Used 1997 Nissan Altima Sedan Consumer Reviews
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Very satisfied owner, 04/03/2010
1997 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
9 of 9 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Nissan Altima 97 with little over 8000 miles. It currently has 286,437 miles on it. The car has treated me very well even though I didn't take care care of it. It still runs just as good as it did when I bought it. i haven't had to do very much work on it thus far. Just minor repairs and regular tune ups. I have driven it literally all over the country due to being in the army.
Decent car with maintenance issues
nncincinnati, 09/08/2007
1997 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
The Altima was very reliable early on, but as it aged, needed many more costly repairs and fixes. At ten years and less than 100,000, it has cost $600-1500 per year for the last five years to keep it running (not including tires!). My mechanic says there a few fundamental design flaws that show as this car ages that are costly (because they are labor intensive) to fix.
great car!
ionut, 06/20/2009
1997 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
We bought this car in 2003, as a graduate student. Best $3,750 spent! Didn't like the exterior in particular, but once I got inside, I fell in love with it. Strong engine, not so great transmission. When I bought it, one of my colleagues told me: "Altima, you will get tired of it, it will never break!". He was right. In six years we replaced the tires, front breaks and the radiator. VERY cheap to replace. No rattles! OK, it's noisy inside, the ride is not what it used to be when I bought it six years ago, but what can you expect from a 12 year old car? It is a Limited Edition, it has everything my Accord'07 has (another great car)!!! Just love it! I would buy it again in a heartbeat!
JJ
JJ LEE, 04/17/2003
1997 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Nice engine condition(2.4 syl) and good acceleration, still comfortable to drive. Good fuel economy. Cornering is not that good. Shock absorber is not that good. Just got an 4 wheel alignment and ballance.
Great Buy
PeekoSanchez, 11/28/2008
1997 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought my Altima used at 37,000 miles in 2001 and it's still going strong at 130,000, though it's needed some major repair. I've had to replace the alternator (at 75k), one CV axle and the other will need replacement soon, the switch for the power windows and locks, and the clutch a year ago. Those are the only $200 plus repairs done in 7 years though, which is a bargain compared to the repair work other models need in that amount of time. The interior doesn't hold up well however; the vents on the dash are popping up, a sun visor fell off while I was driving, and the speedometer sticks sometimes. The fabric is cheap and stains easy.
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