Do SE's all have leather? The reason I ask is because I was looking at a maxima that I might get and they have it advertised as a 99 SE, it does have the SE spoiler, but it's cloth. I thought all SE's and GLE's only have leather, is this wrong? Also if I get cloth seats, is it too much trouble to put in leather seats or is there a conversion kit or something for it?

Thanks,
scott

 

no this is untrue. not all Se's have leather.

read.
http://forums.maxima.org/showthread.php?t=53828

 

If you want an SE specifically, then just look for white gauges - its the only trim level to have them (Im pretty sure)

 

it does not have white faced gauges, it does have the spoiler though and i'll have to check the code under the hood now that I know that. Thanks guys for answering my questions

 

nah if it doesnt have white gauges or a spoiler w/ cloth its a GXE, are the door handles chorme?

 

not all maximaz nor SE's have leather.but from experience cloth seat is just as good.really nice cars. is it an automatic or manual.?

 

non white gauges = non SE, no chrome = SE, 16in 5 spoke rims = SE, fog lights = SE. u can get leather kits for it but, should be installed by a professional, kits are like 700+

 

You can have foglights on GLE...
Chrome handles = GLE
Just look for white gauges, its the easiest way to spot an SE lol
I wouldnt get too hung up on leather - its nice sometimes but hot in the summer and slippery when its cold

 

it does have chrome handles, it's an automatic and here's the ad, can u guys tell from this?:
http://www.autotrader.com/fyc/vdp.js...000&cardist=39

 

Thats not an SE my friend.

 

everything about that car says GXE!

 

GXE = your basic good ol' maxima
SE = your sporty maxima (appearance-wise, with white gauges, spoiler, bigger wheels, etc; and also a "sporty" suspension... I havent driven a GXE/GLE but my SE doesnt exactly scream handling at me)
GLE = your luxury maxima, although all of the toys were also optional on the SE


STICKIES FTW!


Edit: here ya go!
http://forums.maxima.org/showpost.ph...90&postcount=3

 

the dealer is seriously going to sell that car with those tires?? wow, it looks to have been beat on a little. keep lookin is my advice, plenty of maxes out there cleaner then that 1 and dealerships are dyin to sell a car in the winter so if you really want that car, i'd talk him down to like 3,900.00 and a new set of tires.

 

heck no, i'm not paying that price for that car! Those tires are even worse in person. My dad is going up there today and if it drives good and has good brakes, he's gonna offer $3500 with new tires on it(since it's at a dealership and they can do that)or $3100 so without them, so we can buy some new tires. The car in that shape is definately not worth $4000, but is worth those other prices I mentioned. It's a very clean inside and out car in person, just the tires are as bald as Vin Diesel's Head

 

If I remember right ( I bought my '95 SE 13 1/2 years ago), the spoiler was an option for all non-SE Maximas. And also - if I remember right - it was some ridiculous price like $900.

Another dead give away besides the non-white guages for SE-wannabes is the the third brake light in the rear window, or possibly a plate there where the third brake light would have been (if the spoiler light has been activated).

 

lol...lol.......

 

Also I believe that all SE's have the black exterior molding around the windows!
I am pretty sure on this! that and of course!
Peak your head in...... WHITE guages.... DONE DEAL!
That is saying that someone hasnt changed the guages ! which as time goes on.. is more and more common! Just run the VIN

 

just got back from the dealership, the guy wouldn't budge a penny on the price, wouldn't put new tires on and it was throwing engine lights, so I wont be getting that one, so onto my next maxima search

 

Scott, where are you located?

 

Oklahoma

 

its a gxe
its a 99
RUN!!!

 

I have a really clean 96 infiniti i30 that I am going to sell. its the gold color with tan leather and the following options:

Leather
Bose stereo
moonroof
ABS
auto climate control
dual power seats (not heated)
fog lights
auto trans
94K
2 new rear tires Falken zieks and the 2 front tires are like new
solid running car

but I am in San Jose Ca let me know if you want to see some pics of it.

 

sounds perfect if you were in Oklahoma. How much are u selling yours for?

 

why run from a 99 gxe? Is there something wrong with 99 GXE's or something?

 

$4800 BO

 

man good deal, wish u lived in oklahoma

 

Sorry it didnt work out but stick to getting a max really good cars.

 

will do, thanks!

 

roadtrip man!!! there was this one guy from Florida that flew to Az and picked up an Infiniti and drove it back to home!

 

well if I was rich, i would do that

 

I just got a 99 with a blower for less than what they want for those cars.

 

must be nice. Hey I was born and lived 13 years in Lansing, Michigan, not for from where your profile says your at in grand rapids. I bet its cold up there now, huh?

 

99's have major reliability issues. Many 99 owners go though hell to track down stupid gremlins. For instance the coil packs usually go bad which from the dealer are $300-400. They have a different electrical system which is not as reliable as the other 4th gens. The chipped key is another royal pain in the ***.

 

nope my buddy had a 97 maxima se with clotch seats it didnt even have the bose system it was a basic model didnt really have any options

 

99's do have a few issues, but are still really good cars. and as far as se's only having white gauges, check to see if the emblem says se limited. if so it will have a metallic look to the gauges. I have a 99 se-l with cloth, basic stereo, and auto. great car, did have a few gremlins to kill, but most can be fixed by hunting parts here or in a junkyard. my first suggestion to you would be buy it,get an oil change, have a tune up done and see how she blows by hondas.

 

I don't mean to hijack, but it looks like the OP got his question answered and I can't start threads yet. I'm going to look at a 1 owner dealer maintained 1998 5spd with 210,000 miles on it for $2000. Loaded with leather, etc. I'm good with a wrench, what do you think about it? What kind of servicing should I be sure to ask about or be expecting to do myself? I'm done a good amount of research on Maximas for the past several months and I'm aware of the beauty of the VQ30 and reliability in general of these vehicles. I do have a jeep as a backup vehicle, just looking for something more comfortable and better on gas. Thanks guys, appreciate it.

edit: I'm leaving in 20 minutes to check the vehicle out, thats why I tried to find the most appropriate thread to post this. Sorry to the OP.

 

My sister has a 1997 SE Max with white-faced gauges, spoiler and grey cloth seating. Not all SE's and GLE's are leather trim. My Max has grey cloth seating, spoiler, and black gauges, therefore, making it a GXE. Oh, and chrome handles and window lining (which I love btw). Good luck with the car (if you end up getting it)

 

well most se all have eather leater cloth seats dont matter about that...butt it wil have the white gauges,bose system,moonroof,ABS,spoiler,alloy rims...so thats what u look for or under the hood there will be a slive sticker it wil say G-GLE S-SE G-GXE that will also tell you waht the modle is....

 

im just wondering, what do you guys think of the 95-99 EU maxima qx's? they look pretty different compared to the US maxima's, i think 5th generation ones are different cars from the outside aswell. do we have any European maxima owners here? i'm from Estonia myself