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by derekaggs11
Jan 25, 2009 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Wonderful engine, handling, interior, quiet operations, very practical, reliable and fuel-efficient.
Cons: Bland styling, notchy five-speed, minor interior quirks.
The Bottom Line: From the strong V6 to the functional design and surprising performance, this car is a keeper. The best used car under $5,000 without a doubt.
It had come time for me to find a good used car for college with a budget of about $5k. I've always been an automotive enthusiast and naturally I wanted my purchase to reflect this so I began shopping around for a sporty yet practical ... read more
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by parnisha
Dec 28, 2003 - Updated Jan 2, 2004 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Extremely Reliable, Powerfull V6, Smooth Trasmission, Lots of room, Great Styling.
Cons: some minor ones
The Bottom Line: My girlfriend feels jealous every time I drive Maxima... because she knows I love it. By far the BEST CAR I've owned!
I bought my 96 Maxima in 2001 with 93K miles. Consumer Reports predicted excellent reliability for this car and I also loved this car's styling - which is why I bought it. This review will describe my observations after using this car for 2.5 years ... read more
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by jtimpson
Jul 2, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very reliable, very comfortable.
Cons: I have too many kids to have us all fit
The Bottom Line: I would recommend buying it because it's a reliable, good looking, comfortable car.
We bought this car used and have only had to do regular scheduled maintenance on it. Not even a min ... read more
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by datsrex
Jun 7, 2003 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Very reliable
Cons: Headroom and legroom marginal for tall people
Squeaky door panels
Seats offer little side support
The Bottom Line: I would recommend a '96 Maxima to anyone looking for a good Japanese used car that doesn't want to pay a premium for a Toyota or Honda.
I bought my GXE (base model)in 2001 with 75K miles from a private party. I wanted the cloth interior as I think it's more comfortable in hot weather, and only the GXE had it. Also, a model with sunroof was out of the question as it took several inches of ... read more
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by kes4927
Apr 19, 2003 - Updated Jan 6, 2006 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fun to drive, reliable, well made, fun to drive
Cons: Can't really think of any except oxygen sensors may need replacing from time to time
The Bottom Line: The Maxima is a wolf in sheep's clothing, and never lets you down.
Maxima SE 5 speed This car is just as fun to drive now as it was when I got it. The acceleration is still better than almost all the new family sedans 10 years later!! There is plenty of room inside and it gets reasonably good gas mileage, especially ... read more
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by mbayne
Feb 7, 2003 - Updated Apr 2, 2003 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Drivetrain, Reliability, Comfort.
Cons: Styling, Suspension.
The Bottom Line: I have fallen in love with my Maxima and enjoy every minute of driving time in it.
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I purchased my '96 Nissan Maxima SE in the Fall of 2001. It is my second car, my first being a '95 Toyota 4Runner (read my review here). I bought the Maxima ... read more
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by dsteinmetz
Aug 3, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable, great engine, great fit and finish, fun to drive
Cons: Squeaky brakes
The Bottom Line: Great car, great engine, great reliability, need I say more?
When I first bought this car used back in March of 1998 it had 42,000 mile on it. Currently (Aug 2001) it has 112,000 miles. The only major problem I had with it so far is the fuel pump had to be replaced. Meanwhile, the only minor problem I am having ... read more
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by surlyguy2001
Mar 7, 2001 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Fast, powerful, reliable, big, comfortable, and a great value
Cons: Doesn't come in a station wagon
The Bottom Line: Buy one - it'll last you a life time, it's bigger than anything else in it's class, and it's fast and powerful.
At 60,000 miles, my Maxima's been a great car. I'd never owned a car for as long as I've owned this one, but as of now, I plan to keep it for quite a while longer. I figure it has another 100k - 150k miles before it starts to fall apart. The engine's ... read more
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by excelcomm
Feb 11, 2001 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Performance, Fuel Economy, Reliability
Cons: Resale Value
The Bottom Line: Offers good value for sale price.
I recently parted with my 1996 Nissan Maxima SE but wanted to share my experience.
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Performance is great for this car, fuel economy is above average for a V6. It is an inexpensive car for what it offers (Leather, power heated ... read more
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by muribura
Nov 29, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable, stylish
Cons: old
For an old car, it’s a good car. I don’t recommend it if it has a lot of mileage, but its great! Comfortable! Stylish! Cute! I had it in maroon, and I loved it! The only problem I found was with the radiator. After a lot of miles, the radiator ... read more
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by 1088
Nov 5, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: ENGINE, RELIABLILTY
Cons: NONE
Well to start off with I am a 19 yr old from Arizona and recently traded in my Mitsubishi eclipse due to mechanical problems, I wanted something that looked good, had good pickup and of course something reliable. But ever since I have owned my 96 maxima ... read more
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by Mom2TyZick
Oct 25, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: This is the best car for the money.
Cons: The drink holders are inadequate.
I have owned some great cars in my 30 years, but none of them can outshine the Nissan Maxima. In 1996 my husband drove a Dodge Stealth and I drove a Toyota Celica Convertible. We found out that we were going to be parents in November, so we knew one of ... read more
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by Lauraall
Sep 21, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything! Beautiful car!
Cons: a bit pricey
We purchased this car after recovering from all I can describe as a car disaster. We previously owned a Audi. After two tranmissions went out we were ready for a more reliable car.
We first noticed a Maxima while on vacation. We took the ... read more
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by dreams.digital
Sep 3, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: cd player, good ac, tape player, comfy seats, everything :)
Cons: nothing really
This car is good. Its never ever broken down, its dependable. This car is very fun and easy to drive, I really like it. I learned how to drive on this car. It was very easy to drive, and runs smoothly, unlike my other friend's cars.
My car has a ... read more
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by bronco75
Jul 10, 2000 - Updated Jul 11, 2000 (A Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Responsive , Comfortable, Holds value
Cons: I didn't find an SE
I always used to be a "Buy American" type of guy but after my previous car stopped cooperating with me I started the car hunt. I really didn't know what I wanted but I knew I wanted something with some power. I drove a TON of used cars in the ... read more
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by ker7502
May 25, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Above average Reliability
Cons: bit more handling
Strengths Silky engine...lots of go. The five speed is pretty zippy. In 62,000 miles you can changed the oil and purchased new tires and that's IT. and still have 40% wear left on brakes.
The handling of the car is great. Ive know people ... read more
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by deejay42
May 17, 2000 (A Somewhat Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Reliable; Roomy; Responsive
Cons: Minor--no cup holders
My husband and I were somewhat reluctant to buy a used car for the first time...but several things convinced me to take the risk. Obviously, it's a great looking car, it's roomy, it rides like a full-sized luxury model, it has an awesome stereo system, ... read more
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by scott_howard
Mar 24, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes
Pros: It'll keep you alive!
Cons: None in this department
I want to tell you that I will buy another Nissan Maxima because of its safety.
My 16 year old son lost control of my '96 Maxima SE, crossed the median of a four lane highway and hit another car head-on at about 50 mph.
I am happy ... read more
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by grover420
Feb 8, 2000 (A Very Helpful review)
Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes
Pros: Everything
Cons: Having to turn it in at the end of the lease.
There is nothing quite like driving a car with a six cylinder engine. The maxima has the pickup of a school boy sitting on a hot, stone slab. This car handles better than any "luxury" car on the market. The best part is the price. ... read more
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