 se 6mt 214,xxx

RR5

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222,100 miles. Got the maxima in Sept-2004 with 38,000.

Automatic Transmission repair/rebuild, twice!
Various things, here and there.

Engine still feels great but there is a power loss problem that I need to find and fix.

cajun1104

Just hit the 200,000 mark the other day. had to stop to take a picture of it.

Rods03Max619

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I thought I was going to hit 200k but engine died out about 153k, now 04 engine with about 70k on it but I think its all on how you service the engine, ny previous owner brother did not do frequent oil changes causes Cams looked all burnt and pistons a little......

altezzablazes

2002 maxima- 214k and rising
1996 maxima - 184k sold

ConwayLaFamilia

Im at 184,000...runs like new...literally. Put alot of $$$ into her..

ksizzle9

New to the forums, been reading for years. My first car was an 85 SE maxima my parents bought brand new when i was born, that was my first car with 268,000+ on it, made it to about 300,000 and traded it, some guy still drives it almost 10 years later where my parents live. Stepped up to a 99 and drove t for 2 years and put over 100,00 on it, loved it. Drove an 02 with the 3.5, had to have it. Had my 02 since 2003 and going strong over 204,000 with only regular maintenace and a radiator bc my wife hit a recap a couple of years back

maxspeed96CT

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This guys sig of 380k is what im shooting for !

00maxima-600rr

213 000 and counting OH YEAH still strong

ksizzle9

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Im a very preventative maintenance type person. i read where people say "runs like new" and im very inclined to believe that. Mine has over 204,xxx and still "runs like new" to an extent. The one thing my car has really lost, is responsiveness, it still has plenty of power to pull hill, even accelerate up hills, and can still easily cruise any speed i want it to on the interstate. i got my 02 SE, and it was almost brand new. im not sure if i have gotten used to it, or its just lost a little bit or throttle response. it still has tons of get up, more than most. Hell, i can still white smoke the tires if i wanted im sure. to me it just seems like there is a small amount of power lost with the miles. I bought a G35 a couple of years back that has about 125,000 less miles, so maybe that car has made me think mine has lost power.

Anyway, back on topic, if you do regular up keep, your car will out last your will to keep it. at the amount of miles mine has, it still looks great, and drives like a much newer car. I have loads of people get in, compliment my borderline obcessive clean car, and then be in shock when the see the miles. I am inclined to think that the most reliable engine nissan has ever made was the later 3.0 litre in the 95-99 models. I have heard people saying that the first 2 years of the 3.5 (02,03 models) would occasionally have problems with burning oil. I have yet to have this, but i did have a leak in the gasket of my oil pan. All in all, take care of the Max, and it will take care of you. Promise you.

RR5

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Just an update, power loss was being caused by clogged pre-cats. Feels better with two new nissan pre-cats on and I have reason to believe the main under floor cat needs to be swapped to get that like new power back.

I'm at 227,100 now, ugh.

altezzablazes

216,874 miles on 5.5gen maxima original motor still going

phatboislim

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215k+

bigj01AE

210k on an 01 AE, and now the electrical problems start happening. Pops had a 91 Max go to 230k then all kinds of electrical shiat started messing up, not working, etc. It's been a good run.

AWhite1

My AE is just at 126k.... bought at 120 in May.... on the day that my Beloved Subie (2002 Legacy GT wagon) joined the 200k club!

Since then, I've put 5500 on the Max, and only about 1000 on the Subie. (That'll change when winter rolls in).

Speaking of electrical gremlins... three times now, I've found my Max LOCKED when I know I didn't lock it. Is this a feature of the alarm, or a sign of impending doom? (The keys were only inside for ONE of the three episodes... thank God the window was open!)

Den

T_Behr904

Got over 165K now, I don't see reaching the 200K mark being a problem!

CallMeThatOneGuy

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my 95 is about to hit 270,000 oil changed every 3k. running like a champ!

RR5

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I've now got a transmission fluid leak, where transmission meets engine. Oil sending unit is also leaking oil. Probably had these problems most, if not all of 2011. 227,000

Thorzdad

We've parked our '01 with just over 380,000 on it. The wife got a Honda Fit for her long commute. Unsure what we're going to do with the Maxima, though.

Superduck

217,XXX currently. Still going. I was going to get rid of her at 200,000 but now the goal is 250,000 and if she makes it there....I gotta go for 300!!!

RR5

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Now I am into 230,500. Do the transmission drain, pull the pan and re-fill. It's not very difficult, just pay attention to the order of the bolts.

Wolff2012

This guys sig of 380k is what im shooting for

Yoshiltz

Not yet, but I'm well on my way. Just bought mine a couple weeks ago with 173 on the clock. I drive a lot so it'll be over 200k soon.

aackshun

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Where-ever my 5th gen is, if it hasn't been wrecked by now it's certainly way over 200k (I owned it from 155k-165k back in 07).

I killed my 4th gen's motor with just a little over 200k

Ghost_54

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244,000km which is 151,000 in miles still runs very well and looks great for a car approaching 10 years old

Speedracer_718

im at 207k and still rolling. i did receently meet a guy who had 300k and had original motor and original tranny on it and nissan bought it back from him for testing

Thorzdad

Seriously?
I'd love to know how he landed that deal. I'm at almost 400,000 with the original motor and tranny, too.

RR5

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Damn, I might be on the original engine with 231,000.

maxima 21

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Ive got original motor and tranny,,, running at 199,648 at the moment but drive ALOT. end of the month will be over 200,000. finally doing the valve covers next weekend.

EDIT::: The old 97 was sold with 280,000 on it to a guy who apparently couldn't drive a manual very well. He has rebuilt the motor, and replaced tranny, 2 clutches, wheel bearing, and basically the front suspension. I thought that the clutch was going out on me when I sold it to him since it went out after about 2 weeks untill a month later he burnt out the 2nd clutch. lol

blkdrgn613

bought my 03 with 194k on it, and i just past 196k after owning it for about 3 months now. previous mileage was mostly highway from what i was told. and my mileage was mostly highway. but i will break 200k very very soon

turtlepower603

209k Bought with 187k. Original motor and Trans. Still running strong. Slight slip in trans going from 2nd to 3rd (autotragic) But no other problems. Knock on wood.

2002_3.5se

Just bought a 2002 se with 208,000 drives better than any chevy i've had. I paid 2000$ but the 3.5 rolls second and its a auto lol but sadly coil pack went out lol

SmokedVQ

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2001 SE; 280,000 and counting

phatboislim

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220k now and about to try to sell...only problems i've had as of late, busted axles as a result of riding so low

nissan_tech

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We've got a 99 Max that comes in for regular maintenance with over 350l last I seen...older couple that maintain it religiously and it looks as clean as it would've 12 years ago.

mexi

i had 220,000 on my 93 when i sold it

Thorzdad

383,000+ now.
Used the cash we got from selling our son's Jetta to help put a new clutch in the Maxima this week.

Lanaue

I got 232K on my 2k2.