1994 Nissan Maxima SE review from North America

This is the most reliable car I have ever owned.

There was one time when I turned the engine off and the ABS module continued to run even after I had locked the car and walked away. I disconnected the battery and let the computer reset itself and it was fine.

The BOSE system is incredible to hear, but very costly if you ever run into problems. I had to replace the head unit after it stopped working shortly after I bought the car. Because it was a BOSE CD/Cassette head unit, the dealer quoted me almost $1,000.

This car is a sleeper. It's one of those cars that you can drive fast in and never get pulled over by the police. You don't draw the attention of a Camaro or Mustang.

This car has too much body roll for the power of the engine, and handling it takes some adjustment at first.

It has a timing chain, so you never have to worry about the belt snapping causing volatile detonation (destroying the valves and the heads of the engine).

No low-end torque was a big let-down when I first purchased this car. It does not have very much power until you get above 2900 RPMS. Once you tack it up, it continues to accelerate when other cars start wheezing. This is because of it's Hemi-style heads. It loves the highway.

The heated mirrors were a nice convenience living in New England and having four seasons, but this car cannot handle at all in a snowstorm.

I have learned over time that Nissan uses a very soft paint. You can scratch it with almost anything, even a fingernail. It takes a lot of patience and maintenance to make it shine.

The morphing gauges (offered in the SE) are very easy on your eyes both day and night.

It is a very reliable car, I haven't seen my regular mechanic in two years now. I don't miss him either!