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Old Nov 3, 2002 | 07:20 PM
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wanna Max

intrested in pickin up a 2000 se. anything odd i should look for on a used one? i own a ford now so apperantly im not the brightest when it comes to buying cars, and im new to the maxima scene. unfor it auto, but o well. i need a real car, this stupid ford is wearing out my legs from all the pushing. Thanx for any suggestions!
Old Nov 3, 2002 | 07:28 PM
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this stupid ford is wearing out my legs from all the pushing
LOL! Welcome!
Old Nov 3, 2002 | 10:47 PM
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Re: wanna Max

Originally posted by ColdSHO
intrested in pickin up a 2000 se. anything odd i should look for on a used one? i own a ford now so apperantly im not the brightest when it comes to buying cars, and im new to the maxima scene. unfor it auto, but o well. i need a real car, this stupid ford is wearing out my legs from all the pushing. Thanx for any suggestions!
I say get anything from a 92-2003 SE, but make sure you get a manual trans and you will be happy! welcome, I have 249k...I hope I dont have to push anything
Old Nov 3, 2002 | 11:37 PM
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hola

it goes like this.

95-99 190 HP
2000-2001 222 HP
2002-on 255 HP

sorry VGers, I'm not the brightest with antiques...
Old Nov 3, 2002 | 11:46 PM
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sounds like you need an antique to whip up on you...

92-94 SE 190hp VE (Best Handling Maxima)
Old Nov 3, 2002 | 11:52 PM
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Originally posted by dmontzmax
sounds like you need an antique to whip up on you...

92-94 SE 190hp VE (Best Handling Maxima)
the 3rd gen defender strikes again....

(*cough* *cough* 3rd gen ve 5-speeds have variable intakes)
Old Nov 3, 2002 | 11:53 PM
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the 3rd gen defender strikes again....

(*cough* *cough* 3rd gen ve 5-speeds have variable intakes)
and VLSD, shall we go on?
Old Nov 4, 2002 | 02:05 AM
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and VLSD, shall we go on?
Glad to see you back us up. Antiques my ***, n00b.
Old Nov 4, 2002 | 05:24 AM
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Re: hola

Originally posted by +COLLANA+
it goes like this.

95-99 190 HP
2000-2001 222 HP
2002-on 255 HP

sorry VGers, I'm not the brightest with antiques...
lets not forget that 3rd times a charm....we (3rd gens) look better than the rest!...so
Old Nov 4, 2002 | 10:29 AM
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Old Nov 4, 2002 | 10:46 AM
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alright we are outnumbering them in this fight...maybe they dont know about it.
Old Nov 4, 2002 | 11:00 AM
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err...5th gens!

please don't hurt me 3rd genners

No one even answered his question, you guys just talked about how good the 3rd gen is, I don't think he want's a car from the early 90s though.
Old Nov 4, 2002 | 11:04 AM
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VE's kick ***!! Just wanted to represent the 3rd genners.
Old Nov 4, 2002 | 11:13 AM
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err...5th gens!

please don't hurt me 3rd genners

No one even answered his question, you guys just talked about how good the 3rd gen is, I don't think he want's a car from the early 90s though.
Lets kick his azz....get him....
Old Nov 4, 2002 | 12:07 PM
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is there a big speed dif between the autos n manuals. the auto i drove seemed really slown kinda tippy through turns
Old Nov 4, 2002 | 12:13 PM
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Originally posted by ColdSHO
is there a big speed dif between the autos n manuals. the auto i drove seemed really slown kinda tippy through turns
yeah stock handling sucks, get a rsb & you get turn a lot harder.

you might wanna try a 4th gen (95-99) if you think the 2000 is too big.
Old Nov 4, 2002 | 12:17 PM
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it is like night and day driving an auto compared to a 5 speed.
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