Maxima Z Edition
12-14-2007, 07:08 AM
#1
Maxima Z Edition
I hope this isn't a repost, but I searched and didn't come up with anything. Has anyone ever heard of a Maxima Z Edition?? There's one for sale on ebay - http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/96-Ni...ayphotohosting
Doesn't look any different than a stock 4th gen to me. It's rare!! Haha!
Doesn't look any different than a stock 4th gen to me. It's rare!! Haha!
12-14-2007, 10:32 AM
#7
stupid people on ebay.
he's just trying to get some extra cash from his "rare" car
I had to find out what the difference was on the "Z Edition"...
so i asked him.
I'll let you kno when i get a reply haha
he's just trying to get some extra cash from his "rare" car
I had to find out what the difference was on the "Z Edition"...
so i asked him.
I'll let you kno when i get a reply haha
Where's the Z badge!?!
12-14-2007, 02:21 PM
#12
12-14-2007, 08:33 PM
#15
Yea, I'd really like to know too. I don't have an ebay account, or else I would have. Keep us posted!
12-15-2007, 01:39 AM
#18
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The term 'Z' engine with respect to the Maxima began with introduction of the 1985 generation 2, at which time the engine previously only used in the 'Z' was turned sideways and jammed into the Maxima's engine compartment. This was advertised as 'transverse fit'. It was a very tight fit, and jammed the oil filter up against the firewall, where mechanics and self-servicers both burned themselves on the exahust system trying to reach it from below. This engine was paired with the first front wheel drive system to be used in the Maxima.
The 'Z' engine reference was a huge selling point for the '85 Maxima (I bought TWO of them), and was used heavily in Nissan promotions until the generation 3 ('89) arrived, at which point Nissan scaled back on the 'Z' engine references
By the time generation 4 (the '96 SE for sale on ebay) rolled around, the term 'Z' engine was no longer generally used when discussing the Maxima, as that was the 12th year with exactly that same status.
Unless the car on ebay has a generous supply of drugs or drug money hidden somewhere on the car, or an exceptionally endowed person of the opposite sex hidden in the trunk, I see nothing that would indicate 'rarity'.
01_blue_max - The Maxima was made only in Japan until the '04s becan rolling off the Smyrna assembly line in late January 2003.
SilMax00 - My 2000 SE was equipped with every available accessory (I added the 'GXE Package', which added everything available on the GLE), and the TCS system was simply called 'TCS System' in all documentation, including on the window sticker, which I have in front of me as I type. The TCS was an option on the SE and GLE, but not available on the GXE. There is no capitalized 'Z' anywhere on the sticker. I don't believe there was anything called the 'Z' option available on the 5th generation.
The 'Z' engine reference was a huge selling point for the '85 Maxima (I bought TWO of them), and was used heavily in Nissan promotions until the generation 3 ('89) arrived, at which point Nissan scaled back on the 'Z' engine references
By the time generation 4 (the '96 SE for sale on ebay) rolled around, the term 'Z' engine was no longer generally used when discussing the Maxima, as that was the 12th year with exactly that same status.
Unless the car on ebay has a generous supply of drugs or drug money hidden somewhere on the car, or an exceptionally endowed person of the opposite sex hidden in the trunk, I see nothing that would indicate 'rarity'.
01_blue_max - The Maxima was made only in Japan until the '04s becan rolling off the Smyrna assembly line in late January 2003.
SilMax00 - My 2000 SE was equipped with every available accessory (I added the 'GXE Package', which added everything available on the GLE), and the TCS system was simply called 'TCS System' in all documentation, including on the window sticker, which I have in front of me as I type. The TCS was an option on the SE and GLE, but not available on the GXE. There is no capitalized 'Z' anywhere on the sticker. I don't believe there was anything called the 'Z' option available on the 5th generation.
12-15-2007, 10:45 AM
#22
alright, so i got a reply from the seller on ebay...
he said " Z edition has 5 speed transmission and a 3000 v6 instead of a i think it is 2600 v6, a little more power and made in Japan. "
haha this guy is such a silly goose haha
he said " Z edition has 5 speed transmission and a 3000 v6 instead of a i think it is 2600 v6, a little more power and made in Japan. "
haha this guy is such a silly goose haha
12-16-2007, 08:28 AM
#26
Holy clean interior Batman! Haha idc if it is cloth or not that is the cleanest 13 year old interior ive ever seen. And like irish44j said, if the price stays that low, someone should jump on it.
12-16-2007, 09:33 AM
#28
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I was hoping it was an SMX 
I'm incredibly dissapointed!
I can already see the 
post titled~
What is the best intake for my rare Z edition maxima with the japanese made v6 3000
I don't know, to completely hones, and I think someone else mentioned this.........
That thing needs to be carfaxed for sure. Looks like it just had one hell of an interior detail & engine bay steam cleaning to me.........
I'm incredibly dissapointed! post titled~What is the best intake for my rare Z edition maxima with the japanese made v6 3000
That thing needs to be carfaxed for sure. Looks like it just had one hell of an interior detail & engine bay steam cleaning to me.........
12-17-2007, 06:41 AM
#31
This is the perfect car for you! It is a 96 Nissan Maxima SE RARE Z Edition! There are few of these models with the Z Engine. It has a V6 3000 24 Valve Twin cam Z Engine for more HP(horsepower and kick). Made in Japan! (Better Quality and RARE!)Perfect for a Tuner project car, just to drive around for fun, or just need a car. Car runs Great, won't even know it's on. Recently serviced and detailed. Adult female gently driven and never abused. Don't waste your money on ran down junk. This car is the best car of of it's kind on ebaY! LESS THAN 66,000 MILES! No Accidents! Brand new tires on the rear and good treads on the front tires(est.60%). Few marks on the rear bumper and rear door panels from moving stuff.(as seen in the pictures). For any additional information or pictures please contact me. Please contact me if you need the car delivered near Orange County for small fee
I have 100% positive so Bid with confidence!!! <(^_^)>
2300 bux for this car with 66k? seems too good to be true........
I have 100% positive so Bid with confidence!!! <(^_^)> 2300 bux for this car with 66k? seems too good to be true........
12-17-2007, 08:02 PM
#32
When I sell mine, I'm going to list it as the "G" Meridian Titanium Edition, personally....
12-17-2007, 09:10 PM
#34
12-17-2007, 10:22 PM
#35
Wow i guess if thats a Z edition i shouldnt have any problem selling mine as a Nismo GTR Z-tune edition, all i have to do is throw on a few GTR badges and tell them it was a very small production run only 1 in canada. coincidently the only nismo part on the car is my 60mm wheel studs but they werent even designed for the maxima (300zx), oh and my oil pressure T lol.
Its sad, some fool is going to buy it thinking it truly is a "z edition" whatever the hell that is.
The funny thing is, i was expecting some "Z" badging on the car, at least throw some on if your going to try pull something this stupid off lol.
Its sad, some fool is going to buy it thinking it truly is a "z edition" whatever the hell that is.
The funny thing is, i was expecting some "Z" badging on the car, at least throw some on if your going to try pull something this stupid off lol.
12-19-2007, 12:59 PM
#39
looks like the typical run of the mill vq30de powered maxima to me. he could have at least put on some z32 factory wheels, & 300zx fuel filter to at least get somebodys hopes up ! lol !
