Used 1998 Nissan Maxima Consumer Reviews
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217k ~ 22 yrs & will drive til wheels fall off : )
kathy b, 12/06/2020
1998 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
Awesome car! Purchased 2006 with 80k, now 217k+ & still strong. Exc engine power, precise steering/handling, smooth ride is awesome especially on interstate. Will pass anything on road & still handles/runs great at 90+ mph. Can't hear it idling/running inside or standing outside. GLE with leather, moon roof, spoiler, etc. NO leaks on roof, interior: only had to replace leather outside edge drivers seat from wear. Also back seat headrest area from extreme SC heat/sun, approx 300.00. Only left me stranded once, minor hose & something else repair less than 200.00. Cruise control went out but never really used. Clock finally died but had upgraded stereo/cd system 200.00, has a clock. Bumpers repainted due to some dullness & scratches 8 yrs ago. Recently new headlight covers 100.00 & looks great. Replaced alternator, couple batteries, never had to replace muffler/exhaust parts. Most spent was to replace boots/front end pieces, shocks or struts normal wear/tear so no complaints. Bose speakers really jam, awesome sound, like new. Check engine light on with minimal sensor replacement but never did, NO problems still after 6 yrs! Uses absolutely NO oil. Had a 77? Datsun 810 which was top line then & loved it, same reliability ~ even had the Z car engine & would move! Owned 94 Maxima & loved it too. Can't be beat for reliability & cost to own. Regular oil, brakes, air filter changes, etc & she keeps going strong. Still get compliments on condition, sporty style & a few people have asked to buy if I decide to ever sell but no time soon. Planning to drive until she dies. Cheap to maintain & fun do drive, great smooth ride on hwy. No disappointment here!
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I really loved this car
Wendell, 06/25/2009
1998 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought this car in Sept. 08 and it is now June. The car had 192,000 and now has 224,000. In spite of that the only things I did to the car was update the tires and a couple of oil changes and the car runs GREAT. I love the powerful engine and the trany. I'm on the road all day for work and this car makes my job more enjoyable. Even though I didn't get it with leather seats, a cd player, sun roof or any other luxuries I am crazy about this car. Who knows... if I were to get a car with all the other luxuries... I might lose my mind :).
Great Car
swatson, 06/16/2008
1998 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I bought my nissan in 04, having owned a nissan before knew it would be a great buy with 68000 miles on it. Have had to replace starter front cvc joints and front brake pads twice. I am on second battery. This car is wonderful - looks good runs great. But I do not put premium gas in it, just regular and have had no problems and get 27 miles city 30 on highway.
Great Car to buy
monjoor, 01/02/2009
1998 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I brought this car used (100K) in 04 and put on over 80K. I am still driving it and still drives great. Thus I had to replace the muffler, the tie rods and the front axle, other than that no major trouble. Still very reliable, still drives very smooth, still has the pwr to pass any car in the hwy even with 180K miles on it. All the functions in the car still works. Overall, great car to buy. I had own 4 nisssan maxima so far, and they were all great and this is the best of all 4. Overall a great car to buy. I recommend it to any one.
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Over 50, 05/11/2010
1998 Nissan Maxima GLE 4dr Sedan
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I'm over 50 and the second owner of a 1998 Nissan Max. With 116k miles she's beats most new cars on the road in what matters. Easy to drive, comfortable and can get out of it's own way. Sold the Chrysler and glad I did. Went to lunch in a newer Maxima and nope - not the same as my 1998. I've owned more makes than they'll allow me to type here and I'm happy with my 98 Max. I do miss my 1976 Eldo Barritz a little. :)
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