1994 Nissan Altima GXE review from North America
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The only thing that has ever required repairs outside of general maintenance was a recall to fix the throttle cable. The dealer made this fix quickly and there has not been a single problem with the vehicle since then.
General comments?
This car was obtained as a lease vehicle in 12/93. When the lease expired in 12/97, we purchased the car because it is such a reliable, comfortable, and stylish car. It now has 54K and it has been flawless. It is economical to operate, general maintenance is minimal, and is fairly comfortable. The features provided for the price are excellent. For 18K we have the full power package including power moon roof.
The car does lack low end power; however, it was not designed to be fast. It does have adequate power for passing and runs smoothly on the highway at 85MPH. I wish the radio was a bit stronger; however, it is satisfactory for most people.
Everything about this car represents excellent quality. The fit and finish is excellent. Resale value on the car remains excellent. We look at the new Altima's; however, they just don't look as pretty and refined as the previous model.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 Litre |
| Performance marks | 7 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Date of Entry | 27th October, 1999 |