Things that piss you off about your maxima!
10-12-2009, 09:09 PM
#521
10-12-2009, 09:12 PM
#522
fking turning radius on my 3rd gen killed me twice lately
first i drove a girl at work home because it was cold out and she had to walk, i missed her turnoff and went to make a U-turn to a side road. barely made it because of the turning radius, it wasnt a tight turn even, pretty embarassing
number 2, my uncles Grand Prix got hit a few days ago and will most likely be a writeoff so i drove him to all the dealerships today, drove around instead of walking because of the snow, of course its a tight fit and it was a bish having to reverse on lots of turns turning to go from each row of cars
first i drove a girl at work home because it was cold out and she had to walk, i missed her turnoff and went to make a U-turn to a side road. barely made it because of the turning radius, it wasnt a tight turn even, pretty embarassing
number 2, my uncles Grand Prix got hit a few days ago and will most likely be a writeoff so i drove him to all the dealerships today, drove around instead of walking because of the snow, of course its a tight fit and it was a bish having to reverse on lots of turns turning to go from each row of cars
Last edited by chrome91; 10-12-2009 at 09:14 PM.
10-14-2009, 12:01 AM
#523
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Location: Granite Bay, California
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Well, my first 03 GLE I bought new, and I hated the huge turn radius, solid rear axle, underpowered brakes, and slushy trans. Traded her in 2006. 
I missed the Max so much, just bought an 03 SE last week. She has miles, and I still hate the wide turns, solid axle, weak brakes, slushy trans.
But that V6! MMmmmmm. Makes it all better.
I missed the Max so much, just bought an 03 SE last week. She has miles, and I still hate the wide turns, solid axle, weak brakes, slushy trans.But that V6! MMmmmmm. Makes it all better.
10-27-2009, 12:06 PM
#526
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New Guy Here Be gentle,
1.Seats aren't quite big enough for a big guy.
2. Can't quite reach stereo ***** when driving.
Added a set of Yokohamas sure do like the ride of them.
Other than that cannot complain.Oh yea its my wifes car, dont get to drive enough.
2000 w/sun roof
1.Seats aren't quite big enough for a big guy.
2. Can't quite reach stereo ***** when driving.
Added a set of Yokohamas sure do like the ride of them.
Other than that cannot complain.Oh yea its my wifes car, dont get to drive enough.
2000 w/sun roof
10-27-2009, 02:50 PM
#527
Member
Join Date: Dec 2008
Posts: 72
1. brakes make noise in the rain
2. theres like ten different color whites, from the spoiler, to the lip, to the front bumber, etc.
3. that its siting on 04 350z rims, while i have 06-07 350z rims in my attic.
4. bose headunit sucks
5. i only got 2 pedals
2. theres like ten different color whites, from the spoiler, to the lip, to the front bumber, etc.
3. that its siting on 04 350z rims, while i have 06-07 350z rims in my attic.
4. bose headunit sucks
5. i only got 2 pedals
11-21-2009, 03:27 PM
#531
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Utah
Posts: 71
My mom owns a loaded 96 Maxima SE purchased new and to this day only has about 50k on it. She didn't like the Bridgestone Potenza's that it came with (bad in the snow) and she had an ABS light come on but other than that, the car has not had one single major issue in over 10 years!
My wife and I just purchased a 06 Maxima 3.5 SE a week or two ago. It's as loaded as it gets, but I already can tell the gas mileage is going to hurt compared to our 08 Mazda3S. The V6 and the roomy interior w/ all the amenities was worth it though in my mind
I have noticed that the ride is rather firm w/ the 18" wheels and I get a rather annoying rattle in the drivers front pillar it seems like when I hit bumps or rough patches of road. I will also agree w/ those who commented about the turning radius as well... definitely a bit frustrating but it is a pretty long vehicle.
The only thing this vehicle doesn't do that I wish it did was support MP3 or at least AUX for an iPod.
My wife and I just purchased a 06 Maxima 3.5 SE a week or two ago. It's as loaded as it gets, but I already can tell the gas mileage is going to hurt compared to our 08 Mazda3S. The V6 and the roomy interior w/ all the amenities was worth it though in my mind
I have noticed that the ride is rather firm w/ the 18" wheels and I get a rather annoying rattle in the drivers front pillar it seems like when I hit bumps or rough patches of road. I will also agree w/ those who commented about the turning radius as well... definitely a bit frustrating but it is a pretty long vehicle.
The only thing this vehicle doesn't do that I wish it did was support MP3 or at least AUX for an iPod.
11-22-2009, 02:07 PM
#533
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Utah
Posts: 71
Since I don't have the permission to post my own thread and I can't find a direct answer on this, I must add to the list...
I hate that my 6 Disc Bose does not play burned CDs! What's up with that!? Every car I've owned has played burned CD's! It blinks forever then says "Check Disc" ... out of nowhere I got 2 burned CDs to play after multiple tries, any insight on this issue?
I hate that my 6 Disc Bose does not play burned CDs! What's up with that!? Every car I've owned has played burned CD's! It blinks forever then says "Check Disc" ... out of nowhere I got 2 burned CDs to play after multiple tries, any insight on this issue?
11-22-2009, 05:22 PM
#534
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Join Date: Feb 2009
Location: mesquite, TX
Posts: 265
1. weak alternator bracket. the L24E got the crap end of the stick, the L28ET from the 280zx actually got a beefy bracket... mine bends when any kinda load is put on the belt assembly (>1500 rpms), thrown 3 different alternator / water pump belts in <1000 miles.
2. fusible links
3. old school nissan / datsun wheel bearings don't give ANY KIND OF WARING BEFORE THEY DISENTEGRATE
4. rubber bushing rear diff mount is NO GOOD after you lower the car anything lower than stock. and the only option to fix this is to go with a solid diff mount, which makes alot more road noise / vibration transfer.
5. weak power steering pumps (GM saginaw units, haha, go figure)
6. the window lock button is easily tripped with my elbow all the time
7. weak factory seat fabrics.
8. bad design in placement of the battery, and not including a factory tie-down... it easily slides into the powersteering pump pulley which makes for all kinds of issues ROFL
2. fusible links
3. old school nissan / datsun wheel bearings don't give ANY KIND OF WARING BEFORE THEY DISENTEGRATE
4. rubber bushing rear diff mount is NO GOOD after you lower the car anything lower than stock. and the only option to fix this is to go with a solid diff mount, which makes alot more road noise / vibration transfer.
5. weak power steering pumps (GM saginaw units, haha, go figure)
6. the window lock button is easily tripped with my elbow all the time
7. weak factory seat fabrics.
8. bad design in placement of the battery, and not including a factory tie-down... it easily slides into the powersteering pump pulley which makes for all kinds of issues ROFL
11-25-2009, 07:57 PM
#537
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Join Date: Nov 2009
Location: Dahlonega, GA
Posts: 78
Does anyone's keyless entry battery-holder fall off all the time? The last time it came off i lost it, so for now there's the battery, then a quarter on top, then a gum wrapper balled up, then some electrical tape 
Only having 2 pedals stinks too...
Only having 2 pedals stinks too...
11-26-2009, 05:03 AM
#538
turning radius
clunking noise when turning
clicking noise when turning resembling busted axle, but i dont have a busted axle
gay 5th gen brakes that have absolutely no stopping power (upgraded as soon as i get another job)
raspy ypipe at high rpms (fixed as soon as i get another job)
clunking noise when turning
clicking noise when turning resembling busted axle, but i dont have a busted axle
gay 5th gen brakes that have absolutely no stopping power (upgraded as soon as i get another job)
raspy ypipe at high rpms (fixed as soon as i get another job)
11-26-2009, 08:32 PM
#542
lol i've been dying to get a reasonable race besides a friend of mine w/ a gsr swap in his ek to see what my car is worthy of. my brother was driving my car and a M5 pulled up and was messing w/ him, but my brother turned off..LAAAAAAAAAAAAAAAMMMME lol
12-05-2009, 02:42 AM
#546
12-05-2009, 01:51 PM
#547
I was thinking about that yesterday at the gas station.
The turning radius on my 4th gen is so annoying. I don't know if it's as bad as the 5th gen but it feels like I'm driving a freaking truck when I have to turn around. In fact, I compared my car to my friend's 2008 Ford Ranger. My car is longer. What's up with that?
The turning radius on my 4th gen is so annoying. I don't know if it's as bad as the 5th gen but it feels like I'm driving a freaking truck when I have to turn around. In fact, I compared my car to my friend's 2008 Ford Ranger. My car is longer. What's up with that?
my 4th gen is so annoying to u turn around i wanna slap the **** out of it. if theres a clean safe mod to improve upon this clear shortcomin lemme know..... however its not like it handles poorly while yer driving but once ur trying to parallel park.....
12-07-2009, 08:26 PM
#549
the dent in the rear bumper, the stupid carriage bolts the previous owner used to (re?)attach the spoiler. and that at full WOT i seem to lose mostly all power. otherwise i love it. o yeah and the stupid bose volume ****.......smh
12-14-2009, 08:48 AM
#554
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Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Posts: 15
Well ive only had my Maxi for about a week.
So far,
the noise when i turn the wheel full lock
rough start
rear brakes make a 'ping' sound when braking
my driver seat is INCREDIBLY WOBBLY!!!
the sunroof was siliconed so that it stops leaking
i dont have the sunroof cover, so the sun shines in my face
rear window is messed up and wont stay in place
its a dam auto
So far,
the noise when i turn the wheel full lock
rough start
rear brakes make a 'ping' sound when braking
my driver seat is INCREDIBLY WOBBLY!!!
the sunroof was siliconed so that it stops leaking
i dont have the sunroof cover, so the sun shines in my face
rear window is messed up and wont stay in place
its a dam auto
12-14-2009, 11:08 AM
#555
Well ive only had my Maxi for about a week.
So far,
the noise when i turn the wheel full lock
rough start
rear brakes make a 'ping' sound when braking
my driver seat is INCREDIBLY WOBBLY!!!
the sunroof was siliconed so that it stops leaking
i dont have the sunroof cover, so the sun shines in my face
rear window is messed up and wont stay in place
its a dam auto
So far,
the noise when i turn the wheel full lock
rough start
rear brakes make a 'ping' sound when braking
my driver seat is INCREDIBLY WOBBLY!!!
the sunroof was siliconed so that it stops leaking
i dont have the sunroof cover, so the sun shines in my face
rear window is messed up and wont stay in place
its a dam auto
idk, but you probably shouldn't be driving it (presuming it is a brake issue)
tighten the bolts.
that sucks
that sucks, too
need new window regulator.
5-speed swap isn't the hardest job in the world (sourcing parts for one is, tho! lol )
12-14-2009, 12:22 PM
#557
Turning radius
poor FM reception
rough idle @ cold start
fuel economy (lack thereof)
flexy chassis
2-3 shift flare when cold (auto tranny)
overall length
lack of suspension travel when lowered
premature wheel bearing failures
door/striker interference (probably due to weak hinges/driver door sag)
feel of interior plastics
rear beam
etc.
These are just gripes I have with the design in general, not specific to my vehicle (ie wear and maintenance items). I have quite a few other ones specific to my car.
poor FM reception
rough idle @ cold start
fuel economy (lack thereof)
flexy chassis
2-3 shift flare when cold (auto tranny)
overall length
lack of suspension travel when lowered
premature wheel bearing failures
door/striker interference (probably due to weak hinges/driver door sag)
feel of interior plastics
rear beam
etc.
These are just gripes I have with the design in general, not specific to my vehicle (ie wear and maintenance items). I have quite a few other ones specific to my car.
12-14-2009, 01:03 PM
#558
Junior Member
Join Date: Dec 2009
Location: Atlanta, Georgia
Posts: 15
Well i haven't driven it yet, im just trying to get everything sorted out first. Im gonna check out the car again tomorrow. Because its still raining around my area and its been wet for about 4 days.
And the seats in the car are really tight.
I know what the problem is, im just not sure how to ix it.
Its the rails that make the seat slide, i guess they got off track with the seat.
And the seats in the car are really tight.
I know what the problem is, im just not sure how to ix it.
Its the rails that make the seat slide, i guess they got off track with the seat.
Last edited by Streamline93; 12-14-2009 at 01:06 PM.
