1994 Nissan Altima Review

Exceeds Monetary Investment

Written by: satisfied on 09/01/2009

Vehicle

1994 Nissan Altima 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

We have two GXEs which were purchased new a month apart in 1993. Both have 193,000 plus miles. Although several parts have been repaired/replaced (e.g. CV joints, climate control system, A/C condenser, knock sensor, head gasket, engine oil leak (common occurrence) blower motor, both vehicles have serviced us VERY well and have been maintained likewise. We hope to drive the cars until... These Altimas have exceeded our expectations. Regrettably, the newer models are engineered to make the consumer more dealer-dependent for maintenance and repair. People are EXTREMELY surprised at the age of the vehicles (nearly 16 years) because they have retained their new- car appearance.

Favorite Features

Acceleration, interior/exterior, driver visibility.

Suggested Improvements

Mounting the cruise control on/off button on the steering wheel for better accessibility/safety for the driver. Ditto for sideview mirror control on the door panel. The blind spots could have been reduced. The window design restricts sufficient air flow unless fully opened.

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$400.00 and counting but worth it

Written by: drshot on 06/21/2009

Vehicle

1994 Nissan Altima 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

got cheep 4cyl great spent $1000.00 on it already tires tranny service front end work alingment small parts from junk yard, raidator flush hoses tune up kid thinks its grate good fuel I like small cheep to reg and ins wtill working on it got power stearing r\r power windows rt side heater hoses, all in all will be a good first time pre dented car for kid. will have3 about 2000.00 into it but will maintain well and I know what I replaced I work at an auto shop so parts cheep

Favorite Features

over all I like the driver visibility and compact. The little 4 cyl is peepy but kid will be safe good driver.

Suggested Improvements

make window sun blockes out of something more tough all the junk yards Ive been to there all warn out or rotted

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Unforetold secrets

Written by: Heath724 on 08/14/2007

Vehicle

1994 Nissan Altima 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

I purchased my Altima new. It has unbelievable mileage on it and I can say this: 861.00 dollars in repairs have been done to this vehicle. Talk about one very dependable vehicle that still has no rust, never garage kept, and is still in awesome shape. Would not hesitate to drive it to California and back. Thanks Nissan for making the best car money can buy. Awesome job well done.

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Excellent Vehicle

Written by: CaffeineTripp on 02/08/2007

Vehicle

1994 Nissan Altima 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

I bought this car a few hours before going on a road trip without knowing much about Nissans. The major defects with this vehicle are expected for a car with 150,000 miles and for its age of 11 at the time. It had been very worthy from getting me from point A to point B. Being a delivery driver, this vehicle took the punishment very well.

Favorite Features

Cruise Control, smooth shifting, reliability on the engine and transmission. The interior was very comfortable and spacious. The exterior did not have the best styling and could have used a spoiler even on the GXE model, but, each to their own.

Suggested Improvements

Not much. The alternator, starter, and CV boots went on the vehicle, but the engine and transmission were excellent when I owned the vehicle. The car was very strong and dependable.

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Such a great car

Written by: Julie on 05/31/2006

Vehicle

1994 Nissan Altima 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

I bought the car with 123,000 miles on it and it had some rust around the back doors and a few days later the headlight burnt out and it burnt out the wiring and all that and the air bag sensor ship went out, but other than that the sunroof/ moonroof is great. I think the car is very dependable and fun to drive, it gets great gas mileage and it's very easy to take care of. I would highly recommend a 94 altima and i think as long as you take care of it the car will take care of you.

Favorite Features

sunroof/moonroof, cruise control, great gas mileage

Suggested Improvements

the fake wood is kinda cheesy and i wish the cruise on/off was on the steering wheel, and i wish the windshield wipers had more speeds and settings like in new cars.

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