1997 Nissan Maxima SE review from North America
"This car can reach 300,000 miles even if you drive it like the sports car it is"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The car it's self is in great shape. I've just had a couple things go wrong but that is very understandable for a 200,000+ mile car. I had a squeak in the clutch, ha not a big deal, the back rear strut squeaks on larger bumps in the road, the exhaust rattles when I accelerate hard, and when I first start the car it tries to eject a tape that isn't there 3 or 4 times.
General comments?
It is quick. A lot of my friends have bought newer cars and have souped them up and all of that, and my car with twice or more the miles on it can beat them in a race no problem. Even a friend of mine who has 3.0 liter 2005 a4 can't pull away from me much at all.
This is a great car, it will run forever, it doesn't look bad at all, and it's a blast to drive, I would recommend it to anyone looking into a used car.
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| Fun to drive, but not much fun to live with |
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| Lots of fun, mostly reliable, economical |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1997 |
| Year of manufacture | 1996 |
| First year of ownership | 2008 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 liter Manual |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 10 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 200000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 210000 miles |
| Date of Entry | 4th September, 2008 |