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#7549 of 8972 MPG - 2003 GLE by kp40m Dec 03, 2003 (10:12 am)
I'm curious if my MPG is typical for a 2003 GLE (automatic). I drive 75-80% highway miles at 70 to 75 mph. My MPG are almost always a tad under 23. I tried driving 70 mph for one tankful and even then my MPG was only a bit over 23. I'm curious because I meet a 2003 SE (automatic) owner when we were both filling up with gas and he mentioned that he is getting close to 27 MPG on mostly highway driving (calculated, not via the trip computer - which is consistently about 3 MPG high on my car). We both are using brand name 93 octane gas in the Northeast.
#7550 of 8972 Bad Knock sensor by joe_h Dec 03, 2003 (10:15 am)
got a 99 Nissan Maxima and my SEL just went on. the garage did a diagnostic and came back w/ bad Knock sensor and something w/ ignition signal. this puzzled them because they've never seen a bad knock sensor. I found you folks and see that this isn't that uncommon. I called my local nissan dealer and he says it isn't knock sensor at all but probably a bad coil on one of the cylinders - if they can't figure out which one he'd have to replace them all at $80 a pop w/o labor. does this sound right?
#7551 of 8972 APR % on 04 SE? by los2fast Dec 03, 2003 (7:04 pm)
I am ready to buy a 2004 SE and I am wondering what the going APR is? I talked to a fleet mgr and he said the best rate he could get me is 4.14%.   Does this seem like a goos rate?
#7552 of 8972 kyleknicks by kennyg5 Dec 03, 2003 (8:12 pm)
Kyle, I presume you are a knicks fan and lives in NYC. Why do you want to buy an 03 Max knowing that the HIDs are favorite targets of scumbag thieves? One consolation, Nissan is giving 02 and 03 Max owners in New York and New Jersey free HIDs fixes -- data dotting the HIDs and adding stronger metal bracket -- which presumably will deter theft.
#7553 of 8972 kennyg5 by kyleknicks Dec 03, 2003 (8:45 pm)
kenny... good job outta ya! you were right on both accounts.. from NYC and a Knicks fan... actually, i have 2000 maxima and since my gf's going thru issues with her 01 jetta, she's thinking about getting a 03 maxima.. she lives in CT so the HID's are not an issue.. even if the car was for me, it wouldnt be an issue cause i have a garage..   to tell u the truth, i think one of the reasons why i want her to get the 03 maxima (i might get one myself in a couple of years when they come off of lease) are the HID's.. but i just can't see myself paying $1500 to install them on my 2K GLE
#7554 of 8972 rotors by kyleknicks Dec 03, 2003 (8:49 pm)
alright, this has probably been beaten to death..but my 2k maxima has 41k miles on it, exactly 3 years old. I've had my rotors resurfaced about 20,000 miles and now at 41,000 miles, they are terribly warped. Here's the kicker, my brake pads are 75% left in the back and about 50% in the front.. 35,000 of 41,000 miles are on literally on highways from NY to CT.. there is no way the rotors should have warped by now..   do you think i have a case with the nissan service dept (getting the work done on warranty, or getting new rotors) given how this is the second time it has happened (i know about the tsb), and how little the brakes are used.
#7555 of 8972 kyleknicks by habitat1 Dec 04, 2003 (4:08 am)
I think you have a case with Nissan corporate. Apparantly, they redesigned the brakes from the 4th generation Maxima. I have a 1995 with 147,000 miles and I have never had to have the rotors resurfaced even once.   If I were you, I'd go through the dealer to get to the Nissan represntative and push hard to get a full set of new rotors free (under warranty). And if they don't give you any satisfaction, I might go so far as to looking into some sort of class action. It seems like I've read a lot of posts such as yours that suggest Nissan took a big step backwards in the engineering of the 2000+ Maximas.   Based upon my fear that the Maxima has gone downhill in terms of build quality and reliability since the 4th generation, I would consider the new TL 6-speed as a possible FWD replacement, when the time comes. I would never have said this, based upon my superb experience with my 1995 SE, but your story resonates. Feel free to print this post and show it to your dealer, if it helps to make your point.
#7556 of 8972 los2fast... by bowke28 Dec 04, 2003 (6:24 am)
the rate on maximas is not an incentive rate, therefore, your rate will be determined by the lending institution based on your credit. if the dealer has pulled your credit bureau, then you got a better rate then i have seen in months. if they haven't, then take that rate with a grain of salt, and have them pull your credit.
#7557 of 8972 Rotors by sgrd0q Dec 04, 2003 (6:40 am)
I've pretty much resigned to the fact that I need my rotors resurfaced (or new rotors) every 10-15K miles. My car is 2001 GLE. Oh, and same with me - little pad wear, generally.
#7558 of 8972 Maxima brakes by pathstar1 Dec 04, 2003 (8:06 am)
It sounds to me like you guys should have a look at "The Tire Rack" aftermarket brake rotors. $210 to $245 for non-Nissan rotors may fix this problem. If you're really into good brakes, for the small sum of $2495 they will sell you Brembo disks and calipers that are larger than stock. All this front only, of course. I don't like messing with the rears as most kits don't have the "e" brake capability. Also, the rears only provide 5-10% of the braking for the car, so they rarely cause problems.

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