Overview & Reviews

All 1999 models get two new exterior colors, improved speakers and a new head unit for the three-in-one stereo combo. The GLE trim level gets alloy wheels added to its standard equipment list, and all alloy wheels now have a bright finish instead of a painted finish. All SE trim levels are now called SE Limited (SE-L) models and come with additional equipment.

• The Altima lost its looks when it was redesigned. The quality of the construction of the materials also seems to be down from its previously high level.

User Reviews:

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  Excellent car - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By adeelb06 - February 13 - 12:37 pm

  I actually drive an SE with a Auto trans. I got the car at 202000 Km. I used it for 4 years and now it has 310000 km on it. Until 280000 this car was running great. Only got regular repairs like brakes and etc. I didnt change the battery or did an alignment or a tune up and this baby runs awesome. 5/5 for both Engine and transmission. The body tends to rust out but who can complain past 250,000 km. All in all, this is the car if youre a new buyer and need something a bit comfy and still reliable. Comfort level is extraordinary for cars in its class and age.

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  Why buy a used Civic for more $??? - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By Redlinez - December 29 - 4:26 pm

  I think Nissan is definitely underrated on quite a few vehicles, this being one of them. I just bought a pearl white 99 SE-L 5 speed. Hondas do not possess the level of solidity that this car has. Wow, the transmission is geared high! I cant fairly rate the gas mileage but for a 2950 lb vehicle, how can 30mpg be bad. Very good midrange power. Id also love to find a 91-94 low mileage Sentra SE-R, another favorite.

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  Best car for 10 years of ownership - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By BSR - November 18 - 1:16 pm

  This car has been great for 10 years!! I drove this car on the east coast when I had to travel for my job. It was comfortable, had great acceleration, and gas mileage. I now have 192K miles on it. I havent had any major problems with the car. I hope Nissan has built a comparable car the last few years when it comes to reliability

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  Best car in my life - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By Tom from Tulsa - October 26 - 12:03 pm

  Best car I ever owned. Bought it used in 2000 with 23,000 miles on it. Now I have 142,000 on it and it is still going strong. Showing few signs of age. Unsurpassed reliability. Fun. Classy. Peppy, most powerful 4 cylinder Ive ever experienced. Have never felt the need for more power, even driving the Colorado mountains. Easily passed most cars if necessary. Front wheel drive made driving in snow a breeze. Even now, Sep 2006, it looks good. Not that out of style really. Rear spoiler helps the looks. Still get compliments on it now. Would that I could find another car to match this one. A hard act to follow. Dont think a better car has ever been built for the money. Cant stop raving.

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  I love this car! - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By latino224 - June 28 - 6:50 pm

  I have driven this car to Houston Texas 2 times and gone to Florida 3 times, and i went to South Carolina 2 times. each time pulling a U-Haul trailer "the small one of course"

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  great car! - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By sooner12 - June 16 - 2:00 am

  great all around car, ill probably buy another altima when i am ready to purchase another car.

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  Worthed! - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By bargainsbuyer - June 2 - 2:00 am

  I wasnt sure which car to get. My choices were narrowed down to Camry, Accord and Altima. I have test driven the stick version of all of them and to my surprise Altima superseded by far the other two. Though it can be a little noisy I really like the fast response and the low maintenance required. Except the tires, Firestone, which do not live up to the claimed treadware of 500.

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  98K and still going - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By cmoaro - February 25 - 2:00 am

  Another former Honda diehard and I wouldnt trade my Altima for anything except maybe a newer one with less wind noise.

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  My best car ever... - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By Richard S - February 25 - 12:23 am

  I have 112,000 miles on this car I bought new. Front brakes made it safely to 75,000 backs to 100,000 OE clutch made it to 110,000 as well as the battery and alternator. That I blame on my 1000 watt aftermarket stereo. I did have to replace the power window unit at 96000. Im scared to trade it because of how reliable it has been. It can even do light off roading when needed. Its not a truck so it does require some caution but it handles it well. Wish the new ones were closer to the same! We have an 06 too. Its really nice but not quite the same.

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  just dependable baby - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By harshad - February 2 - 2:00 am

  I bought my altima new in july 99 at a great price of 14500. It just runs good. I have replaced tires, front brake pads, and recently drivers power window switch..I just moved from CA to minnesota..it did great in sub zero temps.. hope to drive my baby for a long time to come..wish I would have bought it with 5 speed manual..though the automatic is great