may be buying a 93....
Diablo_VT
06-23-2003, 12:40 AM
i may be buying a 93 Maxima and i was just wondering if theirs any defects or anything important i should know about 93s before making my final decision as to whether or not to buy it.
Thanx
Thanx
97wvmax
06-23-2003, 01:07 AM
they are good cars, jus take care of them and they will last ya forever
Diablo_VT
06-23-2003, 02:00 AM
yep im 17 and was planning on taking good care of it:) whats the best type of subs to get and sound the best in a 93 Maxima?
and if i do get it i'll be sure to take some pics of it and show ya'll :)
btw, just wonderin but approximately how much mileage can they usually run til, cuz the one i might be getting is a 93 with around 103,000 miles..and i don't want to have to overhaul it or get new engine put in it within 3 or 4 yrs....
and if i do get it i'll be sure to take some pics of it and show ya'll :)
btw, just wonderin but approximately how much mileage can they usually run til, cuz the one i might be getting is a 93 with around 103,000 miles..and i don't want to have to overhaul it or get new engine put in it within 3 or 4 yrs....
chillinMax
06-23-2003, 04:39 AM
Maxima's are great. I've seen/heard of ones lasting up to 250,000 miles and beyond..with good care of course. Not much to say with drawbacks...transmission isn't as strong as current models, but a lot of drawbacks on the maximas. as for subs, its your choice of sub to put into your own car. Higher end subs will require a stronger amp AND A CAPACITOR as well (1/2 farad or 1 farad) so it wont kill your battery.
determining quality of sound systems doesnt have anything to do with the car...its the setup you choose.
whatever you choose, research and choose wisely before doing so.
I went with Alpine set up all around with (2) 12" Alpine Type R Subs with a 4 channel V-series alpine amp and a 2 channel kenwood amp for the subs. Alpine type R speakers all around.
here are pics of my car and set up. check it out.
http://maxima.cardomain.com/id/chillinmax
determining quality of sound systems doesnt have anything to do with the car...its the setup you choose.
whatever you choose, research and choose wisely before doing so.
I went with Alpine set up all around with (2) 12" Alpine Type R Subs with a 4 channel V-series alpine amp and a 2 channel kenwood amp for the subs. Alpine type R speakers all around.
here are pics of my car and set up. check it out.
http://maxima.cardomain.com/id/chillinmax
Lordrandall
06-23-2003, 01:35 PM
SE or GXE?
The 93 SE has a DOHC V6 with 190 hp, a tranny with VLSD, an option for 5-speed manual, and stock disk brakes all around.
93 GXE has a SOHC V6 with 160 hp, no VLSD, auto only, and rear disks only if you get ABS.
Personally I prefer the SE 5-speed.
Some things to look out for:
Exhaust studs have a tendancy to break
Bose Stereo amps can fail
There is a variable timing advance mechanism that may start to make noise.
Check this page for more info: http://www.geocities.com/bracecraig/maxima/vtc/vtc.html
Good luck.
The 93 SE has a DOHC V6 with 190 hp, a tranny with VLSD, an option for 5-speed manual, and stock disk brakes all around.
93 GXE has a SOHC V6 with 160 hp, no VLSD, auto only, and rear disks only if you get ABS.
Personally I prefer the SE 5-speed.
Some things to look out for:
Exhaust studs have a tendancy to break
Bose Stereo amps can fail
There is a variable timing advance mechanism that may start to make noise.
Check this page for more info: http://www.geocities.com/bracecraig/maxima/vtc/vtc.html
Good luck.
Diablo_VT
06-23-2003, 02:09 PM
i think its SE automatic but not 101% sure... i'll have to check when i go test drive it tomorrow...
Diablo_VT
06-24-2003, 08:26 PM
well its mine now... but we found that the metal case holding the muffler is rusted out and hanging down so friday we're taking it back and dealer will pay to have new muffler and holding case put on it and get it reinspected... runs great! very nice car... 1993 grey Nissan Maxima SE :) very hot! :dogpile:
Lordrandall
06-25-2003, 12:07 PM
Congratulations and welcome to the club.
:)
http://lordrandall.maximaclubca.com/Maxima/3gen/3gen_me_stillenmeet02.jpg
:)
http://lordrandall.maximaclubca.com/Maxima/3gen/3gen_me_stillenmeet02.jpg
Diablo_VT
06-25-2003, 04:03 PM
:smile: thanx! its awesome! my Jensen cd player (that im assuming previous owner put in it) glows red in the dark. very kewl!....
oh btw, it's automatic but on the shifter it has a lil red button on the bottom of it, what's thats for?
do 93 maximas have keyless entry cuz on the dash next to my gas gauge and speedometer, etc it has a thing thats flashes "Security" what does that mean? if it has a keyless entry and alarm than i never got the clicker for it from the used car dealer...he said he only got the one key when he got the car.... so if it does have keyless entry and alarm where could i get a cheap clicker that i could program to work with the built in keyless entry and alarm system?
thanx
oh btw, it's automatic but on the shifter it has a lil red button on the bottom of it, what's thats for?
do 93 maximas have keyless entry cuz on the dash next to my gas gauge and speedometer, etc it has a thing thats flashes "Security" what does that mean? if it has a keyless entry and alarm than i never got the clicker for it from the used car dealer...he said he only got the one key when he got the car.... so if it does have keyless entry and alarm where could i get a cheap clicker that i could program to work with the built in keyless entry and alarm system?
thanx
Diablo_VT
06-26-2003, 06:00 AM
bump...does anybody know?
Pick
06-26-2003, 11:29 AM
Originally posted by Diablo_VT
:smile: thanx! its awesome! my Jensen cd player (that im assuming previous owner put in it) glows red in the dark. very kewl!....
oh btw, it's automatic but on the shifter it has a lil red button on the bottom of it, what's thats for?
do 93 maximas have keyless entry cuz on the dash next to my gas gauge and speedometer, etc it has a thing thats flashes "Security" what does that mean? if it has a keyless entry and alarm than i never got the clicker for it from the used car dealer...he said he only got the one key when he got the car.... so if it does have keyless entry and alarm where could i get a cheap clicker that i could program to work with the built in keyless entry and alarm system?
thanx
If its a 93 SE, you should have keyless entry. And the 'security' button always flashes....no matter what....unless the car is started.
The little red button on the bottom of your shifter is for overdrive.
get a cheap clicker from good ole www.ebay.com search for Maxima keyelss remote or something to that effect.
:smile: thanx! its awesome! my Jensen cd player (that im assuming previous owner put in it) glows red in the dark. very kewl!....
oh btw, it's automatic but on the shifter it has a lil red button on the bottom of it, what's thats for?
do 93 maximas have keyless entry cuz on the dash next to my gas gauge and speedometer, etc it has a thing thats flashes "Security" what does that mean? if it has a keyless entry and alarm than i never got the clicker for it from the used car dealer...he said he only got the one key when he got the car.... so if it does have keyless entry and alarm where could i get a cheap clicker that i could program to work with the built in keyless entry and alarm system?
thanx
If its a 93 SE, you should have keyless entry. And the 'security' button always flashes....no matter what....unless the car is started.
The little red button on the bottom of your shifter is for overdrive.
get a cheap clicker from good ole www.ebay.com search for Maxima keyelss remote or something to that effect.
Diablo_VT
06-26-2003, 03:52 PM
no the red button im talknig about it says sutmhing like shifter release or something, the overdrive button on up in the midde of the shifter... and only problem is, i don't have credit card and my parents don't buy anything off the net....so anybody know where i could get a universal remote keyless entry that's programable to work for my 93 SE?
Lordrandall
06-26-2003, 04:40 PM
No, there is no stock keyless remote. If you want to add one that is possible.
The security light will flash when you have a door open, or locks unlocked. When everything is buttoned up tight it will light up solid.
The security light will flash when you have a door open, or locks unlocked. When everything is buttoned up tight it will light up solid.
Lordrandall
06-26-2003, 04:41 PM
Originally posted by Pick
If its a 93 SE, you should have keyless entry. And the 'security' button always flashes....no matter what....unless the car is started.
The little red button on the bottom of your shifter is for overdrive.
get a cheap clicker from good ole www.ebay.com search for Maxima keyelss remote or something to that effect.
OK dude, I know you're trying to help, but please don't post unless you know for sure.
If its a 93 SE, you should have keyless entry. And the 'security' button always flashes....no matter what....unless the car is started.
The little red button on the bottom of your shifter is for overdrive.
get a cheap clicker from good ole www.ebay.com search for Maxima keyelss remote or something to that effect.
OK dude, I know you're trying to help, but please don't post unless you know for sure.
Pick
06-26-2003, 06:30 PM
Originally posted by Lordrandall
No, there is no stock keyless remote. If you want to add one that is possible.
The security light will flash when you have a door open, or locks unlocked. When everything is buttoned up tight it will light up solid.
When my brother was looking at a 93 SE, they had keyless entry...... ditto....:confused:
No, there is no stock keyless remote. If you want to add one that is possible.
The security light will flash when you have a door open, or locks unlocked. When everything is buttoned up tight it will light up solid.
When my brother was looking at a 93 SE, they had keyless entry...... ditto....:confused:
KoRnboy
06-26-2003, 07:04 PM
The button you are talking about is incase your brakes fail and lock up, because it's not SUPOSED to shift out of park unless the brake is held in, it's incase you need to have it towed.
Diablo_VT
06-26-2003, 07:47 PM
oh, aight thanx KoRnboy! :bigthumb:
Lordrandall
06-27-2003, 11:13 AM
Originally posted by Pick
When my brother was looking at a 93 SE, they had keyless entry...... ditto....:confused:
It could have been added aftermarket, but they did not come from the factory with keyless remote.
Mine has remote unlock/lock/trunk/start. But I had to install it.
When my brother was looking at a 93 SE, they had keyless entry...... ditto....:confused:
It could have been added aftermarket, but they did not come from the factory with keyless remote.
Mine has remote unlock/lock/trunk/start. But I had to install it.
Pick
06-27-2003, 11:36 AM
Originally posted by Lordrandall
It could have been added aftermarket, but they did not come from the factory with keyless remote.
Mine has remote unlock/lock/trunk/start. But I had to install it.
Okay......:wink:
It could have been added aftermarket, but they did not come from the factory with keyless remote.
Mine has remote unlock/lock/trunk/start. But I had to install it.
Okay......:wink:
MightyMax13
10-22-2003, 03:10 PM
Hey guys I just joined this forum, but I've been a Maxima owner for almost two years now. Just wanted to clarify something that I read here:
If its a 93 SE, you should have keyless entry. And the 'security' button always flashes....no matter what....unless the car is started.
The little red button on the bottom of your shifter is for overdrive.
get a cheap clicker from good ole www.ebay.com search for Maxima keyelss remote or something to that effect.
:banghead:
Okay...This isn't at all correct. 89-94 Maximas all have stock securities and alarms. The GXEs have a keyless entry right on the door handles. All SEs did not even come with this option. This is for all OEM alarms:
The 89-94 SE alarm system is turned on by locking the doors and shutting them. All four doors and the trunk must be shut for the alarm to activate. The "securty" light on the dashboard will turn on until all doors are shut. When the doors are shut, it was stay on for 60 seconds. When it shuts off, the alarm is activated, but not until it shuts off.
Do deactivate the alarm, you must unlock the car with the key.
The alarm can only be triggered while it is activated and is triggered by beaking a window, hitting the car hard enough, or by unlocking the doors without the key (ie. reaching in and unlocking the doors from the inside). Also, if you open the trunk while the alarm is activated, if you leave it open for too long (I'm not quite sure on the actual time limit) the alarm will sound. There are no OEM keychain keyless entry systems for 89-94 Maxima, but you can have an aftermarket one installed. Hope that clarifies this!
If its a 93 SE, you should have keyless entry. And the 'security' button always flashes....no matter what....unless the car is started.
The little red button on the bottom of your shifter is for overdrive.
get a cheap clicker from good ole www.ebay.com search for Maxima keyelss remote or something to that effect.
:banghead:
Okay...This isn't at all correct. 89-94 Maximas all have stock securities and alarms. The GXEs have a keyless entry right on the door handles. All SEs did not even come with this option. This is for all OEM alarms:
The 89-94 SE alarm system is turned on by locking the doors and shutting them. All four doors and the trunk must be shut for the alarm to activate. The "securty" light on the dashboard will turn on until all doors are shut. When the doors are shut, it was stay on for 60 seconds. When it shuts off, the alarm is activated, but not until it shuts off.
Do deactivate the alarm, you must unlock the car with the key.
The alarm can only be triggered while it is activated and is triggered by beaking a window, hitting the car hard enough, or by unlocking the doors without the key (ie. reaching in and unlocking the doors from the inside). Also, if you open the trunk while the alarm is activated, if you leave it open for too long (I'm not quite sure on the actual time limit) the alarm will sound. There are no OEM keychain keyless entry systems for 89-94 Maxima, but you can have an aftermarket one installed. Hope that clarifies this!
ponchonutty
10-22-2003, 10:26 PM
The alarm can only be triggered while it is activated and is triggered by beaking a window, hitting the car hard enough, or by unlocking the doors without the key (ie. reaching in and unlocking the doors from the inside).
I can not vouch on the keyless entry fobs or not. I was thinking some did come with it but maybe not. Now, for the alarm, there are no glass break sensors or shock sensors on ANY Nissan. You can beat the snot out the car until the cows come home and it will never make a sound unless you trip a pin switch in the trunk, hood, or doors. If it does, then it is aftermarket. I have sold Automate add on alarms from DEI at Nissan dealers. You'd never know they are there until you set one off. It is completely different than the OEM alarm because it does have impact sensors. But, you arm it just like the OEM alarm so you may or may not have a remote.
I can not vouch on the keyless entry fobs or not. I was thinking some did come with it but maybe not. Now, for the alarm, there are no glass break sensors or shock sensors on ANY Nissan. You can beat the snot out the car until the cows come home and it will never make a sound unless you trip a pin switch in the trunk, hood, or doors. If it does, then it is aftermarket. I have sold Automate add on alarms from DEI at Nissan dealers. You'd never know they are there until you set one off. It is completely different than the OEM alarm because it does have impact sensors. But, you arm it just like the OEM alarm so you may or may not have a remote.
MightyMax13
10-23-2003, 03:23 PM
Now, for the alarm, there are no glass break sensors or shock sensors on ANY Nissan. You can beat the snot out the car until the cows come home and it will never make a sound unless you trip a pin switch in the trunk, hood, or doors.
I actualy assumed that part about the sensors because I left my front hood open and when I shut it, it triggered the alarm. Also, my alarm has triggered after leaving the trunk open for too long when the alarm is activated.
I have sold Automate add on alarms from DEI at Nissan dealers. You'd never know they are there until you set one off. It is completely different than the OEM alarm because it does have impact sensors. But, you arm it just like the OEM alarm so you may or may not have a remote.
This could very well be the case with my car. I am the fourth owner and the sales receipt is long gone. Were these alarms offered to Maximas back in 1994? Also, are these alarms installed in the same place as OEM ones?
I actualy assumed that part about the sensors because I left my front hood open and when I shut it, it triggered the alarm. Also, my alarm has triggered after leaving the trunk open for too long when the alarm is activated.
I have sold Automate add on alarms from DEI at Nissan dealers. You'd never know they are there until you set one off. It is completely different than the OEM alarm because it does have impact sensors. But, you arm it just like the OEM alarm so you may or may not have a remote.
This could very well be the case with my car. I am the fourth owner and the sales receipt is long gone. Were these alarms offered to Maximas back in 1994? Also, are these alarms installed in the same place as OEM ones?
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