1998 Nissan Maxima Reviews, Pricing & Specs
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by Anonymous
May 20, 2023
I love to drive this car fast and fuel expenses not bad this can still run in 300.k mile just taking care May 20, 2023
by Ricardo B
Feb 19, 2015
If you like power nissan is the way to go this is my 3rd nissan vehicle,i have been driving nissan maxima all my life,great day to day vehicle.very low on maintenace to keep.my only issue with nissan engine they are not very good on gas,because i commute a 106 miles a day total so my gas milleage is very poor.Feb 19, 2015
by Fred L
Aug 17, 2014
The appearance with the rear spoiler in black is very good looking. The spoiler needs to be re-mounted from people using as a trunk lift handle, can't go through the car wash for this reason. Have to use black colored wax and polish to cover the nicks and scratches, but it's 16 yrs old, not unreasonable .Aug 17, 2014
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by Anonymous
May 20, 2023
I love to drive this car fast and fuel expenses not bad this can still run in 300.k mile just taking care May 20, 2023
by Ricardo B
Feb 19, 2015
If you like power nissan is the way to go this is my 3rd nissan vehicle,i have been driving nissan maxima all my life,great day to day vehicle.very low on maintenace to keep.my only issue with nissan engine they are not very good on gas,because i commute a 106 miles a day total so my gas milleage is very poor.Feb 19, 2015
by Fred L
Aug 17, 2014
The appearance with the rear spoiler in black is very good looking. The spoiler needs to be re-mounted from people using as a trunk lift handle, can't go through the car wash for this reason. Have to use black colored wax and polish to cover the nicks and scratches, but it's 16 yrs old, not unreasonable .Aug 17, 2014
by Charlie W
Jul 25, 2014
I love the ride of this car. Very stable. Very good on gas. Clean and efficient. A Good family car.The car did not brake down and leave us stranded. It was a very good car and easy to fix. The parts were not expensive.Jul 25, 2014
by Anonymous
Jun 24, 2014
Love the handling, body is still tight with only a couple of tiny, occasional rattles, doesn't have any squeaks. Easy car to work on for the most part, and any maintenance you'd do is easy to look up on the internet; lots and lots of YouTube videos showing you exactly how to fix just about anything. At 157K miles, shooting for 200K and am totally confident it'll get there. In the last year, have had to do several repairs (axle, mass air flow sensor, EGR valve, master cylinder, muffler), but that's the first significant work in the 12 years we've owned it. Just took it for 1,000 mile road trip and, as expected, ran beautifully and got 28-30 MPG on the interstate. Super old car.Jun 24, 2014
by Anonymous
Jul 10, 2011
Well over all the Maxima is a VERY good car, but I came across two problems, one was easy to fix...the First was the trunk button stopped working so we had to use the key all the time...this was fixed by flipping a switch inside the trunk. Apparently after a while of slamming the trunk shut, the switch slowly shimmy's down to the "Key only" position.
The second problem is a common error with the Maxima (I don't know if it's just the year I have or not) but the Speedometer stopped working...if stays at 0 until I hit 35, THEN it pops back up to say hello :D.
Its a good driving around town car though for sure : ) Jul 10, 2011
by Mohammad Z
Dec 20, 2010
I think that this car is awesome. There is nothing that I dislike about this car. The performance is awesome. The cost of ownership is minimal. I would love to drive this car. It's very fun to drive. It's a very powerful and fast car.Dec 20, 2010
by Matthew S
Nov 05, 2010
Great car. Got power, handling and comfort. Great for cruising or racing. Sips on gas when cruising, has balls when you hit the gas. Cheep to insure and all around great!
Nissan did right with the Maxima. Powerful sports car engine, with refined comfort of a sedanNov 05, 2010
by Percy M
Aug 19, 2010
Good but can always be betta. Recently converted to a 5 speed. Coil overs, Cold Air Intake, headers, slotted rotors, and exhaust make it more fun to drive. Need to work on appearance now. Possibly HIDs, and fogs would dress it up very nice. Very pleased with the performance after the modsAug 19, 2010
by Simon R
Jul 27, 2010
Manuel 5 vitesses, shock KYB, spring Eibach, reste stock.
Ça se tire pas pire pour une berline, 190hp pour 1500kg, bancs chauffants, toit
ouvrant, cuir, coute pas cher à réparer pour la gamme de char que c'est.
Choses à verifier si t'es pour en acheter une : la calandre (support à radiateur, où
le support à moteur vient s'attacher), frame pourri si le char a jamais eu
d'antirouille, rouille en excès c'est jamais bon.Jul 27, 2010
by Yury P
Feb 09, 2010
* Performance - nothing to complain about
* Build Quality - alternator belt, break pads, idler pulley, idler speed motor, windshield
* Appearance - cool
* Cost of Ownership - gas , maintenance average
* Fun Factor - is this car fun to drive? yes
good car, good for winter. easy to controlFeb 09, 2010
by Trey H
Nov 25, 2009
Overall, the Maxima is a great car. It's reliable (in as much as an eleven year old can be), a lot of fun to drive, and is very comfortable. It's getting old, but it still has plenty of life left in it.Nov 25, 2009
by Gene M
Oct 21, 2009
Day to day driver and show car...and Use the car in the shows, and why not, the coolest car ever built.....Everyone should own it....And I will by another one again, that's for sure.....It is a fun car..Oct 21, 2009
by Justin A
Sep 04, 2009
Very fun to drive, pretty good gas mileage, LOVE the interior (leather), solid build, FANTASTIC acceleration and handling. Has a V6 3000 twin cam engine, 24 valve. Lots of trunk and back seat space. Oh, and her name is Jenny :PSep 04, 2009
by Brandon A
Aug 03, 2009
this car held up great had it for 5 years. did have to replace the transmission once around 180k and again around 240k but i'm hard on transmissions. this car was fun to drive and had great gas mileage one tank would get me from NC to MD with gas to spare. had a major accident in this car and came out with no scratches..Aug 03, 2009
by Michael H
Jul 17, 2009
It's A alsome car to cruse in just like my mini van.
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by Robert H
Apr 14, 2009
This thing's a tank and it moves when you want it to. Decent gas mileage, quiet, doesn't look ancient 12 years after being built. It is a fun car to drive. Not quite as well thought-out as a Honda but it holds up about as well. The brakes are a constant problem but they can be ignored to an extent while still working alright since the front brakes work alright. The car doesn't rust as easily as most Hondas do. Parts are expensive but last a long time for the most part.Apr 14, 2009
by Joe C
Jan 26, 2009
This car has everything you need. Room for 5 adults. Fast. 0- 60 7.1, 100mph in 3rd gear. Good MPG's to. I about 25mpg. That is very good for a V-6 that 10 years old. I had this car 5 year and hoping to get another 5 years. They stop making this body 1999, and I see these cars everywhere so I think I'am in good hands.Jan 26, 2009
by Brittany C
Sep 19, 2008
Handling is awesome, breaking could probably be better. Takes turns wonderfully, it's such a smooth ride. It's so fast and easy to take care of. It's old but it still drives like it's new. It's probably the best car I could hope for, for the price I paid. My review wasn't long enough so I'm typing more words blah blah blah blah.Sep 19, 2008
by Michael H
Aug 20, 2008
Maxima's are the best in it's class! The car is solid and I never had many problems with it besides unfortunate things that other people have done to it. The car is very roomy and it is still under 3000 pounds. Mine has 220k miles and it is still goingAug 20, 2008
by David W
Aug 16, 2008
Good performance, comfortable, handles well!
Well built, only needed wiper blades for M.O.T.
Washer pump had to be replaced, very cheap!
Uses a lot of fuel, if driven hard.I try not to!
Haven't had it serviced yet, must get it done soon!
I Love it, it looks expensive........
My friend calls it a "council estate Lexus"
What does he know?Aug 16, 2008
by Frank S
Aug 10, 2008
great car never let me down, never had any major repairs or electrical problem, always had plenty of power to spare. Interior held up two my two boys and was very easy on tires unlike some domestic cars. The only major complaint was the paint quality despite waxing and washing often the clear coat pealed at around 100000 Aug 10, 2008
by Mikhail B
Jul 17, 2008
This by far was the greatest Maxima ever. It was super fast, handled incredibly, basically it acted like the sports car it wasn't. This was a car that you could transport the family in and drive to work and take it racing on the weekend it was comfortable and formidable in both arenas.Jul 17, 2008
by Kaicey W
Jun 28, 2008
Although this was never one of my fav cars.. I love it! I liked how it looked from the start but you can't beat how well it handles and all the space. It drives so smooth and isn't too bad on gas. It has been through a lot and hasn't had any major problems. Jun 28, 2008
by Bill C
Jun 25, 2008
It is SMOOTH and QUIET, even after 180k miles. It has been VERY reliable for things that are not considered regular wear service items (brakes, cv joints, etc)
It's no rocket but it has decent torque for accelerating in passing/merging situations. No torque steer and very neutral handling. Gets about 22mpg currently...I think.
For a 4 door sedan, it's a lot more enjoyable than any Camry or Accord out there.Jun 25, 2008
by Daniel P
Jun 19, 2008
All Black Interiror/ Leather Interior
5sp 6cyl, 3.0L
Fully Loaded, heated leather seats, sun roof, power everything, Bose stereo system,
A quick sporty and luxious ride.
Jun 19, 2008
by Kyle F
Jun 16, 2008
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by Drupadsinh V
Jun 05, 2008
Mine has leather on the inside. It has everything except a Spoiler in the GLE. Great Bose Sound System. Awesome Pulling power even in the higher gears. Jun 05, 2008
by Matty F
Apr 14, 2008
this was great car and ran and ran and would not dieApr 14, 2008
by Amy S
Apr 14, 2008
spacious and drives greatApr 14, 2008
by Brandon C
Mar 31, 2008
My mom's car. Sporty and luxurious at the same time. Just seems to do everything right. Fun to feel the boost of power when you kick the spurs in. Knowing how much extra power you have access to makes you more confident when merging onto a highway or changing lanes. But I wish the rear seat would fold down like many smaller cars let you. I've been able to fit things in a little Ford Escort that wouldn't fit in this car. All this one has is a little pass-through hole for golf clubs, skis, etc. And the powerful V-6 engine uses a lot of gas.Mar 31, 2008
by Kenny P
Mar 31, 2008
Bought it used with all the options I want, 5-speed, black interior leather, SE, and not to mention not a bad color either.Mar 31, 2008
by Julio C
Mar 17, 2008
Its Awesome lolMar 17, 2008
by Thomas J
Feb 20, 2008
Reliable, safe, fun, quick, sporty and modern.Feb 20, 2008
by Chivonne T
Dec 18, 2007
It may be a '98, but it is a great carDec 18, 2007
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