1996 Nissan Maxima GXE review from North America
"A fantastic, luxurious, reliable car"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Struts/shocks needed replacement at 90k miles.
Front brakes lasted about 70k miles before needing replacement.
Starter failed at 115k miles (not uncommon on these cars).
General comments?
This is a fantastic car, I cannot begin to tell you how reliable, comfortable, fun, and beautiful this car is, even after nine years! The only time this car has ever left me stranded was when the starter failed, but it did give me some warning signs (which I ignored), it didn't just die abruptly. Like most car dealers, the service is not amazing or cheap, but the car rarely ever needs anything aside from fluid changes. At 127k miles, it has very few rattles, the paint and other finishes have held up well. I highly suggest looking into a 95-99 model.
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  | All around great car! |
| HIGHLY recommend! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0L V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9/10 |
| Reliability marks | 9/10 |
| Comfort marks | 8/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 28000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 127000 miles |
| Previous car | Acura Legend |
| Date of Entry | 23rd May, 2005 |