i have a 2002 maxima, i want to change my exhaust because it has a hole at the tip, so my question is which is the best after market exhaust or muffler that i can get that is not that expensive, and plus i need something that is quiet that does not make a lot of noise

 

Walker, Boal, or OEM. Or just get it fixed or replaced at a muffler shop where they can make it to your specifications.

Shouldn't cost much to stay OEM or OE replacement.

 

Yep, those are all decent selections for a stock feel replacement.

OEM of course would be ideal bc they made it with a special flap inside. It opens/closes, utilizing one or both tailpipes during low/high rpms.

Unfortunately, OEM is about $400-500.

I just replaced mine from a company called 1AAuto. It looks identical to the 00-01 tailpipe with chrome tips and it has a nice black coating.

I believe I paid $118 (shipping included). Direct fit bolt on, but I couldn't get it on myself bc I couldn't get my car lifted the 4 ft necessary to snake it through.

Here's a thread I had about this same exact subject:

http://forums.maxima.org/5th-generat...ing-apart.html