Buying SE in 10 days... Questions
04-21-2002, 10:16 PM
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Buying SE in 10 days... Questions
Hello All! I am a long time nissan owner with 3 cars under the belt (83 Datsun Maxima/810, 86 300zx, 90 Maxima) After 12 years and 210k on the 90 Max, Its time to take the plunge into realm of the 2k2 6 Speed Max! I do have a couple of questions though:
1) When buying the 6 speed... does the HLSD make that much of a difference?
2) Am i stuck buying current dealer stock because of the 2k3 so near?
3) What is the correct ammount of time to break in a clutch?
4) What is the estimated price i should pay for a Super Black SE, 6 speed, HLSD, and Bose?
Thank you all so much in advance!
AuxNuke
1) When buying the 6 speed... does the HLSD make that much of a difference?
2) Am i stuck buying current dealer stock because of the 2k3 so near?
3) What is the correct ammount of time to break in a clutch?
4) What is the estimated price i should pay for a Super Black SE, 6 speed, HLSD, and Bose?
Thank you all so much in advance!
AuxNuke
04-21-2002, 11:12 PM
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I paid about 29000 for every option on a six speed, but this was pre-HLSD. I think the HLSd would help very much from what I have read on this board ... getting around in the snow on the stock tires was a challenge this winter. If I were to do it again I would definately wait for a car with HLSD. And invoice minus the 1000 rebate is what I would start at for a purchase price - you may be able to do better depending on where you live.
Good luck!
Brendan
Good luck!
Brendan
04-21-2002, 11:24 PM
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Originally posted by 2002 Max SE
I paid about 29000 for every option on a six speed, but this was pre-HLSD. I think the HLSd would help very much from what I have read on this board ... getting around in the snow on the stock tires was a challenge this winter. If I were to do it again I would definately wait for a car with HLSD. And invoice minus the 1000 rebate is what I would start at for a purchase price - you may be able to do better depending on where you live.
Good luck!
Brendan
I paid about 29000 for every option on a six speed, but this was pre-HLSD. I think the HLSd would help very much from what I have read on this board ... getting around in the snow on the stock tires was a challenge this winter. If I were to do it again I would definately wait for a car with HLSD. And invoice minus the 1000 rebate is what I would start at for a purchase price - you may be able to do better depending on where you live.
Good luck!
Brendan
04-21-2002, 11:28 PM
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Originally posted by kloogy
He also has Navi..
He also has Navi..
04-21-2002, 11:42 PM
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I would take it easy on both the engine and the clutch for the first 800-1000 miles ... I figured the longer the better. I'd rather be safe than sorry .. and my clutch still ended up with problems. I will take it easy on the new one for about 1000 miles to be safe.
Brendan
Brendan
04-22-2002, 08:50 AM
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Now is definitely a good time to get a 02 max. The dealerships are really trying to move them. If they try to tell you they're not, go somewhere else. You'll probably have a easier time if you pick one off the lot (or the dealership does a trade). I have the super black 6spd. I didn't get the HLSD (I wanted it, but I had to pick off the lot) and so far I don't really care. I can imagine it will be a pain in snow, but I don't have to encounter snow where I live.
Good luck!
Good luck!
04-22-2002, 09:19 AM
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Thank you all for replying!
I was also wondering... if the HLSD would make any difference in performance?
About the bose, I know its not the best, but perfectly fine for what i listen to. Im a home audio enthusiast so when i need to hear a good song, ill crank it up at home 
It seems as though I am going to be able to get the SE, Super Black, with HLSD, and Bose (Which also seeems to come ONLY with a sunroof wtf?) for a about 23,400. Im thinking this is a really good price and should jump on it right away.
Thanx again!
AuxNuke
I was also wondering... if the HLSD would make any difference in performance?
About the bose, I know its not the best, but perfectly fine for what i listen to.
Im a home audio enthusiast so when i need to hear a good song, ill crank it up at home It seems as though I am going to be able to get the SE, Super Black, with HLSD, and Bose (Which also seeems to come ONLY with a sunroof wtf?) for a about 23,400. Im thinking this is a really good price and should jump on it right away.
Thanx again!
AuxNuke
04-22-2002, 09:22 AM
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I just replaced my '91 SE 5 speed with a 6 speed HLSD and I can tell you there is a world of difference. Before I had no trouble breaking the tires loose even on dry pavement, sometimes without even trying, and getting out into traffic on wet roads could be a real challenge. Now with the HLSD I haven't broken the tires loose once in 6 weeks, not even on wet roads, but of course I am still breaking it in and babying it. For $399 anyone with a 6 speed would be foolish not to get it.
04-22-2002, 10:09 AM
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Re: Buying SE in 10 days... Questions
Originally posted by AuxNuke
Hello All! I am a long time nissan owner with 3 cars under the belt (83 Datsun Maxima/810, 86 300zx, 90 Maxima) After 12 years and 210k on the 90 Max, Its time to take the plunge into realm of the 2k2 6 Speed Max! I do have a couple of questions though:
1) When buying the 6 speed... does the HLSD make that much of a difference?, >>>>For normal driving, no, for hard driving yes
2) Am i stuck buying current dealer stock because of the 2k3 so near?
>>>>Depends on the dealer, why not hold for the 2004?
3) What is the correct ammount of time to break in a clutch?
>>>>Your Engine will take longer to break in, just take it easy and things will be fine.
4) What is the estimated price i should pay for a Super Black SE, 6 speed, HLSD, and Bose?
>>>>Can't comment I live in the Canadian Dollar world.
Thank you all so much in advance!
AuxNuke
Hello All! I am a long time nissan owner with 3 cars under the belt (83 Datsun Maxima/810, 86 300zx, 90 Maxima) After 12 years and 210k on the 90 Max, Its time to take the plunge into realm of the 2k2 6 Speed Max! I do have a couple of questions though:
1) When buying the 6 speed... does the HLSD make that much of a difference?, >>>>For normal driving, no, for hard driving yes
2) Am i stuck buying current dealer stock because of the 2k3 so near?
>>>>Depends on the dealer, why not hold for the 2004?
3) What is the correct ammount of time to break in a clutch?
>>>>Your Engine will take longer to break in, just take it easy and things will be fine.
4) What is the estimated price i should pay for a Super Black SE, 6 speed, HLSD, and Bose?
>>>>Can't comment I live in the Canadian Dollar world.
Thank you all so much in advance!
AuxNuke
04-22-2002, 11:43 AM
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anyone hear anything on the 2k3 yet?
if i were gonna buy a maxima, i would wait to see what the 2k3 is like, and then make a decision. if its the same, get the 2k2, but if people are right in their predictions, and it is going to have a V8 and RWD, then
if i were gonna buy a maxima, i would wait to see what the 2k3 is like, and then make a decision. if its the same, get the 2k2, but if people are right in their predictions, and it is going to have a V8 and RWD, then
04-22-2002, 03:16 PM
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Originally posted by AuxNuke
Ok here's the REAL question... if i buy the HLSD.. will it give me better performance??
Ok here's the REAL question... if i buy the HLSD.. will it give me better performance??
04-22-2002, 07:03 PM
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Originally posted by AuxNuke
Thank you all for replying!
I was also wondering... if the HLSD would make any difference in performance?
About the bose, I know its not the best, but perfectly fine for what i listen to. Im a home audio enthusiast so when i need to hear a good song, ill crank it up at home
It seems as though I am going to be able to get the SE, Super Black, with HLSD, and Bose (Which also seeems to come ONLY with a sunroof wtf?) for a about 23,400. Im thinking this is a really good price and should jump on it right away.
Thanx again!
AuxNuke
Thank you all for replying!
I was also wondering... if the HLSD would make any difference in performance?
About the bose, I know its not the best, but perfectly fine for what i listen to.
Im a home audio enthusiast so when i need to hear a good song, ill crank it up at home It seems as though I am going to be able to get the SE, Super Black, with HLSD, and Bose (Which also seeems to come ONLY with a sunroof wtf?) for a about 23,400. Im thinking this is a really good price and should jump on it right away.
Thanx again!
AuxNuke
Only 100 more miles before break-in ends!!!!!! Love it a ton. Just a wind noise issue from the sunroof so far.
FYI - Take the exact 6-speed you are going to buy for a test drive BEFORE signing papers. There's a known problem with the Pilot Shaft Bushing or Bearing on the 6-speeds which requires transmission replacement (do a search in the forum). My friend's 6-speed has 600 miles and the Dealer put in an order for a new tranny already. No issue with mine or most others, but worth the extra precaution.
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