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Excellent car
adeelb06, 08/17/2012
1999 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
14 of 14 people found this review helpful
I actually drive an SE with a Auto trans. I got the car at 202000 Km. I used it for 4 years and now it has 310000 km on it. Until 280000 this car was running great. Only got regular repairs like brakes and etc. I didn't change the battery or did an alignment or a tune up and this baby runs awesome. 5/5 for both Engine and transmission. The body tends to rust out but who can complain past 250,000 km. All in all, this is the car if you're a new buyer and need something a bit comfy and still reliable. Comfort level is extraordinary for cars in its class and age.
223K Miles and Still Going
altimatelover, 03/28/2012
1999 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I have 223K miles and still going. I love this car. I bought it at 12K miles in 2001. It's had very few problems. The only time I had a serious problem was the alternator went at around 170K. The interior plastic is rather cheap though and my visor attachments had problems. Pretty minor stuff. My husband believes in maintenance so we've changed out parts such as tie rods, spark plugs, radiator (was leaking), CV boot and brakes. Very little maintenance in 11 years. 4 hours in mechanic shop is longest time (alternator). Paint fading, 1 leather seat cracked. At this point the shocks could use replacement, but, even the shocks are better than most cars. 26-29 MPG. Love the Altima!
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Nine years and going strong
Happy owner, 09/16/2008
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I bought my Altima new. And after nine years it still runs great, has very good acceleration good gas mileage (28 to 29 hwy)and has proven remarkably reliable. At 110,000 I got a tune-up, new front brakes, new belts and a new front tie rod. Since then minor things (AC charge, new radiator) have been needed but still has original clutch, and even the original battery. And yes, the speakers leave a lot to be desired, and there is occasional wind noise through the windows. But overall Nissan did a fabulous job with this car.
My Nissy
Craig Stroud, 07/20/2005
1999 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
I used to have a serious dislike of altima's. I portayed them as a female's car. Well, my mom owned a 98 Altima that I drove sometime and fell inlove with it. I had to get my own. So I bought a 99" GLE. The interior is so comfortable, and the handling is awesome. I upgraded the tires to 205's and man, she takes a 30 mph curve at 70 with easy. Needless to say, no matter how many other cars I buy.....I'm keeping her til the last panel falls off.
Best car I have ever owned
josh83, 05/04/2013
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
11 of 12 people found this review helpful
I bought my Altima new in 1999, and it now has 240,000 miles. Cranks first time every time, engine still strong, transmission still shifts smoothly. I still love my Altima!
Better than honda and toyota
billy frazier, 07/25/2008
1999 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
6 of 6 people found this review helpful
I bought my altima with 88000 miles on it after owning a Toyota and 2 hondas, have to say both are way overrated,my Altima has been the most dependable car I've ever had, and let me say "some rockin a/c", blows 38 degrees in Florida-ice cold, and the car is so easy to maintain for the do it yourselfer, have not had a single problem yet, now 140,000 miles and going strong
Reliable Car
scaito, 02/27/2007
1999 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This has been a very reliable car. I have had this car for almost three years and only had to change the oil every three thousand miles. I've never had any problems with it.
My Baby
schmidy6, 02/18/2013
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Bought the car in 2010 with 133,000 miles on it. Now at 173,000 and have only put brakes, tires, and new headlights on it. Engine and transmission are rock solid, never had an issue with either. My dear friend is getting old, however. Her rocker panel on the passenger side is almost completely eaten away, she has a rust hole in the floor board behind the passenger seat. It kills me to see my car rust out because despite the rust, she's never quit on me, and she won't hesitate to blow by someone on a two-lane or cruise comfortably at 80 on country roads. I could probably change the oil every 7,000 the way this car sips oil. Probably won't even get rid of her when I get a new car.
Great Car
David Fan, 01/04/2017
1999 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Work well. Well maintained.
- Performance
- Interior
- Comfort
- Reliability
- Value
170,000 miles list replacement list
Benjamin Rickett, 09/29/2008
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is an incredibly reliable car but I have had to replace several things so far. 1. Both front CV joints the seals were all cracked and they were clicking very loudly when I turned. 2. Replaced the alternator 3 times so far; they were aftermarket refurbished. Dealership will not give core refund if it is not a factory alternator 3. I have a slow oil leak and some oil burning. 4. Power steering leaks in numerous places which the dealership said will eventually involve replacing the pump and all valves. 5. Steering wheel rubber has completely crumbled down to the steel core so I have had to replace the cover. and Seatbelt on drivers side doesn't pull in so it gets slammed in door
Great Car!!!
melb29020, 12/12/2010
1999 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Altima in 06 with 130,000 miles on it. It now has 181,000 miles. In May of 2008 my timing chain popped & bent my valves, it would've cost more for me to simply replace the belt & valves so I ended up getting a new motor. The timing chain breaking appears to be a common problem after 150,000 miles. If you hear any type of rattling from your motor get it checked!! Besides that, I have not had any problems with my vehicle except normal maintenance (oil changes, brakes, tires). I look forward to having this car for another 50,000 miles!!
16 Years of Dependability
Eric, 03/18/2016
1999 Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan
4 of 5 people found this review helpful
I got this car new in December of 1999 with the help of my parents and just now finally letting go. Day in and day out this car has been there for me, even after 2 accidents (Rear ended in 2001, front driver side wheel well smashed in 2009). I cannot recommend this car enough. I'm trading it in with 206k miles on it. Outside of my gushing love and nostalgia, I do have several minor gripes that I just got accustomed to over the years: - The acceleration is fantastic in 1st and 2nd, but not so much in 3rd and 4th - Interior overhead cloth came loose where the roof and rear windshield meet around 130k. Has never came completely undone or had more than 2 inches loose. - A/C compressor died somewhere around 150k miles. Never bothered to fix it. - Sun damage got the best of the leather interior, specifically the driver seat, which now has a miniature rendition of the Grand Canyon in it. - Rack and pinion started leaking at 180k at miles. - On days that were about 50 degrees or lower, transmission would struggle shifting from 3rd to 4th, but would eventually get corrected after about 5 minutes on the road. - Weird spurts of feedback occasionally (like 4 times a week) coming through the speakers at 190k. The only time the Altima ever died on me, outside of batteries or the alternator, was when I was young and dumb. Never checked the fluid levels and let the coolant drop super low, blowing a head gasket. That was somewhere around 80k.
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Awesome car
moon12, 02/12/2009
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Hey looking for a great car this is the one! I bought my Altima in 2006 with 114k miles on it, and at 172k it's still running strong. Besides the minor work it's very dependable great on gas and roomy. Nissan did a great job with this one, if I could have anything else I would keep this one.
Reliability at its best
SDC, 03/03/2009
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This has been a great car at currently 130,000 miles. It has excellent power for a 4 cylinder. My only problem was the alternator needed replaced twice. No big issue and overall inexpensive to maintain. From what I have been hearing about newer cars and $$$ repairs, I cannot complain. Handles great on the highway. I made several 1,000 mile trips with no problems. For anyone that needs an inexpensive used car to get around in this economy, I would highly recommend this one. Because of the reliability, I am not even tempted to buy a new car yet.
love my Altima
leehighgrad, 02/28/2014
1999 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
3 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my car with about 162k miles and naw about to reach 200k and have thought about getting another car but never about getting rid of my Altima it is reliability fun to drive stylishly and it seem to have kept its value since every time I see one on a lot ist about the same price I paid for it i plane an having it for years to come
Not a sports car-but okay
jeo, 08/30/2008
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I have found ownership of my Altima having offsetting pluses & minuses. Yes it's reliable and gas mileage around 25-28 mpg. But when parts wear out they are quite expensive. The seats are hard & uncomfortable, it has the turning radius of a truck, the stereo is no Bose.
very reliable
szefo, 04/09/2004
1999 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought my Altima from a salvage auction. Everything was ok except for the engine. I replaced the engine from a year 2000 Altima. So far I haven't had any major issues with the car, got it at 32k miles now it has 62k. I do oil changes every 3000 miles. It runs great and has a neat pickup as for a 4 cylinder engine. I put 17" rims on it and now it handles like BMW. The radio broke when I played self recorded CDs. I guess it was not designed for those. I would recomend it to anybody who wants low maintenance and reliability. This car might not be too luxurious but it's main parts are well designed and should last many years.
Would buy one again
Lomagirl, 05/28/2010
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I'd take this car refurbished over a new one. 5-speed manual shifts okay (except balky in 1st), plenty of spunk. Okay w/ routine maintenance but last 5 years had to replace alternator (w/ core charge refund it wasn't much), belt tensioner, and radiator (less than $100, home installation). Have had suspension work done. Factory tires were weak link. Trunk space is good and very comfortable positioning for short driver (I'm 5'2"). Now at over 150,000 miles starting to show it's age but I still love this car.
Reliable and Quick
el CAPiTAN!, 06/27/2002
1999 Nissan Altima SE Limited 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
When you look at the Altima you never guess the amount of PEP thats inside of this car (my only regrets were that I didn't get a manual), I mean the acceleration is superb and the big 2.4L engine is great. So far its really reliable and nice. ITs a very fun car and I love burning little civics and celicas with it.
It's a nice car
Alex from Houston, 03/26/2002
1999 Nissan Altima SE Limited 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Own this car 3 years (60K miles). Fun to drive. Very precise and responsible. No technical problems. I think it's a great car for the money!
Great, GREAT automobile.
Joev, 11/10/2008
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Have this vehicle 8 years, have never been back to dealer for anything. Oil changes, tire replacement, fan belt and brakes have been replaced. That's it. Fuel economy 25+ on the road and about 20 in town. Thinking of selling but afraid what I get to replace it won't be as dependable. Overall in my opinion the Altima is the best value dollar for dollar among any car on the market today or ever.
Price vs. Quality
investorjoe, 10/25/2003
1999 Nissan Altima SE Limited 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
in terms of performance, Altima SE could be among the best of its class. I am driving a 5-speed manuel model. It doesn't have a good pick up, but it has a fast mid-speed. Once, I drove it at 190 Km/Hr and it seems very stable. Beside, it has a good stereo with excellent speakers. However, the quality is my concern. The leather seats look cheap. I would sugesst Nissan should do more wind turnel before releasing theirf future models...... the car is very noicy on a windy and running on highways. Also, matellic noice comes from the timing chain.
So Far, Pleased
STison, 06/24/2003
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I went out searching for a new car and didn't particularly like the prices of the brand new selections out there. So, I decided to check out the reasonably priced used cars and researched the ones that had some reliability to them. The best value that I found for the going price was the Nissan Altima. I found it to have substantial reliability from reviews of past consumers along with decent fuel economy. So far, I have been pleased with my purchase.
Great performance and efficiency
Ryan, 04/26/2007
1999 Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car has taken a heavy beating, yet remains very reliable. Well-maintained, 31 mpg on the highway is possible, and given its performance (don't read this like it's a sports car), this is excellent. For my money, I can't find any significant drawback to the driving experience.
Great car
Greg F., 02/28/2004
1999 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I bought this car mainly because I needed reliable transportation, and I have not been disappointed. I bought it new in '99 and it now has 75,000 miles. I haven't yet had any problems with the car, other than a torn C/V boot. I've replaced the front and rear brakes once, and the tires twice. It's very peppy for a 4 cyl non-turbo engine and it has a very stable ride on any type of road. The only downsides that I've found so far is the iffy gas mileage and the excessive wind noise at highway speeds. Mostly I can barely get over 300 miles per tank with mixed city/highway driving, which is around 20 MPG. Other than that, it's been a great car.
Great Car!
B.Hill, 08/23/2005
1999 Nissan Altima SE Limited 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My Altima has been a great car - very reliable. Pros: good gas mileage for size, comfortable ride, sporty feel. Cons: trunk design - opening is very small for such a large trunk, both front speakers have blown out even though I don't play loud music. Cost to replace each one at dealer is about $170. I replaced one but am doing without the other for now. Overall, though, I'm very pleased with my car and plan to drive it until it falls apart.
recommended
elizabeth ochoa, 12/08/2005
1999 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I still have the car. It's been a great experience and plan to change it for another Nissan car. Very reliable.
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Danny Litton, 07/16/2006
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great reliability. Have done nothing to the car except tires, brakes and oil. Nothing else has gone wrong with the car. Very low maintenance.
Bngwtr
bongwater78, 12/09/2005
1999 Nissan Altima SE Limited 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This is my second nissan altima, a wonderful car at an affordable price, fits all my friends and goes across town and back with the low fuel light on. Nothing like driving a stick...
It's O.K.
joe from florida, 05/19/2002
1999 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
My car has 80k miles now, and if you want a reliable car this is the one. But if you are looking for great features, look elseware. The "leather" feels fake, and does not come with some amenities found in comparably priced vehicles. Exterior has bad paintjob and scratches easily. Interior has very weak plastic parts such as door handles and console area.
Best car in my life
Tom from Tulsa, 09/23/2006
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
Best car I ever owned. Bought it used in 2000 with 23,000 miles on it. Now I have 142,000 on it and it is still going strong. Showing few signs of age. Unsurpassed reliability. Fun. Classy. Peppy, most powerful 4 cylinder I've ever experienced. Have never felt the need for more power, even driving the Colorado mountains. Easily passed most cars if necessary. Front wheel drive made driving in snow a breeze. Even now, Sep 2006, it looks good. Not that out of style really. Rear spoiler helps the looks. Still get compliments on it now. Would that I could find another car to match this one. A hard act to follow. Don't think a better car has ever been built for the money. Can't stop raving.
The car that would not die
sloemoe, 07/26/2008
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
I've put over 200,000 miles on my Altima and it's still runs great. My wife owns a 1998 Altima with 90,000 miles on it and it also solid. I've had to replace the driver's side visor in both several times because it is connected by cheap plastic. This is the great choice for anyone wanting to get out from under a gas guzzler and still get a dependable car.
Best car for 10 years of ownership
BSR, 04/08/2009
1999 Nissan Altima XE 4dr Sedan
1 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been great for 10 years!! I drove this car on the east coast when I had to travel for my job. It was comfortable, had great acceleration, and gas mileage. I now have 192K miles on it. I haven't had any major problems with the car. I hope Nissan has built a comparable car the last few years when it comes to reliability
Great Buy!!
Nikole, 12/04/2002
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased my Altima used after looking for over 3 months. I was pretty open to about anything but I loved the features of the car. I also loved that going from an old Subaru that got 35 miles per gallon that the Altima was not far behind.
My Altima
autotech, 11/27/2009
1999 Nissan Altima SE Limited 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
My 10 yr old Nissan Altima is one of the best cars that I have ever owned, and I've had quite a few over the years before I bought this. This car has been really good to me and the repairs have been very minor and only in the last couple of years...things do wear out after all. The body has held up really well too; no signs of rust and it still looks nice. If I were to replace it, that would be because I'm bored and want something new (this is the longest I've ever kept a car. I used to get a new one every 4-6 yrs).
The 99 Altima GXE
Fast Car, 12/04/2002
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have driven this car for about 4 months now. This car is more impressive than the 99 Maxima. If you rarely drive on the interstate, then this car is perfect. The cars cooling/heater unit works fast. This car is the best 4 cyclinder car ever. The only drawback is road noise, Slight vibrations when braking at high speeds and terrible stereo. The mirrors are bigger than the Maxima. There is no power seats which is what I like because it takes forever for the seat to adjust if it had one. If this car is great what is the new body style like? Oh one more thing! Weaving in and out of traffic is easy.
Great Car
myaltima, 01/21/2003
1999 Nissan Altima SE Limited 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is a peppy little car. We have not had a single complaint about it. We bought this car 2 months after purchasing a Maxima to replace my wife's ailing 4 year old Saturn with relatively low miles. I drive it at times and find no problems with get up and go after driving the Maxima. I truly adore this car and am comfortable with my wife and 21 month old daughter in it in and around town. Safe and reliable.
Excellent car - even at 11 years old!
McCallister, 01/21/2010
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have a 1999 GXE 5 speed manual. It's currently at 97,500 miles. It's been extremely reliable. I'm meticulous about maintenance and appearance. Outside of one CV joint and speakers, no other repairs. Just regular maintenance expenses like oil/ manual tranny fluid/coolant/brake pad changes, etc. I replaced the struts and springs at 92,000 which helped to restore the car's ride quality to "like new". Fuel economy is 23 mpg around town and 28 mpg highway with a/c on. With cruise control at 60-65 mph on long highway trips without A/C I've gotten as high as 32-33 mpg. I can put at least another 100K miles on this car and plan on giving it to my son in 2 years. Great car!
nice car
jimff, 01/29/2003
1999 Nissan Altima SE Limited 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This was a nice dependable car. The cost was minimal, and the ride was great. No problems whatsoever.
A Pleasure to Drive
samudra, 02/10/2003
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought it at 73000 miles, and am pleased with its performance and ride quality.
This is a great car!
yayaltima, 03/24/2010
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I bought this car 8 years ago, used with about 50,000 miles on it. It is now at 168,000 miles and I would drive it across the U.S. tomorrow! To be honest, I have driven the heck out of it. It cranks right up everyday except one time when the battery was dead. I have had to replace the CV joints and the driver's side tie rod. The only regular maintenance I have done on it is oil changes, air filters, fuel filter, and breaks. I love this car and would but another one in a heartbeat!
Absolutely worry free
titan, 07/28/2003
1999 Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have not had a single problem with this car and it now has 95,000 miles. No rattles, shakes, overheating, etc. Interior has held up better than any car I have had. For the type of car it is it couldn't be better.
One of the best cars ever made!
Victor/ChromeKing, 09/01/2003
1999 Nissan Altima SE Limited 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I have to say this is one of the best cars ever made, because i have had no problems what so ever. I fell in love the moment i lay my eye's on this car.This car has everything you could ask for and the engine is great.
Nissan Altima - Worth Considering
MAD59, 09/04/2003
1999 Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Overall I have had a good experience with this car. No major problems. I would recommend this car for someone in the market for a used car.
Best darn car for the money!!
Zelmosan, 07/17/2003
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I purchased this used Nissan from my local Nissan dealer with 17,000 miles on it.The 1999 Altima now has 116,000 miles and I have replaced the front brakes twice, replaced a battery, and replaced the tires 3 times. This car has required NO OTHER REPAIRS. Change the oil and oil filter every 3,000 miles and enjoy. This is the fourth Nissan I have owned since 1991. It is the best car for the money!
Excellent Nissan car!
Mike-I, 08/13/2003
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
This is my wife's car but I drove it maybe 5000 miles and all I can say is that is very reliable, never had any major problems (bought it new), great performance overall. Gas mileage is one of the best, good power, handling, comfort, good resale value. I highly recommend it to everyone.
Hidden/Sleeping Racer
Scottyb873, 10/06/2003
1999 Nissan Altima SE Limited 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
I agree with the comment about a sleeping racer. This car is the best I have owned yet. No Problems, Fast. I too am up to about 190hp, and that wa with very very few mods. I can easier hit 70 in 3 gear and only tapping on 3000rpms door. killer car. braight shiny red, you never see it coming till its to late.
reliable car
BigPoppa, 07/04/2002
1999 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
so far so good with this model. Bought it used and performs great. I put about 100 miles a day on it and it's been fun to drive. Good highway accelaration also.
better than average, great reliablity
fo, 10/10/2003
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
Not the fanciest or prettiest but a car that gives you 0 problems and is easy to drive.
reliable car
kab, 07/11/2002
1999 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
We leased the 99 Altima,and as for our family,the car has been very dependable.We have had no problems with this car.I don't know about a used one,but this one was brand new,and an excellent car.