1998 Nissan Maxima SE review from North America
"Amazingly well-built and dead reliable"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Nothing has broken on this car in 130K miles. It had new struts at 100K just because they were getting tired and a new battery/tires. I have all the original paperwork on the car and it's never had a failure, just an alternator recall when it was a couple years old.
General comments?
Absolutely the best car I've ever owned (and that's saying a lot because I've had a ton). The all aluminum DOHC engine is amazingly smooth and strong. The seats are comfortable, and the handling is crisp (for a 4dr sedan). It even gets good mileage (~25mpg).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 10/10 |
| Comfort marks | 10/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 84000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Pathfinder |
| Date of Entry | 16th January, 2004 |