Overview & Reviews
Altima is totally, and unnecessarily, redesigned for 1998. The Altima's new look is more wedge-shaped, with a trunk that looks like it has met the business end of a band saw. Standard equipment is up, including a CD player on every model except the XE.
- Big car in a small package. Lots of standard equipment.
- Dumpy hindquarters and lower build quality than we have come to expect from Nissan.
User Reviews:
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Great Car - 1998 Nissan Altima
By Brendan - April 21 - 4:43 amThis is the best car I have ever owned. I have had it 10 years and other than gas, wiper blades, tires etc. I have only replaced the front brake pads once. So non routine maintenance for this car in 10 years has been under $200. I have other vehicles now and dont drive it as much as before but it is just too good of a vehicle to get rid of. I will definitely buy another Altima when I am in the market for a car.
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Bullet Proof! - 1998 Nissan Altima
By Daddyniowa - December 4 - 8:20 pmWhen I bought this car it had about 59,000 miles on it. It is a five speed. The only modifications I have made is opened up the exhaust and installed a "Tornado fuel saver". I do use Mobile One full synthetic motor oil changed every 8,000 miles, and synthetic gear lube as well. I have owned a lot of Japanese cars in my past, and I have to say this one is one of the very best! I consistently get 32 to 34 mpg on the highway which is most all that I drive. It corners very well, and if you redline 3rd gear you are doing exactly 103 mph! Whenever I give a friend a ride or let them drive it they cannot believe the power and torque that it has. As as far as repairs there have not been any yet!
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Good old Reliable. - 1998 Nissan Altima
By mitchell19 - October 17 - 9:52 amBought a 1998 Nissan Altima brand new off the dealer lot in cerritos with only 5 miles. I loved everything about it, the interior, the way it drove, and not to mention its reliability. It never once broke down on me....ever. I loved its reliability so much, I wish I could buy another one. I was sooo sad the day I totaled it at 148,000 miles. Me and my family drove it everywhere from San Francisco to Minnesota to Las Vegas and back, it was also a great commuter car for getting to and from work. I now drive a 2010 Hyundai Santa Fe, only time will tell just as to how reliable it is.
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Our Marshmallow Car - 1998 Nissan Altima
By MITZI - July 18 - 9:43 amMy grandkids call this the marshmallow car, because its white & looks like a big marshmallow. Ive replaced the CV joints on it and thats about it. I have fun driving my car, it has got me out of some scary jams on the freeway. It accelerates rapidly & is easy to speed in. I got my last ticket in it about 3 years ago going over 100 mph as I had neglected to set the cruise control. I hadnt even noticed. I have 128,000 miles on it & almost feel like its a pet. Ive never been one to attach to material objects but this one has inspired emotional attachment. Ill keep it until its ready for the scrap heap. Ill never trade it off. I willing to paint it or whatever, its a keeper.
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Runs awesome - 1998 Nissan Altima
By Matt - June 24 - 8:26 amI have 83,000 miles on this car and it has served me well through college. Many people said I had the nicest car theyve seen on campus although mine wasnt the newest or best by any means. The interior of the car is unlike what you see in cars of this price range nowadays. The drive is ok, its enough to get you by. The wind/road noise is not what I would expect in a near luxury car - you can solve this by simple soundproofing. The Clarion sound system - standard on the GLE, is extremely clear and balanced - although the front is tuned a little shrill [might be the Boston Acoustics that I have there now] once you get some decent speakers on it. Better car than the competition by far.
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Good Alternative to Accord and Camry - 1998 Nissan Altima
By Donna (TX) - May 22 - 3:16 pmFor less money than the Accord and Camry, youre getting a car with similar reliability and build quality. I owned this car for 5 years and never had any, even minor, problems. Service only involved regular oil changes and such. The car did have a horrible turning radius for its size.
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Nissan 98 Driver - 1998 Nissan Altima
By Ikondrar - February 28 - 2:00 amI have driven this car for 3 years now. Fuel economy isnt that great b/c the car sometimes seems to be like drinking fuel as we drink water, but otherwise its affordable and good value. I have pleasure driving it, from day 1 to day 7 and I love it dearly. Its a nice car to own. No , its not Acura but for the value I got a GLE luxury car as a first car I owned. It is my dream come true to have such an awesome car. I have 70000 miles on it right now and its 1998 model, not sure for how many more miles itll last me until my first major problem, but I cross my fingers. Noone talks good about high mileage Nissan Altima... so dont know who to listen to.
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Great Used Car Value - 1998 Nissan Altima
By troyx - December 27 - 10:43 amI brought this car a little over half a year ago with under 25K mi. to replace a totalled 99 Elantra. The jump in quality blew me away, after the last car, this one feels like a luxury car. The car I got had low mileage and almost no interior or exterior wear to speak of. It feels like a new car, even with it being over 7 years old. Handling it tight and firm, acceleration is smooth and the engine sounds quiet and refined. This car is a used car best buy, IMO. Resale value was lower than Camrys and Accords, but specs and build quality is on the same level. I havent heard of any recalls for this generation Altima.
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Long-life reliable car - 1998 Nissan Altima
By Joe - December 20 - 1:23 amMy Altima SE is a 5 spd manual which makes a 4 cyl a little more fun! Bought the car at 124k in fall 04 and will be retiring it soon with 190k. No real problems until last few months - engine is still great. Still using original clutch (needs replacement). Odometer broke a few months ago, and windshield wiper motor just died. Those are the only mechanical things to go wrong in the 4 years Ive owned it... not bad! I am now looking to buy an 05 Altima because they are very reliable.
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I Love It! - 1998 Nissan Altima
By Snowbunny44 - November 4 - 10:00 amOh my gosh, this is the best car in the world, we also have a 2000 Chevy Impala, and I love this 98 Altima so much more.
