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Used 1996 Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan Consumer Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars
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5 out of 5 stars

Kept car for 21 years because it's so great!

Marian, San Jose, CA, 12/31/2017
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan
7 of 7 people found this review helpful

Best car I've ever had, and I'd keep it longer but now need much more storage capacity. It never let me down, and goes like the wind. Great pickup and responsiveness. Has features not found any more like the ability to unlock and roll down the windows from 100 ft away. When blinker goes on, that side of the car illuminates for great visibility.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

Awesome car, that's why mine isn't for sale!

weigel5, Sturgis, SD, 04/16/2012
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I bought this car new and still have it today. If you can get your hands on one, buy it! Other than basic maintenance, I've had very little problems. I hope to have it another 16yrs :)

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Comfortable Fun Reliable

JvGinPDX, 12/22/2006
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.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

snow0221, 02/27/2002
Nissan Maxima SE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful

I recently bought a Maxima SE in a stick shift, very hard to find! It has about 75,000 miles but runs perfect. The acceleration is great, the mechanics are flawless, and the fuel economy is amazing.

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5 out of 5 stars

Amazing car

flyboy76, Pittsburgh, PA, 01/25/2011
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..

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