1994 Nissan Maxima Consumer Discussions

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• Re: 2009 Maxima acceleration spec comparo [redbull]

  Written by: habitat1 on Dec 20, 2008 6:44:16 AM

  I find it interesting that you would prefer a "real" automatic transmission to the Maxima's CVT. I thought the most favorable impressions of the CVT came from those that view it as better/smoother than a slushbox automatic. With a gun to my head, even I'd probably take the CVT over Nissan's previous automatic transmssions. Although if and when I ever get tired of shifting, hopefully whatever I opt for will have ... Read More

• Re: 2009 Maxima acceleration spec comparo [redbull]

  Written by: habitat1 on Dec 19, 2008 4:16:59 PM

  In the Jan 2009 issue of Motor Trend, the professional testers report a 5.9 second 0-60 MPH time with the new Max, and ¼ mile time of 14.4 98.6 MPH. www.theautochannel.com reported a 0-60 MPH time for the1997 Maxima at 7.5 seconds, and ¼ mile time of 17.0 84 MPH I would be careful about comparing acceleration times from different sources. They all have their own testing methods. Motor Trend, if ... Read More

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• Re: Nissan Maxima: Lease Questions [Car_man]

  Written by: cmsw03 on Jul 17, 2006 8:41:44 AM

  I currently have a 1994 Maxima and want to upgrade to a 2006 SE. I found one I would like, but am thinking about a lease (I've never leased a vehicle). Any help you could offer would be greatly appreciated. The info below is the dealer's offer for me to buy... 2006 Maxima SE w/ Drivers Preferred Package Sticker: $33,345.00 Dealer's best price & $1500 rebate: 30,282.00 Price incl Ohio Tax ... Read More

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• Keyless Entry Pad

  Written by: victorr on Dec 11, 2005 12:35:37 AM

  hi i just bought a 1994 Nissan Maxima from a used car lot and i don't have the number code for the keyless entry pad..i have called a few dealers in Western Mass where i live but everywhere they tell me to look for the numbers i dont have any info ...does anyone know where to find the combination to the keyless entry pad? and how would i reprogram a new ... Read More

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• Re: 2006?? [newcarman]

  Written by: habitat1 on Oct 6, 2005 7:10:46 AM

  "Would i be better off with a Lexus ir an Acura TL??" That depends upon what you want and, as kyleknicks noted, your budget. I went with a 2004 Acura TL 6-speed after having a great 150k mile experience with a 1995 Maxima SE 5-speed. I could comfortably afford the price difference in 2004, and found the TL 6-speed to be both more refined and better performing / sportier feeling. Being ... Read More

• Need an ECU

  Written by: karlpiroska on May 20, 2005 9:21:36 AM

  Hey guys, I need to buy a part for a Maxima I have overseas, and this is the info my mechanic has emailed to me: ECU/PCM Computer injection motor Factory #: A18-A45E97 (2Z08) Model: EB Nissan Part #: 23710-97E10 (according to VIN) My car is a 24 valve Maxima from 1994. (VE engine) If anybody could tell me where to get this, how much, etc....it would be greatly appreciated.

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• MY NISSAN TROUBLE

  Written by: poole2 on Feb 22, 2005 1:48:26 PM

  I JUST RECENTLY BOUGHT A 1994 NISSAN MAXIMA WHEN I DROVE IT HOME THE CAR FELT FINE. NOW THE MPH GETS STUCK ON 25 AND THE CAR DRIVES SLOW. COULD MY TRANSMISSION BE GOING.

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• Manual Transmission Availability

  Written by: dklanecky on Jul 20, 2004 5:53:48 AM

  IMO, Nissan dealers rarely order any manual transmissions in the Maxima, regardless of geographic location. The only new ones I've seen on a dealer's lot since 1994, (when I started following the Max)were orders for customers who backed out of the one they ordered after driving the vehicle when it arrived. Since the dealers never have available any for test drives, they end up having to leave the buyer an "out" ... Read More

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• Econ-Auto

  Written by: dklanecky on Nov 15, 2003 5:14:49 AM

  It is not a vehicle defect. Once you leave the auto Hvac setting, the system has been engineered to allow you complete control, including where the air is directed and the fan speed. Auto means the car runs everything, you just choose the temp. Anything other than manual, your responsible for choosing the way you want it to operate. Nissan has had virtually the exact same auto Hvac system in production ... Read More

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• bowke28

  Written by: habitat1 on Sep 8, 2003 7:57:44 AM

  I suspect that consumers are reacting to Nissan's past pricing policies / strategy. Name one new model by Nissan or Infiniti that hasn't had incentives or significant discounting within 6 months or less of introduction. I, on the other hand, was pleased to get a Honda S2000 for $880 under MSRP a full 2 years after the vehicle was introduced. And I almost fell off my chair when a neighbor brought ... Read More

• ramped1, p100, kennyg5,et al

  Written by: habitat1 on Jul 17, 2003 1:25:17 AM

  "All of the Japanese imports are good reliable cars"? That is not my personal reality. I had an early Acura Integra that took me to the cleaners after about 80k miles. But that my one bad experience does not make Acura a bad brand. In my research back in 1994 before buying my Maxima, I concluded that the Maxima (with its V6) was equal in quality and reliability to the Toyota ... Read More

Nissan Maxima vs. Honda Accord

• Buy a plane

  Written by: rodut on Mar 18, 2003 8:19:38 PM

  Speedracer3, History showed that governments and companies don't change their policies for decades. From my point of view the 1997 Maxima I owned was not a different car from what the Maxima is today. I don't care they made them more powerful. What matters to me is the feeling of perfection. The feeling I had with my 1994 and 2001 Accords was that the car was glued to ground at any ... Read More

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• ramped1, jrosamc

  Written by: habitat1 on Feb 3, 2003 6:08:40 AM

  ramped, I was directed to the Maxima back in 1994 (1995 model) by a friend who had a 1989 SE 5-speed and loved it. He still has it, but with 130k miles on his and 135k miles on my 1995, he has had quite a few more repairs than me. Brakes, rotors, transmission, etc. I'm not sure the 1995-1999 model was built better, rather the difference is probably more related to ... Read More

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• Nissan facelifted the Maxima

  Written by: maxamillion1 on Jan 20, 2003 7:25:24 PM

  back in 1997 for the fourth generation model. So if the cornering lights were taken away from the Maxima, it probably happened in MY1997. The 4th. gen. debuted in 1994 as a MY1995...

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• exby - build location

  Written by: habitat1 on Dec 3, 2002 11:46:12 AM

  I think build location is more important than you think. None of the foreign manufacturers I'm aware of haven't had initial quality problems with models that they have tried to build in the US. Back in 1994, when I bought a Japanese made 1995 Maxima SE, Honda and Toyota were still having fit and finish and some mechanical problems with their US built Accords and Camrys. It wasn't devastating to either ... Read More

• removing moulding adhesive from 1994 GXE

  Written by: lunarmist on Oct 28, 2002 7:42:45 PM

  I've lived long enough with the "corroded" side mouldings on my 1994 Maxima GXE. I purchased new already painted mouldings from Tustin Nissan and removed the old "fall out" damaged ones. Any suggestions on the removal of the black foam adhesive tape and glue. I tried WD-40 and citrus based solvents with no luck. Has anyone ever heard of Nissan taking responsibility for this quality issue ?

• bartalk2 - Interesting observation

  Written by: habitat1 on Aug 26, 2002 4:31:51 AM

  Back when I bought a 1995 Maxima SE in September 1994, the automotive press gave the car high accolades but jumped all over the rear end design. Which to me, even 8 years later, is not all that bad looking. A little "heavy", but not that much different than the 5-series. The rest of the car was preety clean and uncluttered, including the body color modling and "shadowline" window trim. Now, ... Read More

• APR now offered on new MAXIMAS

  Written by: skillmyster on Aug 9, 2002 6:08:53 PM

  does anyone know what the APR nissan is now offering on 2003 maximas? i am looking to buy one soon. i have a 1994 nissan altima and it has been a good car. did a lot of research and this car has a lot of great features for the money. want to get the SE in Sheer Silver with sunroof and titanium package(because i want that BOSE 6-disc CD changer). just ... Read More

• logitech1

  Written by: 92drexel on Jul 15, 2002 9:41:57 AM

  Find out which 1992 maxima your friend has. From 1992 through 1994 Nissan offered two different engines in the maxima. The GXE model (160 HP) uses a timing belt which needs changing every 60k miles. The SE model had a different engine (190 HP) which uses a chain. Goodluck

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• please help !!

  Written by: luv1 on May 14, 2002 9:50:59 PM

  i am planning to buy a 94 nissan maxima gxe from a private owner.......the carfax history reported an accident in 1994 and also a lease registration....the price quoted to me is 2650 and is in my budget range....i would appreciate if anybody could suggest me whether i should go ahead with the deal or i should be discarding it....thank u !!

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• Road & Track vs. Motortrend vs. Car and Driver

  Written by: habitat1 on Jan 23, 2002 7:49:14 PM

  Montmax: I wouldn't advise cross comparing Motortrend and Road and Track performance test results. Motortrend seems to consistently quote faster times and higher skidpad ratings. Example - On the S2000, Road & Track's numbers are 0-60 in 5.5 seconds, 1/4 mile in 14.1 and 0.90g skidpad. Motortrends are 5.2 seconds, 13.8 seconds and 0.96 g's respectively. I suspect that Road and Track is a little more reasonable in their testing procedures. ... Read More

• 4apexs - good highway car?

  Written by: habitat1 on Jan 1, 2002 12:04:36 PM

  I have a 1995 Maxima SE (purchased September 1994)that just turned 120k miles. And we just returned from a 1,500 mile roundtrip to visit family in Maine. Here are my responses to your questions: Driving comfort for 200-500 miles a day: good. Seats in the 95 SE offered slightly better bolstering and adjustments than the GXE. Not sure if that's still the case, but I would check it out. The Maxima ... Read More

• sgrd0q - You mean to tell me...

  Written by: habitat1 on Dec 15, 2001 12:28:25 PM

  ..I've been running more than 6.2 miles when I run a 10k?? Good, that explains my slow times. And, as I've aged and added a few pounds, I've noticed that my "drag" has increased exponentially too!! Seriously though, I know that the performance equation is a lot more complex than I made it sound. That wasn't my attempted point. And I remain a big Nissan fan. But the idea that the ... Read More

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• Faulty Transmission

  Written by: axixam on Jul 8, 2001 12:27:25 PM

  Loyal owner of 2 Nissan cars: 1994 Nissan maxima sports edition & 2001 Infinite. Original owner of 94 Maxima with 52k miles that has been diagnosed with a faulty transmission that requires replacement. Estimated cost (time & materials) of a remanufactured transmission is approx $3,600. Warranty period of 5 years or 60k, which ever comes first. I am of course outraged by this occurrence, and have requested that Nissan interpret its ... Read More

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• Maxima Paint

  Written by: widog on Jan 17, 2001 8:27:18 AM

  Our family has a 1998 Maxima SE with black paint. I have noticed that even the slighted door ding results in the black paint coming off and the white primer being exposed. We have another black car, a 1994 Isuzu Rodeo. Door ding never reveal primer. Anyone else have problems with the paint job on their Maxima or other Nissan vehicle? I'm think of getting a new Pathfinder to replace the ... Read More