1996 Nissan Altima GXE review from North America
"Good for a subtle driver"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Replaced brakes and pads.
Replaced alternator.
Replaced water pump.
General comments?
This car is very comfortable and is a great first car. I have had it for 3 years now and it was great for the first two years. However, I have had a lot of problems with it in the past year and I no longer feel safe in it.
It has broken down and stalled on me a couple times.
It has bad acceleration and shakes heavily when going 85 miles per hour or more.
Brakes squeak constantly and the heat shield makes for a lot of useless noise, unless removed.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 5/10 |
| Reliability marks | 4/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 40000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 75000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 27th July, 2001 |