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Re: Maxima Rental [big_guy]
by nowakj66
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Nov 08, 2004 (1:13 pm)
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Replying to: big_guy (Nov 08, 2004 11:19 am)
Hey Big_guy - how does that Passat fit you? What other sedans seem to fit you well? At 6' 4", I am always on the lookout for sedans and wagons that fit.
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- #8439 of 8972
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Re: Maxima Rental [nowakj66]
by big_guy
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Nov 09, 2004 (12:34 pm)
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Replying to: nowakj66 (Nov 08, 2004 1:13 pm)
The Passat fits me very well. I like a lot of things about the Passat but it has its quirks too.
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Re: Maxima Rental [big_guy]
by duke_wa
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Nov 09, 2004 (6:33 pm)
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Replying to: big_guy (Nov 09, 2004 12:34 pm)
You've made a profound comment, Big Guy. I have no doubt that your Passat is a very nice car, but as you say, every vehicle has strengths and weaknesses, "quirks." The important thing is to realize what quirks are minor and can be overlooked when evaluating your car and realizing what quirks are serious quality or mechanical problems.
There are a lot of bad cars out there and a lot of gems. I think the Maxima is truly a cut above. Yes, it has some potentially expensive quirks, like the O2 sensors and ignition coil issues. But other than these things, this car is wonderful! I'm a big guy too and I am very comfortable in this car and so impressed by my Maxima's quality!
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Re: 05 Maxima's interior [maxamillion1]
by rluv623
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Nov 20, 2004 (8:15 am)
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Replying to: maxamillion1 (Oct 21, 2004 7:16 pm)
i recently puchased 04 maxima SE with all the luxury upgrades, navigation, heated front and rear seats, heated steering wheel. bucket rear seats and sky view roof, very rare car but i must say that i am not pleased with the way it handles bumps on the road. i think the suspension need to be changed ifeel every bump, i do live in nyc however and the streets here are very bad.if anyone feels the same way i do please respond. thx
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Re: 05 Maxima's interior [rluv623]
by misu9419
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Nov 20, 2004 (5:50 pm)
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Replying to: rluv623 (Nov 20, 2004 8:15 am)
If you don't mind, how much did you pay for your maxima? I am currently looking for a maxima w/nav, and the best cote that I got is 29500. To me looks too much. Thx.
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90,000 mile service
by driveon
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Nov 23, 2004 (2:26 pm)
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I've got 90,000 miles on my 2000 Max GXE and am trying to decide whether to go to the dealer ($400-550), or my local mechanic, who will be about half the price. I'm concerned that he doesn't have the 'Nissan equipment' to check the engine and make sure it is at factory specs. But I trust this guy and am leery of the $85 per hour Chilton rate dealer routine. Any opinion on the importance of using the dealer for this major service?
Thanks
Thanks
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Re: 90,000 mile service [driveon]
by habitat1
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Nov 23, 2004 (6:16 pm)
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Replying to: driveon (Nov 23, 2004 2:26 pm)
Assuming your Nissan dealer isn't gouging you too severly, I'd be tempted to take the car to the dealer for the major services. It's one thing to go to an independent mechanic for a routine oil change and tire rotation. I took my 1995 Maxima SE w/ 153k miles in to the dealer (excellent service and reasonably priced) and never had any problems. We elected to go the independent route with our Isuzu Trooper (terrible dealer with obscene prices). Unfortunately, the independent mechanic screwed up some work (twisted the spark plugs in a major tune up) and it ended up costing us a fortune. Of course they wouldn't admit to having done anything wrong and Isuzu wouldn't give us a break on a vehicle that was 2 months out of warranty (still under mileage).
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90k service
by ccermak
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Nov 24, 2004 (10:40 am)
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I'm not sure what's all on the 90k schedule, I'm assuming plugs, flushes of tranny & radiator & power steering, probably throttle body cleaning plus other subjective type stuff. I lean towards independents for those due to price, and lean towards dealers for major stuff like tranny rebuilds, computer stuff, etc. Just my .02, they're all hit or miss in my book. And expensive for that matter.
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Re: Maxima Rental [big_guy]
by suisun_sue
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Nov 25, 2004 (11:04 pm)
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Replying to: big_guy (Nov 08, 2004 11:19 am)
I agree with your comment about the Maxima's front seat being uncomfortable. The problem is that the cushion depth is too shallow, so that it feels like sitting on a ledge. It appears that Nissan uses the same front seats in the Maxima as in the Sentra. This is my biggest complaint about the car.
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