1994 Nissan Maxima GXE review from North America
"A great reliable car for the long term owner"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
The power window regulators on all 4 doors have failed. The plastic used in the guides and rollers cracks and allows the cable to bind up. Replacement is the only repair and is a chronic problem for this series of Maxima. Replaced myself for around $80.00 each from the dealer.
Water temperature gauge has failed.
Lights in the radio have failed.
General comments?
The most reliable car I've ever owned. No major mechanical or electrical problems. Normal maintenance and care should allow the car to go over 200k miles easy.
Performance has always been above par. I've never abused the engine by over revving or even trying to see how fast it will go. Daily cruise down the interstate at 75 MPH for 30 minutes and it's never let me down.
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| Nice car, bad transmission |
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| A Japanese sports sedan of unparalleled design and durability |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 1994 |
| First year of ownership | 1997 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | VG30 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 8 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 32000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 119000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan 2 X 4 Truck |
| Date of Entry | 28th July, 2002 |