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Expert: Sean Halliday - 5/19/2008


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I would like to know if a Nissan Maxima with 190,000 miles is a good buy.  The person is selling for 3000(negotiable) and has said there are no issues with the car.  It's a '97 and just a car for my husband to get to work in and pick up the baby.

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Thats a lot of miles but if the car has been maintained,oil changes and transmission serviced often as required,its probably ok.Best to have a mechanic look at it before you buy it.Nissan are not great for lasting this far,if it was a Honda or Toyota,thats different as these cars can go for 400k,,,,,,i have 210k on my own Toyota.Its still running great although i did rebuild the head and replace the clutch.Personally i wouldnt buy this car,its a bit pricy.

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Sean Halliday

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general auto repair,japanese,bmw,mercedes,mini cooper 1960/2009,general british cars,ford.I DO NOT work on automatic transmissions.Manual transissions i install clutches only.Many people ask me to diagnose noises from their cars,unfortunately i cannot do this unless i hear it.As you appreciate,vehicles can and will make a variety of noises.I DONT UPGRADE or fit aftermarket performace kits,parts,chips,only replacement parts.

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