1997 Nissan Maxima Review
- 84,591 miles1 Accident, 2 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticTeam Motors (315 mi away)
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Located in East Dundee, IL
1997 NISSAN MAXIMA GLE WITH ONLY 84K ORIGINAL MILES. IT IS IN GREAT CONDITION FOR THE YEAR AND MILEAGE RUNS AND DRIVES GREAT ALL FEATURES WORK PROPERL...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JN1CA21D2VT862068
Stock: P0799
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 11-29-2023 - 47,914 milesNo accidents, 2 Owners, Personal use only6cyl AutomaticAll City Auto Sales (363 mi away)
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Located in Indian Trail, NC
** NO HAGGLE STRESS FREE PRICING **ACII * * Vehicle is located at 4007 Unionville-Indian Trail Rd Indian Trail NC 28079 * *Any Questions? feel free to...
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: Yes
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JN1CA21D0VT832051
Stock: SC-32051
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 06-16-2023 - Not provided1 Accident, 1 Owner, Personal use6cyl AutomaticIndy Motorsports (424 mi away)
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Located in Saint Charles, MO
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (18 City/26 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JN1CA21D4VM511737
Stock: D511737
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 03-23-2024 - 198,765 miles1 Accident, 3 Owners, Personal use only6cyl ManualOdy's Autos (1,012 mi away)
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Located in Houston, TX
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JN1CA21D1VT812195
Stock: ODYS2 VT812195
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-10-2022 - 281,714 miles1 Accident, 4 Owners, Personal use6cyl ManualAll Cars & Trucks (2,044 mi away)
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Located in North Highlands, CA
Clean title. We finance. Buy sell trade.
AutoCheck Vehicle History Summary
Accident Free Vehicle: No
Personal Use Only: Yes
History Provider: AutoCheck
Title Details: Clean Title
Salvage Vehicle: No
Frame Damage: No
Theft History: No
Lemon Status: No
Free History Report: No
Features and Specs:
21 Combined MPG (19 City/24 Highway)
Listing Information:
VIN: JN1CA21D5VT813186
Stock: 2472
Certified Pre-Owned: No
Listed since: 10-07-2023
Edmunds' Expert Review
Pros
- High levels of luxury and performance for thousands less than comparable sedans
Cons
- Nissan has made the Maxima's styling too conservative over the last few years. If they keep it up, the Maxima will become invisible.
What’s new
The Nissan Maxima gets a new grille, headlights, bumpers and taillights. New alloy wheels and foglights on the SE, new wheel covers on the GXE and new aluminum wheels on the GLE round out the changes.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1997 Nissan Maxima GXE 4dr Sedan and comparison vehicles are based on 15,000 miles per year (with a mix of 55% city and 45% highway driving) and energy estimates of $3.52 per gallon for regular unleaded in Ohio.
Vehicle overview
Nissan designers underwent a complete switch in design philosophy during the late eighties, and began producing cars whose styling was as fresh five years after introduction day as it was on introduction day. These cars were a far cry from the carved-from-a-cinderblock styling of previous Nissans. The 1989 Maxima was one of the new generation of cars to roll out of Nissan plants, and it continued to look better year after year, aging more gracefully than Dick Clark. For 1995, Nissan replaced it with an all-new car, one with a stellar drivetrain and first-class cabin, but with a somewhat dowdy exterior and funky-ugly taillights.
First, the good stuff. Under the hood is a twin-cam, aluminum 3.0-liter V6. It puts 190 horsepower to the ground through the front axle. A five-speed is standard on GXE and SE trim levels, but an automatic is optional. This engine is a jewel, providing swift acceleration without penalizing fuel economy.
Inside, the Maxima sports an interior befitting an Infiniti. No coincidence here; the Maxima serves as the basis for the luxo-oriented Infiniti I30. Roomier than the old Maxima, the new one finds nobody complaining about the accommodations.
For 1997, the Maxima receives some minor exterior changes that clean up the front and rear end a bit. New tail lights improve the car's derriere, but we still wish that the trunk weren't so angular. We do, however, really like the new wheels/wheel covers that were introduced for this model year. They make the Maxima more distinctive than last year's model.
Overall, the Maxima lost some of its sex appeal in 1995's redesign, but the new engine, interior, and price structure of the car more than make up for the slight styling shortcomings.
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1997 Maxima Highlights
Engine Type | Gas |
---|---|
Combined MPG | 21 MPG |
Cost to Drive | $207/month |
Cargo Capacity All Seats In Place | 14.5 cu.ft. |
Drivetrain | front wheel drive |
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriver4 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
- Small Overlap Front Driver-Side TestNot Tested
- Small Overlap Front Passenger-Side TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – OriginalAcceptable
- Moderate Overlap Front Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – OriginalNot Tested
- Side Impact Test – UpdatedNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
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