Overview & Reviews

All 1999 models get two new exterior colors, improved speakers and a new head unit for the three-in-one stereo combo. The GLE trim level gets alloy wheels added to its standard equipment list, and all alloy wheels now have a bright finish instead of a painted finish. All SE trim levels are now called SE Limited (SE-L) models and come with additional equipment.

• The Altima lost its looks when it was redesigned. The quality of the construction of the materials also seems to be down from its previously high level.

User Reviews:

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  This is the best car ever - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By John - September 26 - 10:08 am

  I have a 1999 Nissan Altima GXE. Just a solid, extremely reliable car. I have almost 240,000 miles and running strong. No issues. very little maintenance done, one sensor, AC compressor, alternator and that is about it in 7 years I have owned it. I think I can get another 50k or 60K miles easily on this car. Highly recommended car. Best car I have ever had.

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  Best Car I have ever have - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By John - November 5 - 10:32 am

  Extremely reliable, 227K miles on it with no issues, just regular maintenance. Nissan knows how to build engines. Will keep it until falls apart. Very recommended.

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  Altima Review - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By Danny Litton - August 30 - 9:36 am

  Great reliability. Have done nothing to the car except tires, brakes and oil. Nothing else has gone wrong with the car. Very low maintenance.

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  Its O.K. - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By joe from florida - April 15 - 10:00 am

  My car has 80k miles now, and if you want a reliable car this is the one. But if you are looking for great features, look elseware. The "leather" feels fake, and does not come with some amenities found in comparably priced vehicles. Exterior has bad paintjob and scratches easily. Interior has very weak plastic parts such as door handles and console area.

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  Excellent car - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By adeelb06 - February 13 - 12:37 pm

  I actually drive an SE with a Auto trans. I got the car at 202000 Km. I used it for 4 years and now it has 310000 km on it. Until 280000 this car was running great. Only got regular repairs like brakes and etc. I didnt change the battery or did an alignment or a tune up and this baby runs awesome. 5/5 for both Engine and transmission. The body tends to rust out but who can complain past 250,000 km. All in all, this is the car if youre a new buyer and need something a bit comfy and still reliable. Comfort level is extraordinary for cars in its class and age.

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  Great car - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By Greg F. - January 15 - 2:00 am

  I bought this car mainly because I needed reliable transportation, and I have not been disappointed. I bought it new in 99 and it now has 75,000 miles. I havent yet had any problems with the car, other than a torn C/V boot. Ive replaced the front and rear brakes once, and the tires twice. Its very peppy for a 4 cyl non-turbo engine and it has a very stable ride on any type of road. The only downsides that Ive found so far is the iffy gas mileage and the excessive wind noise at highway speeds. Mostly I can barely get over 300 miles per tank with mixed city/highway driving, which is around 20 MPG. Other than that, its been a great car.

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  Why buy a used Civic for more $??? - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By Redlinez - December 29 - 4:26 pm

  I think Nissan is definitely underrated on quite a few vehicles, this being one of them. I just bought a pearl white 99 SE-L 5 speed. Hondas do not possess the level of solidity that this car has. Wow, the transmission is geared high! I cant fairly rate the gas mileage but for a 2950 lb vehicle, how can 30mpg be bad. Very good midrange power. Id also love to find a 91-94 low mileage Sentra SE-R, another favorite.

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  Best car for 10 years of ownership - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By BSR - November 18 - 1:16 pm

  This car has been great for 10 years!! I drove this car on the east coast when I had to travel for my job. It was comfortable, had great acceleration, and gas mileage. I now have 192K miles on it. I havent had any major problems with the car. I hope Nissan has built a comparable car the last few years when it comes to reliability

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  Best car in my life - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By Tom from Tulsa - October 26 - 12:03 pm

  Best car I ever owned. Bought it used in 2000 with 23,000 miles on it. Now I have 142,000 on it and it is still going strong. Showing few signs of age. Unsurpassed reliability. Fun. Classy. Peppy, most powerful 4 cylinder Ive ever experienced. Have never felt the need for more power, even driving the Colorado mountains. Easily passed most cars if necessary. Front wheel drive made driving in snow a breeze. Even now, Sep 2006, it looks good. Not that out of style really. Rear spoiler helps the looks. Still get compliments on it now. Would that I could find another car to match this one. A hard act to follow. Dont think a better car has ever been built for the money. Cant stop raving.

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  I love this car! - 1999 Nissan Altima
  By latino224 - June 28 - 6:50 pm

  I have driven this car to Houston Texas 2 times and gone to Florida 3 times, and i went to South Carolina 2 times. each time pulling a U-Haul trailer "the small one of course"