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#8891 of 8972 Re: Harsh riding Maximas. [dmaljunk] by maximafan Aug 11, 2006 (5:34 pm)
Replying to: dmaljunk (Aug 11, 2006 6:38 am) I'm sorry, dmaljunk, I don't recall mentioning the brand name on the struts, but I would assume they're probably McPherson's? I know that's what I had on my 1988 Mazda RX-7 back in the eighties. Also, I'm not sure if the struts would be different on the GLE. Replies to this message: ray_h1 (Sep 22, 2006 4:57 pm)
#8892 of 8972 Re: Hello and... [L8_Apex] by dlaxdal Aug 20, 2006 (6:13 pm)
Replying to: L8_Apex (Nov 15, 2000 1:19 am) I have the opportunity to buy a maxima 03 27,000 miles in mint cond. fopr 16,500. I want to know what prices are like out thre. Replies to this message: dmaljunk (Aug 21, 2006 9:02 am)
#8893 of 8972 possible nissan buyer by dlaxdal Aug 20, 2006 (6:15 pm)
I will never buy domestic again so info on maxima 03 would help
#8894 of 8972 maxima 03 by dlaxdal Aug 20, 2006 (6:18 pm)
I have a chance to buy a 03 maxima GLE for 16,500 with 27,000 miles in mint shape. What should i look for?   ?????new owner Replies to this message: biancar (Aug 21, 2006 10:21 am)
#8895 of 8972 2003 Maxima by poodog13 Aug 21, 2006 (8:59 am)
I owned an 03 SE Maxima before getting an offer I couldn't pass up to move up to an 06.   I had to have both front tie-rod ends replaced (under warranty) and understand that this was a common occurrence on the 03's. Those that have had problems but have not been replaced will take bumps very harshly and will feel to have bounce in suspension during bumpy road conditions. After the fix, never had another problem.   The turning radius on the SE was horrible due to bigger wheels limiting the steering wheel movement. Understand this wasn't an issue on the smaller-wheeled GLE.   Lack of TCS on high-output front-wheel drive results in tire spin during rapid acceleration, especially if from a stop or facing uphill. Takes some getting used to but managable, particulary if using manual tranny.   Factory (base) sound system is horrible, even a cheap Sony head unit bumps up the quality significantly.   All that aside, I liked the car enough to get another. Many of the issues mentioned above were addressed in the next generation. Replies to this message: dlaxdal (Aug 21, 2006 10:44 am) biancar (Aug 21, 2006 9:27 pm)
#8896 of 8972 Re: Hello and... [dlaxdal] by dmaljunk Aug 21, 2006 (9:02 am)
Replying to: dlaxdal (Aug 20, 2006 6:13 pm) 2003 Maxima has the xenon lamps, which are often stolen by bending the fendors and hood with a pry bar. Otherwise it's agreat car
#8897 of 8972 Re: maxima 03 [dlaxdal] by biancar Aug 21, 2006 (10:21 am)
Replying to: dlaxdal (Aug 20, 2006 6:18 pm) Have you looked at the feature on Edmund's called TMV - True Market Value? Look on the home page and click on the "buying a used car" link and fill in the exact details of the car you're looking at. That will give you some guidelines.   Like any used car, look carefully for any signs of accident damage, have an independent mechanic check it out. Just from what you've given, sounds like a good deal. Go for it if you like it.   I've got an '00 Maxima with about 86,000 miles now and love it, hope to have it until it reads 200,000 miles. The engines used in the Maxima are consistently ranked in the top 10, and have been for years and years. They're known for being very reliable and fun to drive cars.   The GLE is, in my opinion, the best choice, too. Has the leather seats and the more luxurious options.
#8898 of 8972 Re: 2003 Maxima [poodog13] by dlaxdal Aug 21, 2006 (10:44 am)
Replying to: poodog13 (Aug 21, 2006 8:59 am) The car I can get is a GLE/SE. I understand there are issues with every car. Sounds like they are not that bad. Replies to this message: biancar (Aug 21, 2006 9:27 pm)
#8899 of 8972 thanks by dlaxdal Aug 21, 2006 (10:46 am)
Thanks for the responses, I will definetely keep yupr board up to date.
#8900 of 8972 Re: 2003 Maxima [dlaxdal] by biancar Aug 21, 2006 (9:27 pm)
Replying to: dlaxdal (Aug 21, 2006 10:44 am) What do you mean, a "GLE/SE?" There is no such beast. The GLE has more luxury appointments, the SE is supposedly "sportier." The SE's have spoilers standard, the GLE's do not, unless someone added it aftermarket.   Also the taillights are a little different.   Anyway, check which it is, because the GLE's are just a bit more expensive than the SE's, so it might make a little difference in the used car price, too.

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