I'm sure this is an insane question, but I have to ask it. Is it even remotely possible to put a newer Maxima engine in an older Maxima car?
I have a '97 Maxima SE that I bought in October of '96. I love this car; it was my home for a few months during my divorce back in 2003. It, and my guitar, were the two things I took away from that whole trainwreck...
Anyway, it's dark blue with charcol leather interior. I don't know if I can post a link here but I'll give it a shot:
My maxima has 169,000 miles on it, and the acceleration is still awesome and she still carves corners like a dream. There's an exit ramp off the pennsylvania turnpike that will probably be my demise someday.
Pretty much standard maintenance, new tires, and a new clutch at 150k. So... to make a short story long, I would love to drive her 'til the end of time. When it really, really, time for a new car, how much of a pipe-dream is it to think about paying to have a newer maxima engine put in her? Money isn't really the issue; I mean, I've had the car for over 10 years now, and I still catch myself looking at it as I walk away into a store or whatever. If it couldn't be done I'd probably end up with a new maxima anyway..
So, how stupid am I? Fire when ready, grizzly.
-------------- More practical question: Where would be the best place to find interior parts of the same year & color? The entire console has taken a beating over the years, and it'd be tough to install an after-market stereo. Any suggestions would be most appreciated. Thanks!!