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Old Jul 24, 2008 | 03:04 PM
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Originally Posted by 04MAXXXFreak
What does the stock system do to the windows? hell, i just bought my maxima, i probably didn't even know it had any features
Press and hold the unlock button on the remote and the front windows will roll down. As far as I know, been a standard Max feature since '95 EXCEPT for '00 & '01. I was pissed when I got my '00 and it didn't have it, but it returned on my '03 and my '07 has it as well.

Its great, especially with the extra long range the Max remotes have, to roll down the windows on a hot day and let the interior start to cool as you walk towards the car.
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 03:10 PM
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One time someone called my car (it was a ford probe gt) an "**** probe"...

wasn't very nice...but we got used to it (the probe community) i think every probe owner has heard that comment at least once...
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:10 PM
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Originally Posted by PGT186
One time someone called my car (it was a ford probe gt) an "**** probe"...

wasn't very nice...but we got used to it (the probe community) i think every probe owner has heard that comment at least once...
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 04:19 PM
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Originally Posted by PGT186
One time someone called my car (it was a ford probe gt) an "**** probe"...

wasn't very nice...but we got used to it (the probe community) i think every probe owner has heard that comment at least once...
I call my girlfriend's Probe the same thing....I thought I was the only one.

Back on topic

At the race track about two months ago, some guys in their early 20's couldn't identify Ptatohed's max; as they walked away all I heard was one guy say "Man that sentra sure is modified"
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:19 PM
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Thanks jcalabria... I didn't know that, I gotta test that :-)
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:29 PM
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i just tried it. i would have never known. thanks!
my mom was so amazed by it lol

as far as the thread, the most ridiculous comment i've gotten is a co-worker of mine saying that with the shaved trunk it looks like a skyline
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 07:51 PM
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today in class a kid i was talking to said he totalled his car (acura TL type-S) and now has a 08 V6 accord, and was saying it's quick. He said something about it having a 3.5, and I mentioned how i wanted to get a 5.5 gen (cuz of the 3.5) and he said his friend has one and it's pretty slow. I asked what year to see if it was actually a 5.5 gen, and told him how the earlier ones came with a 3.0, and he tried to tell me he's seen plenty 2.5 liter maximas. I started to laugh and told him, not in the US you didn't...


he still didn't believe me
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:40 PM
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Originally Posted by PGT186
One time someone called my car (it was a ford probe gt) an "**** probe"...

wasn't very nice...but we got used to it (the probe community) i think every probe owner has heard that comment at least once...

You can do that with any Ford vehicle

****-Explorer
****-Ranger
****-Expedition
****-Fiesta

It makes you wonder how they decided on the names for the cars
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 10:54 PM
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Originally Posted by jonmandude
You can do that with any Ford vehicle

****-Explorer
****-Ranger
****-Expedition
****-Fiesta

It makes you wonder how they decided on the names for the cars
you forgot
****-focus
****-contour
****-flex
Old Jul 24, 2008 | 11:40 PM
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Originally Posted by fat_kid
you forgot
****-focus
****-contour
****-flex
and then there's the...

****-excursion
****-fusion
****-escape
****-maverick
****-freestyle
****-windstar
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 12:12 AM
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either way you look at it... FORD is a pain in the... ehem lol
Old Jul 25, 2008 | 09:01 AM
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I loved that car...
Old Jul 26, 2008 | 02:02 AM
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Originally Posted by jcalabria
Press and hold the unlock button on the remote and the front windows will roll down. As far as I know, been a standard Max feature since '95 EXCEPT for '00 & '01. I was pissed when I got my '00 and it didn't have it, but it returned on my '03 and my '07 has it as well.
my old 92 gxe maxima had the keypad on the door and one of the features
was to roll down the windows with the keypad after putting in the code ( se models dont have the keypad but i think all gxe from 89-94 did)
most 89-94 gxe people dont use the keypad (idk y)reminds how its funny when someone doesnt understand something so they think(thats stupid i dont like that anyways-
i dont care if i lock my keys in my car cause i didnt reset and pick a new code)

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Old Jul 26, 2008 | 02:30 AM
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when i went to get my viper alarm installed. the installer hopped behind the computer to see if any extra parts were required . The convo went like this
Installer: its a legend huh?
I looked up and noticed he was lookin at me & nodding & acting a bit naughty , his english wasnt that good so i took him wrong...
Me: ehhh its just a car, but yeah a lot of people admire it.
Installer: acura?
Me: ohhhhhh, no, nissan........... MAXIMA (while thinkin how an acura legend is anything remotly close to a maxima)
Installer: oh its still early in the morning !!!
Me: heh
Installer: 91 right?
Me: NO, 98........ SE............... V6........... AUTO
Installer: i told you i havent had my coffee .........
Theres an advertisment for a car right there
THE CAR LEAST RECOGNIZED BY REPAIR-PERSONS...the mechanics like
"oh i see these(rival companys name)all the time, teh bucket. then hes like
"oh this is one of those, these things run forever!"...copyright ...me
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 03:58 PM
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test
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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is ur car "PURPLE"? no its concord mist is my reply
Old Aug 2, 2008 | 10:48 PM
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Originally Posted by oc_wicked
is ur car "PURPLE"? no its concord mist is my reply
which is purple.....
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 02:18 AM
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Originally Posted by jcalabria
Press and hold the unlock button on the remote and the front windows will roll down. As far as I know, been a standard Max feature since '95 EXCEPT for '00 & '01. I was pissed when I got my '00 and it didn't have it, but it returned on my '03 and my '07 has it as well.

Its great, especially with the extra long range the Max remotes have, to roll down the windows on a hot day and let the interior start to cool as you walk towards the car.
How long do you have to hold the unlock button down for? I tried it with my '99 Max and the windows don't roll down. I held the unlock button down for a good 10 seconds.
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:37 AM
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Originally Posted by jcalabria
and then there's the...

****-excursion
****-fusion
****-escape
****-maverick
****-freestyle
****-windstar
Don't forget: **** Escort
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 09:52 AM
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One time at a car show a lady walked up and asked if I liked my Ford 500. But yet I drive a altima.
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 05:06 PM
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Originally Posted by Hexon
which is purple.....
no its concord mist and purple is purple
Old Aug 3, 2008 | 05:54 PM
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Originally Posted by Crusher47
How long do you have to hold the unlock button down for? I tried it with my '99 Max and the windows don't roll down. I held the unlock button down for a good 10 seconds.
click it once or twice and then hold it down...i have a 95 and it works fine but my remote sux and only works from about 10ft away lol
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 05:17 PM
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Originally Posted by AZombiePENGUIN
click it once or twice and then hold it down...i have a 95 and it works fine but my remote sux and only works from about 10ft away lol
Still won't work on my '99. Oh well
Old Aug 6, 2008 | 05:37 PM
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start quote "no one really makes mods for maxima's do they?" end quote.......... Maryland, DC, and VA is too loaded with modded maximas to not realize that
Old Aug 7, 2008 | 12:56 PM
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Originally Posted by Grand_hustle17
start quote "no one really makes mods for maxima's do they?" end quote.......... Maryland, DC, and VA is too loaded with modded maximas to not realize that
It's good that they don't notice the mods. No one denies there are lots of mods for Civics...wander why? ricycivicwithledwashernozzlesandmassivewing.jpg
Old Aug 7, 2008 | 01:07 PM
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I was out with a couple of my friends and their friends. This guy said my stock '96 was a piece of **** and that it would get smoked by his slightly modded Civic (CAI, ricey exhaust, big heavy 19" chrome rims, huge spoiler). So we lined up, of course he got smoked (badly I must add), and he didn't say a word to me for the rest of the night.
Old Aug 7, 2008 | 01:29 PM
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Originally Posted by ChrisMan287
I was out with a couple of my friends and their friends. This guy said my stock '96 was a piece of **** and that it would get smoked by his slightly modded Civic (CAI, ricey exhaust, big heavy 19" chrome rims, huge spoiler). So we lined up, of course he got smoked (badly I must add), and he didn't say a word to me for the rest of the night.
I'm sure you drove to the local track for this...
Old Aug 7, 2008 | 01:34 PM
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Originally Posted by Hexon
I'm sure you drove to the local track for this...
Hmmmm yes we did???
Old Aug 7, 2008 | 10:45 PM
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My front passenger side window will roll down but won't roll up from the passenger side so whenever someone rolls the window down and can't roll it back up they always say "Hey your window is broken" and I always have to explain how that button doesn't roll it up but the driver side button does. Last time someone asked I got pissed and said "Why the hell did you roll it down???"....haha. It's funny when a passenger points out something you never notice because you're always sitting in the drivers seat.

Also people tend to love the sunroof but I never use it because I'm a windows up/AC type of guy.
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 01:21 AM
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a guy said that the Max is 4 cylinder
Old Aug 15, 2008 | 05:22 AM
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Originally Posted by FM 1970
because I'm a windows up/AC type of guy.
sellout
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 01:31 PM
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My story comes from the first day I bought my car (a 6th gen). I went online and did what everyones prety much does, build your car and price. So I had decided to get the 6 speed model with the black leather interior and all this other stuff. So I go to the dealer and asked for the model I wanted. The sales man looks at me and says "Nissan doesn't make 6 speed Maximas" So I looked at him and said "Nissan's websites shows that you carry that option". So the idiot goes to his manager and comes back 5 mins later to tell me "Nissan stoped 6 speed production last month"

I felt like slapping that fool.

So I go to another dealer and had a row of 6 speeds to choose from.
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 02:57 PM
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my really small maxima has v4 engine

When I went to look at my car before i bought it (it is 98 GXE),
the owner told me it still had the original engine, which is v4 and the car is very small. He also said that it gets 35mpg. The guy had no idea what he had and what he was talking about. But I am happy, I got great deal out of it
Not to forget the 2.7L engine and the rear wheel drive on this Maxima.
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 03:19 PM
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Hate some of those stupid people at the Nissan dealership. I went there and the guy did not want to help me because My car did not cost more than $20,000. He did not say it, but he meant it. Never going to that dealership again. Wanted to kick him in the nuts
Old Aug 20, 2008 | 07:22 PM
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This random person "What kind of car is this? (because of my shaved trunk) Is this a Honda because most asian drive a Honda. . . Me" I just walk away"
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 07:08 PM
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let's get this conversation back to Ford and their **** exploring and probing

we could extend it to lincoln....
**** Navigator, anyone???
Old Aug 24, 2008 | 07:13 PM
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Originally Posted by baylormax02
let's get this conversation back to Ford and their **** exploring and probing

we could extend it to lincoln....
**** Navigator, anyone???
hmmm, thats a stretch...
Lincoln's are ford pos...i mean products.
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 02:34 PM
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Old Aug 26, 2008 | 03:11 PM
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I went up to the dealer to get valve cover gaskets for my 93' SE and the man behind the counter refused to believe Nissan ever made a VE30DE and that they didn't have any gaskets for my engine. He even got on his computer, talked with another parts guy, came back and told me I must have the VG30E if I have an 1989-1994 Maxima. I told him it was a 92-94 SE and would not supply me with the gaskets.

It kind of pissed me off how the people they have working back there know nothing of what they're doing. He finally realized VG30DE was not VG30E, and apparently read it wrong as he assured me afterwards it was actually VE30DE
Old Aug 26, 2008 | 04:20 PM
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