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The greatest car ever!
mcrockett, 11/08/2011
1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I brought by 1996 Maxima at a public auto auction in Dec 2005 for $2,800. The car was at 132K miles. Today in Nov 2011 I have almost 325K originial miles. This car has paid for itself over and over. I have no major problems only routine maintainence (oil changes, brakes,...). Ive had it tuned up twice. After 180K I stopped passing the MD Emission test but who cares the car is safe and reliable. I drive almost 100 miles a day for work and she still moves great. I have done several creative things including putting leather seats in from another Maxima, better radio from another Maxima AC controls and power window & door switches. Just a great Car!
Comfortable Fun Reliable
JvGinPDX, 12/22/2006
1996 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I purchased the car about a year ago from a dealer. The car had 100k miles on it, I have driven it 13k miles. My previous car was a Porsche 924, I liked the sporty handling of the 924. I wanted a larger car, I am 6'3" tall, not many cars are comfortable for a tall person. I test drove a 94 Toyota Camry, it was a quality car, but boring to drive. My Maxima SE handling performance reminded me somewhat of the Porsche. The four wheel disk brakes saved the day when I noticed a car stalled right in front of me on the freeway. I the brakes stopped straight and true when I slammed on the brakes. (I have ABS) The Max more power than I expected. I have just done basic maintenance on the car.
Very Reliable
Chris, 02/11/2018
1996 Nissan Maxima GXE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
This car has over 200K miles and is still running strong! Since I've had it I've only had to replace the struts/spark plugs/tires. Overall it's very dependable. Japanese cars are definitely built to last.
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Amazing car
flyboy76, 01/25/2011
1996 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
I bought my nissan maxima with 64,000 km. Now the car has 250,000 km on it and it isn't showing any problems. Everything works still, heated seats electric seats, heated mirrors, radio.. Everything works. The only thing I've had to do to the car is regular maintenance (brakes oil change, had to put in a water pump) I recently had to replace the gas take which was odd, it rusted out in one spot but i foudn a used one in mint shape for 300 bucks.. This car is the most reliable car, best performing car, fun to drive, best on gas, best sound system you will find for the price... I don't have any desire to get a new car and the car is a 96 and looks just as stylish as any 2011 car..
Love this car
pk509, 05/22/2003
1996 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought this car brand spankin' new in December 1995 and have been madly in love ever since. Great performance, excellent road manners, and a fantastic Bose sound system all contribute to how much I love driving this car. At 96000 miles, I've finally had to have the brakes done, it needs a new clutch, CV boots, and some other maintenance, but this car is still running strong and has never, ever let me down. Great fuel economy compared to many cars on the road today.
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