1994 Nissan Altima GXE review from North America
"In general, this is a great car that has done well for me in the last 10 years"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The front axles had to be replaced at 110K.
The exhaust pipe needed welded back together at 110K.
The driver's side seatbelt retractor no longer works.
The dome light only turns on occasionally. Hitting it will make it come on.
The alternator went at 120K.
The distributor went at about 150K.
The timing chain makes noise because the guide is gone.
General comments?
I inherited the car, and haven't thought about buying another since.
The ride is smooth, and the engine has some kick.
I wish that the turning radius were not quite so huge.
Also, I agree that the hubcaps are so easy to lose. I think I have lost about 5 or 6 in the time that I have owned this car.
I wish that the rear seats folded down. This makes for a lot of trouble when trying to transport anything wider or longer than the trunk.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4L Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 68000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 130000 miles |
| Previous car | Mazda 626 |
| Date of Entry | 11th September, 2004 |