Overview & Reviews

The 1997 models are virtually identical to 1996 models, except for the addition of new emissions equipment.

• Luxurious, sporty, and well-constructed, the Nissan Altima is the perfect car for those who want an Infiniti, but are stuck with a Nissan budget.

• It will never happen, but we would still like to see a V-6 engine offered in the Altima.

User Reviews:

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  Great car - 1997 Nissan Altima
  By dclavey - June 8 - 10:00 am

  This car makes a great commuter. The gas mileage is great and it has enough power to merge into traffic. Ive never had any problems for the four years Ive owned it. It now has 89K miles, and just regular maintenance, such as brakes and battery.

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  great car! - 1997 Nissan Altima
  By ionut - May 3 - 6:23 pm

  We bought this car in 2003, as a graduate student. Best $3,750 spent! Didnt like the exterior in particular, but once I got inside, I fell in love with it. Strong engine, not so great transmission. When I bought it, one of my colleagues told me: "Altima, you will get tired of it, it will never break!". He was right. In six years we replaced the tires, front breaks and the radiator. VERY cheap to replace. No rattles! OK, its noisy inside, the ride is not what it used to be when I bought it six years ago, but what can you expect from a 12 year old car? It is a Limited Edition, it has everything my Accord07 has (another great car)!!! Just love it! I would buy it again in a heartbeat!

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  Reliable Family Car - 1997 Nissan Altima
  By compwiz - April 7 - 10:00 am

  This car is very reliable, I have over 104,000 mile on her and shes still running STRONG!!! Only complaint is that when you open the glovebox everything falls out!

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  Great Car to buy used - 1997 Nissan Altima
  By GP - March 27 - 10:00 am

  Really good car to buy used. Engine is peppiest among this group. Real fun to drive. Buy extended warranty.

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  Great Car - 1997 Nissan Altima
  By Jay Tharpe - March 15 - 2:00 am

  My car has over 100,000 miles on it and I havent had to replace anything except for a driveshaft that just recently messed up! Great car starts-up everyday and drive.

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  pedal to the metal biatch! - 1997 Nissan Altima
  By doop - January 12 - 2:00 am

  fast, comfortable, reliable

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  Terrible car - 1997 Nissan Altima
  By xie004 - December 6 - 6:09 pm

  Bought this car at 60k. Repaired this car every year since then for average more than $1k a year. Replaced a lot of parts. Made a big mistake trying to keep this car. At only 131k milage, engine died. Terrible car. Avoid Nissan at any cost.

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  The best nissan Altima (Ever made) - 1997 Nissan Altima
  By lenchmoore - October 19 - 3:20 pm

  Well I purchased my Nissan altima gxe in New Jersey on September 1st 2004, on my way home this car ran so smooth as if it was brand new. As I drove it through the years it got better all the time I go around that steering wheel, personally I rate this Nissan altima gxe series over all the other altimas.

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  97 Nissan Altima - 1997 Nissan Altima
  By tdkzoom - August 31 - 10:00 am

  Nice car, reliable, hard to find after market parts, needs the jaws of life to get the damn front door open.

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  Pretty satisfied with my first car - 1997 Nissan Altima
  By Enoch - February 13 - 10:00 am

  Good used car for a student. As reliable as Honda and Toyota but costs you much less. It had 108K when I bought it 3 1/2 months ago. Engine and transmission are running great so far.