nap Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 very strange pick for next car? But why not go for something a little different. I have always gone for quick cars that handle, so why go for this you may ask yourself ? Well right price at the right time.sold the Z some time back, kept my focus to run around in and went out and baught a 1000cc sports bike.with winter coming up i felt i needed a little project. Well the car I picked up is a nissan maxima, it a 20 year old car with only 71k on it.very good condition with full leather, in side is like a old man's smoking club, all leather and wood, its mint.the 3ltr V6 is silky smooth, as is the box.its a big old barge but fun to drive.for a 20 year old car it goes well,,193 bhp and 0 to 60 in 7 sec. Looking to slam it down, tints, exhaust, and have been told that 350z wheels fit, so will be on the look out for a cheap set at some time. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Sounds interesting. It's older than some of the younger members though so they won't have a clue what it is without some pics. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nap Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Will try to upload off my computer later as having problems uploading off my tablet. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
marzman Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Cool, post some pics. Maxima's always remind me of the Dre track 'Ackrite', '...chase them girls in that black Maxima The passenger, almost fractured her, neckbone, lookin' back at us.' 1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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GMballistic Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Nice. That could be made to look pretty cool if you do the mods you had in mind. You might want to join this site: http://maxima.org/forums/5th-generation-maxima-2000-2003/636500-xxr-526-just-came-18x10-5-all-around-4.html Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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nap Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 just replaced rear panel at the bottom of the boot as the fog light had a crack,2nd hand one for £30,but as you can see its mint. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nap Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 who wants a plate for a BMW 528 as you can see with tints,slamed and big wheels on it would not look to bad.engine bay is spotless,will take a photo of the V6 lump and the best part its chain so no belts to replace. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GMballistic Posted September 28, 2014 Share Posted September 28, 2014 Chain driven ftw. Anyway something like this then maybe... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nap Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Nice. That could be made to look pretty cool if you do the mods you had in mind. You might want to join this site: http://maxima.org/fo...l-around-4.html yep,did have a look on there,i like the front end on the us spec cars,the uk spec has got a differant bumper and grill,the gen 4 as also differant rear lights.i did send off for a sports grille but when it turned up it did not fit as the us spec car the grill is joyed to the bumper. still found one more to try not going to give up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nap Posted September 28, 2014 Author Share Posted September 28, 2014 Chain driven ftw. Anyway something like this then maybe... spot on, Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nap Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 grille and lowering springs on there way,just got to fined a set off cheap wheels,have been told that 350z alloys fit,but might have to leave wheels a month or to,as have other things to pay out on. photo of engine bay,great V6.http:// Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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NeilMH Posted October 1, 2014 Share Posted October 1, 2014 I've had 2 of these - a 2.0 as a company car and later a 3.0 as my own. Underrated The general consensus at the time was that it was a very good car which suffered from the badge and shape - I didn't care about either of those. Just means they are cheap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nap Posted October 1, 2014 Author Share Posted October 1, 2014 True, the nissan badge just don't sell it, just think if there was a Italian badge on the 350z ?, how mutch would it cost. Toyota,,,,,,, Lexus Nissan,,,,,,, infinity You can see why the japs change the name, as for the nissan maxima ? Infinity i32, does sound a little bit more up market. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
NeilMH Posted October 2, 2014 Share Posted October 2, 2014 They tried to solve that by changing the name to QX here (at least it wasn't called a Cedric) They tidied up the styling a bit with the later models. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nap Posted October 2, 2014 Author Share Posted October 2, 2014 New lowering springs should here on Monday, the first company were out of stock. Will drop the car 40 mm.The new grille should also turn up monday Eney one got some dirt cheap 18in alloys lol Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
docwra Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 Why not a Lexus though? In fact, if you are too worried about fuel there are a lot of Luxobarges out there, Im feeling its the way forward - my mate picked up a V reg Merc S500 the other day for £800 and apart from a couple of rust spots its actually mint, only done 90K miles and drives like brand new. Im jealous. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nap Posted October 3, 2014 Author Share Posted October 3, 2014 I did have a lexus.LS400, nice V8 and on a run did get 30mpg.crap round town but I only got it as second car, just a bit of fun as I slammed it down on 19s, tints.great gangster car and fun to drive.i just love Japanese vip cars Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
WhackyWill Posted October 3, 2014 Share Posted October 3, 2014 When I first started going to Tokyo, there were used as Taxi's. Looks in great condition for the age. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
nap Posted November 8, 2014 Author Share Posted November 8, 2014 Well the taxi is slowly morning on, new grille is on, new progressive lowering springs fitted. The car now has a 40mm drop all round, new strut top mounts and bearings.i have new 18inch alloys, but not yet fitted as I have run out of cash, well for a week or two. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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