These are pics from the dealer's website, I will have to take some of my own soon.

http://www.cardomain.com/id/mattbg20t

Pearl White just happens to be my favorite color 4th gen.

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1999 Maxima SE-L
5 speed manual
Superblack
Bristow VA
175,000 + miles and counting, bought new in '99.
Tein basic kit
JW / Stillen CAI
OG 185 amp alt.
Supercharger version aluminum crank pulley.
CA spec emmisions with Cattman Y and primary cat, off the shelf B pipe and Greddy muffler.
CF hood.

I a new member to this group. I have been a maxima owner since 1996. I am the proud owner a 1995 Nissan Maxima GXE with 220,000 miles on it. I replaced the original engine and transmission with used ones about 50,000 miles ago. The engine was leaking oil ( we performed almost no regular maintenance on this vehicle) and it was the same price to get a used motor with 67,000 miles on it verus have the old engine repaired. I opted for the used engine. No problems. Runs like a top. I should have taken care of this vehicle better, but I didn't. It still runs great, and I love it.

However, I found a 1998 I30 with 245,000 miles on it. Ran a carfax. It is a two owner vehicle with no history of problems. Called the prior owner, but he has not returned my call yet. I am a little leery of buying a car with so many miles on it. The vehicle runs smooth and quiet in idle, but it sounds and feels a little rough on the highway or above 35 mph. I hear a lot of cabin noise and almost feel like there is a drag. Not even close to being a smooth ride like my Maxima. Taking the vehicle to the dealership tomorrow to get it inspected thoroughly. The vehicle is clean inside and outside. Black exterior, leather, heated seats, power roof, and the car lot is asking $4200. I think I can get them down to $3700. NADA and Kelly are at least $1,000-$1500 higher in value, but those values don't properly take into full account all of these miles. Not sure if I should even be considering this vehicle. Please advise!

I love the car.

Sleepless in Springfield.

inhebriatedturtle: I've always been a bit jealous of the I30's getting all the Cefiro goodies. Be sure to post up some pics of your ride.

jmaxima: We've had some coversations through email, but I'm counting on you to offer some great advise for any audio questions that arise.

maximalover23: Usually I would say if it doesn't feel right, pass it up. Just because it doesn't show up on a carfax report doesn't mean that it hasn't been wrecked. Carfax only tells you of accidents that have been reported to the proper authorities. I find it particularly odd that you hear a lot of cabin noise, since the fit and finish of the Maxima/I30s is impecable. Also, most car lots in my area are looking for upwards of $5k for 4th gens in good condition. Please let us know what the dealership tells you about the I30 after you take it in for inspection.

Upgrades:
Stillen rear sway
Trans cooler
Kosei K1TS wheels with Bridgestone Turanza LSV

Other rides:
2001 Miata with after market Turbo w/220 WHP - 1/4 = 13.7sec @ 102

2006 Honda Odyssey EXL (I've got 4 kids)

Got any pictures of the Miata?

4.08 VLSD, NICO 8-way ECU, full exhaust with custom headers,
Tokico Blues with Eibach springs, Stillen FSTB, 20mm RSB

The previous two times I logged into this site, I was in firefighting mode, so couldn't check into this thread.

Here are the details of my I30:

2001 I30 Luxury trim
Obsidian black exterior
Beige leather interior
San Jose area, CA
67k miles as of Oct 2006

Maintenance replacements so far:
- alternator
- brakes (front and rear)
- steering wheel audio control pad

Thanks!

Modified by quark4 at 4:51 PM 10/15/2006

Modified by quark4 at 4:51 PM 10/15/2006

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Car: 2001 Infiniti I-30T
Location: Naperville, IL
Color: Titanium/Graphite leather
Options: Everything except Navi
Mods: K&N filter, the rest bone stock*

*However, in the last week I have ordered Tein H-Tech springs, Tokico Illuminas, an eBay FSTB and an Addco RSB. You guys are a bad influence.

CarDomain page: http://www.cardomain.com/ride/2508996

Link to CARDOMAIN page for my ride.

Modified by dr-rjp at 5:34 PM 10/29/2006

How do you like your CVT?

So far the only upgrades are my chrome 20's (255/35/20R) and K&N air filter. Still thinking if I should throw my stocks on for the summer, since I'm in NJ. I've had this car for about a couple of months now, and it was a great investment. Wish I could say the same about my ex-girl. Next on list will be headrest TVs. Comments/feedback welcome.

I'm sure I will pick up a few pointers here and there. Thanks

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2001 Ann Ed, 5spd, Statham GA,
Its still stock but Ive been to some sites and forund some parts I'll keep ya'll up to the time (vybz Kartel) for those who listen to some dancehall

Loki, glad you got your baby back.

Just purchased an '03 I35...nice ride and have all options except nav system..recently added an FSTB and makes a nice difference

http://forums.nicoclub.com/zerothread/183170
Good luck with that cover though because although mine needs it, I haven't had the time or motivation to attempt a clean.

Modified by NSR A32 at 7:31 PM 11/26/2006

I could really use some help on getting it running again....please??

Thanx,
Big Bob

Your help would be greatly appreciated....Thanx,

1995 Nissan Maxima SE
Bronx, New York