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Old Apr 27, 2004 | 12:45 PM
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stuff to look for when buyin used maxima?

1992 Maxima 133k miles

paint is in nice cond. except for the plastic bumpers which are completey faded (yellow in some parts)

everything seems to be functioning mechanically, starts fine/sounds fine/shifts fine and they have all the matinence records and it looks well taken car of, no major problems in the past it appears.

JN1EJ01P2NT108840 is the VIN and carfax says they have 1 record on it but dont have account, is it worth it?


thinkin offering 2.5?

anything I should look for or whatnot?


thanks
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 12:55 PM
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SE or GXE?
A/t?
Leather?
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 12:56 PM
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I remember I got to check out the car I have, I even test drove it, I never turned on the stereo, check that if you care, also power locks and the windows to check for regulators/motors are all working, lights...etc.
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 02:50 PM
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forgot the stero, good call.

its a gxe i believe (alloy rims, sunroof etc) also its auto
Old Apr 27, 2004 | 03:04 PM
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i would say check the rear wheel wells and trunk for rust and rust in those areas are common on the 3rd gen...but you are in texas...so rust shouldnt be a problem
Old Apr 28, 2004 | 07:06 AM
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And don't start at 2.5K. Go for 1.5K and work your way up!!!
Old Apr 28, 2004 | 11:50 AM
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BTW I ran the vin abd it's an SE
1992 Nissan Maxima Se 4 Door Sedan Front Wheel Drive 3.0L V6 2960cc Gas SFI DOHC 24V Desg VE30DE Vin E
So getting it for 15-2k ain't too bad
Still more than I paid
Old Apr 28, 2004 | 02:30 PM
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Originally Posted by internetautomar
Still more than I paid
Keep saying that...
Old Apr 28, 2004 | 02:54 PM
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Still more than I paid
Thats not fair because yours is a peice......
Old Apr 28, 2004 | 09:12 PM
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I got mine for $2500, with 140k. Leather (no rips), roof, everything works on it, set of studded snow tires mounted on steel wheels and an Alpine CD player. Paint very good, no rust, no dents bigger than a door ding.
Old Apr 29, 2004 | 02:44 PM
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well, it is an SE and doent have leather....everything on it was nice

made an offer o 2.5 and the guy flat out turned it down...said they lookin for 3.5-4

i was about to laugh....but guess ill be seein that car every weekend when I go to my friends down the street (been seeing it for months now heh)

thanks for all the input guys
Old Apr 30, 2004 | 06:00 AM
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3.5 -4 ? **** u can get a dam near perfect one for that price, at least round here you can.
Old Apr 30, 2004 | 08:27 AM
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Originally Posted by justayoungmc
forgot the stero, good call.

its a gxe i believe (alloy rims, sunroof etc) also its auto
im trying to understand why you put a sad smiley next to auto. if that mean you dont want an auto (and who does) why not look for a stick
Old Apr 30, 2004 | 09:18 AM
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I have a 92 VE 5-speed for sale with 92,000 miles. If interested e-mail me at bastoculo@aol.com Make an offer and here's my page www.cardomain.com/id/dsta92se.
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