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07-29-2005, 10:45 AM

Max2002SE

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New to the forums...

Alright, so I recently got engaged and needed a 4-door reliable car. I picked up an '02 Maxima SE 6-spd w/ 38K miles (not HLSD.. hrmph!) . Unfortunately I have to sell my 93 3000GT VR-4, but I guess it's time to let go and settle down.

The Maxima will be staying mostly stock other than a new stereo, strut tower brace and possibly a CAI in the future. Anyway, just wanted to let you guys know there's a n00b to the forums from NJ.

--Gary

07-29-2005, 10:47 AM

chernmax

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Welcome, try not to F%ck up...

Just kidding, great forum to learn from, I know I have...

Drive safe...

07-29-2005, 10:50 AM

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Originally Posted by Max2002SE

Welcome! Check out the Northeast regional forum too.

07-29-2005, 10:51 AM

tavarish

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great car to start with. You'll forget all about the mitsu in a little while. If you ever need help with your car, i'd be glad to help, i'm not too far away.

07-29-2005, 12:29 PM

Max2002SE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by tavarish

great car to start with. You'll forget all about the mitsu in a little while. If you ever need help with your car, i'd be glad to help, i'm not too far away.

Thanks dude. It's gonna take me much longer to get over the VR-4 though. It was basically my dream car with over $10K in mods. It's killing me to have to get rid of it. Guess I'll have to wait till I have a mid-life crisis to buy another one!

07-29-2005, 02:12 PM

sk24iam

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Damn, that's a nice vr-4. Too bad you had to get rid of it but you'll be happier with a max then any other 4 door car in the same price range.

07-29-2005, 02:44 PM

Turbo1er

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If thats all your planning for the Max I wouldnt worry about the CAI. Oh, and welcome to the org.

07-30-2005, 01:06 AM

BlackBuick1987

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Hey I am new too, but for some reason cannot start a new thread. I am looking to get a 05 Maxima SE when I get back to the states, for now I am stuck in Korea.

07-30-2005, 03:17 AM

Bluesbrekr

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Originally Posted by Max2002SE

Welcome to the org. Nice choice. There are a lot more mods that can be done if the mod bug bites. The Max is one of the best performance 4 door sedans for a reasonable price.....and not bad looking either.

07-30-2005, 04:24 AM

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chernmax

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Quote:

Originally Posted by BlackBuick1987

Hey I am new too, but for some reason cannot start a new thread. I am looking to get a 05 Maxima SE when I get back to the states, for now I am stuck in Korea.

Welcome also, been all over South Korea as well (Ret Navy, lived in Southeast Asia 12 years), as for your question on cannot post, new members have to wait 15 posts before they can start their own thread, a new donating member can start a new thread right away. If you feel a question you want answered is pressing; PM (Private Message) me and I will assist you. Don't eat to much KimChi and Garlic...

07-30-2005, 08:40 AM

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welcome to the org. Your modding will begin on the max soon, haha. I like the VR4 but ive never been a fan of mistubushi. Welcome to the org.

07-30-2005, 08:55 AM

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irish44j

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welcome...make sure you hang out in the 5th gen forums, not the "general discussion" if you want some actual decent discussion!

07-30-2005, 10:06 AM

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Be sure to check out the Audio & Electronics forum, there's an interesting fiberglassing project taking place there...

*shameless plug.

07-30-2005, 12:32 PM

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BAmaxima90

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im also new to the forum. i just inherited a 90 maxima se 5sp. im hoping to learn a little more about my car. so im assuming i should look around in the 3rd generation forums. i feel like such a n00b.

07-30-2005, 02:50 PM

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LuckyNYC

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let's see some pics of the vr-4!!

07-30-2005, 06:22 PM

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maxlui

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I have to post another 11 posts before I can start a new thread. this is number 5

07-30-2005, 06:59 PM

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BlackBuick1987

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ahhh I see, I havent tried that much kimchi yet but everone says stay away from it, that and kulgogi. Like I said I have my tour here and when I get back I am looking to get a used 05 Maxima SE. I drove one before I left and it is such a nice car, rode smooth, just everything about it was smooth, much different from my 87 Grand National. It was pretty peppy too!

07-30-2005, 08:54 PM

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Nismotic

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Quote:

Originally Posted by maxlui

I have to post another 11 posts before I can start a new thread. this is number 5

Welcome to the org. Don't post dumb **** like this guy and you'll be fine.

http://maxmods.dyndns.org/index.php

That link will lead you to success.

07-31-2005, 05:12 PM

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NCSUpilot

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Im new and have an aging 95 and need to start getting some expert advice on how to take care of it.

08-01-2005, 07:39 AM

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Max2002SE

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Thanks for all the support. The Maxima's doing well so far. It's at Nissan today for the Data Dots/bracket install on the Xenon lights.

Just changed over the oil to Mobil 1 this past weekend. I also bought the last K&N drop-in filter on the shelf at Pep Boys. But I got out to the car and opened it to find a Fram filter inside! Those *****! Still doesn't compare to the time I bought a halfshaft from them to find it was someone's returned core!

08-03-2005, 01:06 PM

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bendy

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maxima's are reliable

08-07-2005, 01:52 AM

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Bruin

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Welcome, from a 2 year old newbie!

08-07-2005, 03:50 AM

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You may want to invest in a rear sway bar as well. One of the better suspension/handling upgrades for the 5th gen.

08-07-2005, 12:03 PM

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Welcome... plenty of useful info in the 5th Gen Stickies and the forum itself...

08-08-2005, 12:23 AM

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Urbanracerh23

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ill have my max soon. hey quick question from a honda boy. will a 95+ motor swap in (fairly easily) into a 93?

08-16-2005, 12:49 PM

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Mximus

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Hey, welcome to the org. I'm guessing you know about 3si.org...3000GT/Stealth international. My brother has a 95 SL and a 94 VR-4 and is always on there. If you could sell it anywhere it would be there...and I know it would go to a good owner

08-16-2005, 01:40 PM

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SHAWN82

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I am new too! I just bought an 02 Black 6spd! I love this car.

08-16-2005, 02:11 PM

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MaxxAddict

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Wow. I LOVE that vr-4! If I had the $$$, I'd pounce on that! 39k miles!

08-16-2005, 03:27 PM

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zax 20th ae

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Welcome.!!!!!

08-18-2005, 03:42 PM

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thebear

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Lurking for a week or two

My first post of ??

I have several hundred posts on various Sportscar forums.

I have just purchased my 6th Maxima, an '04 SE. I traded my #3 ('95 GLE/92k miles).

My wife has #5, an '02 GLE. We traded my #4 a '97 SE/5sp).

#1 was an '87, #2 was a '94.

08-18-2005, 07:52 PM

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meccanoble

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the more your on this forum the more you'll learn about your car and the more you'll spend on your car

. The mod bug smells new flesh and u havent sprayed any repellant yet.

BTW, WHATS UP FROM JERZEE!!!!!!! and good choice on the 6 speed

08-21-2005, 03:57 AM

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nyxjf

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how much are you selling your VR4 for?

08-21-2005, 03:58 AM

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nyxjf

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how many miles does it have?

08-21-2005, 07:30 PM

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Max2002SE

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Quote:

Originally Posted by nyxjf

how many miles does it have?

39K miles. See thread:

http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?p=4258383

08-21-2005, 08:18 PM

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03maxsiny

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hey how is it that you started a thread and i can't start new threads?

08-21-2005, 11:34 PM

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Mass_Media

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Quote:

Originally Posted by 03maxsiny

hey how is it that you started a thread and i can't start new threads?

He donated so he can start topics.

Damn if I had money I would snag that vr-4 that is my dream car

Welcome to the .org

08-22-2005, 04:51 AM

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03maxsiny

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oh i see... how much do you have to donate?

08-22-2005, 06:00 AM

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NismoMax80

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who voted 4 stars

Wow, I think the 15 post rule has brought in more donations than all other benefits combined evAr!

Just know one thing Donating Newbs, donate or not, your repost threads will be locked and buried.

So pleeeeease use Search before starting new threads just b/c you can. Oh yeah, Sticky is the better than search.

08-22-2005, 09:51 AM

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chernmax

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Quote:

Originally Posted by NismoMax80

who voted 4 stars

Wow, I think the 15 post rule has brought in more donations than all other benefits combined evAr!

Just know one thing Donating Newbs, donate or not, your repost threads will be locked and buried.

So pleeeeease use Search before starting new threads just b/c you can. Oh yeah, Sticky is the better than search.

Remember, don't get too stuck on the sticky, because if you stick to the sticky too much we won't have much of a forum to stick too and that would just stink...