Used 1998 Nissan Altima Consumer Reviews
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Our Marshmallow Car
MITZI, 09/03/2008
1998 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
My grandkids call this the marshmallow car, because it's white & looks like a big marshmallow. I've replaced the CV joints on it and that's about it. I have fun driving my car, it has got me out of some scary jams on the freeway. It accelerates rapidly & is easy to speed in. I got my last ticket in it about 3 years ago going over 100 mph as I had neglected to set the cruise control. I hadn't even noticed. I have 128,000 miles on it & almost feel like it's a pet. I've never been one to attach to material objects but this one has inspired emotional attachment. I'll keep it until it's ready for the scrap heap. I'll never trade it off. I willing to paint it or whatever, it's a keeper.
Oldie but goodie
Cel, 06/03/2017
1998 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car is one of the most reliable cars I've ever owned. Superior engine and surprisingly good mileage. The flaws are the cheap plastic used for the sun visor and radio buttons. Other than that, I feel very safe driving in any weather. This 1998 still has freezing cold air and toasty heat.
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Wonderful car
Ol Hokie, 08/17/2008
1998 Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought the car used seven years ago with 45,000 miles on it; it now has nearly 209,000 and I have spent no money on it except for routine maintenance and service, gasoline, tires, and new CV joints at about 190,000 miles. It still has the original clutch (it's a 5 speed manual). It is the eighth Nissan that I have owned. All have been great!
Well worth the money!
Ernie, 02/16/2009
1998 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I have owned my Nissan Altima for just over 10 years. In that time, I have managed to accumulate over 200,000 miles on my vehicle with very little major repairs. I changed the oil, rotated and changed tires, and got regular tune ups done, but that is about it. The car still runs great. It was money well spent.
still miss this car
mrwill808, 10/29/2003
1998 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I leased this car in April '98 it was a loaded GLE, as a graduation gift. Since then until late Oct. '01, this was 1 of the most reliable cars ever. Everyone I knew loved my car, some even drove it. Small troubles in '99 w/ a bad battery at 22K and later around 29K the cd/cass. unit went bad. Also had 2 accidents in Spring & Winter '00, despite those the car still drove like new. I was on top of maintenance & cleaning like crazy and had compliments that it looked and ran like new. Got rid of it in late '01 since the lease was up.
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