Am I the only one who loves these? Everything about them, looks, drivetrain

@lambrinos

Жыл бұрын

Nope, these cars were great. You still see them on the road sometimes

@N.I.Xhardcore

6 ай бұрын

I want one badly

@skylinefever

3 ай бұрын

I think the Maxima from 1995 to the early 2000s was among the most reliable cars of the time.

@soundofwinter

2 ай бұрын

@@skylinefeverI agree 💯

@richardirizarry6460

2 ай бұрын

I have mines since 2000 Se. It has 217,000 miles. Engine, transmission and suspension all redone few years back. I use it for work commute. 245/45r18 tires vastly improves fwd handling.

Still my favorite Maxima to date. My grandpa had a 2000 Maxima & I drove it several times. One of the best cars I've ever driven hands down. I remember it had a very firm ride, but very agile handing & that V6 was very smooth, powerful & sounded great.

@fernandorocha8459

Жыл бұрын

I love Nissam Maxima, great and nice car

My dad passed down to me his '02 Maxima GLE with the updated engine. That car is fast for its day, but in 2022 it still goes very nicely.

The last good looking Maxima imo.

Factoid . Nissan salesmen had to take certification tests , so I remember. The SE for 2001 (mid year intro June 2000) had over 240 hp in actuality . w opt viscous limited slip diffs , Michellin performance tires , and manual , many testers got 5.9 and 14. 7 quarter miles with a pro driver on a real drag track . But they were really abusing the clutch at the ride and drives !!

@fernandorocha-dx1wv

8 ай бұрын

NIssan Maxima is nice and beautiful car

The 99 SE with the door badge 5 speed was my favorite

Fortunate enough to own one of these gems with 116k miles as of the time I write this comment. It is indeed a special car, ESPECIALLY today. You don't see many of them, and usually when you do they're beat up pretty bad. The 90s and early 2000s were definitely a golden age in automotive design.

@aac2500

2 жыл бұрын

I also own one as a daily car with 109,000mi

@soundofwinter

Жыл бұрын

Just bought a very clean 2000 GXE myself. It’s a one owner with 110k miles. Got it for $3,600 which may be a bit on the high side but it’s getting pretty hard to find them that aren’t junked out.

@ElectricSwordfish

Жыл бұрын

@TacSavage nice! Mine had little over 90k when I got it.... has 147k and some change on it as of today and it's been wonderful. Drive about 50k miles a year, super comfortable car

I bought my 2000 Maxima Base Model w/5 speed manual and 175,000 miles on it 7 years ago. 250,000 miles on it now and it hasn't lost a step.

I LOVE THIS CAR TO DEATH ❤️❤️❤️❤️

One of the best Maxima’s😁👍

These were great. I still prefer the 98-99 models. But by 2002-2003 this gen was stellar as well.

My parents had a blue 2000 GLE model. First car I loved

@fernandorocha8459

Жыл бұрын

I love Nissan Maxima, beautiful and great car. Nice car

That Eclipse at the end was something I drooled over in high school.

@hakeemsd70m

4 ай бұрын

It was a beautiful car. I loved the Spyder GT model the most. The 3.0L V6 sounded awesome too.

So despite the VQ engine, and the output being increased from 190hp to 222, the 0-60 time was still slower then both the outgoing model (95-99) as well as the 3rd gen SE (92-94). The times for those were 7.0 & 7.2, respectively. Also, the 3rd gen in particular had a far greater stopping distance than both models at 108ft, as opposed to the terrible 130ft. Interiors in these models were bland and lacked character. By far, the quickest, best looking, and most memorable Maxima is the 3rd gen - 89-94. It sold over 163k units for the 94 model alone, which is still the all time highest selling Maxima year ever. The numbers don't lie. 3rd gen for the W!

@60NXNP09

Жыл бұрын

Agree!

@MrSirGiuseppe

Жыл бұрын

3rd gen I believe had irs which is likely why it has better stopping distances. The one thing we can all agree on is anything after the 2003 is pretty lame. The 6 speed was still offered until 07 and even though that car had irs as well, ive never been a big fan of them. 4th and 5th gens are my favorite but thats because they were what was relevant.

@skylinefever

3 ай бұрын

I prefer the 4th gen because it got the VQ engine, which eliminated the timing belt of the VG30E and didn't have the trouble prone VVT sprockets of the early DOHC Maxima.

@sinistersmallblock

3 ай бұрын

​@@skylinefeverThe 3rd gen SE had the VE engine with a timing chain, and it also was the predecessor to the VQ. The weight difference of less than 100lbs for a cast iron block (VE) over the VQ for only 10 additional HP over the VE is insignificant. I'd rather the 3rd gen for boost applications. Plus, there is still the issue of bland styling and interior colors from almost every model year up until 2021. The 3rd gen was the last great Maxima they went all-in on without compromise. That all changed in 95.

@constructionbootgazer

2 ай бұрын

My first car was a 93 SE. black on black. Goddamn do I miss that car. So many teenage memories…

This was a great car! 👍

My 530i 0to60. 7.5 . Shift Auto manually for improved acceleration in Maxima

What a fast fall from grace!!

IMHO the best and last good Maxima before Nissan went downhill.

Have the Infiniti I 30 limited base 1999 basically the same car love it

I sold many of those while at a local dealer .they were really good. But where are they now??

@jaymum23

2 жыл бұрын

They sadly are all rusting out. The few that I see in NJ this decade have holes in their rocker panels and wheel arches. The 4th gens are even worse. Southwest examples are surviving. Other than rust, nothing can kill these masterpieces. Best moderate priced family sedan ever! And the VQ is one of the best engines of all time.

@leakyjeep5.9

Жыл бұрын

In my garage 😁

@naturelover2292

Жыл бұрын

I have a 2000 maxima SE w/170k miles still running good.

@bobbys_projects

10 ай бұрын

@@jaymum23unfortunately the Midwest winter salt hasn’t been kind to mine. Get the underside washed every other week in the winter to prevent corrosive rust. Can’t do anything about surface rust but as long as it’s not structural these cars are bulletproof

@skylinefever

3 ай бұрын

When they get old, the timing cover would leak over the RF control arm bushings. That would make the timing cover gasket replacement a must, and it isn't easy on those cars. I live in Florida, and would see a lot of freelance mechanics buy those when they needed a timing cover gasket or water pump. They would buy the car cheap from a private seller, do those jobs, and get a few more years from those cars.

Anyone know what the background music is? I love it!

My mom had one of these, 2000 GXE in the light blue color they made it in. It was a gorgeous car but unfortunately they were not the most reliable nor did the paint hold up well. we had to get rid of it because it rusted out but i am constantly on the hunt for a perfect one that ill be able to call my own, i feel this is the best maxima made

@soul2soul429

7 ай бұрын

"Hello Alyjah, hope you're doing well 🎉Happy New Year🎊 "I like your comment with your thoughts, you are very right and assertive, Nissans those years were still good cars, I had a 1987 Pulsar that I bought from an aunt in very good condition it was always kept in the garage, very simple and reliable car, I also used my sister's 1999 Nissan Altima and boy I loved that car, it was fast, super smooth ride, reliable with cool features, I used it for a period of a month and I wanted to keep it but didn't have the money to buy from my Sis, you know I have come across a 2003 Nissan Maxima GLE Silver color very good shiny paint, black leather interior, Michellin smooth tires, with low 96,000 miles for it's age and my neighbor is asking $3,500 for it, I want it but I also come to think that it is a 20year old car and I think that in the long run it will eventually start giving me problems due to its age, besides i already own two cars, I really would like to buy it, I know I won't be able to have the same opportunity very easily, I dont know what to do??

@GearReview23

4 ай бұрын

@@soul2soul429 I have an 03 Maxima GLE and haven't had any major issues with it so far. Only done routine maintenance like spark plugs, ignition coils, oil changes and things of that nature. One thing that does happen on these 5th gens is the power steering starts to leak, and that just started happening on mine. I think $3,500 is a fair price but if you already have two cars it might not be a great idea. Cars this old are happier driven regularly. They also aren't super rare so I think another opportunity might come up.

@skylinefever

3 ай бұрын

Those Maximas were usually good, but few people ended up with a dud. The 1985 Maximas were mostly duds, but a few people got a good one.

The last good quality year for Maxima. After 2004 Nissan started to go downhill. I wouldn't consider one now and would just look at Toyota/Mazda/Honda.

@evorider3689

3 ай бұрын

That would be a smart move! Nissans sadly are garbage now!

@02ujtb00626

3 ай бұрын

@@evorider3689 it was all downhill when Renault bought Nissan.

@evorider3689

3 ай бұрын

@@02ujtb00626 True!

@skylinefever

3 ай бұрын

​@@02ujtb00626There were crappy Maximas before that. The 1985 Maxima sucked for reliability.

This was my first car. Looking back, it was actually a pretty fun car

@staywoke2198

9 ай бұрын

And I think it was faster than 8 seconds. My buddy had an 05 WRX and it would easily keep up

Give me the red A32 SE Limited over the A33, which had lower quality components across the board. After the A33... well, let's not talk about the Maxima after that.

@sinistersmallblock

Жыл бұрын

Agreed!

@soundofwinter

Жыл бұрын

What was lower quality on the A33? I’ve owned both and they seemed pretty even to me.

@sinistersmallblock

Жыл бұрын

@TacSavage the interior for sure. That's not even up for debate. Anyone who says otherwise is either blind or dumb. With the exception of the latest model Maximas, the 3rd gen had by far the best interior.

@soundofwinter

Жыл бұрын

@@sinistersmallblock I’m sorry man, I have owned a 96, a 2002, and currently a 2000 as well as close friends with someone that has owned a 95 and a 2000 and I just don’t see any big noticeable differences in interior quality. 🤷🏻‍♂️

The Nissan Maxima of this Gen would do 300,000 EASIY .......and still not have engine nor Trans issues ... My sister had one and as a shop employee I saw many many many others get high miles too.

@skylinefever

3 ай бұрын

They would usually need a water pump by then, which is pretty common. How Nissan installed the water pump was a terrible idea.

I have the exact same silver 2000 maxima SE w/Bose sound system

great car

Fast forward now a base altima is quicker and wayy more economical.

@danwatne4481

2 жыл бұрын

Can you say repair shop quicker than your new Altima.The only two Altimas that were any good were the late 90's cars with the S-ER derived engine or the early to mid 2000s 3.5 vq V6 engine with a 5 spd manual.Please have some respect for older cars or things for that matter.

@occckid123

2 жыл бұрын

@@danwatne4481 repair shop? I have 400k miles on my engine and transmission. I knew multiple people with those maxima and they needed the repair shop often. Most definitely more than mine lmfao. I'm just saying what I'm seeing. I loved the 2000 maxima. Fam. had an 87

@danwatne4481

2 жыл бұрын

@@occckid123 if you read my comment correctly I said Nissan Altima not Maxima and the later model Maxima's had major problems too, Nissan's haven't been good since the 99 model year, It is when they started going downhill

@texan903

2 жыл бұрын

While not quite as good of quality as even the old Maxima, the Altima definitely consumes less fuel.

@evorider3689

3 ай бұрын

But they are junk now!

No mention of tyres!! Or paint quality.

Wait, this gen Maxima only went 3 years of production?

@matthewbowen5841

Жыл бұрын

2000-2001 as a VQ30, 2002-2003 with the VQ35. So, 4 model years.

@skylinefever

3 ай бұрын

Well, it was like a lightly improved version of the 1995 Maxima.

Do you happen to have the 2000 Celica in your collection?

As Maximas got worse, their Motorweek reviews got better.

Thats a fullsize car.

Still have & driving my 1996 Nissan Maxima SE & my 1999 GXE Maxima, I recently painted & clearcoat & installed my Stillen front spoiler to my ‘99. Next going to prep for installing an OEM aftermarket rear trunk spoiler next.