The_buster Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 First i posted this here because thats where I see this heading... Ok, the maxima needs the slave cylinder replaced, looking to try and attempt that when its warmer in the next couple days. Its still having the rough start not to mention the catalytic needs replaced. It just seems to be one thing after another. What I would really like to do is keep it and slowly mod it in the future because its different and not many people mod these, but after driving the CRV I want another suv. I can see more and dont have an issue with drive throughs, Im short 5'6"ish, and Its just all around better for us both. I really want to get something with a little bit of lift no more than 6" though, and bigger tires or something I can do that to later down the road. I am just wanting opinions or maybe some advice im not sure. The maxima Is just sitting for now so nothing else gets torn up. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
STEVE-O Posted February 23, 2013 Report Share Posted February 23, 2013 Sell for around a grand and buy something else? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SPL_Josh Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 You were seriously concerned with a crv fitting in a drive thru? Wtf? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Mallard Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 If you are buying a car based on how easy it is to reach your food when going through a drive through, you eat too much fast food. People don't mod Maxima's because it's a waste of money to mod a platform like that. Fix it and drive it in to the ground if you like it that much. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 the drive through was just a perk. Being able to see better is the biggest part. and can I find anything decent for around a grand? I don't want another money pit, or should I patch it and wait till nexttax return? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 The buster Sell that shit on craigslist for a grand and lease a new base model car for $150/mo until you get your shit straight. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 The buster Sell that shit on craigslist for a grand and lease a new base model car for $150/mo until you get your shit straight. I agree. The idea of leasing on CR is unpopular but that's what I would do in his position. Didn't this guy just have a kid? Get something reliable and safe. Dump the Maxima. Start saving money, etc. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 my credit sucks I pretty much need a co-signer to order a pizza... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Sell the Maxima and get a Toyota or Honda (as has been said a billion times before). Dude both of my SC300's, with over 200,000 have had like 0 problems. Also alot more support for modding 'Yotas, especially RWD Lexus's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Sell the Maxima and get a Toyota or Honda (as has been said a billion times before). Dude both of my SC300's, with over 200,000, have had like 0 problems. Also alot more support for modding 'Yotas, especially RWD Lexus's. 1997 Civic EX (vtec!!) would be a good option. Keep it STOCK and you will have a nice little car. I had one in high-school and it was pretty fun. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Hell I've even been contemplating getting another 90's Civic for the daily grind to work.. I know every single nut and bolt on those things. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Littleguy Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 The problem is that once you have enough money to get a reliable daily and you CAN start modifying the Maxima is that you probably won't want to do it. There is a reason people don't modify them and it's because they just aren't good cars. I say give up modifying or buying something to modify for now until you are better off financially and I bet you won't be looking at Maximas. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ForeverMaker Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 my credit sucks I pretty much need a co-signer to order a pizza... Man, I feel for you and wish you the best... so having a kid was a good idea with your finances in shambles? You didn't take anyones advice on getting a Honda/Toyota/whatever so why another thread where you won't listen to anyone? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
acklac7 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Man, I feel for you and wish you the best... so having a kid was a good idea with your finances in shambles? I think more kids = more money to people on welfare... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evan9381 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 More kids = more money from EIC to mod a piece of shit maxima. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The_buster Posted February 24, 2013 Author Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 actually this kid was an oops, the wifes cycle was off due to stress and she just got over being sick. and we did get a honda, we got a crv... I do miss the civics though. I just like the height of the suv's. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
10phone2 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 i'm glad you got a decent car with the CRV. Just keep it simple and take care of it. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Why would you modify a Maxima? Even if you spent ten thousand dollars on that thing it would still be a front wheel drive pile of herpes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Buck531 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Why would you modify a Maxima? Even if you spent ten thousand dollars on that thing it would still be a front wheel drive pile of herpes. How much did you spend on your Civic? :fa: Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Not Brian Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Enough to speak from experience! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
MrMeanGreen Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Enough to beat a mildly modded Foxbody 5.0L Mustang :gabe: Ford LOL. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimTaylor751647545500 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 The only worthwhile mod for th 4th gen maxima is to swap a 5.5th gen maxima engine (3.5L) and completely gut the car. I've owned my car for 10 years and have been an avid maxima member/moderator on maxima.org since '03 and it's really not worth putting anything into these cars unless you're going to go all out and either do a turbo setup or 3.5L swap. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
imstock2 Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 The only worthwhile mod for th 4th gen maxima is to swap a 5.5th gen maxima engine (3.5L) and completely gut the car. I've owned my car for 10 years and have been an avid maxima member/moderator on maxima.org since '03 and it's really not worth putting anything into these cars unless you're going to go all out and either do a turbo setup or 3.5L swap. No. Needs ls swap!!! Better yet... TT ls like my "Obama" ls vette!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unfunnyryan Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 I'll pay $50 to watch it burn Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BrendanB Posted February 24, 2013 Report Share Posted February 24, 2013 Sell for a grand, buy a Honda. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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