1998 Nissan Maxima SE review from North America
"A real sleeper"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
All sensors failed around the 120k mark, otherwise the car was very reliable and a blast to drive.
General comments?
The 5 speed manual made this car stand out. It was very fast with good handling (sport suspension with 16 in wheels on the SE model) while providing luxury and a nice ride. Not too many sedans at that price could run from 0 to 60 in under 7.0 seconds.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1998 |
| Year of manufacture | 1998 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 20 miles |
| Most recent distance | 150000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan Altima |
| Date of Entry | 4th February, 2008 |