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Old 03-10-2009 | 12:18 PM
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I really don't want to let this car go so soon, but I must. I'm looking to get into something newer and I simply can't afford to if I keep this car. You all know that I'm quite picky about my cars and maintain them well, and this car is a prime example of an A32B. I bought this car back in November from .org member Drivin Max who was absolutely religious about the maintenance of the car while it was his. There is virtually NO rust on this car anywhere (except a few tiny spots up front on the radiator support and the same in the back on the rear axle) and the paint is in very good condition. There are two small scuffs on the front bumper near the passenger side front bumper from the previous owner and they aren't noticeable unless you get down low to the ground. I had the wiper arms and rear bumper repainted back in December, so the rear bumper does not match 100%. It is not noticeable in most situations, but under certain conditions you can tell it's different. There were pinstripes on the car when I bought it that I had removed. There are visible lines, but only up close and they're very minor so I feel they could be hidden better with a good detailing, I simply haven't gotten around to it due to the weather. I also just put a brand new Pioneer DEH-4000UB headunit in the car that has an iPod USB input. I created a custom iPod dock in the ash tray for it, as well, which means you simply pop open the ash tray and sit your iPod in it and go! I will post pics of this soon.

Some additional details about the car are that it currently has about 125k miles on it, is currently up-to-snuff on all the maintenance (I JUST did another oil change and replaced the air filter), and has about 12k miles on the suspension setup from what I understand. For more info, visit my website and check out the page "My New Max".

Also, I have a set of 5.5 gen. wheels that I bought for the car but have not yet gotten tires for. The tires on the factory 16" wheels will need replaced soon enough (but still have some life on them), and I will work with the buyer on their preference for what they want to do for wheels and tires.

Car has the following modifications done to it, mostly done by the previous owner:

PERFORMANCE

-Warpspeed Y-pipe
-Warpspeed cat-back (Dynomax muffler, Borla tip)
-High-flow cat
-Unorthodox lightweight, factory-size crank pulley

SUSPENSION/BRAKES

-Progress springs w/ Tokico Illumina struts
-Progress rear sway bar
-Otto front strut tower bar
-Courtesy Nissan rear strut tower bar
-J30 front brake calipers
-RTP blank rotors
-Hawk HPS pads

EXTERIOR

-Black R34-style headlights w/ Infiniti FX projectors, clear lenses ($650 worth of parts and labor!)
-Clear corners
-Red/white tail lights

INTERIOR

-RedlineGoods.com shift boot (brand new)
-Jensen front speakers
-Kenwood rear speakers
-Pioneer DEH-4000UB headunit ($160 and brand new!) w/ iPod USB input
-Custom ash tray iPod dock (pics soon, created by me)

Included in the sale but not installed on the car is the following:

-Factory brake calipers w/ pads
-ES front bushing replacement set (minor stuff, will update later)
-Aftermarket intake midpipe w/ couplers and clamps
-Urethane shifter bushing
-Custom ground kit (made by previous owner, removed by me)
-Factory headlights w/ bulbs
-Second set of clear corners as well as factory corners if desired
-CV boots
-*More to come, I need to look in the garage*

EDIT: Will do $4500 for everything, including the 5.5 gen wheels. This is negotiable. This is a very fun car and I encourage you to come test drive it if you're interested. I'm located right in the middle of the state (PA) about an hour from Harrisburg and about 2 to 2.5 hours from either Philly or Pittsburgh.





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Old 03-10-2009 | 06:25 PM
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dude...your worse then me when deciding on cars...
Old 03-10-2009 | 07:48 PM
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I know This is honestly a decision I should have made before I bought this car, but it didn't seem sensible at the time.
Old 03-11-2009 | 01:50 PM
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BUMP

Price(s) updated as well as info.
Old 03-13-2009 | 12:45 AM
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hey dude whats the price now and the updates because im looking to get another one i had a sage maxi but my buddy got drunk and took my keys and totaled the car
Old 03-13-2009 | 07:31 AM
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Sent you some IMs back. If I don't hear from you on there by later today, I'll send you a PM.
Old 03-17-2009 | 05:06 PM
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man ... selling it already?
Old 03-17-2009 | 06:38 PM
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Originally Posted by khantalha+
man ... selling it already?
Yup. Like I said, there's something else I want to move to and I should have just taken the step in the first place. I don't regret owning this car, though - not one bit. It's a really fun daily driver and I wish I could keep it but I simply can't afford to if I want to get what I want.
Old 03-18-2009 | 11:56 AM
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Bump for updated pictures. The ones in the first post are now current as of 3/18/09.
Old 03-18-2009 | 12:16 PM
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Those headlights are sweet....I wish I had the money for them
Old 03-23-2009 | 01:31 PM
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Up to the top.
Old 03-23-2009 | 02:44 PM
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if you're considering selling those headlights seperately im interested...
Old 03-24-2009 | 08:33 AM
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Originally Posted by LudaTej
if you're considering selling those headlights seperately im interested...
I will soon enough, but not just yet. I'd like to sell them WITH the car. In a week or two I may shoot you a PM and see if you're still interested.
Old 03-24-2009 | 03:05 PM
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Giving it another week or so before I start demodding it
Old 03-26-2009 | 10:25 PM
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Bump for a small price drop. Also threw in some brand new Kenwood speakers in the rear tonight.
Old 03-29-2009 | 12:39 PM
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I'm going to start demodding the car this week. Last chance to get a well set up A32B.

Make me an offer, I might just accept it
Old 04-04-2009 | 05:15 PM
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what car you deciding on? so sad...was really excited about this one.
Old 04-04-2009 | 10:50 PM
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interested in wheels if you might be selling them. let me know as im in pa near philly.
Old 04-05-2009 | 01:32 PM
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interested in wheels if you might be selling them. let me know as im in pa near philly.
The 5.5 gen. wheels? PM me.
Old 04-05-2009 | 08:13 PM
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Free bump for a super clean max...

I'm looking for one with less mileage, and heated leather but damn yours is nice!!!
Old 04-05-2009 | 09:21 PM
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Originally Posted by ineedamaxima
Free bump for a super clean max...

I'm looking for one with less mileage, and heated leather but damn yours is nice!!!
Thanks. Don't let mileage bother you too much. Lower mileage 4th gen's are getting very hard to find and the medium mileage ones like my own are just as reliable.
Old 04-06-2009 | 06:43 AM
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Originally Posted by Tatanko
Thanks. Don't let mileage bother you too much. Lower mileage 4th gen's are getting very hard to find and the medium mileage ones like my own are just as reliable.
Yeah I'm just looking at one I found in WA, with 118K and heated leather. A bit cheaper than yours but then it's completely stock.

How loud is the exhaust on yours?

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Old 04-06-2009 | 08:08 PM
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Yeah I'm just looking at one I found in WA, with 118K and heated leather. A bit cheaper than yours but then it's completely stock.

How loud is the exhaust on yours?
Not loud at all, even at WOT. At idle inside the car it's still very quiet and if you keep the revs fairly low it's a quiet, low rumble that's pretty pleasurable to the ears. Warpspeed did a great job fabricating the cat-back for this particular car (it's a one-off, and to anyone that asks, no they aren't making more). It helps that the car has a completely stock intake. Putting any sort of aftermarket pieces on the intake would probably make the exhaust a wee bit louder.
Old 04-06-2009 | 08:48 PM
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so RWD LS1 is it?
Old 04-07-2009 | 05:18 AM
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so RWD LS1 is it?
Nope, that's the year they first came out with the prototype LS6 to test it...
Old 04-07-2009 | 06:34 AM
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Originally Posted by Tatanko
Not loud at all, even at WOT. At idle inside the car it's still very quiet and if you keep the revs fairly low it's a quiet, low rumble that's pretty pleasurable to the ears. Warpspeed did a great job fabricating the cat-back for this particular car (it's a one-off, and to anyone that asks, no they aren't making more). It helps that the car has a completely stock intake. Putting any sort of aftermarket pieces on the intake would probably make the exhaust a wee bit louder.
Yeah I have a CAI and some sort of exhaust on mine (never looked) and my current A32 sounds like a V8, only problem is that it's obtrusively loud at freeway speeds with the low 5th gearing.

Dammit I REALLY want heated leather and you are NOT making this easy for me!!
Old 04-07-2009 | 10:27 PM
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Originally Posted by ineedamaxima
Yeah I have a CAI and some sort of exhaust on mine (never looked) and my current A32 sounds like a V8, only problem is that it's obtrusively loud at freeway speeds with the low 5th gearing.

Dammit I REALLY want heated leather and you are NOT making this easy for me!!
Drive it even just a little hard once (I'll let you if you want!) and you won't care about fancy heated leather
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any takers yet?? if not im willing to make an offer...
Old 04-12-2009 | 09:16 AM
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Originally Posted by LudaTej
any takers yet?? if not im willing to make an offer...
Send me a PM or email
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Send me a PM or email
is the car still available and what will it take cash to purchase
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is the car still available and what will it take cash to purchase
I'm sending you a PM.
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Got your PM, replied.
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Bump. New price: $4500 w/ EVERYTHING.
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I'd like to place an order for delivery...

If only you were closer I'd ****** this thing right up... if I had the time I'd seriously buy a plane ticket and drive it home. It's so hard to find something like this around where I live and I've been looking for months. Good luck though.

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Old 05-04-2009 | 10:35 AM
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You have a PM
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You have a PM
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Old 05-04-2009 | 05:04 PM
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bump for a good price for a beautiful max, and not to mention the same headlight setup i have.... gotta love the tFx's!
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Originally Posted by Camfantasy
bump for a good price for a beautiful max, and not to mention the same headlight setup i have.... gotta love the tFx's!
Only the best for these headlights By the way, you shouldn't have blacked out your high beam reflectors...they're actually useful!
Old 05-05-2009 | 02:37 PM
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are those projectors from an FX 35 or 45 ?


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