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  1. 2002 Maxima SE

    Craigslist Oddities

    I have bought and sold on Craigslist for years. I had a very weird interaction recently. We sold our television after recently replacing it. The TV was a 10 year old LG LCD that was functioning fine when I unplugged it. The buyer came by, hooked the TV up to a computer to test the screen and was...
  2. 2002 Maxima SE

    Bleeding Brakes

    I was bleeding the brakes in my Subaru Outback on Saturday with my new Motive Power Bleeder (MPB) (great tool by the way!) and accidentally pushed all the fluid out. The reservoir was slightly discolored and hard to tell the fluid went past MIN until I heard the air coming out of the caliper. I...
  3. 2002 Maxima SE

    The Fun Car

    Currently, my "fun car" is a 2000 Ford Taurus wagon. We bought it 9 years ago for family trips when the kids were young. We've since added a Subaru Outback (wife's car) and take it on all our trips. The 4th gen Taurus was one of my favorite cars as I used to get them as rentals when I was just...
  4. 2002 Maxima SE

    Google Cardboard

    Anyone have one of these? I picked one up at a Hadoop conference I worked at recently (Google was our booth neighbor!). I'm not a huge fan of VR, I don't necessarily understand the practical applications other than "avoiding reality". I tried it out and found a few aspects neat. With Google...
  5. 2002 Maxima SE

    Dorman Replacement Headlights

    Does anyone have experience with replacement headlights by Dorman? I used them for the overflow/expansion tank on my 2000 Ford Taurus and found it to be a quality part. Their headlights sell for about $50 - $60 a pop which seems reasonable. I've heard of fitment issues and premature wear on non...
  6. 2002 Maxima SE

    Car Title - Lienholder

    We just paid off my wife's car! When we received the title, my wife and I are listed as the owners and the lienholder (bank) is signed off and stamped showing paid (no lien). Now the question: The title came with a letter saying we can take the title to the DMV to receive a clean title with no...
  7. 2002 Maxima SE

    First Time Gun Owner - Question

    I made a new years resolution to move forward on purchasing a gun. I've got two small children, so a handgun was out of the question. We decided to get a rifle or shotgun (as well as a rifle safe). The purchase is for protection but also wanted to use it for recreation, so I've been looking at...
  8. 2002 Maxima SE

    Fix it or What?

    Bearings are shot on the ac compressor. Decision time: $1200 in parts/labor. 2000 Ford Taurus Wagon The car is 15+ years old but in great shape otherwise. The repair is mostly labor due to the location of the air compressor (low on the engine and forward the passenger tire). You cannot get to...
  9. 2002 Maxima SE

    Replacement Arrived - 2015 Subaru Outback

    Well, we replaced my wife's 2004 Subaru Forester XT with a 2015 Subaru Outback...and kept the 2000 Ford Taurus. We got very close to KBB value of "Excellent" for the Forester despite it having a few scratches and dents (mechanically, it was in perfect condition and maintained/documented well...
  10. 2002 Maxima SE

    Third Car: Which Car to Keep?

    My wife is due for a new car and we've decided to get a 2015 Subaru Outback for her (we have two small children). Now the dilemma...which car to keep as our backup. Car #1: 2000 Ford Taurus Station Wagon Bought in 2008 with 90k miles on it (currently it has 140k). We've used this car as our...
  11. 2002 Maxima SE

    Everyone around me has worse/older cars than me.

    Yeah, kinda tongue and cheek. I have/had: 2004 Subaru Forester 2002 Nissan Maxima (SOLD) 2000 Ford Taurus Wagon I sold the Maxima for top dollar ($200 over KBB best price) a few weeks ago. My neighbors have older cars...one neighbor in particular has replaced all his newer cars with older...
  12. 2002 Maxima SE

    Question: What car...

    What car did you trade-in/sell for your current car? Why? New Car: Old Car: Discuss!
  13. 2002 Maxima SE

    Rear Brake Piston - Twist Type

    I just changed out my rear brakes tonight. No biggie, borrowed the tool from Autozone to do the job but as I changed the pads I was trying to figure out how they work. I've changed out the pads on several cars but have not encountered this type of piston before. So, replace pads, turn the...
  14. 2002 Maxima SE

    Sign of the Times: Oil Related

    About a month ago, I noticed a streak on the road outside my house...looked like oil. I followed it and it went up and out of the neighborhood then does a U-turn and heads back to the neighborhood. I followed it back and it leads right to a house down the street (huge pile of kitty litter in the...
  15. 2002 Maxima SE

    Architects and General Contractors - Space Ques

    Hi All, For the new year, I am thinking about starting a project that has been on my mind for 8 years. Above my garage I have a bi-level attic. The upper part is separated from the lower part by joists. The upper part houses my hvac and a very narrow part for storage. The lower part...
  16. 2002 Maxima SE

    How Much for Retirement

    I read a lot of articles on retirement...and none seem to nail down exactly how much you would need. I don't mean the amount you need so you can buy that new Mercedes each year before your trip to the Bahamas, but enough to meet your minimum needs (assuming the house is paid for at that point)...
  17. 2002 Maxima SE

    Rare as Hens Teeth

    I saw this in the parking lot of my local Lowes (Raleigh, NC). If this is your car, sorry we didn't get a chance to meet...what an awesome car! 1967 Ford Mustang Shelby GT500 I don't know if you can see it in the second picture, but the dash was signed by Carroll Shelby.
  18. 2002 Maxima SE

    2013 Ford Escape

    Thoughts? I have had my eye on the 2012 Ford Focus. The extra room offered by the new Ford Escape would be great. I wish Ford would just bring over the Ford Focus wagon, but if that is not to be then this is a great option. http://www.autoblog.com/2011/11/16/2013-ford-escape-la-2011/
  19. 2002 Maxima SE

    Replacement Headlights

    Anyone have experience with replacing headlights? I like to go OEM on my Maxima due to problems with after market parts I have experienced in the past. I never seem to encounter the same issue if I replace a replacement aftermarket part with the OEM equivalent (other than a lighter wallet!)...
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