Car advice

[Worf]

I don't know where to post this, but the lounge seems like a good start.

I am looking to buy a used car and have seen a Maxima - 2004 model, 180k, automatic, private sale. I looked at it and it is in good shape. Interior is fine and runs okay. My concern is the 180k on the car. This seems a bit much for 5 or 6 years. So my question is, should I be concerned and how many more kms can I get out of this car? Also, anything in particular I should be looking at on inspection? If anybody wants to contact me by pm, that would be appreciated.

 

[blackrock13]

I don't know where to post this, but the lounge seems like a good start.

I am looking to buy a used car and have seen a Maxima - 2004 model, 180k, automatic, private sale. I looked at it and it is in good shape. Interior is fine and runs okay. My concern is the 180k on the car. This seems a bit much for 5 or 6 years. So my question is, should I be concerned and how many more kms can I get out of this car? Also, anything in particular I should be looking at on inspection? If anybody wants to contact me by pm, that would be appreciated.

If you're really set on private sales, tell them you want to have it checked by a mechanic and do it. also check the record on the car with a 'good' company that does it, NOT Carfax.

If all is good you can get 100,000+, then you might start getting expensive electrical problems but not much else.

 

[catchin_zzz]

The engines on a Maximas are excellent. It was listed as one of Ward's top 10 engines for at least 14 years in a row. I think it missed out in 2009. I wouldn't be concerned about the engine at all.

 

[blackrock13]

The engines on a Maximas are excellent. It was listed as one of Ward's top 10 engines for at least 14 years in a row. I think it missed out in 2009. I wouldn't be concerned about the engine at all.

The 2009 engine is not the same one as the 2004, 3.5 litre vs 3.0 litre respectfully I think.

 

[Worf]

Guys, thanks for all this information. I guess for the price I am quoted, even if I get a few more years from it that wouldn't be so bad.

 

[blackrock13]

Guys, thanks for all this information. I guess for the price I am quoted, even if I get a few more years from it that wouldn't be so bad.

Get it checked please. If they balk, walk.

 

[Damondean]

I don't know where to post this, but the lounge seems like a good start.

I am looking to buy a used car and have seen a Maxima - 2004 model, 180k, automatic, private sale. I looked at it and it is in good shape. Interior is fine and runs okay. My concern is the 180k on the car. This seems a bit much for 5 or 6 years. So my question is, should I be concerned and how many more kms can I get out of this car? Also, anything in particular I should be looking at on inspection? If anybody wants to contact me by pm, that would be appreciated.

I own a Maxima, my second. The first was a 2000 and it started to act up at around 170,000. Not the engine, but the electronics. The maintenance goes up with the high mileage. My last repair on it -- before I traded it in -- cost two grand. I always had it serviced at the dealer. That one was built in Japan, Since 2004, they are built in the US.

It would be best to ask to see maintenance bills and have a dealer check it as well as do a carfacts (not sure of exact name) for accidents. It can be done online.

Check Auto Trader and Craigslist for prices.

They are nice cars.

 

[blackrock13]

Don't use CARFAX. They just use reports from others and when there's a flaw or fraud proved in their reports, they blame the other companies. They are the weakest of all companies in that niche in the car business.

My brother's Maxima lasted 12 years and rolled up 275,000 km. In the end the cruise control needed replacing along with some trouble with the trunk locks; that's it.

 

[flubadub]

I'm just retiring a mid 90's nissan altima. Over 300,000 km. Body and floor are rusting out, so its got to go, but the motor still runs super smooth.

 

[Worf]

At least it looks like I can get another 100k plus from the car. I don't plan on keeping it forever, maybe 4 or so years. But I will do some more due diligence. And at least a mechanic's review.

 

[Damondean]

At least it looks like I can get another 100k plus from the car. I don't plan on keeping it forever, maybe 4 or so years. But I will do some more due diligence. And at least a mechanic's review.

How much are they asking for it?

 

[mb12ca]

Make sure the struts and upper mounts (the suspension) don't need replacing. If they do in the next 20-30K, that can run you over $3000.

 

[Worf]

how much are they asking for it?

$8,000