maxman02

This one for $900 2000 nissan altima

george__

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That's not a Nissan Altima

maxman02

2002 nissan maxima $1200
Engine size bigger same interior color got rust on both rear wheel well but interior carpet not so good looking this car more beat up so between the 2 which one or i guess it's a no Brainer go with the less hp but way better body condition or the more powerful engine but with body rust and scratches I need to look at them in person so I no then what to do

george__

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Only big big big issue with the VQ35DE used in 02-03 is the oil consumption.

I can't see a reason why you'd get the VQ30 engines now days, slow as f8ck

maxman02

Oops ment 00 nissan maxima for the first post

george__

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Also the VQ35DE were used in so many FWD Nissan cars the cost of the engine's not that bad but labour intensive for swapping it out.

I owned a gen 4 for a bit and liked the smoothness and lack of oil burning but ultimately it wasn't fast enough for me

maxman02

The 3.0 is better or just don't bother with either or

george__

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I'd go with the 02-03 personally. After converting mine from AT to MT and putting in a VQ35DE with low mileage the thing's awesome. The HLSD feature also was surprising efficient for a FWD car.

maxman02

I'm coming from an 08 chevy impala ss to many issue just looking for something diff and reliable I just started looking at the maxima but never really go to get one so I'm new to them

maxman02

It's just the 02 nissan maxima I'm looking at isn't as clean as th 00 but I know the 3.5 is way faster but I'm not looking in to adding performance to it just appearance

yellow_cake

Of the two, I would rather take the 2000, assuming it's mechanically in good shape.
I absolutely hate rust! Depending on your area, it can be very hard to find a clean-body 5th gen.

maxman02

Ya and I got the guy to drop the 02 down to a $1000 so it's between the 00 $900 or 02 for $1000 if I go with the 00 just going to miss out on the hp diff

george__

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Also you lose out on HID headlight

maxman02

Ya I know and u have to take bumper off just to take off headlamp vs 00 u dont

Derrick2k2SE

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I've had the headlights out several times w/out removing the bumper on my 02. It's a little tricky but not too bad.

I own one of each an have for over 10 years. The 02 6-speed is modded and the 00 is stock auto. They've both been amazingly reliable cars. If you're mostly interested in looks just go with the 00. The 02 is faster but the 00 is no slouch either. It has plenty of power and more than the average family sedan.

maxman02

The 00 maxima is in better condition over all the prices are great if I had more money I get both the guy with the 00 ain't getting back to me, for like 2 days the guy with the 02 ready for me to come get it

george__

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Can't you find a better quality 02 and call it a day?

boondoxmax

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Its all about what's important to you. If speed is what you want then go with the 02. I've driven auto 00 and it's SLOW. But if you are just basing your decision off condition then the 00 looks to be in better shape!!

maxman02

How much faster is the 02 from the 00 I no the 98 is fast and lighter I never drove the 00 or 02 maxima

george__

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Not a pro but aren't the gen 4 without the included security crap like before 98 some of the lightest maxima around?

Derrick2k2SE

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I had a 95 SE 5-speed (1st of the 4th gens) before my 02. I drove them back to back several times before getting rid of the 95. The 02 is definitely faster.

The 95 felt as fast or faster than my wifes 00 auto though.