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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  96 Maxima Review - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By AlexMaxima96 - April 28 - 10:00 am

  Bought 96 Maxima brand new. Now 7.5 yrs old with 82k miles. Have had almost no major problems, unbelievably great car. Plan on keeping for at least another few years. This car has been really good to me :)

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  A powerful and reliable car - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By Kennth Wang - April 25 - 2:00 am

  I had my first 96 Maxima GLE at 96k and it has not brought me any trouble. I runs perfect and very comfortable. I love this car so much that I decide not to sell it.

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  Maroon Maxima Review - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By Jayna Perry - January 24 - 2:00 am

  I have had this car for 2 years and it has been nothig but good to me. The mileage is considered low for being a car that is 7 years old and is very good on gas. The ride is very smooth and comfortable.

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  perfect blend. - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By hydro - January 24 - 2:00 am

  this car is like a good long island iced tea. it has lots of rum, gin, vodka, triplesec and most importantly TEQUILA!! and it wont give you a hangover in the morning. i bought it at 111k miles, and all the mechanics/car dealer friends were confident in saying it would last up to 200,000 miles or more.

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  Great Car - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By Arnold - January 20 - 10:50 pm

  Traded my 96 Maxima over the weekend. A bit sad. Bought it in 1999 used with 70,000 miles. 10 years later 198,000 miles. Still runs great with lot of power. The best V6 engine in its class! I will miss her.

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  Still going strong - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By UNT84 - December 13 - 9:10 pm

  I bought my 96 Maxima SE to take to college with me. It was very low mileage and had only 59k miles at 7 yrs old. Now, two years later, it has 114k on it and is still as good as it was when I bought it. I love the leather seats, sunroof, and esp. the Bose audio system. Ordinarily, it gets between 22- 25 miles per gallon and thats a combination of highway and city driving. The only things I would possibly change are the quality of the paint (mine is dark green) and I do wish that it had a manual transmission. Its an awesome car though, and more than likely I will have it until it dies.

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  Great car - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By Phillygirl - November 14 - 10:00 am

  This car is great to drive, handles well, and has plenty of interior room. I havent any major concerns with this car in all the time Ive had it. Car was stolen a few years ago. Thieves were caught in the car (in a high speed chase no less!) and the front end was torn up. Insurance wouldnt total the car, just repair it. Even so, the car still rides wonderfully! When I dont have the kids, I dont feel like Im driving a conspicuous family car. All around, the car has been wonderful (even through harsh Minnesota, Philly, and New England winters). It has 155K miles on it and hasnt missed a beat. Hope the newer models are just as great!

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  A love affair with my Maxima SE - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By mspitt - November 7 - 11:19 pm

  I bought this car new and it is still "New" to me. Everyday I get pleasure driving it. I had to do absolutely nothing to this car (except regular maintenance) until 2006 when my mothers dog chewed some wires in two. Now at 180,000 miles, the only thing my husband has done is replace the struts. This car is what all car makers should strive for. Its reliability is unmatched and it is a joy to drive. I would buy another Nissan, but I prefer to keep my Maxima, fixing whatever goes wrong, and just keep driving it. I am convinced this is the "BEST" car on the road.

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  Four Door Sports Car - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By maxsab - August 18 - 10:00 am

  Ive had the car for about 2 months and its been great. The BOSE audio system sounds good IMO and the leather seats are great for cornering. It handles brilliantly for a 6 year old sports sedan in family sedan clothes. The engine really deserves to be on the ten best list (I just wish I had the stick shift). Ive driven it over 5000 miles in 3 months and enjoyed every one of them. Best of all, the cops will never suspect any speeding is going on with this "family" sedan.

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  Awesome everyday car - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By GP - July 30 - 5:40 am

  I bought this car used in April of 2003, and have been very pleased with it. I bought it with 115,900 miles on it and sold it to my brother in August with 134,000. The fuel economy was amazing with the 5-speed - I never got less than 30 mpg on the highway, and even got 35 a few times. I have never had anything major go wrong with it, just the usual maintenence. As my first car, I dont think I could have found a better vehicle. These cars last forever, and nothing beats the always strong and potent VQ30DE!!