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

 

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

 

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.

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

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

 

Thanks bro
Happy to say I got it

 

Do it...

 

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

 

Congrats on a good deal .

 

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

 

Yes .

 

+1

 

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

 

if it ended up for 3500 its a no brainer