Hey Guys. I just left the 5th Gen forum after trading in my 02-SE for an 04-SL. I am very happy with the 04 so far. More comfortable than my 02 and the extra toys in the SL are great. The 5th Gen guys made it sound like I should expect a lot of problems with the 04 due to it being the first year for the new body style. I have no problem with buying first year cars especially when they inherate the same engine as their predecessor. Any thing I should keep an eye out for on this 2004? Thanks. Here area few pics:

http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2.../04maxima3.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2.../04maxima2.jpg
http://i58.photobucket.com/albums/g2.../04maxima1.jpg

 

Welcome, I also just joined with my 04 SL. The only porblem I had with the car was that the batery died on me while I was no were near my house a couple of weeks ago. When the battery goes the car started throwing codes out that did not make sence.

 

Welcome aboard !!

 

Welcome to the 6th gen family!!

 

Moving on up!!

 

welcome, glad you made the change. only thing i recommend is do a 100000 point check up on the car. Take it to nissan dealership and have them do a full system checkup.

Also, make sure it has its oil, transmission, and belts changed.

 

It just turned 30k miles. The car was Nissan Certified, so I hope they did a full inspection. Tomorrow it is going in for a tranny and coolant flush, oil change, alignment and rotation. Should I have them replace the drive belts also? I waited to 80k on my 5th gen to have those changed. Also, the technician recommended I do an induction service. I am assuming this has something to do with the fuel injection. Is this really necessary? Thanks.

 

Welcome. Hope you enjoy your 6gen.

 

Enjoy the 6th gen life.. Welcome to our world!!

 

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If I remember correctly, the 04's don't play mp3's as a stock system. I think they started that in 05 or 06. I know my 07 does.

You will need to get an aftermarket head unit.

I have a DVD unit up for sale on Ebay if you want it. And I had it in my 04 Max with no problem.

http://cgi.ebay.com/Kenwood-Excelon-...QQcmdZViewItem

 

i actually have an '05 max. u can get a after market head unit in the car with all the chrome and stuff?

 

yeah just went to the e-bay link... my audio system looks way different than yours did in the bottom in your pics. but def thanks..

 

No problem man. Do a search on here, I am sure you can find another 05 owner that made changes to the audio system. I just ordered a Metra Dash kit, and I was good to go.

 

Things Ive had go wrong in the past 3 years with my 2004:
CD Changer malfunctioning (skipping) in the cold weather
Driver Lumbar breaking, driver power seat tilt function breaking
ABS actuator broke, needing a total replacement (dealer paid, $1,400)
Skyview replacement ( some early production vehicles had poorly cured glass) replaced under recall.


Other than that, I am at 68,000mi and no other problems, most occured early in the cars life, the lumbar broke at <5000 miles. I would pay attention to the above items.

 

I got it with 16,000 miles and paid 19K for it so i am siked. i am just annoyed that for all that i get it doesn't play mp3's on cd. Has ne one else had this issue and what can i do to fix it?

 

Congratulations! I just traded in my 2000 Maxima SE(Black) for a 2004 Maxima SE today. I was happy with the ride back. I found a good internet deal on it. 2004 Maxima SE for $17,565 with 51,620 miles. I could not pass that up.

 

welcome i recently purchased my 04 sl with 35000 miles on it and it's a great car; so far no problems.ipod integration kit and car starter was all i needed.good luck with yours.