2000 Nissan Maxima SE review from North America
"I love maximas"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Cold start problem=upper intake plenum gasket.
C.v. boots.
Upper passenger engine mount.
Pulley.
O2 sensor.
Maf sensor.
General comments?
I love this car even with all the trouble it has given me. The main problem I had was the cold start where after car sat for a few hours in anything under 50 degrees it would idle rough and sometimes die for about 10 to 30 minutes depending on the weather. after 2 years and over $1,000. trying to find the problem I finally found it was the upper intake plenum gasket. Nissan dealer was going to replace for about $550. but I talked to their main mech. on the side and he did that plus replaced Engine mount, rotors (4),O2 sens.,c.v.boots, oil change, and pulley for $800. the plenum gasket made a huge change in overall performance most places don't want to deal with replacing it because its hell to get to, but it is well worth 550. to let a dealership do it because there is a lot to mess up taking everything on the top of the engine off and side mechs. will not tell you they messed up.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2000 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2005 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2007 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 5 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 0 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 98000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 169000 miles |
| Previous car | same same |
| Date of Entry | 1st June, 2007 |