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4.9 out of 5 stars
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4.88 out of 5 stars

Maxima #3

Tom Hudson, 06/15/2002
1996 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan
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This is our 3rd Maxima and 2nd SE model. The styling is still fresh and actually looks better than the 2002 model. Ride comfort is wonderful, even on 1-driver 800+ mile trips. Exterior paint is almost like new. Power to spare but only when you ask for it. California emissions testing always shows this car to be at less than 5% of allowables. Service techs have trouble believing the numbers from a 7 yr old car. Good arrangement and room up front. Quite ample rear leg room for non-giants. If Nissan keeps making them, we'll continue to buy Maximas.

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5 out of 5 stars

Four Door Sports Car

maxsab, 08/02/2002
1996 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan
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I've had the car for about 2 months and it's been great. The BOSE audio system sounds good IMO and the leather seats are great for cornering. It handles brilliantly for a 6 year old sports sedan in family sedan clothes. The engine really deserves to be on the ten best list (I just wish I had the stick shift). I've driven it over 5000 miles in 3 months and enjoyed every one of them. Best of all, the cops will never suspect any speeding is going on with this "family" sedan.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

1996 Nissan Maxima

J. Myers, 11/28/2003
1996 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan
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The car is a great value for the money. It has been extremely problem free.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

GXE - Inexpensive, Reliable, Luxury

knowak6, 05/31/2005
1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 4dr Sedan
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Bought my 96' GXE in the winter of 05' for $6,200 (tax, title, 30-day warranty included) with only 58,000 miles on it. Build quality for interior is amazing. Although it was well mantained, car still seemed to be brand new. The engine is seamless but it takes premium (93 grade) fuel, even with that, gas miles are respectable (22-27MPG). Car now has 65,000 miles and I have only done preventive matanence (changed oil, plugs, filters...). Car was a steal for the drivetrain alone, but is cheap luxury for a college student. GXE model came with full power, 12 disc changer, power drivers seat, keyless remote, I bought and put 17 inch Maxima SE rims for the (00-03) model. Great car!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

My mistress

Nismax, 08/03/2002
1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 4dr Sedan
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albeit a patient economical one! This is my second Maxi - I had a 96 SE that was a write off after my wife did a number on it - and I found this on a dealer lot - 5 spd GXE. This tranny has been so much fun to drive and I have nothing but wear and tear items as far as maintenance - tires, plugs, wipers, etc. Gas mileage is wonderful and the great thing is so many people secretly admire this car - even camry owners! Will drive this as long as possible and perhaps upgrade to I35 or 540i

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