Its been a while!
#1
Its been a while!
I have been Maximaless for about a year and it is time for a new one. Couple of 6th gen questions.
Any regrets?
Any design problems?
Do you like it better than the 5th gen? (previous 5th gen owners only)
What did you pay for a '04-05 SE with leather no nav?
Thanks!
Any regrets?
Any design problems?
Do you like it better than the 5th gen? (previous 5th gen owners only)
What did you pay for a '04-05 SE with leather no nav?
Thanks!
#4
and you guys know b/c you have one right? All I've had were free better tires and new redesigned struts installed, both under warranty. Neither of which can Nissan be blamed for.
all those issues are fixed under warranty. If you buy a used 04, just make sure to check for the problems before purchasing.
read through the threads and stickies to get thorough answers to all your questions.
all those issues are fixed under warranty. If you buy a used 04, just make sure to check for the problems before purchasing.
read through the threads and stickies to get thorough answers to all your questions.
#6
Originally Posted by maximusprimus
I'm Sorry Dude, But Only Know This Cuz I Work For Nissan.
#8
Well, I perused the thread entitled "Weird transmission problems at low speed" in this forum and there are a number of owners of both 2004 and 2005 Maximas complaining about their automatic transmissions. What is that all about?
#9
I bought a demo in 03 (of an SE 04) 5k miles....fully loaded....$27k. That was when they first came out too....Beat the dealer to hell...but I like that sort of thing...
You could probably get the same deal (or less) for an 05.
Go test drive one...you will be sold.
You could probably get the same deal (or less) for an 05.
Go test drive one...you will be sold.
#10
Any regrets? I think the only thing i regret is not get the DPP. I want HIDS, I want leather seats, and folding mirriors just seem cool. Other wise i'm very happy with my 2004
Any design problems? As mentioned by maximusprimus, thats all i've really experienced.
Do you like it better than the 5th gen? Didn't own one, but did drive one. The only reason i didn't go with the 5th gen was that the ebrake handle dug into my leg. And this didn't happen in the 6th gen so that made that choice easy
Any design problems? As mentioned by maximusprimus, thats all i've really experienced.
Do you like it better than the 5th gen? Didn't own one, but did drive one. The only reason i didn't go with the 5th gen was that the ebrake handle dug into my leg. And this didn't happen in the 6th gen so that made that choice easy
#11
I paid $28,100 for my 04 SE DDP no nav in July 04. The only regret I may have is that I couldn't wait for the 05. (I probably could have I just didn't want to!) I've had no major problems but thanks to this forum I know what to be on the look out for.
#15
I have no regrets other than not getting the navi. Design was my first reason to buy the 04, but when I test drove it, I was completely sold... Never had the 5th gen, so can't comment on comparison, but I like the 5th gens too~~ I LOVE MAXIMAS!!
#16
No major problems or regrets for me, loved all maximas since the box shape 1987.
I saw a new S55 on side of the rode with hood up what could be wrong with that high dollar car.
Didn't stop to see just kept on, had to pick up my son from daycare.
Thing is, are there any cars out there that are problem-free?
I saw a new S55 on side of the rode with hood up what could be wrong with that high dollar car.
Didn't stop to see just kept on, had to pick up my son from daycare.
Thing is, are there any cars out there that are problem-free?
#17
Yes, my 95SE. Problem history: new O2 sensor on warranty 6 or 7 years ago, blew sidewall out of Goodyear Eagle RSA 13,000 miles ago, new battery, new left front light bulb, new oil pressure sensor 3 weeks ago. That is it in 10.5 years. Granted it only has 57,700 mostly highway miles, is not a daily driver, and has seldom seen ice/snow and doesn't like the rain.
#19
Originally Posted by Maximam
Thanks for the replies.
I remember that wheel shimmy on a '04 I drove last year. Did they fix that for '05?
I remember that wheel shimmy on a '04 I drove last year. Did they fix that for '05?
Good Luck.
like someone else above, I paid 28100 for 2004 with DPP with powered sunroof I bought Jan 04. Plus TTT of course. 34K miles now without anything major, not fixed under warranty.
Ed.
#20
well i think my car is probably the oldest and wisest as far as mileage is concerned. 68000+ miles and still rides like she is brand new. and she still gets damn neer 30 mpg on the highway. i guees im on of the lucky one's.
#22
I just bought a 2004 SE a few weeks ago, had to replace my 2001 SE that was a sacrifice to a drunk driver, I was absolutly in love with that car, as nice as my 2004 is, it took me an adjustment period, they may both be called Maximas but they are totaly different beasts! Now I have grieved my old one and am totaly lovin the new one!! I have leather but no navi, I have noticed slight jump in the tran, will keep an eye on, no other problems so far, 11,000 miles as of today! thought my old one was fast, this GLH
#23
Originally Posted by maximatwo
I just bought a 2004 SE a few weeks ago, had to replace my 2001 SE that was a sacrifice to a drunk driver, I was absolutly in love with that car, as nice as my 2004 is, it took me an adjustment period, they may both be called Maximas but they are totaly different beasts! Now I have grieved my old one and am totaly lovin the new one!! I have leather but no navi, I have noticed slight jump in the tran, will keep an eye on, no other problems so far, 11,000 miles as of today! thought my old one was fast, this GLH
Ya, these new ones are pretty fast, eh?
#24
Originally Posted by maximatwo
I just bought a 2004 SE a few weeks ago, had to replace my 2001 SE that was a sacrifice to a drunk driver, I was absolutly in love with that car, as nice as my 2004 is, it took me an adjustment period, they may both be called Maximas but they are totaly different beasts! Now I have grieved my old one and am totaly lovin the new one!! I have leather but no navi, I have noticed slight jump in the tran, will keep an eye on, no other problems so far, 11,000 miles as of today! thought my old one was fast, this GLH
#25
Originally Posted by mikmax1
I just asked them to reprogram my Tranny due to a lurching effect, esp when cold. It made a huge difference to the better. It is a TSB.