possible purchase of 99 gxe

[DennyLWheeler]

I'm looking at a 99 maxima with 96,000 miles on it. Good condition. However, the seller said it's a gle, but it has cloth interior and no climate control so I think it's a gxe. Asking $7,000. Anything I should be looking for in particular with this year and mileage. I'm have not owned a maxima but want to replace my acura legend with one

[maxhopper]

Welcome to NICO!

The sixth digit of the VIN will be your indicator of which trim level it actually is. A "G" indicates a GLE, while an "E" indicates a GXE, and a "V" indicates a SE.

The most important thing is maintenace record. Check for leaks, odd noises, hose condition, etc. These are pretty bullet-proof cars if properly maintained. It is also advisable to run a carfax, especially if the trim level options and what is actually in the car don't match.

[DennyLWheeler]

I don't see a G, E, or V in the vin - JN1CA21D3XT200325 No leaks, changed spark plugs every 25,000 miles and uses synthetic oil. Looks like it has been taken care of. Had a slight "ticking" noise that I don't know if is typical. The acuras all made noise so I don't know if the maximas are completely quiet or not. Thanks for the info, my friend loves his maxima and has had good luck so I think I'm safe with this one.

[maxhopper]

Woops, it's the sixth digit of the lower series of numbers (below the VIN) on the data tag on the passenger side of the firewall.

[MinisterofDOOM]

96k is just getting started for a well-maintained Maxima.

Maximas are pretty quiet at idle and cruise RPM.