In other words you could have been called "Colt" "Max" Too
The Max was initially for V-Max.
I love the Maxima, good power, confort and room. But I hate to work on this car. Bolt quality is by a lot inferior to what mitsu was using for our CMS/DSMs. With Canadian winters and all the salt they spread on the roads it completely ruined the Maxima.
Never tried it on the track though. and dont think I will... But I would be curious to go with one tank of Petro canada 94 octane VS 91... Amazing to see how much timing this car pulls back or pushes forward with or without knock :O
I have 177 000 kms on it so far (110 500 miles) and it is running very smooth. I own the car since 112 000 km (70 000miles).
So far I had to replace the followings:
- Tranny (previous owner was towing a boat and I finished it with wheel hop
)
- Clutch (while changing tranny)
- Brakes
- Starter
- Alternator
- Battery
- Exterior temp sensor
- One O2 sensor
- Part of the exhaust system
- Radiator Cap
- Thermostat
- Tires (Yoko Avid W4's really changed the car, almost no wheel spin anymore!)
A ABS sensor is probably shot and suspension Is next to be replaced. Looks like a lot of parts, but Im trying to keep that beast in perfect shape.
Bottom Line, Ill keep it for a couple more years. I would like to get a M35x next.
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Mirage Turbo 1989 11.323 @ 130.25 mph
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