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Old May 17, 2013 | 09:36 AM
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Need help with a Maxima purchase

Hi,

I'm looking at purchasing a 2010 Nissan Maxima. I found one I like, but the Carfax has me a little concerned.

Here is the link.

http://www.carfax.com/VehicleHistory...AA5AP0AC803259

It seems like maybe it has a charging/battery issue. Am I reading the Carfax right or is it too generic. Any help would be appreciated. I really like the car.

Thanks.

Mitch
Old May 17, 2013 | 09:38 AM
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OEM maxima batteries suck. That's why it was replaced, likely. No biggie
Old May 17, 2013 | 10:04 AM
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maybe a parasitic drain that kills the battery every two years?
Old May 17, 2013 | 09:09 PM
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A common occurrence when people trade in a car is to swap the battery with another car that has an old battery.
Old May 17, 2013 | 10:13 PM
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Hmm, didn't even think about that...must be too honest
Old May 18, 2013 | 10:25 AM
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You evidently didn't grow up poor. Batteries and tires were common swaps.
Old May 18, 2013 | 11:10 AM
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Originally Posted by DennisMik
You evidently didn't grow up poor. Batteries and tires were common swaps.
Lol no, never had a car that was new enough to matter
Old May 18, 2013 | 12:51 PM
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I buy Die-Hard Platinums or Optimas. No way do I ever give those up to a dealer or insurance company.
Old May 18, 2013 | 03:25 PM
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Originally Posted by DennisMik
A common occurrence when people trade in a car is to swap the battery with another car that has an old battery.
I've got to admit I've done that, along with my dying alternator I did disclose that the car had charging issues prior to selling it though. Plus I sold it for only $600. Still made a $500 profit
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