Vedran's 1997 Maxima SE
Vedran's 1997 Maxima SE
if you guys remember from a thread a while back (http://www.standardshift.com/forum/view ... =7&t=11142), a lady slammed into my CL, thus totaling it. there wasn't a lot of body damage but a good bit of suspension damage that deemed the car as totaled.
here is the last picture that i took before they took her away
i searched for a new car for a good month before i finally found what i wanted. i test drove several cars, including an SVT Contour (biggest POS), 86 supra (that i wish was in better condition [had less than 130k on original engine/tranny!]), and several Hondas.
in the end, i found a car that fit my exact needs - a roomy 6 cylinder sedan with a clutch pedal.
i picked up a 97 Maxima SE that had a single owner, an older gentleman who took great care of the car. i received the car with fresh oil, new air filter, new tires, and other little things done to it. from the feel of the car, i believe that the struts were replaced as well but i am not 100% certain. the ride is very firm and the car handles corners very well. the only maintenance that i have to do is to change the gear oil, which i will be doing as soon as i receive my order of Amsoil GL-4 gear oil that i couldn't find in ANY automotive store.
overall, i am very satisfied with the car - its quiet, quick, comfortable, and decent on gas mileage. i truly enjoy driving it.
here are some pictures
and here's one from a couple of minutes ago from my driveway
here is the last picture that i took before they took her away
i searched for a new car for a good month before i finally found what i wanted. i test drove several cars, including an SVT Contour (biggest POS), 86 supra (that i wish was in better condition [had less than 130k on original engine/tranny!]), and several Hondas.
in the end, i found a car that fit my exact needs - a roomy 6 cylinder sedan with a clutch pedal.
i picked up a 97 Maxima SE that had a single owner, an older gentleman who took great care of the car. i received the car with fresh oil, new air filter, new tires, and other little things done to it. from the feel of the car, i believe that the struts were replaced as well but i am not 100% certain. the ride is very firm and the car handles corners very well. the only maintenance that i have to do is to change the gear oil, which i will be doing as soon as i receive my order of Amsoil GL-4 gear oil that i couldn't find in ANY automotive store.
overall, i am very satisfied with the car - its quiet, quick, comfortable, and decent on gas mileage. i truly enjoy driving it.
here are some pictures
and here's one from a couple of minutes ago from my driveway
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Re: Vedran's 1997 Maxima SE
You're killing me Ved. The dream car I had when I was buying mine was your exact car, except in red. I found one just like yours except green and from '99 (some kind of anniversary edition I believe) and I still kick myself to this day for not buying it. Granted, it was more expensive than my Corolla, but god damn was it sweet.
PS, that thing is a total sleeper. You can rape most anybody on the road with some skill.
PS, that thing is a total sleeper. You can rape most anybody on the road with some skill.
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Ooo nice car, and super clean too! My coworker has one as well, 98 in black with stick shift. The new Maximas don't come in stick anymore eh? =(
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Sweet. My friend had a 2000 Maxima SE (auto ), pretty much the same thing but different body style. I really liked that car, nice and torquey and pretty quick all around. It sounds awesome with a GReddy EVO2 exhaust.
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Awesome car. Best looking generation of Maximas in my opinion.
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Were you lens stacking?
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thanks for all the comments, guys!
haha, nah. my girlfriend's camera kinda sucks (old sony PNS) so i added an inner shadow in PS to all of the pictures to make them look a little better.ColJessip wrote:Were you lens stacking?
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Re: Vedran's 1997 Maxima SE
BTW I highly recommend Red Line MT-90 GL-4 gear oil. That's what I put on my Corolla, shifted a lot smoother especially when warm. Does it take 75W90?
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+1DKaz wrote:BTW I highly recommend Red Line MT-90 GL-4 gear oil. That's what I put on my Corolla, shifted a lot smoother especially when warm. Does it take 75W90?
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Re: Vedran's 1997 Maxima SE
Congrats. Shiny new toys are aways fun
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thanks for the recommendation.DKaz wrote:BTW I highly recommend Red Line MT-90 GL-4 gear oil. That's what I put on my Corolla, shifted a lot smoother especially when warm. Does it take 75W90?
yes it does take 75W90. Red Line is my second choice, but i have to look more into both of them before i make my final decision.
on maxima.org, most recommended Amsoil over anything else. however, it seems as if they are VERY similar and Red Line even costs a couple of bucks less per quart.
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Re: Vedran's 1997 Maxima SE
Nice Maxipad at least its a 5-speed. My friend owns a '94 Maxima SE with a slush and its complete fail .
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Nice, super clean and it has a decent amount of power.
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Nice car, Vedran. As you remember my dad owns a fully optioned '00 SE and I have a lot of love for the Maximas, especially in the SE trim. You've got a very clean and nice car. I love it.
How many miles? Be on the lookout for new O2 sensors, however.
How many miles? Be on the lookout for new O2 sensors, however.
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Wow, very clean. Congratulations! I like these Maximas.
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