thekid11224

Just was looking for some answer to my question
A friend is selling his 04 maxima with 160k plus miles for 2000
But the transmission needs to get fixed but other than that the car was taken care of
Should I buy it or is it not worth it
Thanks

philpoe

iTrader: (4)

Look for a sticky in this forum regarding automatic transmission repair.
For $2K, factor in the cost of a transmission fix, and judge the deal based on that

Amerikaner83

iTrader: (17)

if it's the 5AT transmission, add the cost of the valve body upgrade in as well, or else you'll be right back to replacing the trans again soon.

7speed

Still good if thats all that it needs. Also check to see if Timing chain tensiioner/guides have been replaced.

BRUISER

An '04 for 2 grand? I'd jump on it! You can get a rebuilt tranny installed for 3-4k, and still be ahead.

thekid11224

Goin take it to my mechanic and he estimated it will b around 1500
But with 160k+ miles
Would it b worth it

7speed

Hell yeah, your basically spending $3500 on a nice car with a lot of life left in it.

thekid11224

Thanks bro
Happy to say I got it

T_Behr904

Do it...

Galactica

iTrader: (5)

Awesome! Put some pictures up after you get it fixed!

sprocketser

Congrats on a good deal .

thekid11224

Up to how many miles
Do you guys think it will last after I get the transmission fixed
Thanks

smittybizzle

Yes .

sprocketser

+1

Grade247

160k on these cars is just a break in period. if the previous owner kept up on basic maint (oil changes brakes tune ups ect ect) all keep seeing is that these cars can last FOREVER. the 3.0 and 3.5 nissan v6 are quite tough engines. Good luck with the car

MaxFiyah

if it ended up for 3500 its a no brainer