96-00* Max Questionable?

[Timinsk]

I was looking around at the 96 and to 98 or 99. Anything with lower than 150k miles on the maxima seems great. I've seen some great reports and reviews just after that CO2 sensor and a bunch of other things crap out.
I was looking into buy a maxima, i just want a second opinion and anyone who has had experience with the car, i would like your thought on it.
Some say its a great car, others say its crap.

Just want to know if its worth it. For a car thats a V6 it has some decent mpg and is a cheap car.

regards,
Timinsk

[Nahkapohjola]

Originally Posted by Timinsk

I was looking around at the 96 and to 98 or 99. Anything with lower than 150k miles on the maxima seems great. I've seen some great reports and reviews just after that CO2 sensor and a bunch of other things crap out.
I was looking into buy a maxima, i just want a second opinion and anyone who has had experience with the car, i would like your thought on it.
Some say its a great car, others say its crap.

Just want to know if its worth it. For a car thats a V6 it has some decent mpg and is a cheap car.

regards,
Timinsk

If stiff rear axle wont scare u, good vehicle. I prefer my 3gen free suspension. From 95-2005? Maximas have this 'wagon' -structure.

When buying, check below trunk upholstery = rear wheel well. If any rust, seek another...

[Timinsk]

Originally Posted by Nahkapohjola

If stiff rear axle wont scare u, good vehicle. I prefer my 3gen free suspension. From 95-2005? Maximas have this 'wagon' -structure.

When buying, check below trunk upholstery = rear wheel well. If any rust, seek another...

thanks for the information. another couple of questions.
stiff rear axle? whats that mean?
how about other problems?

[Nahkapohjola]

Originally Posted by Timinsk

thanks for the information. another couple of questions.
stiff rear axle? whats that mean?
how about other problems?

Stiff rear axle: look under the car, axle connects rear wheels ... means problematic 'self-steering' - only on bumpy roads, racing. Cheap solution, most cars have it ... most ppl drive em

Go read discussions on other problems from maxima.org etc forums, inspection lists etc. Generally hi quality. Every car wears out, no free miles: new shocks, plugs etc go after 60kmiles, exhaust pipe, coilpacks, alt, waterpump start to die after 100k etc etc

Buying any car, save 35% to maintenance costs. Then do the repairs on it and squeeze the lemon for 4 yrs. Then get a new project -or- re-invest into next four yr trip...

[Cinci112]

Hi, I have a 1996 Nissan Maxima with 337,022 miles on it and it has been by far the best car I have ever had.

I've had all the previous model Maximas (1981 diesel, 1985 SE, 1989 SE, 1996 GXE) and I'm intent upon getting 390k + out of this one. I've only had minor repairs done over the years. A starter in 2004, struts in 2005, an alternator in 2006, and my first muffler in 2008.

It runs and drives without any problems.

[rather_b_boatin]

At 60K on a 2001 SE, 2 (of the 4) O2 sensors, 1 (of the 4) catylitic converter, ABS wheel sensor, & rear drivers brake caliper. These are the expensive repairs I considered premature (and expen$ive) for the Nissan nameplate. I'm not counting brake pads, tires, exhaust. I'm not thrilled with the car but it gets up and goes.

[sonicrunch]

Check out Maxma.org

You will find that this generation of the Max was one of the best cars ever made.

[Timinsk]

thanks everyone for the answers

[inafogg]

Expensive At Times But A Very Good Car

[Timinsk]

yeah, and its not bad for little accessories :P haha