1997 Nissan Maxima GXE review from North America
"I will never buy anything, but a Maxima"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I have maintained this car really well. The only thing I replaced were the front CV axles at 98,000 miles.
General comments?
Nissan's VQ30DE is a gem of an engine. It has the sweetest V6 growl in the world. This engine has enormous potential for tuning. This engine was basically plucked from the Nissan 300ZX. A modern version of this same engine in Japan, in the 2005 Skyline GTR, produces 450HP with twin turbo chargers.
I personally beat a 2000 Ford Mustang on Interstate 25 at 127 MPH. The driver of the Mustang was shocked! It's just a stock 1997 Maxima! 0-60 in 7.0 seconds was unbeatable for a entry sports/luxury sedan back in 1997.
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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 |
| Year of manufacture | 1997 |
| First year of ownership | 1998 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2005 |
| Engine and transmission | V6 3.0 DOHC 24 Valve Automatic |
| Performance marks | 10 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 8 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 42000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 101980 miles |
| Previous car | Toyota Camry |
| Date of Entry | 13th May, 2005 |