I35 vs Maxima (any difference)

[bw1006]

I am looking at buying a 2002 I35. I assume that they are virtually identical to the 2002 Maxima. Is there any known issues with this year (transmission, O2 Sensors, Knock Sensors)? I currently have a 97 SE and I am happy with it but it has had a few issues.

Thanks for any input!

Forgot to mention this is a California car - will it have a bunch of emission baggage on it to restrict performance?

[audtatious]

Same car. Pretty much a GLE with more luxury appointments. The wheels are different as are the headlights, tail lights, and side markers. Other than that the rest is pretty much the same.

[bw1006]

Any major issues that you know of? I hear they have poor turning radius.

My 97 SE has had the transmission replaced, knock sensor, and 2 O2 sensors. I am also fighting dash rattles all the time.

Are the performance mods in-line with the Gen 4 Maximas? Make it breath better and you get better performance.

Thanks

[maxhopper]

Here's a link to a reliability report.http://autos.msn.com/research/...l=I35

You are pretty much spot on with your thinking regarding mods.

[audtatious]

Turning radius does suck...

Intake will give it a nice howl, but are not known to really give performance gains. Headers are the #1 performance part for the VQ35. Cat-back might give you a couple of hp as will a Y-pipe (maybe). Light pully will probably free up a couple more. Stiffer suspension will allow it to launch better, thus better track times. Light rims will help with unsprung weight to free up some more.