'82 Maxima sedan diesel 5-spd on Portland CL Down to $1299!

#1

Not mine, here's the link:

http://portland.craigslist.org/car/174581197.html

#2

Hmmm, no takers at $2799, eh?

Here's the updated ad:

http://portland.craigslist.org/car/177131280.html

#3

I lived in Woodburn 1990-95, where that car is. I just sent an email to the seller, to pass on this site's URL to the new or prospective buyer.

$2k seems a bit high for the condition and mileage, but it may be a very nice driver after alignment. Looks to me like 1984 optional seats have been transplanted -- TTBOMK, that style of seat wasn't available prior to 1984.

Notice the missing center caps? No battery hold-down? And the ubiquitous missing air intake plenum? The firewall plate shows it's not a conversion, but a factory 5-spd + LD28, which are not all that common. Ronald's is another one like that.

#4

asavage wrote:I lived in Woodburn 1990-95, where that car is. I just sent an email to the seller, to pass on this site's URL to the new or prospective buyer.

$2k seems a bit high for the condition and mileage, but it may be a very nice driver after alignment. Looks to me like 1984 optional seats have been transplanted -- TTBOMK, that style of seat wasn't available prior to 1984.

Notice the missing center caps? No battery hold-down? And the ubiquitous missing air intake plenum? The firewall plate shows it's not a conversion, but a factory 5-spd + LD28, which are not all that common. Ronald's is another one like that.

Are those seats leather? fake leather? they sure look comfy

What does the no battery hold down and missing air intake air plenum mean?

Also I was thinking of my air plenum, its missing the same piece as that and I was thinking about the chance of me finding something else to install to stop water from getting into the intake when I ford rivers or ponds. This happend to me once or twice, and I think its from the water hitting the fan and getting splashed up into the intake.

Also anybody had the problem of tearing the front fender skirts out when going through some water? Happens to me quite often and I think I might drill in a few more bolts to hold it in better and see if itll fix it.

#5

Where do you live that you are required to drive through large puddles of water often enough to make it an issue?

#6

83_maxima wrote:Where do you live that you are required to drive through large puddles of water

Seattle!

#7

asavage wrote:
83_maxima wrote:Where do you live that you are required to drive through large puddles of water
Seattle!

Seattle, yes, but Stony Brook, NY?

But what do I know huh? I live on the "High Desert"!

#8

ahaha flodding usually isnt a problem here, but sometimes thres a nice rainy week some streets magically flood overnight.

Its not bad flodding like sweep away cars and homes but the water would get up to your rocker panel or the bottom of your door. Also the parking lot of the deli I frequent gets backed up once in a while, and nothing stops me from that greasy bacon egg and cheese...

After all I do live on an island, the water should just run off the sides

Also the roads to beaches like to get flodded, but who goes to the beach in the rain?

#9

Down to $1500!

#10

Here's the updated ad:

http://portland.craigslist.org/car/179708569.html

#11

Down to $1300:
http://portland.craigslist.org/clc/car/341018831.html

1982 Datsun / Nissan Maxima Diesel - $1299
Reply to: sale-341018831@craigslist.org
Date: 2007-05-30, 12:33AM PDT

1982 Datsun / Nissan Maxima Diesel

220, XXX Miles

4 door, 5 speed, 6 cylinder, about 25 to 30 mpg and can use biodiesel

The Maxima for its year was meant to be a luxury car and was built accordingly. This one has power windows, leather seats (or imitation) and comes with four wheel independent suspension and disk brakes all around. This also has working and blowing cold air conditioning! The five speed I understand is a rare option as I know for sure if this car had the automatic for the extra comfort, it would have slowed it down just a bit too much.

These engines look like (or they are exactly like) the L28 gas engines you see in the 280Z cars. I understand these diesels are rated to pull upwards of 5000 pounds, but should not in this type of a wheel base. Lots of power on the road for a non turbo engine. I've owned a few diesel cars (Mercedes, Volvo, Mitsubishi, etc.) but I have to say this one has impressed me the most. A lot of the cars you'll find with diesel will be 4 or 5 cylinder either turbo or not turbo version so its really nice having this size of motor for this car.

O.K., we'll start with the good: recent replacement of the starter, alternator, radiator, battery terminals, ignition switch, set of used tires, lower control arms and ball joints. This is roughly $700 in repairs. Has a solid feel down the road and current plates. Starts right up with only a minimal amount of smoke, then it goes away. Motor hums in the cradle with only the slightest of shake. With a couple of things checked, I would feel fine driving this across country.

Now, for the not so good; turn signals and hand brake not working. Also, the car drives well, but these other items would help to bring more comfort; cracked windshield, seats and dash are cracked, some minor rust at seams (rear), could use an alignment to get steering wheel back on center, could use shocks, need to slam drivers door to close completely, ding in trunk lid. And hey, I'm being honest about condition so as not to waste yours or my time, not an invitation for lowballers.

Title is clear, unbranded and in my name. If you have any questions (I'm sure I missed some things here I can update later) please call the number below or click email link above. This car would be a great candidate for bio diesel, WVO, SVO or get it from the pump through http://www.sqbiodiesel.com and they have a list of locations. Also, please look at this with proper expectations. It shows that its a 25 year old car. If your a real fan of these cars, see: http://nissandiesel.dyndns.org for more info as this site is a fairly local source of very good information.

$1299 or make your best cash offer. I was planning an engine swap into a Datsun wagon, but plans have changed and trying to recoup some of my costs (a potential donor body was listed in Newberg a while back for $500 that went unsold). With the price of diesel cheaper than gas, this would be saving you fuel costs from your first tank. Or you could brew your own or use straight or waste vegetable oil (straight I believe around $2.50gal at some super stores). Or keep as a driver or part out but buyer gets to drive it home. Motor as a power plant potentially worth $1500, transmission $300, radiator was $400, starter and alternator was around $200 plus, new ignition switch was $50 and there are the other parts that can be sold off.

Call 503 951 9900 for information

* This item has been posted by-owner.
* Location: Woodburn, I-5 exit 271

Optional leather interiour, a bit unusual.

#12

Aww, shucks, Al, you beat me to it this time!

Any way to update the subject of the thread to reflect the new, much-lower price?

#13

redmondjp wrote:Aww, shucks, Al, you beat me to it this time!

I get a lunch break sometimes . . .

Any way to update the subject of the thread to reflect the new, much-lower price?

I think that a Moderator, an Admin, or the person who posts the first post in a thread, can all change the thread title. Now, who started this . . . ?

#14

asavage wrote:I think that a Moderator, an Admin, or the person who posts the first post in a thread, can all change the thread title. Now, who started this . . . ?

A-ha! Done.

Honestly, I didn't know that I could do that. Learn something new every day . . .

Thanks!

#15

why has this car not sold yet? Price looks pretty good and the car looks much, much better than average for an early 80's Jap car.

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'82 Maxima sedan diesel 5-spd on Portland CL Down to $1299!

'82 Maxima sedan diesel 5-spd on Portland CL Down to $1299!

Price lowered to $1999 now

Here's the link to the most recent ad

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