Nissan Just Ended Production of Their Cars

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[@tonymontana3742]

Scotty, should I buy a 2015 Lexus RX450h with only 18k miles but the hybrid warranty is expired?

[@rickrolledtruth5834]

Yea cause of winter.

[@xxpyroxx1670]

Remember to ring that Taco Bell!

[@wallbanger3]

What did they do w the tranny? Bigger cooler ?

[@isiahdonovandailycarrepair4819]

@@tonymontana3742 seems like a good car it’s got 18k miles and it’s a 2015 id buy it maybe not just have it for like 10 years though but it’s a Toyota so it will last u awhile

[@Uberican718]

240k miles on my 2016 maxima Spark plugs changed at 200k miles Suspension replaced at 200k miles Serpentine belt changed at 240k miles Battery changed at 210k miles I mean if you drive this daily and take care of it with maintenance, it can take care of ya! Very happy with my maxima. Drove primarily highway throughout the last 5 years. Bought it at 33k mikes used.

[@yoboyben8649]

My battery lasted 9 years lol on my 2012 maxima

[@Switzerlandboy420]

@uberican718 Any transmission service drain and fill on your max??

[@Uberican718]

@@Switzerlandboy420definitely have had it changed at least once a year since 2017

[@jpal1993]

You have to service the tranny fluid at 100k

[@kbflorida7985]

I have a 2016 Maxima. How long did you drive Maxima when tranny was failing? Do you get scans yearly too? I'm driving mine with a tranny code currently. Thanks

[@zoidzoid87]

You ever just zone out while watching and just think about how grateful we are to have scotty and his infinite wisdom.

[@carljenkins5092]

Thank you Scotty for your wisdom. I like your presentations

[@CookingHeat]

No

[@BHDread]

A real and cool guy

[@ChristopherSquires-w3y]

Had a 2009 maxima sv sport , drove it for 200,330 miles never had a problem with cvt

[@ianski11]

I have a 2020 Maxima, and I love it. I’ll eventually run with an extended drivetrain warranty due to possible CVT issues. I don’t treat it like a day qualifying at NASCAR, so I’m not too worried about it. Just a fun, spirited car to drive.

[@gutadin5]

how many mileage now on the odometer?

[@elvisnicasio6392]

Just do maintenance to it, i have a Sentra 2015 145k miles no CTV issues whatsoever, but i do maintenance every 30K miles, ( CVT fluid and filters )

[@gutadin5]

@@elvisnicasio6392 any parts replaced with your Sentra?

[@elvisnicasio6392]

@@gutadin5 Strut mount, transmissions/engine support and windows master control

[@Goldpanda94]

I have a 2017 SL with 122k miles, do CVT fluid every 30k and you'll be fine

[@djaydoubleyou8162]

I’ve owned my 2010 Nissan Maxima SV for ten years. I purchased it back in 2012 when it was only two years old and it had 39,000 miles on. In 2016, my CVT was replaced at 99,000 miles due to Nissan extending the warranties on certain 09-10 Maxima’s. It didn’t show signs of slippage, but Nissan ran some test and determined it met their requirements and plus my extended warranty was abt to expire so I had my dealership complete any work that was covered until warranty. Since I live in Las Vegas, the heat from our extreme summer temps played a role in my cvt needed to be replaced. I haven’t had any major issues with my Maxima nor has it left me stranded. Every two years, my Nissan battery seems to die, but it’s still covered under Nissans warranty. Now, my maxima is sitting at 178,000 trouble free miles. It’s sad that Nissan is discontinuing it’s flagship sedan. I will not trade this car in anytime soon. I’ll keep until the wheels fall off. Everything is in still working condition. Despite the negative reviews abt the CVT, I actually love it especially paired to this VQ35DE v6 motor. It makes a nice sound under acceleration and it drives smooth. This is one of the best cars I’ve owned in my 22 years of driving. Thank you Nissan for building a solid, reliable and well built vehicle for the last 42 years.

[@WinstonBartholomewIII]

I bought my 2010 and 2012 with the same mileage just like you did. Currently it only has 47,000 mi on it because I hardly ever drive it. Only use it when the wife and I want to dress up and go somewhere nice. I hope to one day put a 6-speed manual transmission in it but that's going to be some serious cash.

[@Minecraft_mast]

My first car was a 1989 maxima. Loved that car!

[@johnlandacre9881]

I drove my 89 maxima almost 15 years and 145,000 miles. It was a fabulous car, smooth as silk, powerful, just couldn’t ask for more. Wish they still made them like that. Today, I have a 2.5 4 cyl. 2004 Altima, almost 19 years old, that is also a nice car. I may keep it till I’m 90, 22 more years.😀

[@Minecraft_mast]

@@johnlandacre9881 Ours was a hand-me-down that survived by my brother and I learning to drive. I have a Pathfinder now. Nice, but definitely a sedan masquerading as an SUV.

[@cedricmiller4370]

Yea the 1989-1994 bodystyle Maxima was jazzy if you had one back in 1990 you was doing good for yourself i remember as a kid seeing the old school Maximas riding around with rims

[@albertsanchez8410]

You’re the most likeable person I’ve ever watched. I don’t know crap about cars, but since I stumbled onto your videos a week ago, I’ve just been binge watching them. Blessings to your health and well-being sir!

[@Akotski-ys9rr]

i knew a lot about cars before but the knowledge I got from his videos is priceless

[@theoverlyingTRUTH_NINJA]

Welcome to the fam

[@rockinrob2004]

Scotty's the most honest, informative car guy anywhere! He's certainly a treasure! Watch as many as you can of his stuff & also if you don't know he has live shows on Thursday's & Saturday's that he answer live questions in the chat! Enjoy!

[@jeremiahbueler4035]

Welcome to the rabbit hole

[@cristinaward8344]

I couldn’t know less about cars, but I listen intently. Scotty fascinates me, and I’ve always thought mechanics are some of the smartest people on the planet.

[@phsouzabr]

I rented a 2014 Maxima many years ago, it had 5k miles on it ... I fell in love with that car ... so powerful and comfortable ... Still think about it to this day ... 😍

[@Zombiesteve03]

My mother has a 2010 Nissan maxima and I have truly been blown away with the car since she has gotten it. It has survived Louisiana, Syracuse winters for 4 years and now West Virginia's mountains. The car was truly ahead of it's time and still feels so luxurious and fast paced, thing is surprisingly quick.

[@quixomega]

That's about the last Nissan worth buying, since they got bought out by Renault their cars have gotten progressively worse.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Good luck with it

[@MrSamPhoenix]

Watch that CVT transmission. That transmission is pretty good, but that transmission will inevitably blow if you don’t take care of it.

[@rromancunard]

@@quixomega 🙇🏼‍♂️, probably Renault has a bad reputation because bought AMC and was the same, before Renault the cars of AMC(Jeep) were goods, but after 🥴, now the same with Nissan 😮‍💨.

[@Mark-jc1qj]

I know those Syracuse winters 😩

[@tristanmoos9770]

I bought a 2010 maxima in 2019 for 6000 with 150k miles, now it has 190k + with the original CVT and haven’t had a problem. I beat the crap out the car and it hasn’t left me stranded. Simply maintain the car, GET oil changes and replace what worn and it will last. With its 290+ hp 3.5 engine and somewhat comfortable interior I would definitely recommend this as a great used car. Try and find one with the SV (Standard Value) package it will give you a big backup camera with nav, Bluetooth audio, 9 speaker BOSE system, dual sunroof, leather, heated steering, ventilated - heated driver seat and a rear power sunshade. Mine has a rare center arm rest in the back with radio and climate controls you can also find if you’re into that. I’m so disappointed that Nissan is discontinuing their flagship sedan and not dropping one of the other 3 cheaper sedans they offer. I personally feel the Maxima would sell better with a full proper redesign and an AWD option. I would say the Maxima is more luxurious than any modern Infiniti sedan.

[@locluke979]

Still a fuckin garbage car. Just cause you got lucky doesn’t mean most will

[@lp0219]

How is it holding up now? I plan on getting a 2012 or 13.

[@tristanmoos9770]

@@lp0219 the CVT blew up trying to pass a Prius. I bought a Mercedes ML 550 2009 tho the Maxima made it to 210,000 I sold it for 1k I take back my lengthy comment about the Maxima don’t get one unless it’s low mileage.

[@lp0219]

@tristanmoos9770 wow smh, thanks for the update, guess I'll get a 2009 acura mdx .

[@komradkolonel]

One of big reasons why I love Crown Vics and Grand Marquis/Town Cars is that if you need to you can get a good factory reman engine or transmission for a lot less than most late model engines or transmissions and chances are they will outlast them too. You just really can't beat Old School.

[@celuiquipeut6527]

Nowadays everything is made to break. 80's and 90's car are the best.

[@fromthebackofmymind]

And all the 60's muscle were even easier. But now valued as high as a new Corvette. My advice? Snag a Mustang with the Coyote engine if your a Ford guy.

[@g5alive795]

How true! My 2000 Crown Vic LX w/ 109k on the clock, still moves out in luxury. 😲😲😲

[@gqp4800]

Mpg bad

[@danielpassigmailcom]

@@gqp4800 19 city/28 highway, which is better than Scotty is quoting for this v6 Nissan

[@surfwalez8556]

Never owned one but I’ve always appreciated The aesthetics and gas mileage

[@moneymikz]

I leased one and then bought one, they’ve been great to me

[@jerk5959]

They're great cars if you want to lease.

[@LegendGamiing7]

I have a 2012 Maxima with just 71k miles. Bought it in 2013, and I absolutely love it. Will drive it till we both die.

[@MCMA-up5nc]

or until the CVT trans go out like mine did yesterday. 2014 with 86,000 miles. 6k to replace. Yikes

[@LegendGamiing7]

@MCMA-up5nc then that means we both die 😂😂😂

[@jakhihilton1505]

Just traded in my 2012 Maxima with 280,000 miles on it. Great video Scotty.

[@notthatronjohnson1187]

On 9-4 2010 I bought a brand new Nissan Altima with a CVT transmission. On 4-18-2016 I gave it to my oldest granddaughter when she started commuting 100 mikes daily to USF university in Tampa. On 9-30-2020 she gave it to her younger sister that had just turned 17. My granddaughter drives it daily now to work and college. It now has 230K miles .Never had anything but routine maintenance. All major items still work fine including Tranny. Still cleans up nice too. Smoothest riding and quietest car I ever owned. Her Dad owns his own automotive repair shop and makes sure all maintenance is performed.

[@apreese16]

I love my 2012 nissan maxima! CVT still going strong at 183k miles!

[@Nnubbs]

I have this maxima. I love this car. I’m probably going to buy another of this model design when mine dies

[@ASMRTec]

This body style of the Maxima is the absolute best looking one

[@Alan-lv9rw]

I’ve owned eight Nissan sedans and loved every one of them.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Why so many?

[@gypsonny2]

@@shadowopsairman1583 kept crashing them into other cars and people. Typical Nissan driver

[@gutadin5]

what are those Nissans?

[@lar1128]

Same here had every model except the sports car 300zx. All ran well upwards to over 200k on all of them

[@emchammer1815]

Mines a 2014 and still purring. Then again, only 68K miles. Very reliable car. No issues.

[@kevinknestrick3797]

I owned a 92 Max and I drove well over 500k on it...One of the best cars I ever had

[@steveeddy6876]

Yes the old Maximas were super reliable at my shop about 22 yrs ago I had a customer that owned a Diesel model rare I think it was from Europe not Japan because the steering wheel was on the left side of the passenger seat s

[@michaelkelley3378]

Dude I found a 92 maxima last year with 97k miles. I bought it for 2,500

[@kevinknestrick3797]

I drove mine like a race car for at least 200k of the miles on it and it had that button where you could switch it from comfort to sport mode and that was high tech back then... THE GOOD OLD DAYS WHEN THINGS WERE BUILT TO LAST

[@kevinknestrick3797]

@@michaelkelley3378 I would love to have one in good condition because it had enough room inside and that 6 cylinder engine that would run forever if you took care of it

[@michaelkelley3378]

@@kevinknestrick3797 i agree, mines in great shape!! I'm the second owner!! Just gave her a tune up as I got over 100k I'll drive her until she's 💣

[@BanSocialMedia2025]

Have the same one but black, best damn car ive ever had out all the vehicles ive owned! Take good care of it and it will last!

[@fcon2002]

I have a 2014 Maxima it only has 68,000. I love the car. It rides beautifully and is super fast. I am impressed with how the exterior and interior still look new 8 years later.

[@gutadin5]

is that a CVT or AT transmission?

[@godsandmonstars]

@@gutadin5 still cvt

[@javiervazquezz]

I have a 2014 Infiniti Q50s Hybrid 194k miles and running great Very quick and fun I’ve owned a 97 Maxima 03 G35 coupe 07 G35 sedan They’ve all been great to me all made it over 200k miles with no issues Also have a 05 Titan 284k miles Nissan

[@rayjohnson863]

I have a 2017 Nissan Sentra right at 100,000 miles. I've done the recommended transmission fluid changes and so far no issues. The transmission works so far and no engine issues.

[@dfields9511]

the best engine in the maxima was the VQ30DE paired with a 6 Speed manual trans

[@Mr11ESSE111]

only problem was/are that 6 speed manual are nuclear physic for average american which dont know wtf is that

[@SKATESPOTSWORLDWIDE]

Thank god it’s not a 35DE

[@SKATESPOTSWORLDWIDE]

Bcuz maxima is not a enthusiast car!

[@tedschmitt178]

@@SKATESPOTSWORLDWIDE It WAS an enthusiast car…way back when it could be had with a manual transmission.

[@volvo09]

Rust is the only real issue with those. They're pretty much all gone where I live. I do love those cars though.

[@AllSven]

2000 maxima - original transmission and engine - 330,000 miles - no major issues still

[@TheJackhammer81]

I have a 2010 Maxima with 228,000 miles on it, and it still drives like a beast. I drain and fill the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles, and I have not had any issues with the transmission.

[@mccoyji]

What cvt fluid you use? Factory or other like valvoline?

[@Khi.252]

@@mccoyji Please use factory NS2 fluid. DO NOT use any aftermarket fluid in the CVT.

[@Gearoftime]

Mom had a 2002 maxima all the bells and whistles she drove that thing till it finally blew up over 230k miles. Helped me out learning how to work on vehicles when I was still new at driving. Recently traded in my 2010 Sentra cvt finally went out at 120k fun car to drive though

[@DGalzak]

im currently in the process of getting my drivers license and im getting a 2012 maxima handed to me, honestly if there is one thing i absolutely love about the car is that it is relatively low maintenance on every part excluding the transmission. sure it wont go Mach 1 but it gets me to point A to point B comfortably and smoothly. im looking forward to maintaining my maxima for as long as i possibly can and hope to god my cvt doesn't strand me in the middle of a desert lol.

[@_zigzak]

If it has an issue you’ll know. The cvt on this car was still working but would go into limp mode on long drives so I just had it replaced. This car never left me stranded.

[@lexity3270]

Same and I just turned 16 early October

[@lemsi02]

​@_zigzak do you think its worth it to buy a 2012 maxima with 130km driven

[@eddiejesus6441]

I have a 2012 maxima myself. What are the warning signs of a transmission going out?

[@Switzerlandboy420]

Bruh no cap my 13 max cvt went out at 230k doggin it..with no maintenance

[@MurangShaBu_MahalNaBiGas]

I got Nissan Sentra 2014 with over 250k and I still have the original transmission and engine. The only thing I changed was the alternator.

[@richsweeney1115]

You got lucky....its a well known fact

[@nicholasadkins6469]

I’m hoping my 2016 Sentra goes that long. It’s at 103,000 now.

[@hothmobile100]

With a CVT? I believe you if true. My wife has a 2015 Rogue Select with a CVT and it still drives perfect. But it only has 84K miles and I change the CVT fluid on it a lot. It's a Rogue Select which were made in Japan. (but the parts are all the same quality, just fit and finish might be better). Even though it was assembled in Japan, it came with the same parts as Rogue's made here which was kind of disappointing. (Same crappy batteries, same crappy Valeo altnernator). But it was assembled in Kyushu Japan so I like it for a Rogue.

[@RRLV434]

My dad has got a 2019 pathfinder with cvt. Hopefully it will get to be that old, it has 40k miles trouble free as of now

[@allahsnackbar9915]

i remember the old days. a car with the engine and gearbox still in it was quite commonplace haha

[@kenherrera2819]

I have a Nissan Maxima, 2013 model, 142-thousand miles all original equipment. Transmission still works perfectly (knock on wood!) I am, however, a very timid driver and rarely ask the transmission to get up and go so it has been gently used.

[@bjornironsides6474]

You’re not the only one. More stories like yours than not. The cvt failure rate is an internet exaggeration.

[@zugzug1107]

I think @Scottykilmer7 is a scam?

[@dayquancollins2531]

Exactly as long as you not beating on the CVT hard it last's never had to replace mine im at 120,000 miles

[@cm1133]

Drain and fill your CVT fluid every 10,000 miles. Switch to Castrillón CVT fluid. The Nissan CVT fluid is garbage and is why their Jatco sourced CVTs fail so prematurely. To really protect your CVT, install an auxiliary transmission fluid cooler in front of the radiator.

[@ur_boy_los]

@@cm1133 how can someone go about that, is that something that you have to go to a specific shop for or can you do it yourself, in regards to adding the transmission oil cooler. I would like to do something like that. I have a 2009 Maxima in amazing condition. I'm at 178k miles and I bought it with 91k miles and I've never changed the transmission oil but it runs beautiful.

[@Viper34TTV]

I have a 99 maxima with 326809 miles on it. Scotty recommended it

[@ronh8521]

Wife had 2006 Maxima SE. Loved it except when you accelerated rapidly, the FWD torque almost ripped the steering wheel out of your hands. In 2016, traded for a 2013 Infiniti G37x. Man, what a great deal. Maxima was fun…G37 is funner. Wife says she’ll drive her Infiniti until the wheels fall off and since it only has 80,000 miles could be awhile. Unfortunately, Infiniti will probably fold in the next couple yrs.

[@FELIPE8226M]

I used to own a 2005 Sentra SER Spec V had the limited slip and 6 speed manual that little car has torque steer also lol, you can’t beat rwd or awd though

[@DaBronxsta]

Just bought a 2014 Maxima and had to check with Scotty on his thoughts. He made me feel like I made a good choice. I’m saving up for a transmission now. The option of switching it to standard sounds like a plan. Can’t wait until it arrives I bought this over a 2014 ES 350. I know the Lexus is a great car but it’s like 6-7k more for one. Maxima has always caught my eye and I should’ve bought one years ago

[@Cloudzy86]

I never expected scotty to compliment my car

[@_zigzak]

🙌🏼

[@ahotdj07]

I remember one of my first cars was a 1988 Nissan Maxima. I had bought it used when I was in the Air Force (back in 1990). His Maxima (in this video) is really nice. Excellent condition for the age and mileage. I cannot get over how clean the engine bay is on this car!

[@johnossendorf9979]

$4k for the transmission ? My mom's 07 Toyota mini van is at almost 240k miles on the original transmission.

[@johnossendorf9979]

@B T k

[@محمدالبلوشي-ح6ق]

I have 2011 Nissan maxima with 225 miles had it for 9 years now. Original transmission and engine almost everything in the car is original. For transmission, I change the fluid every 35k miles. I also added a cooler to help cool transmission fluid down and everything is just perfect with this car.

[@thepersian4773]

Do you recommend to change the fluid yourself or paying at the Nissan dealer?

[@_zigzak]

@@thepersian4773 change it yourself, don’t go to the stealership. Costs $50 for 5 quarts of oem fluid and it’s as easy as changing the oil.

[@petiteambrosia1]

I have this exact same car, same color and all. I love it. The transmission had been replaced when I got it. I'm glad Scotty likes it. 😊

[@audrey9640]

I had a Maxima and Infiniti both manual. Loved ‘em

[@bornjamerican52]

I got the same maxima same color and same year😊. 236K original transmission 🙏🏾🙏🏾

[@MrCountrycuz]

I will stick with my 2”14 Acura TSX. It also has a timing chain. 114000 miles, 31 mpg and fun to drive.

[@DigitalPlacebo]

Love your videos! You're the one that encouraged me to buy a 2010 Toyota 4Runner SR5. Watching this video I'm trying to convince my eighteen-year-old this is a good first vehicle for him.

[@jointhefist1016]

Impressed that Scotty's videos are in 4K, while some KZbinrs who are making million, only get to 1080p.

[@jeffsenecal4168]

I don't wanna watch this in 4 k... Because of Scottie...

[@youdontknowme5969]

I don't understand why people always need 4k, especially on a tablet or phone. OK a big 65" screen I understand. And I work with some 1st-world rich obnoxious people who demand 4k on their smartphones, half of who I bet don't even know what 4k really means... I'm happy with 480 on mine I might go 720 at times or even just 240 if not going full-screen

[@zugzug1107]

I think @Scottykilmer7 is a scam?

[@youdontknowme5969]

@@zugzug1107 yep a scambot, they've been a major issue on Scotty's channel (and many others) for months. And KZbin clearly doesn't care.

[@quixomega]

It depends how much editing you're doing, it can get really expensive if you're doing a bunch of editing or basically any effects.

[@ataaamic6321]

I got my first car over a year ago, a 2002 Nissan Maxima SE. 200,000 miles. It drives like a dream. It has its problems sure but none of them involve the engine... yet.

[@rocketboostjump]

My old Altima had 453000 with original everything except the alternator. AC,Trans,engine, etc original

[@Nightwish1773]

😂😝🤣😜😆🤪

[@adamesd3699]

I had a 2000 Maxima. Regular auto transmission, no CVT. Transmission still blew up at around 40,000.

[@Altima6MT]

If Nissan made a reliable transmission they would sell more Maximas, or at least offer a 6-speed for SR trims for car enthusiasts.

[@johnnybrowning470]

I've got 156,000 miles on my 2011 and only problem I had a light came on in the dash. I went to check the fluid and realized I couldn't because it was made into the tube. I checked it and the fluid was burnt in every meaning of the word. I prayed and changed the fluid and viola, everything is going good. That was like almost 100,000 miles so it was way overdue . I just changed the fluid again, at 156,000 miles. Just change the fluid, for some reason Nissan wants it's customers to think that the transmission is sealed and the fluid is good for the life of the car. The manual says to change transmission fluid at about 30,000 miles.

[@e-zward9019]

Those 3.5 v6 engines they put in the infiniti cars was the best things that ever happened to nissan.

[@williamkennedy9147]

I've got a '98 Nissan Maxima. I bought it for $1,200 in 2019. At the time it had 167,000 miles on it. Now it's not far from 225,000 miles on it. As far as I know it still has the original transmission.

[@mythoughts9801]

Its the front wheel drive Nissan models made after 2004 that you have to worry about the CVT. 2005-current. A 98 should be good.

[@bradleyevans8147]

Scotty, please tell folks that on a CVT, if you change the fluid every 30-40 thousand miles, it can, and will make it last forever. We did this on a 2008 Rogue SL, and traded it at 422,000 miles. Never did slip, but the 4 wheel drive axle had problems, so it was time for a trade. The CVT is just like anything else, you have to take care of it, and, you should never treat it like a hot rod.

[@bjornironsides6474]

He knows, but he’s invested in this viewpoint and won’t change it. Lots of maxima owners on here telling people that the cvt issues are very exaggerated. There’s no information on an actual failure rate.

[@_zigzak]

@@bjornironsides6474 they are exaggerated. This is my car, and I should have told scotty that when I first bought I beat the snot out of it all the time so it took a pretty good beating. He got the numbers a little mixed up, I had it replaced at 160k. It still worked but it would go into limp mode on long drives so I figured it was time to just replace it. If you take it easy and change the fluid they will last

[@jonmo2694]

Did you change the AWD fluid?

[@runsalot777]

@Bradley Evans Yep… The fluid change at 30-40k is the key..

[@esway6594]

Agree with you Bradley Evans, drive your car and dont hot rod it will make last longer and since I'm old school i still warm my vehicle up before driving off. I put 150K on my murano mostly city drivng with just regular routine maintenance.

[@WDM888]

BTW, the 7th Nissan Maxima has a really beautiful front looking !

[@jessewynne8193]

Hey Scotty!! Glad to hear your voice is back and you seem to be feeling better then the past few videos you posted your hands are even waving around even more now! 😂

[@marcburns508]

I was always a car guy... I hate sedans but thats usually all you get now... the days of two doors seems to be over. Your not going to be whipping through traffic in an SUV that likes to roll.

[@mitchlu]

Those are all fair statements. I now have 126K trouble-free miles on my '16 MAX I bought new; changed the CVT fluid @60K & 120K miles. Thanks for giving the MAX some love!

[@jonmo2694]

Nice, change or flush?

[@robc7323]

I recently sold my 2007 Murano with the 3.5V6 and CVT. I also had my CVT fluid changed at 60k and 120k miles... I sold it with ~180k miles on it and it still had the original CVT. The fluid still looked clean when I sold it but I advised the new owner to get it changed. It was FWD so perhaps it put less strain on the internals. It was also made in Japan so maybe that helped. It still had a nice interior and everything worked. I had to replace a power steering hose/oil cooler gasket/motor mounts but had no other major issues. It never broke down on me or left me stranded. I admit I was nervous about the CVT and did not want to push my luck so that is why I sold it... also I got a lot of $$$ for it with the stupid high used car prices. I have known a number of people with certain model year Altimas who have gone through multiple CVTs so it seems certain models/years are more problematic.

[@mitchlu]

@@jonmo2694 Never flush! You're asking for trouble. (BTW-I'm a mechanical engineer).

[@mitchlu]

@@robc7323 Sounds like you made some smart decisions at the right times. My previous car was an '07 Altima 3.5 SE that last until 170K miles.

[@jonmo2694]

@@mitchlu I know, I know.I was just asking thanks

[@superclawsy]

my parents bought a 2010 altima 3.5 cvt and its got the original trans and its got 195k miles and is perfectly fine. drove it in high school and some of college. beat the heck out of it alot and no issues

[@lionellynch6775]

I remember when the maxima had the inline 6 cylinder 5 speed manual in the 1980's.. The maxima as far as I can remember always had the option of a manual transmission. This is what made them fun to drive. A Japanese 4 door family car out running the Camaro and mustang. The maxima was hard to beat. But now it has the same excitement as a ford fusion.

[@kastellolo5212]

A 1996 Maxima was the first standard transmission car that I ever tested. Don't remember if it had 5 or 6 gears.

[@zugzug1107]

I think @Scottykilmer7 is a scam?

[@coltonjones4949]

I have a 2009 maxima factory cvt still going strong at 191k thankfully🙏🙏

[@JuniorsChannel11]

I LOOKED IT UP THERE NOT ENDING PRODUCTION OF THEIR CARS

[@anthonymolina7416]

The maxima yes

[@JuniorsChannel11]

@@anthonymolina7416 OK

[@YoZayTheHedgehog]

I live in Chicago, own a 2018 Nissan Maxima S trim in blue, CVT transmission and all, 54.5k miles on it, still runs great. I keep up with maintenance on it, and although the transmission gets a bad rep (which may or may not be warranted, to each their own), it runs the same as when purchased brand new. Oh and did I mentioned completely paid off? Anyhow, great video Mr. Kilmer as always. ✊🏻

[@shadowopsairman1583]

2018 with 54, laughable, try 100,000+

[@YoZayTheHedgehog]

@@shadowopsairman1583 It’ll get there, no doubt. It’s paid off, that’s all that matters in the end.

[@MCMA-up5nc]

I'm from the Chicago area to and my trans just went out yesterday in my 2014 Maxima with 86k miles. Just got an estimate of 6k to replace. The previous owner changed the trans fluid at 40K. Yikes

[@Midnight7thgen]

7th generation maxima is still the best looking body style out of all of them!

[@watsontyler42]

I have a 2014 maxima sv premium. Love this car. I've modded the hell out of it. Still got the cvt on it at 120k. Actually just had the cvt fluid changed. No metal shavings thank God. With a ecu tune and other mods dyno tested I'm pushing 315 engine hp on it. And the cvt runs perfectly. You can slap an old altima 6 speed on these things. So thats what I'm doing next. From what I heard if you switch the cvt with a manual its a night and day difference. Cant wait. These cvts I've seen them go above 200k miles without any issues IF YOU CHANGE THE FLUID. It will last you for a while.

[@moonman1717]

Imagine how well Nissan would be doing if they just stopped collaborating with JATCO. What's the definition of insanity . . .

[@AC6PILOT]

all my nissans have easily made it to 250k miles my biggest problem was on the VQ35 burning oil and timing chain but I abused that car everyday of my life like it was a modified race car lol.

[@mr.tall-man1573]

I would have taken a maxima if they made them in AWD without the CVT. Therefore I went with G37X. I think a lot of people like the Maxima but go with the G37 for the lack of CVT and AWD or RWD. Little more power too.

[@joannehiiro1111]

My current car is a 2001 Nissan Maxima 5 speed. I love it. The guy at the parts store tried to buy it from me yesterday. She is a keeper.

[@fendigodumb4318]

yea I have an 01 Nissan maxima also for 900$ and I love it too lol cant wait to buy the new wheels I'm getting for it. Right now the cars tan but eventually ima make it another color maybe black tbh, but the wheels I'm getting are chrome so it'll still go well with the color my car is right now

[@jamesnunez1703]

I had an 02 and a 05 maxima . Loved the cars . I almost bought the g37 . I live in the Galveston area and got caught in a rain storm on the way back in dads 03 tundra . I decided to get the 14 tundra just cus of the storms . I did love the maximas

[@kashsres1064]

I test drove a 13 maxima and a 12 G37 and I got the G37 few months ago

[@FELIPE8226M]

Gs are awesome it’s just that the takeover kids have been giving them a bad name now

[@LyleBialk]

I just bought a 2024 Nissan Versa. I hunted until I found a manual transmission model, wanted to avoid the CVT worry. I'm expecting a good ownership experience. So far love the Versa, and I'm averaging between 42.5 and 43.1 MPG, rural driving.

[@anaphylastiks]

The 90-2000s Maxima's were beasts.

[@janettebreckenridge742]

my son had a 91 and a 01 Maxima, both where beasts. Never had any high dollar issues with them. Out lasted my 95 Honda civic.

[@mcherylyn]

My favorite car ever, was my 97 Maxima...the only major repair was a starter when it was six years old.

[@anaphylastiks]

@@mcherylyn I had a 2001 T.i maxima the top model. Ac never worked, but apart from that nothing ever went wrong, I got 200,000 Kms out of and only paid 3grand. It was one owner with full service history.

[@lightsfansofthewest481]

The old hardbody pickup was a beast.

[@anaphylastiks]

@@lightsfansofthewest481 navara single?

[@senanfoutchedjev2401]

I got 1994 Nissan Micra 1.3L with CVT-N tranny. Except for the Transmission nothing else really has been a problem and the car runs on Propane-Butain gas fuel. I have kept it and repaired the transmission because its cheaper to get a different car for over 8 years. Now I have bought Honda Civic MK-8, 2006, with Robotized Transmission, which you don't have in the US. But I still have the Nissan for a second car. Everything still works. Thank you Scotty.

[@ImKillerGonads]

I've got a 2011 nissan altima, original transmission at 201k miles. Shifting isn't the BEST, but it still works. I have had to replace a buncha other stuff though.

[@shadowopsairman1583]

Your trans is failing

[@borregootj5831]

I have a Nissan 2001 with 243000 miles, I have never changed the transmission, always its services with synthetic engine and transmission oil

[@roolyfe]

Nissan Maxima, Frontier and Z350 are good whips

[@LarryWebb-gv8dz]

I got 2016 Nissan Maxima and the cool thing is the rear seat folds down so i end up with very spacious storage space but at the same time it drives way nicer then a SUV and way better fuel mileage. Excellent car to travel in because you can sleep in the back and save money not paying for hotels . I highly recommend this car

[@balmainattitude]

the Angel-wing style taillights on these are also very underrated.

[@_zigzak]

My favorite thing about it tbh, especially with the factory smoked tails

[@khennagin]

I have 129 miles on my Nissan Maxima and zero issues. I have changed my transmission fluid a couple of times.

[@CesarPlayZz]

Tell 'em scotty! The maxima is a great, affordable, and fun car to drive overall. Some people forget that not everything needs to be a sport coupe with 10 mpg 😂

[@nsp31a]

My 2008 Altima has the 3.5 L and is still going with 224k miles with the original CVT. Changed the CVT fluid every 30k miles.

[@_zigzak]

Fluid changes are essential on these, shame on nissan for not making that clear with customers

[@_zigzak]

Thanks again for filming my money pit nissan scotty 👍🏼. And yes the battery light did come back on lol.

[@katiekane5247]

Thanks for participating. My SIL bought an Altima for my daughter. Already worried about the trans but they tell me they bought a warranty. I'm just an old lady, don't know squat if you'd ask them. Didn't get this old being stupid 😆

[@zugzug1107]

I think @Scottykilmer7 is a scam?

[@submariner2866]

My 2009 blue 💙 Maxima sv with 150k miles looks better than the newer Maxima,s and keeps up with other cars of today, great styling. Love walking up on it in a parking lot...🚙

[@jessewynne8193]

Problem with most people and the CVT transmission are them pushing the gas pedal to hard from take off! Yes they have lots of power but a gradual acceleration to speed is the way to do it..the CVT will last longer that way..

[@TheGecko213]

I agree. People are used to turbo response so they floor the pedal on CVT and ruin the transmissipn

[@videomaniac108]

I love the VQ37VHR engine in my 370Z, 44K miles and it still doesn't use a drop of oil between the 3K mile oil changes.

[@unstablebobgable]

Scotty Kilmers was waving his hands around so much in this videos it looked like he was conducting an orchestra.

[@nygardenguru]

Lmfao

[@gmanbaz]

He's always "conducting an orchestra" 😂😂

[@zugzug1107]

I think @Scottykilmer7 is a scam?

[@clardy01]

👋👋👋

[@joetaylor8687]

I've always said I think he missed his true calling.

[@michaelb1429]

I have a 2012 with 175K miles, only thing to go out was the AC so far. I also had a exploding sun roof a few years back, great car so far.

[@rockythao5394]

I got my 2015 Nissan Pathfinder with about 7k miles on it back in 2015, and now it's right around 110k, still with the original factory CVT. Getting kinda anxious expecting the tranny to go soon... otherwise, the only major things I've had to replace were both rear brake calipers, a rear wheel bearing hub, and the driver side sun visor.

[@commanderdan2319]

I just bought a 2012 Maxima a few weeks ago with 130k miles. First time owning a new (to me) small car and so far, I do really like it. My only issue is I keep getting a MAF sensor code but ive already replaced the sensor, cleared the codes, cleaned the air filter, and checked for leaks. The only thing left is to replace wiring. Other than that, it drives very nicely, even though i dont know what half the buttons do 😂

[@ZetaVec]

Its a shame Sedans aren’t as popular I got a Mitsu Lancer gts from 2009 its got paddle shifters, sports suspension, 18" wheels and it runs great only thing that needed changing was the starter, exhaust, tpms, and the amp.

[@AIDAHAR210]

Sedans will stick around since there still is a sizable amount of people who have preference for practicality. And with EVs coming around, sedans will all be the rage again because efficiency

[@munirmohamednur3815]

This is the video I’ve been looking for about Nissan Maximas

[@christopherhamilton5557]

Still driving my 2002 SE…184,000 miles.

[@RIPCapone]

I got mine riddled with problems can’t wait to get rid of it in a few weeks

[@markkasprzyk3287]

Amazing that you know what Nissan is doing before even the executives of Nissan know!

[@rosskennedy7039]

I work for nissan and own a 2017 plate 1.5dci qashqia. Great car

[@josephtrunk3565]

2013 Maxima here. Only 72K. In excellent shape. Had to replace A/C compressor, tires, brakes, original dim headlights replaced with Sylvania Gold extra bright. Keep it waxed up. Very happy driver of this said vehicle. Too bad it’s disappearing from production. Handles great too. And lots of pick up and go!

[@oreally8605]

I wish I could afford the upkeep on one. 14.2 in the quarter with all that style and luxury

[@josephkelleher8820]

I own a 12' Altima with 107,000 miles and the only things i've replaced are the tires and rear brakes. Front brakes are still good. I change the CVT fluid every 30,000 miles so i'm hoping to get at least 200,000 miles out of that CVT.

[@oreally8605]

@@josephkelleher8820 That's what you're supposed to do for long life in CVT's smart 👍 man.

[@josephtrunk3565]

@Paul exactly

[@ifensler]

@@josephkelleher8820 did you buy it new? Your front brakes are still good after 10 years? I assume you’re talking about the calipers lol

[@Lessontobe]

The area I live in good luck finding a sedan. All new vehicles on lots are trucks, sport utilities and cross overs.

[@GersonFloresA35]

I have the same year car. I swapped it to a 6mt transmission best mod I’ve done.

[@_zigzak]

I told him about your car lmao

[@1969cmp]

I love sedans. Australia no longer makes the Holden Commodore or the Ford Falcon and the last few models were world class and tremendous value for money. An American friend of mine who lived here 15 or so years ago wanted to take back to the US a Ford Falcon XR8 as he loved it and a US moto journalist tested an Falcon XR6 Turbo and closed the article, 'Thanks Ford, we now know what we are missing'.

[@scottcoleman2876]

The VQ series were great engines!

[@GiantsXbox]

I LOVE mine, I agree

[@JonRangel87]

Great as in great at breaking your wallet then yes

[@tommoso55]

I’ve got the 3.5 litre version in my Elgrand here in the UK 🇬🇧, brilliant engine.

[@zugzug1107]

I think @Scottykilmer7 is a scam?

[@TRILLOFDC]

​@@JonRangel87 really? U had a bad experience with a vq engine?

[@CarLoverPhotography]

I would personally never choose an suv over a coupe or sedan or wagon.