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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  Good Dependable Automobile - 1998 Nissan Altima
  By RodR7679 - July 28 - 5:33 pm

  Excellent car. This car was dependable even at 15 degrees below 0 F and handled good even in snowy winter driving.

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  My little coco drop car - 1998 Nissan Altima
  By ria10 - March 3 - 1:01 pm

  Where do I even begin, well my father bought me this car in 2013 with 173,000 miles on it. At first i was nervous it wouldnt last but now two years later and only 174,032 miles its not bad. Ive had to replace to alternator and wiper motor. currently the front axle is having problems but that will be fixed soon.Paint chips a lot and it tends to be very loud. Other then that i really love my little coco drop. After a good amount of money is put in to it tho this baby is ready to go for another 100,000 miles. I highly encourage people to get altimas. Maybe not as old as mine to. :)

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  Unpretentious solid car - 1998 Nissan Altima
  By Duke_jw - January 20 - 10:00 am

  Recently purchased this 1998 GXE model. Fully equipped, solid, no nonsense car with an engine that is more than adequate for the weight of the car. Gas mileage appears to be excellent. I was drawn to the Altima because of its inherent value as a used vehicle purchase. Simplicity, yet, high quality for a modest price.

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  solid and practical car - 1998 Nissan Altima
  By alr1ck - January 12 - 2:00 am

  Im a first time car buyer and after some research (thanks edmunds!) I purchased the 98 nissan altima used with only 27K miles. Its been 7 months and so far no unexpected problems. the car is solid handeling, very fuel efficient, and overall fun to drive. for a car that was used, many of my friends thought it was brand new (it runs that good).

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  Excellent Japanese Sedan - 1998 Nissan Altima
  By Mamba - November 19 - 10:00 am

  My first Nissan, this car is of exceptional quality. I often go over the scheduled oil change mileage and I have not spent 1 cent on the car other than gas and oil changes. Nothing is coming apart, and I am impressed with the strength of that big 4cyl. I would recommend this car to any one who wanta quality and an extremely good value when buying used. With this car fully loaded my friends often think they are in a BMW. Anyways, you cant go wrong with this car unless you value true handling and nimble performance which it lack, due to a feeling of unconnectedness with the road.

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  Wonderful car - 1998 Nissan Altima
  By Ol Hokie - October 1 - 6:03 pm

  I bought the car used seven years ago with 45,000 miles on it; it now has nearly 209,000 and I have spent no money on it except for routine maintenance and service, gasoline, tires, and new CV joints at about 190,000 miles. It still has the original clutch (its a 5 speed manual). It is the eighth Nissan that I have owned. All have been great!

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  Its a darn good car - 1998 Nissan Altima
  By elray - September 29 - 11:20 am

  I recommend the 5-speed. I hear the automatic transmission performance stinks. Its an exceptionally smooth manual tranny.

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  Best Car So Far! - 1998 Nissan Altima
  By ck1986 - June 29 - 6:50 am

  Considering the only other vehicle Ive owned was an 88 Buick Regal this was quite the improvement! I received this car as a gift from my grandfather in the summer of 07. Its been a great car since. He did have some work done previous to my ownership (replaced the front axle as well as the head gasket two years ago) I havent experienced any major problems, although as of this week Ive been experiencing some over heating issues. Hopefully a problem soon to be easily solved. Everyone whos driven the car has been amazed, apparently its not what theyve expected out of a ten year old nissan. So far so good!

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  5 years before 1st trip to the shop - 1998 Nissan Altima
  By happymister - May 2 - 10:00 am

  5 years after buying my 98 Altima SE, I finally took it to the shop when the check engine light came on. Looks like i needed a new evap emission control valve for $166 including parts and labor. Since it has been 5 years and this is the first problem with the car.. i thought it was the right time to write a review. The car has been the most reliable car i have ever owned. The only other things i have replaced on this car are the tires around 40k miles. I put 4 Goodyear Acqutread 3 tires and handling continues to be excellent.

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  Excellent - 1998 Nissan Altima
  By Setshot - March 21 - 10:00 am

  Had this car for nearly six years now. Never once had a problem with it. Would highly recommend this vehicle to anyone.