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#8842 of 8981 Re: 07 Maxima [xrunner2] by blindmantoo

Jun 25, 2006 (7:57 pm)

Replying to: xrunner2 (Jun 25, 2006 4:33 pm)
We just traded in our 2000 Maxima SE 5sp manual loaded w/ everything on a '07 Camry V6 SE. While the Maxima felt a bit sportier, the Camry blows it away. Faster, handles as well (had 17" Michelin Pilot Sport AS on the Max), quieter, has NAV, XM, bluetooth, a superior sounding JBL (vs Bose in Max), and many more safety features. The reason I didn't even test drive the new Max was reliability.
 
Although we loved the Max (Black w/ beige leather), it was never reliable from day one. If you look at Consumer Reports long term reliability reports, it doesn't inspire much confidence in their newer line up. We had a very reliable Pathfinder and Quest, and then a very unreliable Maxima & '01 Quest. Traded in the Quest on an Odyssey last year.
 
Nissan makes great looking cars & trucks w/ awesome features. I just wish they worked reliably - I'd prefer them over Honda & Toyota.

#8843 of 8981 Re: 07 Maxima [blindmantoo] by xrunner2

Jun 26, 2006 (9:22 am)

Replying to: blindmantoo (Jun 25, 2006 7:57 pm)
Although we loved the Max (Black w/ beige leather), it was never reliable from day one. If you look at Consumer Reports long term reliability reports, it doesn't inspire much confidence in their newer line up.
 
Our 97 Max SE has been an especially reliable car. Our "reliability" benchmarks have been many Hondas and Acuras owned over the last 22 years. The interior and dash of current Max appears to be less quality than our 97. Wonder if Nissan engineering, accounting, parts procurement, etc. intentionally lowered standards to lower cost of assembled car. Did CEO Gohsn give edict to cut content, diminish some engineering to reduce costs?
 
How were Michelin Pilot Sport AS in terms of handling, rain perf, noise and comfort?

#8844 of 8981 Re: 07 Maxima [maximafan] by cheerioboy26

Jun 26, 2006 (9:54 am)

Replying to: maximafan (Jun 25, 2006 6:28 pm)
I think the 07s are out now. I saw on another forum where someone test drove one from his local dealer (in OR I think) and reported opinions.

#8845 of 8981 Re: 07 Maxima [xrunner2] by biancar

Jun 26, 2006 (5:32 pm)

Replying to: xrunner2 (Jun 26, 2006 9:22 am)
How were Michelin Pilot Sport AS in terms of handling, rain perf, noise and comfort?
 
I have Michelin Pilot Sports on my new Z roadster, and so far (after 2 months) like them very much. Noise, handling, everything, is fine. Superior road handling in torrential rains (I've been driving it on the Outer Banks, where rain storms can be sudden and fierce). I felt very secure. These are NOT A/S, though, don't know if there's much difference between the two variations.
 
Reliability of Maxima: Our car (2000 GLE) has been supremely reliable. Only issues have been the ignition coils last year, and just recently, one oxygen sensor. With nearly 90,000 miles on it now, I'm not complaining at all. Far as I know, Consumer Reports rates Maxima very highly for reliability. I think there was another Nissan product that they didn't like much (the Titan, maybe?), but Maxima and Altima both score full marks for CR praise.

#8846 of 8981 Re: 07 Maxima [blindmantoo] by maximafan

Jun 26, 2006 (8:06 pm)

Replying to: blindmantoo (Jun 25, 2006 7:57 pm)
Sorry about your past problems with your
  2000 Maxima. It may be that you got a
  first-year teething vehicle, due to that
  year being the first year for the fifth-gen
  Maxima. My 2002 has been pretty great so
  far, with the exception of those "silly"
  02 sensors. I have to say, I never dealt
  with an 02 sensor on any of my previous
  Nissans or Mazda. The cars that I've driven
  in the past 17 years have been an '88 RX-7,
  '95 Altima, '99 Pathfinder, and now, the
  '02 Maxima. All of these cars have been
  very reliable. Good luck with your new
  Camry! I'm sure it will be a very reliable
  car.

#8847 of 8981 Re: Engine Life of Nissan Maxima 1999 [xrunner2] by joefla70

Jun 28, 2006 (6:59 pm)

Replying to: xrunner2 (Jun 25, 2006 4:23 pm)
I bought my 1997 Maxima from my brother a few years ago. It had 173K miles on when I got it from him. I bought it with the high miles knowing that he takes very good care of his cars and keeps up with all maintenance. He only used Mobil1 oil, and so do I. The maxima is currently at 246K miles and still running strong. The only things I had to buy (besides tires, brakes, plugs, filters, oil, etc.) was a starter and an altenator. In my experience, the 4th generation maximas are very reliable cars.

#8848 of 8981 02 Nissan Maxima Stolen Headlights by davidvsgoliath

Jun 29, 2006 (5:34 am)

DAVID VS GOLIATH
2002 NISSAN MAXIMA
I’ve had my headlights stolen three times, the stolen headlights are only part of the problem the real problem is how easy it is to get into the Nissan Maxima. Due to the design of how the door handle is attached to the door, with a flat head screwdriver the thieves pop out the driver side door handle to get to the electronics which allows them to lower your windows, unlock your doors and disarm the factory alarm so they can get into your vehicle and pop open the hood to get to the headlights without damaging them and taking what ever else you may have in your vehicle. This is more then a headlight problem, it is a flaw in the design of this vehicle. And Nissan is unwilling to except responsibility. Shame on you Nissan, you have lost one more loyal customer.
 
I urge everyone that has or had this problem to call Nissan and file a complaint 1-800-647-7261 and just don’t stop there file a complaint with the Consumer Reports www.consumerreports.org and the Better Business Burrow www.bbb.com anyone you think that can help us little guys with this problem.

#8849 of 8981 Re: Engine Life of Nissan Maxima 1999 [salil] by bigtight

Jul 04, 2006 (2:18 pm)

Replying to: salil (Jun 21, 2006 8:40 pm)
I wanted to know how much can the life expectancy of a Nissan Maxima 3.0L V6 engine be? I have been offered a 1999 maxima which has run 132k miles for $6k.
 
Just wanted to take a moment to boast on my fiance's 1995 Nissan Maxima SE. I just changed her oil on Sunday,(extremely easy oil and filter change) and she had over 372,000 miles. No engine or transmission problems just maintenance over the years. You cannot go wrong with a Nissan. Buy the vehicle. After having said that, she bought a 2007 Camry last month because of it reputation, quality and nice new body style, but less than price of today's Nissan Maxima's.

#8850 of 8981 04-06 Maxima by tristan1

Jul 11, 2006 (7:41 pm)

Just wondering, what are the difference between 04,05 & 06 Maxima?

#8851 of 8981 91 Maxima by brislance1

Jul 14, 2006 (11:46 am)

I have a black 91 Maxima SE with only 71K on it. I store it each summer at my Arizona home and only drive it during the winter months. It is in mint condition. Only one tech has worked on the car and he says it has to be the nicest 91 he has seen.
 
Does anyone out there know anything about the reliability of the automatic transmission on the 91 model? I have complained to my mechanic that when I am doing city driving and going 45 or am on the highway going 70 and have to make a sudden stop for a red light, that the transmission seems to shift down with a noticeable jerk directly into the lowest gear... The tech has test driven the car and has not been able to re-produce this shiftdown. He thinks the transmission is fine. I would appreciate any feed back anyone can give me. Thanks

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