1994 Nissan Altima GXE review from North America
"A very reliable car for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car goes through starters fairly regularly.
The timing chain is slapping its cover due to a broken guide.
The valve cover gasket has had to be replaced.
The passenger window won't roll down.
General comments?
My parents bought this car for me after I totaled my Supra. I wasn't very pleased at first, but it's proven to be a very good car. It's reliable and really isn't as slow as I thought it would be.
I've been very hard on this car and taken it to the local dragstrip fairly regularly and it's taken a year and a half for stuff to start wearing out.
My starter just went out and it's only been on the car for 3 months, I'm not sure if it's just my car or if all Altimas have trouble with the starter.
I'm considering purchasing another Altima, I'd like a '97 model with the 5 speed transmission (I can't stand an automatic).
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| An excellent deal from Nissan! |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L KA24DE Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 129830 miles |
| Most recent distance | 165572 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Supra |
| Date of Entry | 5th June, 2004 |