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Used 1998 Nissan Altima Consumer Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

the best japanese car!

JOLANTA, 11/26/2002
1998 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

hi, i just bought my car 2 weeks ago, and i love it! it has all the options like sun roof, bose sound system, leather interior, and spoiler, and alarm. This is the best japanese car you can buy out there without having to spend thousands on toyota or honda.

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3 out of 5 stars

OK, but could be better

EJS, 12/30/2009
1998 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Bought with 28K miles from the dealer in nice condition. It now has just over 100k miles and I would say it's been OK. I replaced both axles at around 80K miles. I do not tear around in this car, but it eats engine mounts; I have replaced the rear engine mount 3 times so far. This car is noisy on the freeway and fuel economy has never been over 30mpg. Drivers window switch failed at 85K and this requires a fair bit of digging into the driver's door to replace a $200 part. CD player has twice died; first time the dealer replaced it ans second time I found a cold solder joint on the display connector. Lifters have been noisy at startup since we bought the car. I think Honda is better

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

Brendan, 06/29/2008
1998 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This is the best car I have ever owned. I have had it 10 years and other than gas, wiper blades, tires etc. I have only replaced the front brake pads once. So non routine maintenance for this car in 10 years has been under $200. I have other vehicles now and don't drive it as much as before but it is just too good of a vehicle to get rid of. I will definitely buy another Altima when I am in the market for a car.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Good Trooper

northwest, 12/12/2008
1998 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

Given as a gift after graduation, 65000 miles. Thanks aunty, some parts were modified for more power and sound, in turn most stock problems never happened. Runs like a champ with mobile 1 syn every 4000miles. Ngk sparkys & wires. I still get 22-25 city, 37+ highway. No prob w/engine yet. I have good mechanics:). 144300 miles strong.

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5 out of 5 stars

Great Car / Accord killer

DrFast, 04/17/2002
1998 Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I Love this car. It is April 02 and we have 64000 miles. We have not ahd to do a thing to this car. We change the oil and fill the tank and that's it. The only complaint is the use of Firestone tires that didn't last 40000 miles. This car is much more powerfull than other comparable 4 cylinder cars in it's category (VW Jetta 105 HP; Altima 150). It also has more room than the accord in the back seat (also costs alot less). We researched our first new car purchasse for a year before buying this car. After we bought this car I have had 5 friends/family buy a new nissan. Great cars!!

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