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Apr 24, 2001 | 12:54 PM

Craig K. Balgobin

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Anyone have any insight on which repair manual is better.

Apr 24, 2001 | 01:52 PM

Ravq

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Originally posted by Craig K. Balgobin
Anyone have any insight on which repair manual is better.

I have a Chilton's manual and believe that the Haynes is a little more detailed.

Apr 24, 2001 | 02:09 PM

clee130

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Check this site out for a very detailed comparison of the manuals:

http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/manualcompare.html

Apr 24, 2001 | 02:32 PM

Daniel B. Martin

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Originally posted by Craig K. Balgobin
Anyone have any insight on which repair manual is better.

The aftermarket manuals are a good choice for most home mechanics.
Haynes is better than Chilton. For my detailed comparison of all three manuals, see http://vbxmaxima.8m.com/manualcompare.html

Apr 24, 2001 | 02:38 PM

Gary95

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Originally posted by Craig K. Balgobin
Anyone have any insight on which repair manual is better.

I have been using Haynes manuals for decades (oops, gave my age away)

. I like them better than Chiltons, because they have more precise visual detail and very DIY instructions (minimal mechanic-speak). For the DIY (do it yourselfer), Haynes is it. I just wish they'd release the manuals sooner than they do. I had to wait 5 years to get the manual for my '95 Maxima.