1999 Nissan Maxima SE review from North America
"Comfort and power"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Starter motor was replaced at 120,000 miles.
Lower dashboard vent has stuck in the closed position. My Nissan dealership advised me not to fix it if it wasn't a major problem. (Here's a dealership that's sensitive to customer's costs!)
General comments?
Excellent highway car.
The five speed manual is a "long throw" transmission compared to my previous car, a VW Corrado.
The original equipment tires, Yokohama Avid 4's, didn't track well on the highway. Pirrelli P 7's fixed that problem.
Very quiet and comfortable car for a long highway commute (110 miles per day).
So far, it's lived up to it's solid reputation.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 1999 |
| Year of manufacture | 1999 |
| First year of ownership | 2001 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2004 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 Manual |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 6 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 7 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 51000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 131000 miles |
| Previous car | Nissan VW Corrado SLC |
| Date of Entry | 12th December, 2004 |