I have 4K to spend on a used Maxima. What do you all think I can afford for this amount of mula. For some reason Maxima here in my area are pricy. Opinions and ideas welcomed.

 

A third gen or very fudged up forth gen.....

You can actually find a nice 4th gen for 4Gs...I've seen it...seemed to run perfectly...for a 150,000 mile car

 

Here in NYC they go for about $5G's. I've seen quite a few dip below 4G's... body wise they looked great. I never actually saw the mileage though.

 

get a nice VE then spend some money on some bushings and other stuff (maybe ball joints/tie rod ends) just stuff to stiffen up the steering/suspension to make it like new again. You'll get loads of trouble free miles, plus the interior is roomy

 

Sorry... I am new to Maximas... What is VE? Keep them coming guys. I just sold my beater want to get me a Maxima as a daily driver.

 

3rd gen, you can pick up a nice one with under 100k for 4 grand

 

It's a 1992-1994 Maxima SE.
Not around here you cant

 

I got my GXE with only 83k on it for 4k

 

i got my gxe for 1k with cough...cough 180k miles

 

I got my VE for $1400 with 125k needed some work, but that was because of abuse on the previous owners part. I've got about $3300 into it now, but a majority of that is from mods

 

i got another 4th gen last week 3900$, 5speed, black/black ltr and climate from the org, its on my homepage, but i looked pretty hard, that sthe best deal i found, just gotta be patient

 

I picked up my 1992 (3rd Gen) 2 years back for $4K. Fully loaded to boot.

If you just want a beater car, go for an automatic 3rd Gen VG engine car. This would be the 1989-1994 GXE trim Maximas. The 1989-1991 SE trim Maximas also have the VG engine, but I don't believe you will find one in automatic.

The Nissan engines are known for great reliability & durability. The only major thing that would need to be done is the 60K mile timing belt and that's about it. And chances are, you should be able to score one (depending on condition) anywhere from $1K-$4K based on your location.

 

I did a quick autotrader search with the zip listed in your profile. Doesn't look like there's much in your area as far as Maxima's. Hope this helps you.

95 Maxima Looks to be a GLE. $1,900 295 miles away

96 Maxima pimped out with tv's $3,500 274 miles away

95 Maxima my guess would be a GXE. If it was a GLE it would say it had leather. Also no foglights so that means it's not a SE. $4,495 218 miles away

95 Maxima SE $4,500 218 miles away


96 Maxima SE Looks like a 97 but the picture is poor $4,500 218 miles away

 

Good luck trying to find a 4th gen under a 100k with 4gs. You could try saving a couple of thousand and get a better 4th gen.

 

, I think he's right.....

 

get a 95 max with high miles

 

I am probably just keep my options a Honda Civic aswell. For some reason there are very few Maximas here in my area and are very expensive.

 

Where is your area?
maybe someone can help you look for one?
Did you thing of looking at the F/S Threads?

 

I am at the southern tip of TX. This is about 250 miles south of San Antonio. Thanks for the interest in helping me out.

 

Guys I think he's really desperate here.

Sometimes I see some decent cars on eBay for good prices. But I wouldn't buy one unless the owner let me check it out before.

 

i got my 97 fully loaded SE with 130kmi for $3000 it needed $300 in work and is good, all i gotta do is some maintanice like a tune up but that should be done with any used car bought.

 

They are OK cars. I have always wanted a Maxima though.

 

I bought my 97 SE 5 Speed with all the mods it has now for $4k and it is in mint shape.