1984 Nissan Maxima Sedan from North America - Comments

Fuel pump went out when trying to change the fuel filter.

Suspension had been needing work done on it as it made squeaking noises when going over bumps.

Oil, brake fluid, coolant, and transmission fluid leaked.

Rotors had to be replaced when the tires were replaced.

Fuel injectors were replaced right before I got the car.

Driveshaft had needed replacing as it vibrated during acceleration sometimes.

Tie rods, ball joints, and wheel bearings were loose and worn out.

Thermostat went bad, and I had to let the car warm up during cold weather, or it would stall.

A/C system needed new belts, although it still worked.

Some cosmetics began to fall apart.

This Nissan was my very first car. It was given to me by my father. Later on, I had to sell the car because it got wrecked and totalled.

The acceleration of this car was so-so. While the power was enough for everyday driving, it wasn't that great. The handling, on the other hand, was lousy for the most part due to the worn axle parts. The car had a tendency to pull off to one side. Steering wheel shook from side to side at higher speeds. At times, it felt like everything was about to come loose. Overall, the performance was rather minimal for the most part. Grade: D+

Although there was a greater potential for the car break down due to its age and the parts that were worn out, the car got me from point A to point B without any problems. It didn't run very well for the most part. However, I was never stranded in this car. I just had to be more alert about something going wrong. I also had to keep a close eye on the fluids as most of them leaked. On the whole, this car was satisfactorily reliable considering its condition. Grade: C.

The cloth seats in this car were pretty comfortable, and the air conditioning and heater both worked pretty well. However, the car was a bit bumpy on certain roads due to the worn suspension. As with most Japanese cars, the smaller size made it a little bit cramped at times with some people. Anyway, the comfort was alright but not the best. Grade: C+

We didn't have to spend too much money on this car during the time I had it, but, in the long run, we would have had to start putting more money into it to get parts replaced. It is not uncommon to put more money into an older car. With that said, the running costs of this car were average. Grade: C.

This Nissan Maxima was functional as a first car. It got me to and from different destinations without failure despite its condition. Overall, this old car, being a Nissan, got the job done.

I have a 1984 Nissan Maxima Wagon with only 79,000 original miles on it. I have been the owner for two years and it was garage kept. So far, I have replaced the brakes three times, rotors, muffler, catalytic converter and an air flow meter. Currently it backfires when driving after it warms up. I have taken it to several different mechanics who do not seem to know the cause. Overall, it is a reliable car..however..it has its problems. Rating: C-

I also own a 1984 Nissan maxima. I had to spend money for struts, rotors, calipers and belts. That should be expected when you buy a used car. When I purchased the car it had over 100 k miles. I have owned this car for 3 years and it still runs good. In the summer with the a/c on this cars temp gage only reaches half way. This is a very good car. The engine purrs like a kitten. It is unfortunate that your cars were not as good. It was probably not maintained by the previous owners.

I have a 1984 Nissan Maxima as well. For the most part, this car has been excellent. Like the original posting, the shaft does vibrate under medium to hard acceleration. I have had to replace a caliper on the rear and rotors due to the braking bias being slightly offset. Engine is in near mint condition. Fires first turn and stays smooth. There is a slight ticking from a lazy lifter. Only problem is, everything is falling apart around the engine. I have two huge holes in the rocker panels in front of the rear wheels, the exhaust rotted after 2 years, took 3 days to replace the rear shock/struts, and a fitting in the power steering system blew. All in all, for what I paid (nothing), a minimal investment in parts (albeit they were expensive and hard to find, I did the labor, but it took a while) took this car over 4 years through my sister to me. Now, its time to retire this old girl. Currently, March 6th, 2005, this old bird has only 123,500 miles to her name, with many more still in the engine. But no body to go with it. Nissan or Nissan/Datsun, or whatever you called yourself in 1984, you have served me well.

1984 Maxima HAWAII car.... my favorite sedan.

Orig Owner 79,000 miles. 24 years +.

Leather seats still good, no rips.

Engine is great, never stalls. Current set of tires, Michelin over 8 years.

A/C out. Catyl. Converter replaced, many batteries and alternators.

Not that roomy compared to newer cars, but no leaks. Digital dash works goos. Stereo still sounds good, original.

Chocolate Brown paint and caramel brown leather. Great rear visibility.

Enough power for island driving.

Replaced auto transmission 4 years ago, rebuilt.

Classic style, rear-drive.

Easy to service/repair straight six cyl. engine bay.

Major parts still available.

Best car ever bought new.

Aloha.

I am still driving my 84 Nissan Maxima! It has over 400k miles on it and is on the 3rd engine and 2nd transmission!. Most of the car is worn out and old, but I can't get rid of it till it does not run anymore! What a great car Nissan built back then! Nut of course this car was 84 Motor Trend car of the year! Long live beaters!