hi im new to the site and i just wanted to introduce myself.
im charles long, i live in st.louis, mo, i dont have a max yet but i am looking into getting one pretty soon. i currently have a 93 mx6, but its the 4 banger, and it dont have enough pep or room. so im planning to buy a max. i dont know the diff between all the max's. so can u guys help me out. im talking about the 4 generations also.
thanks charles

 

1.)Read the stickeys at the top of the forum, they provide a wealth of information.
2.)Read www.maximadriver.com , again, a wealth of information.
3.)MaxFAQS: http://web2.airmail.net/scutchen/max_faq/


Oh yeah, hi.

 

Hey Charles welcome to the org. Medicsonic has you well on your way. I'll just say I have a 95 $E with 118,000 miles on it and it is still going strong. I would reccommend that year, but I understand it is now 7 years old. You are making a wise decision considering the 4th generation. (in my biased opinion they are the best.) Also, if you are more performance oriented you may want to find a 5 speed. Some people swap 5 speeds for autos, and others do a 'mod' to their autos to get them to shift a little snappier.
BTW - there are some people that feel Nissan started to cut a few corners on the Maxs after the 95s. For instance the 95 has cornering lights while models after that year don't, but thru this forum you can find a way to rewire the 96's and up. Just read thru all these threads and do searchs. Good luck. You'll love getting a MAX!!!

 

I've heard that the 97 year is the best. It incorporates a new look (new maxima letters on the rear), new front end, new headlights, grill, fog lights, interior center console, just to name a few features that the 95-96 don't have

BTW, I have a 96, it's really great. I personally like the 96 front end better than the redesigned version for 97 and up. Anyway, have fun choosing a car! Surely get a 5-speed! (Which I don't have though )

Welcome to maxima.org. Don't mind some of the weirdos here lol, and try your best to use the search function. There have been some mighty mean flames against newbies who ask what seems like "basic" questions to the elders, heh heh.

 

ahaha how true

 

Welcome charles,



and there is nothing wrong witht the automagics...


you just have to be a better driver...

 

only cause im biased to it....stl huh...you may check out the regonial forum we have a small gathering everyonce in a while that has 4 or 5 4th gen....and then 1 3rd gen ....all from kc....look us up and good luck!

 

Hi Charles, 97 - 99 is the years you should look for. I think thats the best body all around. Lights and all.
And theres nothing wrong with automatic max's, there just smoother to drive...
Enjoy the ride!