2K2 Research
#1
2K2 Research
Hey all...great site and forum. I found I get a discount on Nissans through work. The wife has decided a car would be more practical than the Tacoma Xtra cab 4x4 I've been driving. Started looking into and really liking the Max. (Lots of good info here BTW!) Just about set to get a Max, but some of the things I've been reading are starting to concern me. Basically I'm looking for something that'll get me to work everyday and not be a "problem child". The Max appears to be the perfect fit, plus I'll do it with style and comfort. What I'm concerned about are some of the issues discussed, like; problems starting; paint chipping; having to run premium unleaded gas; poor dealership/service. This last one being a biggie. having been a "Toyota man", and having great service....this one scares me. We've moved to Colorado from Calif, and I don't know any independent mechanics to trust so I rely on the dealer. Any thoughts on any of these issues? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
#2
Re: 2K2 Research
Originally posted by mm7759
Hey all...great site and forum. I found I get a discount on Nissans through work. The wife has decided a car would be more practical than the Tacoma Xtra cab 4x4 I've been driving. Started looking into and really liking the Max. (Lots of good info here BTW!) Just about set to get a Max, but some of the things I've been reading are starting to concern me. Basically I'm looking for something that'll get me to work everyday and not be a "problem child". The Max appears to be the perfect fit, plus I'll do it with style and comfort. What I'm concerned about are some of the issues discussed, like; problems starting; paint chipping; having to run premium unleaded gas; poor dealership/service. This last one being a biggie. having been a "Toyota man", and having great service....this one scares me. We've moved to Colorado from Calif, and I don't know any independent mechanics to trust so I rely on the dealer. Any thoughts on any of these issues? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Hey all...great site and forum. I found I get a discount on Nissans through work. The wife has decided a car would be more practical than the Tacoma Xtra cab 4x4 I've been driving. Started looking into and really liking the Max. (Lots of good info here BTW!) Just about set to get a Max, but some of the things I've been reading are starting to concern me. Basically I'm looking for something that'll get me to work everyday and not be a "problem child". The Max appears to be the perfect fit, plus I'll do it with style and comfort. What I'm concerned about are some of the issues discussed, like; problems starting; paint chipping; having to run premium unleaded gas; poor dealership/service. This last one being a biggie. having been a "Toyota man", and having great service....this one scares me. We've moved to Colorado from Calif, and I don't know any independent mechanics to trust so I rely on the dealer. Any thoughts on any of these issues? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
1) problems starting only occur in a few select cars, no prob on mine
2) paint chipping, yes this is on all maximas, very weak paint (im dissapointed here, but hey... if you want good paint, buy a benz)
3) i run atleast a 90 octane in my car.. rising gas prices is taking a toll on my wallet (if u want a practicle commuter w/ high gas milage, go with a civic )
4) i dont have many complaints about my dealer, they replaced my warped clutch plates with a new clutch assy. the first time i took it to them
good luck car shopping
#3
I've got mine for 10 months now and my only complaints are the paint problems (which seems to have stopped chipping lately). If you get the 3M clearbra early on then the area that chips the most will be spared (front end) the horror.
In terms of gas, 90+ octane is recommended. You can get by with 89 but it's only suggested when there's no other available.
As with the dealership/service... it's a hit or miss situation. Here in Houston there's the good and the bad. I've been with Mossy Nissan from the start and have had nothing but good things to say about them.
With regards to all the other problems you've read about so far. Take note, people tend to post about the problems more than the good points of the car. I'd say, the ratio of people having problems to the number of people who bought Maxima's is 1:10 or more.
In terms of gas, 90+ octane is recommended. You can get by with 89 but it's only suggested when there's no other available.
As with the dealership/service... it's a hit or miss situation. Here in Houston there's the good and the bad. I've been with Mossy Nissan from the start and have had nothing but good things to say about them.
With regards to all the other problems you've read about so far. Take note, people tend to post about the problems more than the good points of the car. I'd say, the ratio of people having problems to the number of people who bought Maxima's is 1:10 or more.
#5
Originally posted by Hobert
I am one who hasn't had a problem with the chipping. My Assembly date was 12/01. I bought the car March 31/2202. Maybe the paint really had time to cure and harden? Not sure. But I have no chips.
I am one who hasn't had a problem with the chipping. My Assembly date was 12/01. I bought the car March 31/2202. Maybe the paint really had time to cure and harden? Not sure. But I have no chips.
#6
I ran 87 octane for my first 2500 miles. I had no problems. I just started using 91, but I see no difference. Personally after speaking to many people about it, Im just throwing away my money by buying the 91.....
#7
Kloog.. that's interesting to note. I had to put in Texaco 87 on my Max (3/4 tank) and immediately noticed the lack of pick-up at WOT.
It took several fill-ups of Chevron 93 before i noticed the car perform like it used to.
It took several fill-ups of Chevron 93 before i noticed the car perform like it used to.
#8
Originally posted by soundmike
Kloog.. that's interesting to note. I had to put in Texaco 87 on my Max (3/4 tank) and immediately noticed the lack of pick-up at WOT.
It took several fill-ups of Chevron 93 before i noticed the car perform like it used to.
Kloog.. that's interesting to note. I had to put in Texaco 87 on my Max (3/4 tank) and immediately noticed the lack of pick-up at WOT.
It took several fill-ups of Chevron 93 before i noticed the car perform like it used to.
l8tr -- SS
#9
Before I got mine....
I looked at Kev's TSB thread and reminded the dealer that these items needed to be done. As far as the paint chipping is concerned, I am not getting it too badly (despite going through construction zones) but I am going to invest in an XPel Clear Bra for mine.
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Re: 2K2 Research
Originally posted by mm7759
Hey all...great site and forum. I found I get a discount on Nissans through work. The wife has decided a car would be more practical than the Tacoma Xtra cab 4x4 I've been driving. Started looking into and really liking the Max. (Lots of good info here BTW!) Just about set to get a Max, but some of the things I've been reading are starting to concern me. Basically I'm looking for something that'll get me to work everyday and not be a "problem child". The Max appears to be the perfect fit, plus I'll do it with style and comfort. What I'm concerned about are some of the issues discussed, like; problems starting; paint chipping; having to run premium unleaded gas; poor dealership/service. This last one being a biggie. having been a "Toyota man", and having great service....this one scares me. We've moved to Colorado from Calif, and I don't know any independent mechanics to trust so I rely on the dealer. Any thoughts on any of these issues? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
Hey all...great site and forum. I found I get a discount on Nissans through work. The wife has decided a car would be more practical than the Tacoma Xtra cab 4x4 I've been driving. Started looking into and really liking the Max. (Lots of good info here BTW!) Just about set to get a Max, but some of the things I've been reading are starting to concern me. Basically I'm looking for something that'll get me to work everyday and not be a "problem child". The Max appears to be the perfect fit, plus I'll do it with style and comfort. What I'm concerned about are some of the issues discussed, like; problems starting; paint chipping; having to run premium unleaded gas; poor dealership/service. This last one being a biggie. having been a "Toyota man", and having great service....this one scares me. We've moved to Colorado from Calif, and I don't know any independent mechanics to trust so I rely on the dealer. Any thoughts on any of these issues? Any help would be greatly appreciated!!
#11
Re: 2K2 Research
Originally posted by mm7759
What I'm concerned about are some of the issues discussed, like; problems starting; paint chipping; having to run premium unleaded gas; poor dealership/service.
What I'm concerned about are some of the issues discussed, like; problems starting; paint chipping; having to run premium unleaded gas; poor dealership/service.
As for premium gas price, to me this is a non-issue. If you calculate the number of gallons you buy in a year and multiply it by the price difference (regular vs premium) you'll find that it's not that much. In my case it comes to about $250CDN/year which is about $170US/year. The Maxima is not 'cheap'. So if you can afford to buy it, the extra 'gas money' should not hinder your budget.
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Alain
2k2 MAX SE
Auto, Sterling Silver
#12
2002 GLE, manufacture date in march, took delivery in may. i can't find a single paint chip on my car after 1400 miles (600 was a road trip - new york to boston and back). i'm keeping my fingers crossed, but maybe the later built cars were made with more resilient paint?
Originally posted by Hobert
I am one who hasn't had a problem with the chipping. My Assembly date was 12/01. I bought the car March 31/2202. Maybe the paint really had time to cure and harden? Not sure. But I have no chips.
I am one who hasn't had a problem with the chipping. My Assembly date was 12/01. I bought the car March 31/2202. Maybe the paint really had time to cure and harden? Not sure. But I have no chips.
#13
Would be nice if it's true. But judging from experiences of 5th gen owners (and other Nissan owners actually) Nissan is notorious for providing chip-happy coat of paint on their newer cars.
Originally posted by Young04
but maybe the later built cars were made with more resilient paint?
but maybe the later built cars were made with more resilient paint?
#14
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The Max is a great car and I have had every GEn from 2nd to 5th gen. Lots of cars now have paint problems because of the type of paint MFg's use now including Acura,Honda to name a few. Maximas run better on premium and it is something that most of us 4th and 5th gen owners put in our babies, nad if you want basic/parctical transportation get a Sentra or Civic or Base Altima not a Maxima.
#16
Re: Re: 2K2 Research
Originally posted by 20 MAXIMA 02
4) i dont have many complaints about my dealer, they replaced my warped clutch plates with a new clutch assy. the first time i took it to them
good luck car shopping
4) i dont have many complaints about my dealer, they replaced my warped clutch plates with a new clutch assy. the first time i took it to them
good luck car shopping
I get a shaking feeling(kinda liked warped brake rotors when stoping) when I barely let out the clutch to take off from a stop.
Is this similar?
#17
I took delivery of my 6-banger SE in Dec 2001, and have been running ever since. I've owned a 3rd, 4th, and now a 5th gen max, and have been really impressed with all of them. I owned a Cadillac Catera Sport between the 4th and the 5th gen, and boy was it a long 2 years. I am glad to be back in the family. As far as gas goes, I've always put 92+ oct in mine, so prices don't really phase me. From dead empty (i know, i know, bad driver *spank*), my fill ups are around $23-25, based on $1.67 gas price for 93 octane. As far as reliability, I owned 3 maxes, have had service 3 times. The 5th gen went in for the clutch problem (it got replaced), and then a short-circuit in the tach light (it got replaced). The 4th gen didn't go in. Period. Ever. Except the normal maintainence. I put 49,000 miles on it too. And the 3rd gen went in for a faulty seat belt switch at 68,000 miles (replaced free - lifetime warranty on seatbelts). Other than that, no service needed other than the usual: tires, brakes, bath, wax, oil, and gas. Must say I've definitely been won over.
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