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1998 Nissan Maxima

1998 Nissan Maxima Reviews
Overall rating:  Product Rating: 4.5

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Reliable, Dependable, Affordable, Wonderful!

by sicemwedding
Feb 18 '08 

Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Almost everything, great value, reliable, nice styling for the price.
Cons: Problems with the starter, a bit lightweight.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this vehicle for practicality. Especially for college students or those just starting out.

I received this car 2 years ago and it has been perfect for me! I am a college student and commute back and forth from work and school. In the two years that I have had this car I have put about 80,000 miles on it, but it continues to work well. It has a ... read more

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A good, reliable car

by jennw
Feb 14 '08 

Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Powerful, high-quality, never any major mechanical problems
Cons: It's not AWD or 4WD, factory speakers pooped out after 7 years
The Bottom Line: I highly recommend this car to anyone looking for quality, reliability, and durability.

This car has served me well while living in the South, the Northeast, and along Colorado's Front Range. While I wouldn't necessarily recommend it for regular mountain driving, it's perfect for city or highway driving. I'm the original owner of a ... read more

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The Maxima is to the Max!

by djningr
Jun 29 '07 

Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: dependable, low maintenance, roomy, comfortable, everything positioned great within reach
Cons: no cup holders in the back, only a tape deck-No CD player
The Bottom Line: If you can still find this model around it would be a great buy! This car has been wonderful for us!

How we found ourselves with this car: This car was originally my husband's grandpa's car. After he passed away his aunt acquired the car and it ended up being her mother-in-law's car to use until she passed away. We were in the process of getting ... read more

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Reliable, attractive, reliable and....reliable

by thefed17
Feb 23 '06 

Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Torque, reliability,
Cons: knock sensor, mileage
The Bottom Line: GET IT! If you're considering one, get one! I'm PICKY...trust me!

I bought this car with 69000 miles in 2004, very low miles. It's a fun car to drive, much more so than my 1996 Mustang V6. It has very nice low end power, and you can pass easily while on the highway. It's by no means a race car, but has lot of ... read more

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great car overall...

by chaps88
Jun 30 '05 

Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: reliability, acceleration, build quality, fuel economy, interior/exterior design
Cons: brakes, cold-weather performance
The Bottom Line: I would recommend this car. The Maxima is a quick car, that is reliable, and will stand the test of time.

I bought my 1998 Nissan Maxima in the summer of 2004, with just a tick over 88,000 miles on it. Now, in about 8 months, I've put a little over 12,000 miles on the car. Exterior The outside of this car is quite appealing. I have a Sterling Metallic ... read more

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Great Buy - Excellent Benefit/Price Ratio

by bonka
Sep 16 '03 

Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Please refer to review body
Cons: Please refer to review body
The Bottom Line: If you want Honda Accord/Toyota Camry reliability, but also performance, good looks, and a better price, look no further.

Got my 1998 "Superblack" Nissan Maxima SE from a private dealer for $18,900CDN (Roughly $13,800USD). I thought the price was a little steep but more and more the car keeps growing on me. Basically, the 4th generation Maximas, specifically the 1997-98 m ... read more

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Great car, but watch for the knock sensor

by Dauber
Aug 24 '03 

Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Great engine, fuel economy, comfort, sound system, general reliability
Cons: Knock Sensor maintenance
The Bottom Line: Amazing car, but get the senors checked first

Without question, this model of the Nissan Maxima is a great car. The engine is unparalled in famil ... read more

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Maximum Maxima

by djryan12
Feb 18 '02 

Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: 250k engine, stable, comfortable seats, amenities galore, roomy trunk, inexpensive to own.
Cons: Cruise control switches are misplaced, center arm rest is too low, premium fuel.
The Bottom Line: For under $25,000 you will not find a better car.

I've owned several cars and trucks over the years, and had a few company cars too. All vehicles were American made, except a Mazda, which I owned briefly. None of the vehicles have impressed me like the Maxima SE has. I typically drive 37-40k a year, ... read more

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Affordable luxury with a reliable name.

by janika
Jul 28 '01 

Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Style, comfort, power, price
Cons: Not for very short or very tall drivers
The Bottom Line: Nicest loaded import car you can get for under $20,000- these days

Spotting the car: Hello When I was reading gjacks's opinion about the 1998 Nissan Maxima, it made me think. Do I really want a BMW for more with less options, rear wheel drive, high maintenance. This however will not change my mind ... read more

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A four door sports car

by justinl0485
Jul 05 '01 - Updated Jul 06 '01 

Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: styling (inside and out), acceleration, quality and craftsmanship
Cons: rattling
The Bottom Line: It is a good, reliable family sedan.

We bought this car new in Colorado, since then we have put on nearly 40k and it has been to North Carolina, Maryland, and South Carolina. Our 1998 SE came with a lot of standard features such as: 190 hp engine,traction control, ABS, A/C, AM/FM cassette ... read more

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A Nice Classy Car

by kiasheri
Jun 14 '01 

Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: The is very good looking and classy.
Cons: Part of our Nissan is coming apart.
The Bottom Line: I would recommend the Nissan Maxima because it is well made and is very good-looking. Also, it is pretty good with gas and comfort.

Our Nissan Maxima is one of the best looking cars we have owned. It is very sleek and classy. The color is beige with a gold finish. We bought it last year after our old car was totaled in an accident. The interior is plush and soft. The car is very ... read more

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best all around car for the money

by bdshin
Nov 05 '00 

Author's Product Rating: 40 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: no major problems
Cons: minor dash problems

I bought a '98 Maxima SE in November '97. I was considering several other cars at the time, including the all new Passat and the Audi A4. For the amount of money that I wanted to spend, the Maxima was the only car I could get loaded. So far, I haven't ... read more

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What was that silver blur??!

by BadtzGirl
Sep 07 '00 

Author's Product Rating: 30 Recommended: No 

Pros: Fast, roomy, nice styling
Cons: Poor handling, peeling clear coat

I bought my 1998 Nissan Maxima GXE in 1999. I bought 'Cheryl' used, at 28,000 mi., while I was out shopping for an Acura 2.5TL. I happened upon it at the Acura dealership, and took it for a spin. I thought there must be rocket fuel in the engine!!! Nope, ... read more

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Maxima: So Much For So Little

by mark_hend
Jul 06 '00 

Author's Product Rating: 50 Recommended: Yes 

Pros: Power, reliability, comfort
Cons: Cup holders, plain styling

I was looking for a 1998 Ford Taurus when I decided to stop into the Nissan dealer next door. What a great choice I made that day. Six hours later I left the showroom in a Forest Green 1998 Maxima GXE. Exterior: (7) Nothing spectacular, but ... read more

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