1996 Nissan Maxima Consumer Reviews Page 5

The BEST car for the money!

Written by: RGC on 01/08/2004

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Maxima 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

I love my Maxima! I test drove every car I could around the $6-7,000 range and NOTHING performed as well. My criteria: 1) Price ($6-7000), 2) High Reliability and Safety ratings from Consumer reports, etc. 3) 4-Door sedan with a comfortable, stylish interior, and 4) THE BEST RACE CAR FEEL FOR THE MONEY. I succeed better then I could have imagined. I'm not wealthy (26 years old) but for the money there is nothing that can beat my Maxima. I gave this review all 10's with the understanding that you only have $6,500 to spend. Let the speeding ticket I got the second day I owned this car be a testament to it's performance! Good Luck!

Favorite Features

Power. I'm constantly turning the overdrive on and off. Brakes. The brakes are outstanding and extremely responsive.

Suggested Improvements

Body style is a little bland, but much more elegant then alot of cars for this price.

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Great Driving Car

Written by: AlmostaCowboy on 12/15/2003

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Maxima 4 Dr GLE Sedan

Review

I drive over 30k miles a year and love this car. Drove from Cal to Tenn and got 28+mpg@70+mph. Best stereo in the industry. GLE is much smoother than my wife's '99 GXE with same tires. GREAT car for the money.

Favorite Features

Stereo; steering (some call it 'heavy'); ride; leather seats

Suggested Improvements

Alternator would stop charging but idiot light wouldn't come on - gage would have been nice; climate control is not consistant

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Still crazy after all these years!

Written by: Valenti on 12/13/2003

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Maxima 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

Ordered from factory for(rare) 5 speed. (Replaced my 1988 Legend 5 speed.) Reliability has been rock solid. Finally put front brakes at 120k, still has original clutch! Only mechanical problem has been 'check engine light' issue--common to this model. Still drives like it's brand new. Guess that's why I'm still crazy about it...

Favorite Features

Acceleration; gas mileage, comfortable, capable handling

Suggested Improvements

Better bolstered seats; cup holder, paint quality not as good as some; torque steer on hard accleration (would have preferred RWD or AWD.

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Solid as Rock

Written by: SamX on 12/10/2003

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Maxima 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

I like this car! I had a 1997 Honda Accord and totaled it in a accident, I had a deal on that car, and it was Manual, so it's why I took it. It has 375 000km, its so much for a car... but it's solid as rock. Only ''normal'' think to change, O2 sensors and brakes... A great Car!!

Favorite Features

It's so Solid, engine is great for a 4L, Manual Gearbox is great

Suggested Improvements

Engine, and a black interior... More color than white, sand and black

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1996 Nissan Maxima

Written by: J. Myers on 11/28/2003

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Maxima 4 Dr GLE Sedan

Review

The car is a great value for the money. It has been extremely problem free.

Favorite Features

The engine is quick and responsive

Suggested Improvements

Exterior design could have been improved. Especially rear view

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1996 Nissan Maxima

Written by: dre1665626 on 10/04/2003

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Maxima 4 Dr GLE Sedan

Review

The car runs smooth nice stereo bose >>>Sliding sunroof nice leather interior >>bumpers are a little tender very eas to scratch >>>brakes work well >>> Great car.

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IDWIN

Written by: kvg on 09/28/2003

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Maxima 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

great car fast and i mean fast. i beat cars i should not beat example 4.6 liter mustangs, i also beat a 240 sx with a sr20det front mount, boost controller, and full exhaust.the thing that makes this car a blast to drive is the amount of torque from this 3.0 is really well used with a 5 speed.

Favorite Features

5 speed, suspension, interior

Suggested Improvements

bigger wheels(17) and wider tires(the car will burn off the 215 h rated tires with ease) and remove 2 of the 3 catlitic converters.

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This Car Kicks All Sorts of Butts

Written by: The SuperPianist on 09/24/2003

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Maxima 4 Dr GLE Sedan

Review

I don't know about the guy who said that this Maxima has poor reliability. This is the best car I've ever owned, no question. The v6 engine is super quick and the 4-speed auto tranny shifts smoothly. The interior is comfortable and luxurious, and well thought out. It's small enough to be very easily maneuverable, and yet powerful enough to get turn heads when you pull away from a stoplight really fast.

Favorite Features

I really like the stock stereo. The cd player doesn't have anti-skip for some reason, but the 8-speaker Bose surround sound is the kind of thing that could shake house foundations.

Suggested Improvements

The gas mileage isn't amazing, but that's the price you pay for a really powerful engine. Also, square cupholders are a really bad idea. They're in a good place, but they have trouble holding actual drinks. Still a great car.

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Ugly yet beautiful

Written by: Providence on 09/17/2003

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Maxima 4 Dr GXE Sedan

Review

First this car is down right ugly, from the plastic grill to the huge tail lights. Yet all that matters is inner beauty. And when you pop that hood and take a look at the amazing VQ engine you will know what I mean. I bought my Max as a car to get me to and from college everyday. Four years later I have a degree and my Max. As a poor college student what I loved about this car is that it NEVER broke down. All I had to do is routine maintenance(tires, oil changes,brakes,filters,ect..) I also loved blowing away that kid in the civic at every red light. Now I am looking to upgrade to a new G35.

Favorite Features

Engine,reliability,fits five adults,and it doesn't draw attention from the cops

Suggested Improvements

Braking,Cornering,the radio getting static when the rear defroster is on, hard to open rear doors(they always need to be greased)

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Great Car!

Written by: Alannn on 08/21/2003

Vehicle

1996 Nissan Maxima 4 Dr SE Sedan

Review

Best car I've ever own, 131K and runs like new!

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