downsides of buying a used max with high miles
01-12-2009, 10:34 AM
#41
Bought my 02 at 119 I'm at 140 now, it's a good engine but they tend to have parts that you will have to replace after 100k.
I changed the pressure steering hose and the radiator so far but the car in general runs good.
Stick to these forums and ask questions and read and learn more about the max.
Also the 02 is a ***** to work on so just get a mechanic.
I changed the pressure steering hose and the radiator so far but the car in general runs good.
Stick to these forums and ask questions and read and learn more about the max.
Also the 02 is a ***** to work on so just get a mechanic.
01-12-2009, 12:12 PM
#42
DO NOT DO BUSINESS WITH THIS MEMBER - OWES PEOPLE MONEY
iTrader: (7)
Join Date: Jan 2008
Location: Greensboro, NC
Posts: 3,468
Bought my 02 at 119 I'm at 140 now, it's a good engine but they tend to have parts that you will have to replace after 100k.
I changed the pressure steering hose and the radiator so far but the car in general runs good.
Stick to these forums and ask questions and read and learn more about the max.
Also the 02 is a ***** to work on so just get a mechanic.
I changed the pressure steering hose and the radiator so far but the car in general runs good.
Stick to these forums and ask questions and read and learn more about the max.
Also the 02 is a ***** to work on so just get a mechanic.
Oh and I bought my 03 with 100k miles a year ago. Have since put 20k miles on it and sprayed several bottles of nitrous, tons of track visits... Still running strong!
01-12-2009, 01:25 PM
#43
Newbie - Just Registered
Join Date: Jan 2009
Location: Sylmar, CA
Posts: 4
I have to disagree, I bought mine about 2 weeks ago, car feels strong and runs smooth as butter. Car looks in perfect condition, not one single stain in the interior. Bought mine with 115k miles for $6,500. Hehe pretty funny about car burning oil, sounds really familiar (cough Cobra cough) 
01-12-2009, 01:39 PM
#44
i bought my maxima abuot a month ago. only problems it has given me that werent my fault (accident
) were a bad control arm bushing and a bad temp sensor. 25 bucks for the sensor and 55 for a used control arm got things working perfect. and i only paid 1000 for it. and it runs better than any car i ever driven.
) were a bad control arm bushing and a bad temp sensor. 25 bucks for the sensor and 55 for a used control arm got things working perfect. and i only paid 1000 for it. and it runs better than any car i ever driven.
01-12-2009, 04:54 PM
#47
Member
Join Date: Nov 2006
Location: Greensboro,NC
Posts: 198
i bought my fifth at about 97k and everything was ok but 200 miles into haveing the car i had 02 sensor issue and thats about it..i bout my 4th gen with about 220k (crazy right) since then i bought the car in aug i have replaced the water pump tune up brakes rotors..what is left is: i need axles..have a small oil leak not the best but ok clutch off track sunroof and a cracked windshield, a dent here and their and in need of a paint job
01-12-2009, 08:27 PM
#48
11-17-2011, 12:39 PM
#50
Junior Member
Join Date: Mar 2006
Posts: 37
Bought my 2000 maxima with 66k in 2005,
Finally going to be through paying for it in 4/2012 (I rolled in some CC debt into the equity in the car)
in Nov 2011 I have 172k on the car.
This year I have repaired:
FD Ball Joint
RP Brake Calliper
FD Wheel Bearing
FD Struts
Flextube on cheap Precat
What are my chances of selling the thing at 180k miles for $2k or more if I show a printout of the repair record from my favorite shop? Its starting to show some wheel well rust, and I got some scratches and dings.
Hate to say goodbye to the thing because the drivetrain is going strong but I cant keep dumping money into the thing.
Finally going to be through paying for it in 4/2012 (I rolled in some CC debt into the equity in the car)
in Nov 2011 I have 172k on the car.
This year I have repaired:
FD Ball Joint
RP Brake Calliper
FD Wheel Bearing
FD Struts
Flextube on cheap Precat
What are my chances of selling the thing at 180k miles for $2k or more if I show a printout of the repair record from my favorite shop? Its starting to show some wheel well rust, and I got some scratches and dings.
Hate to say goodbye to the thing because the drivetrain is going strong but I cant keep dumping money into the thing.
11-18-2011, 02:40 PM
#52
Bought my 2000 maxima with 66k in 2005,
Finally going to be through paying for it in 4/2012 (I rolled in some CC debt into the equity in the car)
in Nov 2011 I have 172k on the car.
This year I have repaired:
FD Ball Joint
RP Brake Calliper
FD Wheel Bearing
FD Struts
Flextube on cheap Precat
What are my chances of selling the thing at 180k miles for $2k or more if I show a printout of the repair record from my favorite shop? Its starting to show some wheel well rust, and I got some scratches and dings.
Hate to say goodbye to the thing because the drivetrain is going strong but I cant keep dumping money into the thing.
Finally going to be through paying for it in 4/2012 (I rolled in some CC debt into the equity in the car)
in Nov 2011 I have 172k on the car.
This year I have repaired:
FD Ball Joint
RP Brake Calliper
FD Wheel Bearing
FD Struts
Flextube on cheap Precat
What are my chances of selling the thing at 180k miles for $2k or more if I show a printout of the repair record from my favorite shop? Its starting to show some wheel well rust, and I got some scratches and dings.
Hate to say goodbye to the thing because the drivetrain is going strong but I cant keep dumping money into the thing.
Taking your car into a dealer and looking at pre-owned cars or new cars, the dealer can set the "trade in value" of your car to almost any number. $3,000 or even more, because no money is changing hands. Keep shopping around, throw out some bluffs saying a friend offered to buy it for cash..etc to keep the offers going.
Thread
Thread Starter
Forum
Replies
Last Post
FlaMark
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
25
08-28-2015 10:15 AM
YourLocalAsian
6th Generation Maxima (2004-2008)
3
08-17-2015 02:33 PM
MikesChevelle
5th Generation Maxima (2000-2003)
4
08-06-2015 11:36 AM