Overview & Reviews

All new for 1995, the excellent Maxima receives few changes for 1996. A four-way power passenger seat is available, a new center console cupholder will hold a Big Gulp and two new colors grace the Maxima's decidedly dull flanks. Taillights are as ugly as ever.

User Reviews:

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  awesome car - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By ronyn49 - March 1 - 12:16 am

  I bought this car at around 95k miles and it now has about 109k. The engine is smooth and quiet and like all nissan engines, is very torquey and produces power the second you need it. The handling is a bit too soft, but thats the price for a smooth ride. Interior quality and the BOSE stereo are very good, but the deck is not very shock resistant and the digital display is going out. Otherwise, a very good car at a very good price

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  Buying another Maxie - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By Mr Darren - January 12 - 1:26 am

  Bought my first maxima in 2005 and it ended up being the best car I ever owned in my life. It drove like a dream and never gave me more than a ounce of trouble. It had about 125k on it when it was stolen. It still drove better than a lot of new cars. The police recovered it and I wanted badly to regain ownership and start driving her again. But the stupid police stored it outside with the sunroof wide open and it rained for two days straight ruining the interior and making the car a total loss. I bought a few other cars including a 2000 maxima but none drove as good as my 96 maxie. So finally a year later Im planning on getting my second maxie this one a 98.

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  Reliable and sometimes fun - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By JohnSmith - November 26 - 6:53 am

  This car is overall a pretty good car. I havent had any trouble with the car super reliable. The overall exterior design is a bit sleepy and boring, especially the rear end... sort of blends in a too much. Interior build quality is decent, not really up to par with competitors. Stock suspension (even the SE sport version) is pretty soft and not very sporty. 4 door sports car? Not if its FWD.

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  Awesome car, thats why mine isnt for sale! - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By weigel5 - October 14 - 5:31 am

  I bought this car new and still have it today. If you can get your hands on one, buy it! Other than basic maintenance, Ive had very little problems. I hope to have it another 16yrs :)

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  The greatest car ever! - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By mcrockett - September 29 - 8:46 am

  I brought by 1996 Maxima at a public auto auction in Dec 2005 for $2,800. The car was at 132K miles. Today in Nov 2011 I have almost 325K originial miles. This car has paid for itself over and over. I have no major problems only routine maintainence (oil changes, brakes,...). Ive had it tuned up twice. After 180K I stopped passing the MD Emission test but who cares the car is safe and reliable. I drive almost 100 miles a day for work and she still moves great. I have done several creative things including putting leather seats in from another Maxima, better radio from another Maxima AC controls and power window & door switches. Just a great Car!

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  THE BEST - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By Tru - September 22 - 10:30 pm

  A 4 DOOR SLEEPER

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  This is an awesome car! - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By Tracie - April 22 - 1:20 pm

  I have had many cars, but there will NEVER be another great car like my 96 Max SE - bought with 45K, gave to my 16 yr old at 120K and he has had through high school and now through college and has 215K on it. Now lately it has needed an alternator, starter and now a water pump. Well those costs for a college aged kids car are minimal compared to a car payment. Maxs engine and transmission are still better than my new car that I have. Dont have a problem putting about $600 repairs because I know it will run for another 50K miles. A while back, he hit an Explorer hitch and that darn Max drove him home safely. I love love love this car! Shes part of the family!

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  Spent a bit to keep it up, but great car - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By rustysdad - April 17 - 10:00 am

  Just turned 100,000 miles. The car has been a pleasure. Id recommend it to anyone. Did have to spend $1500.00 to replace the clutch and rebuild the 5 speed transmission. Never any other problems. Theres no better combination of styling, economy, power, reliability out there as far as Im concerned.

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  Great Car - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By T.Husted - March 6 - 3:03 am

  2nd owner since 7/09 with 68K miles. Great Car. Power is smooth, the dynamics are great for a 14 year old car. Torque is much better compared to my Honda and it gets around 21 mpg mixed. Interior is great with the black leather. Trunk is large too for a car this size. Friends cant believe its a 96! I replaced all the entire Bose System. Now with bluetooth, HD radio, and MB Quart components, I couldnt be happier.

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  My Maxima - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By Mike NYC - February 26 - 2:00 am

  I`ve only owned the car almost 2 yrs and i put at least 30,000 on it and the only thing I had to do to it was brake pads(dealer pads are the only way to go).I had the car painted since then and some other things like rims,music,suspension and a ton of other things. I`ve pretty much bonded with it the car,it has been very good to me thus far.From gas milage to reliability no bigger bang for your buck.Everyone at one point or another should own a Maxima one day.My parents borrow the car from time to time and they ask me to sell it.....