1990 Nissan Maxima GXE review from North America
"A long lasting, fun to drive, four door sports car with expensive general maintenance"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Drive-chain and water pump replacement at about 100,000 miles (cost $600, but from a dealer).
Electric window motors all fail on a regular basis ($175 each from my local mechanic).
Electric antenna no longer goes down.
Standard Bose stereo/cassette is awful. Ear drum shattering static when you turn it on. Constant static when the radio is on. Cassette player no longer works. Only one speaker is still working.
Air conditioner works when it wants.
Digital clock only works for some reason when temperatures reach 90's (could they have made that a little harder to repair?)
General comments?
Overall I'm happy with this car.
No major engine problems in over 200,000 miles.
General maintenance takes its toll on the wallet. When I finally paid off the bank I thought I was in the clear. I was wrong. Whenever I take it to the mechanic I can expect nothing less than a $250 bill.
I know I'm not the only one having problems with their windows, stereo and antenna. I only wish Nissan would admit to poor quality electronics and offer us an alternative.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1990 |
| First year of ownership | 1996 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2001 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.0 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 8 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 4 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 76000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 200001 miles |
| Previous car | Ford Mustang |
| Date of Entry | 1st May, 2001 |