1997 Nissan Altima GXE review from North America
"Overrated. Get a Mazda 626 instead"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Awful gas mileage 14/24.
Uncomfortable seats.
Lousy standard radio.
Back right shock seems to be going.
General comments?
Bought the car "certified used" from Brown's Arlington Nissan and immediately noticed poor gas mileage. It gets about 14 city, 24 highway (purports to get 21/29) and the dealership insists there's nothing wrong. They say I must be driving it strangely/badly/etc.
I've just started hearing a squeaking noise in the back right shock.
Wipers suck.
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| Minor problems due to age, but overall very reliable |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | No |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1999 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 3 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 5 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 33500 miles |
| Most recent distance | 36500 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 19th February, 2001 |