1993 Nissan Maxima Review
1993 Nissan Maxima Review

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What’s new
The driver airbag is now standard on Nissan's front-wheel-drive midsize sedan. Both cars have CFC-free air conditioning and SE models get a trick new stereo, compliments of Bose.
Cost to DriveCost to drive estimates for the 1993 Nissan Maxima SE 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 $3.23 per gallon for regular unleaded in Virginia.
Monthly estimates based on costs in Virginia
$195/mo
Maxima SE
vs
$173/mo
Avg. Midsize Car
Consumer reviews
Read what other owners think about the Used 1993 Nissan Maxima.
5 star(80%)
4 star(16%)
3 star(4%)
2 star(0%)
1 star(0%)
45 reviews
Most helpful consumer reviews
4.63 out of 5 stars
Long, Loving Relationship
atchleyk, 07/14/2014
1993 Nissan Maxima GXE 4dr Sedan
I didn't like this car at first. I wanted something that looked sporty, something new and shiny.
Boy was I stupid. This v6 picks up from 0-60 in no time. This car is 20 years old, 170k when I got it, ran amazingly. 180k now, still runs amazingly.
Ice cold AC, good heat. The radio went out before I bought it, but those can be replaced. VERY reliable car. I feel like it might last … forever if taken car of, which it deserves.
It has a slight gas smell at times, however, though I've been told older cars tend to do this.
A few nit picky things about the interior. NO CUPHOLDERS. Then again, who needs cupholders when your car picks up fast enough to spill molasses.
4.75 out of 5 stars
Eveready Bunny of -a-car!
bobsled, 11/16/2006
1993 Nissan Maxima GXE 4dr Sedan
Purchased with 182K on it. Just clicked on 355,555. Runs like the day I got it, 24-33mpg on regular gas. This is the SOHC engine(about 160 HP)but can still run with 75 MPH traffic on the interstates.Nissan got it right with this V6,just keeps going & going & going.A broken timing belt might be the only thing that can stop this engine's running. But the auto transmission is its "weak" … spot. Had the dealership flush the tranny and it "broke" in less than 1K mi. Rebuilt..broke, 2nd rebill..broke,3rd rebill(still going@going).DO NOT FLUSH these high mileage cars (just drain and refill) Add a transmission cooler.Sure you will have the parts that can't last forever (waterpump, alternator, fuelpump) but it keeps going @
5 out of 5 stars
Miss it dearly
rizuwadokudeska9, 05/19/2008
1993 Nissan Maxima GXE 4dr Sedan
This car far supassed my expectations when I bought it. It came with 85,000 miles on and and ran like new, and over 19 months I put 30,000 miles on it. Fun to drive, very smooth ride even at 90+ mph. Using premium gas the car reached 32 mpg with 3 people and luggage inside. It drives me crazy that I totaled it. Currently looking for another Maxima
4.25 out of 5 stars
My Old Girl Just Keeps on Going
pineapple876, 09/03/2014
1993 Nissan Maxima GXE 4dr Sedan
I bought my '93 Maxima from an 84 YO woman. It was 4 years old and only had 17K miles on it. It was the deal of the century. It now has 116,888 and it's just getting broken in. The only major repair I've had was two front axels because the material the boots were made of finally gave out. That was $700. Sure I've had to put a muffler on it -- once. It was 15 years old and the … service guys couldn't believe it had the original exhaust system still. I look at new cars from time to time but then I hear all the horror stories from my friends and family about the new cars they've bought. My Old Girl may have a few hail dents, but she out runs most of the new cars hands down.
1993 Maxima Highlights
SE
- Combined MPG
- 20 MPG
- Cost to Drive
- $195/month
- Drivetrain
- front wheel drive
- Engine Type
- Gas
Safety
NHTSA Overall Rating
The National Highway Transportation Safety Administration offers independent analysis.
- Frontal Barrier Crash RatingOverallNot RatedDriver3 / 5Passenger3 / 5
- Side Crash RatingOverallNot Rated
- Side Barrier RatingOverallNot RatedDriverNot RatedPassengerNot Rated
- Combined Side Barrier & Pole RatingsFront SeatNot RatedBack SeatNot Rated
- RolloverRolloverNot RatedDynamic Test ResultNo TipRisk Of RolloverNot Rated
IIHS Rating
The Insurance Institute of Highway Safety uses extensive crash tests to determine car safety.
- Side Impact TestNot Tested
- Roof Strength TestNot Tested
- Rear Crash Protection / Head RestraintNot Tested
- IIHS Small Overlap Front TestNot Tested
- Moderate Overlap Front Test0
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Used 1993 Nissan Maxima Overview
The Used 1993 Nissan Maxima is offered in the following submodels: Maxima Sedan. Available styles include SE 4dr Sedan, and GXE 4dr Sedan. The Used 1993 Nissan Maxima comes with front wheel drive. Available transmissions include: 5-speed manual, 4-speed automatic.
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