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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Ugly yet beautiful - 1996 Nissan Maxima
By Providence - November 28 - 10:00 amFirst this car is down right ugly, from the plastic grill to the huge tail lights. Yet all that matters is inner beauty. And when you pop that hood and take a look at the amazing VQ engine you will know what I mean. I bought my Max as a car to get me to and from college everyday. Four years later I have a degree and my Max. As a poor college student what I loved about this car is that it NEVER broke down. All I had to do is routine maintenance(tires, oil changes,brakes,filters,ect..) I also loved blowing away that kid in the civic at every red light. Now I am looking to upgrade to a new G35.
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Excellent Car- Great Quality - 1996 Nissan Maxima
By Excellent Car- Great - November 27 - 10:23 amMy 1996 Nissan Maxima GXE has reached a milestone. Now at 250,000 and no signs of stopping. I drive 78 to 100 miles a day for work and couldnt think of a better car to drive. Every time I think I am asking to much of the car, it just keeps on going. I have had the car since Dec 2005 at 132K, Maintenance has averaged about $1,500/ year (spread out over the entire year- oil changes, tire replacement, alternator, hoses, air conditioning service) Also got new shocks and struts... I usually have 1 maybe 2 major repairs a year like the alternator, struts... nothing out of the ordinary
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Only car I will ever buy again - 1996 Nissan Maxima
By Brian Judd - November 9 - 10:00 amThis is the 2nd Maxima I have owned, I have driven each of them over 200,000 miles. I am now looking for my 3rd.
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Love It! - 1996 Nissan Maxima
By jeromerobles - October 4 - 2:00 amI bought my GLE Maxima for only 4700 dollars with 126000 miles on it, but I know it doesnt matter for Nissan since it has a good reputation of reliability and the mileage are mostly highway miles. It runs really fast and I am surprised I can easily accelerate without feeling it. Just have to be careful with speed limits. This is my first big car and I really was surprised how good she handles.
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96 maxima - 1996 Nissan Maxima
By DERRICK - August 5 - 11:16 pmNever had any problems rides like a charm. The 96 could use a few more horses. Well comparing to the news cars, however in 1996 it was excellent. The only thing is lack of cup holders nothing major.Nothing I can really complain about
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Very Good Vehicle! - 1996 Nissan Maxima
By getgopi - July 11 - 2:00 amI have had this car for 8 years now. I live in New England and the winters can be pretty hard. The Max does a good job on heavy snow thanks to a powerful engine and effortless shifting. Wide field of view through the windshield. NE weather and roads can be hard on the wipers (need to be replaced once a year) and paint. Some exhaust components under the car became rusted and had to be replaced in 2002 ($150 at Midas). Using rust inhibitor at the local car wash now and then should prevent this from happening. Windows and Moonroof still function well. Factory installed Bose audio still sounds terrific. Climate control system continues to be effective.
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The car that made nissan - 1996 Nissan Maxima
By TheSilverBullet - July 3 - 8:43 amWife bought it in 03 at 90,000 miles, up to 166,980 now. Has driven to NY, VA, and ky twice a year the past 7 yrs. Replaced a starter, 2 batteries & a c. V shaft all my self. The automatic pulls ridiculously well, oversteer is more pronounced if you dont replace the shocks. Brother in law rear ended an 88 olds (steel bumper) & drove it home. Post-repair ($3600), no mechanical issues what so ever. The 6 Bose speakers have outlasted the cd/tape deck. Grease the door joints, or theyll squeak. 4 disc brakes stop at will, & mid-grade gas=mileage+passing power. The alloy wheels stopped a Subaru that pulled out on me, no alignment issues. Paid 8800 in 03, an it was worth every Penny; an awesome car
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great first car and good for student - 1996 Nissan Maxima
By maxima_lover - June 20 - 10:16 amSo I bought my max with 146k miles on it and it costed me under $4,000 on the road. Also its my first car, its the best and its fun to drive. I drive around 70 miles each day to and from work and to college. Even though I make 15 mile trips each way with driving hard, MPG is about 22-24 and I drive hard.But You never feel underpowered on highways and you never get bored with its audio. I think its the best car for your money. Its reliable, quick, cheap, fun to drive. My dad has 98 camry v6 and compare to my 96 maxima , its not as breathtaking to drive a camry as my maxima. Its VQ engine is the best- very smooth and quick-you can outrun more than 75% of the vehicles on the road.
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Deal of the Century - 1996 Nissan Maxima
By Brian - June 5 - 5:00 amI bought this car used with 82,000 miles on it. I have put over 100,000 miles on it since I purchased it. I have only had to put new brakes and tires on it. I change the oil every 10,000 miles. Thats right, 10,000 miles. It burns no oil, leaks no oil and runs smooth. It floats smooth at 80mph. The car runs flawless.
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The BEST car for the money! - 1996 Nissan Maxima
By RGC - May 29 - 2:00 amI love my Maxima! I test drove every car I could around the $6-7,000 range and NOTHING performed as well. My criteria: 1) Price ($6-7000), 2) High Reliability and Safety ratings from Consumer reports, etc. 3) 4-Door sedan with a comfortable, stylish interior, and 4) THE BEST RACE CAR FEEL FOR THE MONEY. I succeed better then I could have imagined. Im not wealthy (26 years old) but for the money there is nothing that can beat my Maxima. I gave this review all 10s with the understanding that you only have $6,500 to spend. Let the speeding ticket I got the second day I owned this car be a testament to its performance! Good Luck!
