1995-1999 Nissan Maxima.. What You Didn’t Know

[@MeynMotorGroup]

See my video on the Acura TSX here: kzbin.info/www/bejne/b3TTZHqde7maask

[@jeffreydaigle56]

I own a 99 manual transmission se, and I'm telling you it's one of the best driving vehicles I've ever driven. Fun is not even a good enough word.

[@TravisSeabrooks]

I had a 96, 97, 98 sad none was a se model fxe or gle

[@geoff421]

I do remember the Maxima being about the fastest Japanese sedan you could buy at the time though I don't have any sources to support that. But there were a few Japanese V6 players back then. Honda and Toyota V6 sedans weren't fast back then nor were Mitsubishis. So that leaves the Nissan Maxima. In the late 90's and early 00's I was able to drive various cars as I worked in car rental and I don't recall any other Japanese sedans being faster. It wasn't until the 2003 Accord was released that Honda had an answer for the speed of the Maxima and 2005 that Toyota released the newly redesigned Avalon although the Maxima kind of fits in between those two

[@FUNKYTUNEZ714]

I own 99 also but mine is automatic

[@oscarkemey8560]

i own one as well a 5 speed its alot of fun to drive mine has 164k on the clock had it for 5 years now rust free...

[@Nathan-fx1yx]

I got a 1997 se rust free nut the milles definitely getting up there 278000 right now got it last year for a steal

[@terrybush7]

1999 max se 376k miles. still going strong, daily driven.

[@JZ_Cars]

I had a 99 SE with a 5 Speed. It was a great car. I always liked the white gauges and the 5 spoke wheels. I put an intake and a y pipe on mine and it woke the car up pretty nice. The car was very reliable and quick around town and also a good highway cruiser it ran super smooth.

[@nelsonmontana9790]

Best Maxima ever. The 95 SE had incredible build quality. Even the headlights were glass which they changed in 96 or 97 to plastic. Million mile cars if taken care of.

[@TheOzthewiz]

I agree TOTALLY about the build quality. My leased "basic" '98 Maxima had BMW- like paint quality! About being a million mile car, about the ONLY way it would make it up here in Wisconsin is if it were kept in a garage ALL WINTER!!

[@charlesguinn4316]

My 96 has glass H/Ls as well.

[@vqdriver]

The Maximas were prone to rust here in Jersey. Wish I knew about Fluid Film and Surface Shield back then! Currently I have a 2000 LX470 with 288,000mi. Trying to eek out a few more years lol

[@warntheidiotmasses7114]

​@@TheOzthewizWisconsin sucks. The divorce courts are corrupt and toxic.

[@bobbys_projects]

@@charlesguinn4316it must have been 97 then, mine has plastic headlights. Oddly enough, the side markers are still glass though!

[@ryanmac8829]

I learned to drive in my folks’ brand new 1997 Maxima. It eventually got passed down to me and I loved that car, babied it, still miss it. She hit 650,000km then the trans crapped out.

[@TB-lv2rh]

I LOVED getting my hands on my dad's 1990 Nissan Maxima GXE & I loved owning my 1999 Maxima GXE! So smooth & fast as it was a pleasure to drive back in the day. There's ZERO CHANCE that I'll ever buy a Maxima today as they are not built with the quality of the old Maxima's. I'll stay with my Toyota Avalon as it's smooth & fast as well.

[@ItsChrisWorld]

I had a 1997 GLE.. It was my very first car. I loved everything about that car. Nice interior sporty and luxury. And fast asf!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@skismosis]

i have that exact same car here now, with less than 165,000 needs paint but has an excellent engine, needs valve cover gasket on the rear , the hardest part to replace, thats why it is parked now, make me an offer over 500.00 and it is yours, this car is in Chattanooga , Tennessee.

[@EnforcerOnHigh]

I just bought a 1997 GLE for my daughters first car! Black on black leather with some things not working (sunroof, windshield washer pump) but runs fine. 200,000 miles on it and drove it 70 miles home without issue. Just needed to brighten up the headlights (yellow haze) and new LED bulbs, replace all 4 struts, and a tune up. Runs great! Straight body, decent paint, new tires and fresh fluids. Not bad for $2,500.

[@ghomarch]

Bought my 95 SE new, still have it today. Best car I've ever owned. Only have 90K on the clock, this will be passed down to my kids.

[@bababooey1175]

90k miles wow, mine has 227k

[@cytherians]

Same here, my '95 SE was bought new. I drove it for 13 years, reaching 174k miles. But it was showing its age and I was ready for something new. What won me over was the phenomenal handling and more modern features on the Audi A3 (2007). I was willing to take a hit on less interior room. It was also great to finally have fold down seats, instead of just a pass-through. My A3 is now 17 years old with 103k miles and it's still going strong. But I do have fond memories of my old Maxima.

[@MarshmellowFluff]

My first car was a 1999 Maxima. Inherited it after my grandmother passed away. Single owner, less than 90k miles when I got it, manufactured in Japan. I still have it. It's the only car I've ever owned.

[@NissanGuy94]

My mom had a 95 Altima 5 speed growing up, which I loved, but this generation Maxima is the reason why I wanted a Maxima in my adult life. Proud to say I own a 2017 Maxima SR now. Would love to still own a 4th gen SE 5 speed. Thanks for making this video!

[@rickhousesamurai]

Great video! Still driving my 95 maxima around. Has over 225k miles and still going. It's very spacious and i love driving it. It'll be a sad day when i have to get rid of it.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks for sharing!

[@kennethramsey5957]

Keep driving it I’ve got 332,000 miles on one.

[@simeonfou6120]

I have owned a GXE- 1998- maxima. Since 2004, and car runs strong. We still own it it is now 2023- and it’s quick, easy to drive, maintenance is very low, and the car MPG IS VERY GOOD FOR A 25 year old car. Interior is still perfect. I have cloth seats. No rips or tears. Comfortable seats. I recently redid. All the front end suspension, bushings, sway bar bushings, endlinks, lower control arms. And new and rear complete spring and shock absorbers. New tires , and the car runs smooth drives straight. Brakes just fine AC AND HEAT WORK. Perfect commuter car. Daily. Long trips still I take this car. I have always used Yokohama avid tires on this car. I recently got Falken Ziegler 960AS TIRES ARE GREAT IN SNOW. AND TAIN AMAZING TRACTION. Feels like a new car again.

[@kenk7049]

I have a 97 SE since 2001. 146K on it. It's been a great car and still love driving it. No plans on selling it

[@zeruiahwild1]

I have the 1998 Infiniti I30 at 110,900 miles currently, it's the four speed auto with overdrive and its a super comfortable and great handling car and other than the paint being faded it is an amazing car and had been a blessing for me ^^

[@FrostyOrange264]

I just got a 99 nissan maxima been garage kept by the previous owners, filled with premium, and serviced every other month. 46k miles on it and right as I got it the check engine light came on LOL. ended up needing to replace 4 coils and all spark plugs, still drove like a champ even with those problems.

[@ShinGen505]

This was my first car from my Dad. I fell in love with Nissan because of this car. As it moved when you got onto it; took some hits and carried on like nothing. Sad that he sold it before I could say anything about it though.

[@mybeloved4ever186]

Yes, I still own a 1996 model. I've had minimum issues with it. Love it still since the 1st day I laid eyes on it! There is no desire to ever get rid of it.❤

[@minnybiker4505]

I loved my 95 (white/tan) and 96 (black/black) Maxima SE 5 speed manuals... Quick and felt like a legit luxury car to me. Very special car.

[@MegaFalcons2]

I owned a 96 maxima se 5 speed a couple years ago and was forced to sell it. I love these cars so much I just bought a 98 gle. Even 25 years later this car is still running strong and healthy. Also the power for the car is pretty decent it has a little git up to it, truly a great car!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@robertclarkguitar]

I had the almighty rare now 92 SE. It was amazing. My son is a maxima lover. Has a 95 gle and a 97 manual trans se. He loves them.

[@cuteguy9358]

The 1992 Maxima SE was a BEAST! I think it was actually faster than the 95-99.

[@capresenooj4359]

Ive currently got a 99 I30 (exact same car essentially) currently have just under 200k miles and its still running great. it has its share of parts going out from time to time but Ive got it lowered on 18" wheels and its just a great looking and great running car. I intend to keep it going as long as possible

[@maxoutput01]

The 1997 Nissan Maxima SMX is the one you really want. Yokohama-wrapped 17-inch MOMO wheels combine with Eibach Progressive Pro springs On Bilstein Shocks. Nissan 300ZX calipers with metal matrix pads squeeze cross-drilled ZX discs up front; the stock Maxima rear brakes also get the pad and drilling treatment. It has a full Stillen Cat-back exhaust, intake, upgraded ECU, Stillen strut brace, super short-shift kit, thicker anti-roll bars, a full Stillen body kit and spoiler. It puts out 230hp and 330NM of torque, hits 100 (62mph) in 7 seconds or so and goes onto a top speed of about 250km/h. 120 SMXs built of which only 20 were manuals.

[@Over9000scouters]

My dad had a 98 se 5 speed that he fixed up from the salvage auction in the late 2000s, and these cars are very dear to me. It's amazing how much the 97-99 facelift transforms the look despite seemingly subtle changes. I learned to drive stick on that car and my God did it want to go. Mechanically it never quit but our northern roads took their toll on it and we had to say goodbye when it failed inspection. Been chasing a decent 4th or 5th gen 5 speed for myself ever since

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Wow that’s awesome that you got to learn stick on one of these cars, it is very sad that we can’t find clean ones anymore in the used market

[@4DIVID7]

How much would you spend?

[@hihihihihello]

4th and 5th Gen with low miles in 5 speed is like searching for the holy grail

[@Justin1rb_]

@@hihihihihello I found one on market place and am buying it as my first car tomorrow, 1996 5 speed with 238k miles, but it was maintained phenomenally and it showed on the test drive. Buying it for only 2k!

[@hihihihihello]

@@Justin1rb_ that's a steal in my opinion hell yeah

[@Shawn-ky9zj]

I have a 98 GLE. Bought it last year, my first Nissan. I shall say I thought I was buying a winter beater until I truly fell in love with this thing. I live in Canada, but of the 25 years the rear quarterpanels have started to rot. The entire front of the car is mint and next to no rust. Ive come to the conclusion recently I'm getting all body work done to it, repainted and will never see a winter again. Then doing a complete rebuild and probably do a 5 spd swap and debating a turbo or supercharger. Cannot wait!

[@robertcamble3543]

I had a 96 black maxima & its the best car ive ever drive. These maximas will still put up a decent fight .

[@vqdriver]

I had a 97 GXE with 5 speed manual. I took it to Atco and Englishtown raceways over the span of a couple years between 2000-2002. I started with a low 15. I remember with just a JWT cone filter it ran 14.6. By the time I finished my breathing mods and an SE chipped ECU it did 14.0@98mph. So I believe the stock Maxima 5sp could have broken 14.9 easily with just a few passes of experience. It was quick for it’s day!!

[@hunterb218]

My first car was my dad's 1997 white maxima GLE. I got it in 2008 when we were car shopping and i always always had my eye on this car. even 10 years old, it was still a beautiful car. i had it for 5 or 6 years before an accident. the bose speakers were the best sound system i ever own. i had an 02 max with bose, 84 vette, avalanche, 94 Lexus with bose but idk what it was, this system rocked the hardest. spoiler, black leather, and i thought it was a lot of power for being a 3.0 engine. i got it up to 134 mph. it was just blast. I'm 30 now in 2023 and i would love to own one again when I'm 50! it literally was my favorite vehicle I've ever owned. the 00-03 maximas had nothing on the 95-99s.

[@johniefry]

I have a 96 Nissan Maxima it is automatic, all original no rust it’s my first car got it in 2020 I’m obsessed with it and can’t see my self ever selling it. 192k miles

[@swettle604]

I sold my 96 automatic to a guy in 2020 lol. Dark red color but hood and roof were mismatched. It had 300k on the odometer but the Speedo would cut in and out so mileage wasn’t even accurate. Still ran like a clock though, I miss that car. About to go get another one when I can lol

[@unclefungus7395]

mines a little rusty but she’s the best car i’ve ever had. so fast, comfortable, reliable and good looking in an understated way.

[@jayyydizzzle]

From what I've gathered on in several fourth gens and daily driven a manual 5th gen for a 9 years... Was that the fourth gen manual with viscous limited slip was the fastest four-door *front wheel drive* available with in manual for the US market upon release. Im roughly paraphrasing a video article on a 1999 a32 Maxima by regular car reviews. Its here on yt

[@bmwhigh1]

Yes the 98-99 Refresh was nice but when they came out with the 5th Gen the 02-03 were awesome. Engine was so quick quiet and smooth. I miss that car so much. Of course other than worrying about the headlights being stolen.

[@HOWBAZARY]

My Dad worked at a car dealership around that time. His demo car for 6 months was the 1999 Maxims SE forest green. I learned to drive on the highway in this car and it was crazy fast and a great ride. Room for the family and that Bose sound system was nice. We had the 4 speed. At 100 mph you thought you were doing 60. We also had a 96 impala SS and a 89 Jeep Laredo in the garage and I wanted to drive the Max.

[@MoB20234]

98 se edition. Damn i miss her...lol

[@05Forenza]

I've got a 1999 GLE currently as a third car. 187k miles and it runs great. Couple oil leaks, but I tend to grab the keys for it versus my other 2 cars that are 7 and 23 years newer. Theres something about it. I'm debating putting some pointless money into it to bring it back to looking perfect.

[@chadthecreative]

I think you should. These cars are special!

[@BarnStangz]

I don't know why this video popped up, probably because I was looking about repairing my '97 Maxima... It needed a new radiator, alternator and valve cover gaskets, so I did all that and now she is back on the road. Still driving great for almost 30 years old. Runs like a Swiss watch. And still in pretty good shape since it came from Florida. The midrange punch from the v6 is still pretty nice too, it doesn't feel worn out and it still shifts good too. I'll probably rip this thing for another 10 years, who knows. They don't build 'em like this anymore, that's for sure.

[@uptownsamcv]

a good friend of mine had a 95 SE with a 5 speed and I loved it. the main thing I remember was that it reved to 7,000 rpm and the tach hit the redline pretty fast when revving the engine. years down the line I picked up a 2002 Maxima 3.5 SE with a 6 speed. I've owned it since December of 2012 and it now has 330,000 miles and still runs strong. although it does consume oil, the early year VQ35's were notorious for oil consumption. I'm about to swap in a 2014 engine soon..

[@jamesmichael91]

IT WAS THE VIRTUAL VELOCITY AWARD!!! THAT CAR AND DRIVER AWARDED TO IT. MEANING THAT WHEN IT CAME OUT IN 95 IT WAS THE LEAST EXPENSIVE WAY TO GET 5 PEOPLE ABOVE 140mph. I had a 1996 Maxima. It was the best car ever. Had 270k miles when I sold it. Still ran like a dream with the original motor and transmission. Burned no oil either. The interior of mine was black and in mint condition.

[@victorblock3421]

The last 10 years or so I've bought and sold many cars. I reached a certain level that I can afford to buy and enjoy a short time and sell at a loss if necessary. During the 90's I drove an '82 Buick I resurrected from the junk yard. I struggled just to eat but still drooled over the cars I could not buy. My #1 cars were 1990's Acura, Honda, Nissan, Toyota, Lexus, Infiniti, Mazda. I bought an extremely clean 1997 Maxima GXE in October, with 44,000 miles, one owner. The owner was a farmer in N. Carolina who'd been dead for years. The car was sitting in a shed and needed to be sorted out mechanically. I spent thousands to get it right but had to put away for the winter. When I take it out in 5-6 weeks I will first get new tires. It has Goodyears with lots of tread but date code is 2007 and rot is present. I'm really excited and almost cannot wait. Just the 20 miles or so I drove it was a beautiful experience. Yet the car is so simple, and that's part of the beauty of it. This is one car I might keep instead of enjoying it a little and selling. I have no interest in Mercedes, BMW, Porsche. Had them, and they're junk, aggravating, expensive and time consuming to maintain. I live in my small cheap condo & get laughed at for it but not seeking "status". I don't give a sh!t. Let the broke people buy that garbage.

[@Debtcollectorhelpsthepeople]

I’m 45 years old and still remember my parents going to the dealership and being there forever on a Saturday to get this car. My dad still has it as of today. I’m thinking of taking it and getting it going for him again. 95 SE

[@MeynMotorGroup]

That is awesome my friend thanks for sharing. If you happen to get your hands on it, you should document your story on KZbin, make some vids

[@MbBloud]

Man we need a 4th gen group chat or forum that’s active

[@housseinahmed6240]

On Facebook there is my 4th gen maxima, my4dsc too

[@YoandrisMotola]

I have a 1995 manual 5 speed ( 405000 ) miles, It is very fast and one of the best in quality

[@amosfrench7452]

I can concur . I still have my 1997 Nissan maxima se , it is fast. It has a lot miles on it. I have people all the time, who want to buy the car. The only thing wrong with the car is rust. A damn good car !

[@markfreeman7392]

I absolutely LOVE my 1999 SE-Limited in Crimson Blaze (red). I bought it in 2015 for $100 via an online auction. Although it has a salvage title, all it needed then was a new fuel tank (punctured) and trunk lid. I had the paint cleaned up, re-did the black leather interior and other minor cosmetics, and have driven it daily ever since, with minimal issues. With just over 249,000 miles on the clock, everything performs flawlessly. No leaks. Burns nothing. Phenomenal fuel mileage and a blast to drive. I get nice compliments here and there.

[@Triumphbrah]

My first car was a 97 gle and now I have a 98 gle. This car is almost 30 years old and drives better then cars that are on the market now

[@TheOzthewiz]

How could you get a "SALVAGE" titled car licensed to drive on the street?

[@markfreeman7392]

@@TheOzthewiz No problem in California once the car is inspected and certified by the DMV. Mine passed easily because it was junked due to the gas tank being ripped open on the bottom by a foreign object. Nothing else was damaged.

[@350zlover2]

Love this video! They were known as the 4 door sports car! Maximas were extremely popular in the 80's and early 90's as well. So sad they lost their luster.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea my friend def some cool cars

[@TheOzthewiz]

I am glad you said "early '90s" because the sales of the "late '90s'" were circling the drain!

[@RomanJockMCO]

Pretty good video on one of my favorite cars from the 1990s. One thing you missed when comparing it to the third gen is something many people miss, however. For 1992 the SE got the 24 valve twin cam VE30DE engine which made 190 hp while the GXE retained the 160 hp single cam VG30E. Also I can't think of a quicker or faster Japanese sedan from 1995 through 1997 but I distinctively recall the Lexus GS400 being introduced for 1998. That was both quicker to 60 in 6.2 sec and faster at a governor-limited 148 mph. Both numbers are from Car and Driver Nov 1998.

[@MisterrJmark]

I had a 97 Maxima GLE. I remember when I 1st got it I hated it because I knew very little about it when I bought it. But I needed a car, I was a broke college student and needed something reliable. I had that car from 2008 - 2014 and had 310,000 miles on it when I gave it to a family member...It was by far one of the best cars I have ever owned with minimal issues

[@mgopaul27]

Great review of a great car! My brother and I plan to keep my 1996 GLE, 1999 ES 5MT, and his 1995 SE 5MT forever. They simply don't exist anymore here in Toronto, where they've all rusted away. I'm pretty sure ours are the only ones that aren't a pile of dust now lol. I daily drive a manual RWD BMW 335i in the summer months, and I still swear by my 4th gen Maximas.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@TheOzthewiz]

"Summer months" LOL

[@mgopaul27]

@@TheOzthewiz Shut up lol, I'm not in Florida where these cars can survive. 🤣

[@jamiltanelamparo1733]

I had a 97 Cefiro a32 manual trans with 430k on the clock that came from junk. I added 50k on the clock in more than 2 years. Very reliable vehicle, never stock me on the road. I change the oil every 3-5k with 5w40. Still going with little maintenance.

[@MrReddog1970]

I have the 1996 Maxima GLE , Drive it every day , And it’s not clapped out Excellent car !

[@PerttuNiemela]

I just bought Nissan Maxima A32 EU model and only 168k km about 100k miles. Really good car and mechanically sound only down side is that in Finland roads are full of salt at the winter and that is effecting to body as in rust. Good underseal and good car for many years still and good fuel economy (28mpg highway and 21 in the city/combine). Only paid 1700€ and it is about 1800$.

[@Prophet10Joseph10]

I own one. 95 pearl white GLE and i upgraded the cut holder to 98 style. I also added some electrical ports. Added white from marker lights. It has 142k . Drives great. Had to replace the struts. New rotors and pads. Love it. Been offered quit a bit for it. Many times.

[@donaldwest8130]

I had a 1989 se 5sp. A 1995 auto, custom leather, real wood, bbs wheels. 1997 se 5sp that for the day was quick. The Acura Legend six speed manual was a quick car , but records show it was 7.2 0-60 mph The se maxima was a fun car to drive. I actually still have the 1989 5speed maxima se after 32 years.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

That’s awesome!

[@BryanCrump-u7s]

I I want a 95 Nissan Maxima and its fast as hell

[@LuisMartinez-o6n]

I had a 1995 nissan maxima, it was one of the fastest car I ever owned, it was 5 speed and it was great looking and it was blue midnight metallic color, and it was great in gas , I purchased it in the year 2000, it was 5 years old and I paid 3,900 great buy. Thanks. Luis martinez

[@TLMAudio]

18 years ago I bought my 1995 SE 5-speed from its original owner and I'll never sell it. I remember seeing this car in the first Fast and Furious movie. It was only seen a few times, but I loved it. I modded it more or less with all the same stuff. Stillen body kit, Stillen supercharger, coilovers, wheels, big brakes etc. It's more or less a garage queen these days, but when I do take it out most people don't even know what it is lol. The 4th and 5th generation Maximas were the best. Everything after that was either ugly, or driven by CVT as the only option. I had always hoped that they'd make a Maxima SE-R with a turbo V6 and AWD. Then it'd be able to reclaim its 4DSC title.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks for sharing!

[@mariabarajas9510]

I couldn't agree more , still have my 2000 GLE fully loaded maxima , sunroof, bose system and leather interior. My car still looks fabulous.... I love my maxima I've nicknamed her MAXI..... and she's the beautiful champagne gold color.....love my MAXI

[@moeanthony9308]

Great review Kevin. Unfortunately in snow belt areas, this is a rust bucket by now.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea my friend that’s true

[@tqswagga]

@@MeynMotorGroup nope I own one , still running in NYC

[@shawndon7374]

@@tqswagga nice

[@stevencarter5236]

I got one 1999 5 speed black no rust need a new clutch

[@4532xbox]

I own one in Minneapolis 261000 and still kicking strong. Frame is starting to rust tho 😢

[@JSteezy3]

Yea the A32 Generation of the Nissan Maxima is truly remarkable. It aged so well and it’s just one of those timeless sedans that you just can’t hate subjectivity

[@MeynMotorGroup]

It is very cool indeed

[@Markp1411]

I have an 80k mile maxima with a 5 speed and yeah, they quick. My dad was talking up how fast they were back in the day too.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@garymcgowan4057]

This platform is one of my favorites. I owned a 96 SE manual in the 2010s and it was such an awesome and great car. Quicker than it looks too. Then I started to have to commute alot, so I sold it and bought an auto 99 infiniti I30. I drove that car every day up until the pandemic hit and then I gave it to a family member, who still drives it today with 250k miles on it. It has my favorite steering wheel of all time. And it's just a great cruiser, and decent for commuting as it's small, light, and quick. It's very clean but it does have alot of miles. I miss it even though my 2013 G37 is better in every way and I love it too. The maxima and the i30 were just built in a different Era of Nissan and were extremely reliable.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

It’s def a very cool car

[@cytherians]

I had a 1995 Nissan Maxima SE 5spd with black leather interior and metallic midnight blue exterior. It was a fabulous car. I once clocked a 6.8 sec time in 0 to 60 test. I truly loved owning it for 12 solid years (from new). By the 13th year, things were beginning to fall apart. The entire muffler system was shot. The suspension was still very good though, because I'd replaced it with a sportier, stiffer setup about 5 years prior. It was also starting to burn oil (despite regular oil changes) and most frustratingly the center console was becoming a rattle-click fest that created a "whack-a-mole" situation (fix it once, then a month later another rattle). The A/C compressor went at 120k miles, but the replacement never got as cold as the original. It had 174k miles on it when I gave it up. Still have many fond memories of my time with that car.

[@SibRevs]

I'm about to pick up one of these tomorrow for $500. It's a 1997 GLE with 230000 miles. No body damage or rust! But the interior is trashed, needs a wheel bearing, tires, brakes and AC doesn't work.

[@unclebuck9711]

I bought a new 1997 SE in Rosewood fully loaded w/o abs and still have it. Driven it cross country, took it to Europe and drove England, Wales, France. Two of my sons used it until they had enough to get their own car and my third son is about a year out from using it. It looks a little rough but eng/trans still great.

[@FUNKYTUNEZ714]

I own black Nissan maxima 1999 it’s great car it has 190k miles now …only problems I had are normal like a new alternator starter in a small leak oil but other then that is great car by way is automatic v6

[@mojosash]

Just bought a 1997 3.0L v6 5speed maxima and I absolutely love it.

[@jerbsherb4391]

This was my first car and I had it up to 2018. One issue I had was that the parts wore down fast. I know that almost 20 years is a long time but within that period, I had to change all of the coil packs, spark plugs, belts, alternator, starter, struts, driveshaft, ecg valve, and many more. My sisters Camry has only had a few mechanical things replaced and nowhere near as many as that car. Loved the way it drove but an owner's nightmare with mechanical issues.

[@scottwheaton9689]

Its age that got to your cars parts requiring replacement.

[@G.Snackwell]

My first car was a dark green 97 SE, 5 spoke wheels, spoiler, light brown dash and cloth interior. I've owned quite a few cars since then and have come to realize just how special it was. If only I could find another I would buy it immediately.

[@philipjacob2314]

This gen maxima was ahead of its time. My cousin had this new.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@darrell9616]

Great content covering notable cars from the past. This was a strong buy back in the day.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea my friend def an award winning car loved by pretty much everyone sad that it’s hard to find these in great condition used

[@darrell9616]

@@MeynMotorGroup This isn't the kind of car that someone would keep pristine. These were rough when I was looking at them around 2006.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea you’re definitely right 😅

[@utlawleaked3468]

I got one for $900 with worn struts and sunfaded clearcloat pearl green i think, I’d like to redo it which is what I’m working on then go from there if it should get upgraded

[@leosun1387]

I still have my 99 Nissan Maxima GLE . it's still has a strong engine.. I do my regular maintenance, It runs great, everything still works 💪❤💯😎

[@scottwheaton9689]

Over many yrs I’ve owned a 96 & 2 98 maxima’s. They are great designed cars that run & drive great that are very reliable too. My current maxima is a 1998 I bought with in 2020 with 48k documented miles on it from the original owner for a steal @ $2,800 in mint with no rust,hood original paint & new tires. Todays it’s still running well just turning 77k original miles. A couple yrs ago I saw a 98 maxima online in ca. for sake with 15k original miles with asking price of $6,. I was very tempted to scap it up but shipping from ca to me in ny was $1k and i wasn’t flush with $7k expendable bucks at the time either. But Nissan got the 95-99 gen maxima’s right in all ways, the sr model with the rear deck spoiler & nicer looking larger AL wheels was by far the best looking of that gen maxima. I did buy a clean low Mile/45k next gen 2002 se maxima,it was a nice car with a lot more power(255 vs 190) that slso drove well too. But it wasn’t as comfortable a car to drive vs the prior Gen. & the new design motor was know for using oil brand new pist breaking of 1qt every 3k miles vs all 3 of my prior 95-99 gen maxama’s with the award winning motors that in my case never used any oil between the 3k mile mile oil & filter changes I give the using conventional oil. With proper maint on motor,trans & cooling system the 95-99 gen maxima’s can easily go 200k+ miles. I took the 1st 98 max I owned to fl a few times from ny with almost 200k miles on it and it didn’t use any oil getting 28mpg with 2 people in car with full luggage. I’m really gonna mis the 95-99 gen maxima’s when it’s time to retire my current 98 maxima that got many yrs left in it with currently only 77k mikes on it. But the issue with running old low miles cars that a normally bullet proof reliable is that being in my case 26+ yrs old age gets to parts that aren’t worn out from miles which I have hit sone issues with like pistons sticking in calipers,rubber dried out & cracking in the harmonic balancer?& vss as lv’e covers both of which I just replaced,all rubber hoses,a few relays for the starter etc got corroded internally not working properly requiring replacement,replaced exhaust from cat back too none of which would have normally required replacement back in the day being only 5-6yrs old on avg at 77k mikes vs today my car being 26yrs old with only 77k miles on it proofing low miles isn’t a safety net for reliability when a vehicle is 25-30yrs old. Happy motoring. Scott

[@octaviusharris2563]

I currently have a 03 se 3.5 I love it .. 153,000 miles.. super great car

[@thisolddog2259]

I paid $800.00 5 years ago and last week I had a new water pump installed because it was a nightmare of a job to do. More than I paid for the entire car... $1,400. It has been a great little V6/ 5 speed! 180k miles, doesn't smoke, little oil loss around the valve covers, everything works and excellent in the snow. One problem it has is at low speed it kind of wants to rabbit hop slightly. Almost like it's lugging but it's not, if that makes any sense.

[@tenossos]

Yes, that water pump replacement is a nightmare.

[@scosal7100]

I just bought a '99 GLE. It was sitting in my friend's uncle's garage in Florida. I went to visit and he took me by the house he was selling for his uncle's estate. We happened to walk through the garage and he mentioned selling the car. I looked underneath and saw very little rust, new tires, clean interior and shiny paint and said hell I'll buy it! He didn't realize I was serious because I'm up in the northeast. But after I got a shipping quote I called him back and asked for first dibs. It's a '99 automatic GLE with 69k. I brought it up with 67K but had to start driving it after my daily got t-boned. I've been driving it for about 3 weeks now and I'm so impressed I almost wish I could keep it; But with no garage and the harsh northeastern winters the car will be ruined in a year or two, not to mention I routinely drive about 1K miles each week. So I think I'm going to sell it. It's really too nice of a car for me to turn into a daily driver. Everything works, even the cassette player and the Bose system sounds fantastic! It's my first Nissan and I love this car. I've had about a dozen Hondas, a Toyota and a Mazda that just got wrecked. If I had a house with a garage I'd hang onto it. Hell I don't even own a home, I rent!

[@beamer1385]

Good review! Very nostalgic. My dad purchased a new 1995 Maxima at the time and I certainly borrowed it a lot - even taken some nice dates out in it! A couple of the gals even drove it and was very fond of the car 😆 Overall, terrific 4-door sports car. I recall casually racing a Mustang GT and a few other import sports coupes and easily out sprinted them. The acceleration of the V6 was effortless! Unfortunately, Nissan today is a different story. They need to redo both the Altima and Maxima with regular automatic transmissions and have a V6 as an engine option. The turbo 4s need to be paired with a DCT not the CVT nonsense.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Thanks for sharing!

[@jayyydizzzle]

The shame how much to Renault owns of Nissan now something like 45%

[@bck0001]

In 1997 dad was buying a new car, a used 1996 Maxima GXE cost the same as the new 1997 Altima GXE he ended up with…that decision still pains me. The first gen Altima was fine but the Maxima was so nice in comparison.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@charlesguinn4316]

I got my '96 Maxima (auto) last yr. Wow, I love this car! Wish I had looked into these a little more, mine is bone stock, but she only has 118k miles! She loves to run...

[@malachaibridges5220]

My 97 5 speed is at203000 and I've got a 5.2 to 5.7 second 0-60.. 3rd is where all of pull hits hard

[@martintheus3672]

The 6'5 over 240lb owner give us a little history with the purchase of his 1997 top of the line Maxima. For his test drive he was accompanied by 4 Japanese Nissan technicians on the performance & it's ability to move weight quickly. The demonstration of the overdrive selector engaged at 67 mph that car has some serious freeway performance for the time.

[@flyvtec04]

I owned a 1995 SE Pearl White with the 5-Speed manual. The only sedan I’ve owned since my other cars are/were coupes. That was a great car!

[@joebradshaw5247]

Great video Picked up a 97 GLE no rust in Victoria BC with just over 200 kms or 120 Mil US for 4500. Beautiful car only issue rip in drivers side front seat easy fix Fun car. Wanted one for a long time. Put new tires on it and drove from Victoria to Toronto 5000km in 5 days Not a problem at all.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Congrats!

[@stephenmccoy5444]

I had one for 19 years 220k miles same engine & trans. Great car Samsung bought it and still made this until few yrs ago in South Korea

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Nice!

[@Dubbers99]

My dad bought me mine and I paid him back for it due to my 00’ grand Cherokee blowing up. At first was upset with it. Wanted a new sporty car. But after a week of driving it. This car is so good. Got it for $2500 with only a 112k miles. Now at 123k miles it still runs great. Want to throw on a turbo or supercharger to give it a little more power (it’s also the gxe 4 speed auto)

[@jacobpena3397]

Please make more videos of these older 90s cars it’s so interesting to watch and makes me want to get one, need a good commuter cause the bmw 335i eats up gas, either an integra or a maxima would be cool

[@MeynMotorGroup]

I’ll try my best my friend!

[@cimmaranmanak1491]

We have this car in SE trim with leather upholstery and Bose audio all the packages and options equipped. This car is awesome and has lasted until today and still starts the first time

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Very nice!

[@MarthaMendoza-n9k]

Hello my name is Abel I rented a brand new 1997 Nissan maxima with an automatic transmission. Guys I drove that thing from Dallas to Brownsville tx. It was the best car I ever driven. Or even experienced. I’m a big fan of the this car ever since. When I got that car it had the Japanese paperwork on the window. That’s how brand new that car was.The car was a pearl white.🤠

[@Excalabur50]

This was basically Nissan's glory days this vehicle and the Pulsar, Skyline and Pintara were awesome cars, very reliable and well priced as well.

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Yea I’m surprised how well priced these cars were for the time, I believe a base model Corolla of the same period was around $13,000 in the U.S. so this is pretty good value considering everything it’s offering

[@Excalabur50]

@@MeynMotorGroup 💯

[@TheOzthewiz]

The late '90s were anything but Nissan's "glory days"!

[@JokerG16]

AWWWWW YEEEEEEAAHHHHHH BUDDY!!!!!!!!!! THANK YOU FOR FULFILLING MY REQUEST!!!!

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Just the person I was looking for 👍

[@mrs.h.e.penneypacker3446]

Retired LEO here and the 1997 Nissan was known as the #1 vehicle to evade police back then. I owned a 1997 GLE and it was a high quality vehicle. The suspension was excellent, far superior to my cruiser, but my favorite feature was its seat heater which could isolate heat to the lower back. Nissan no longer offers that comfort option. I wish I still owned the vehicle. They don’t manufacture vehicles of that quality anymore.

[@macyjowhistine9157]

We so need parts made for these cars again especially body parts is so sad to total one put because of a simple quarter panel

[@ubiased23]

This pre 2000 Nissan Maxima was also more reliable than the current version maxima under renault ownership.

[@mathans4694]

I had a 98 maxima se manual that was given to me for free in 2011. This thing was rough on the outside being in Ontario Canada. This thing had 387,000km on it and had a mint interior. Rocked it hard coming out of high school with all my buddies. Thing was a ROCKET. I remember doing around 220km at top speed, actually hitting a cat; kid you not! Loved the car, mostly knowing I could write it off owing nothing on it so it was always driven hard. We use to take dryer doors off clothes dryers and reverse over them under the back wheels and lock the handbrake and ride around parking lots. Intake completely bypassed, straight pipe. Loved the car! Suspension died on it at 682,000km ish. Bose sound system leather sunroof. I want another one! Lmao

[@TheOzthewiz]

Just 132Mph (220kmh)? A 2013 Focus 2.0L N/A could EASILY top that!

[@iljunelee8847]

I had a 96 GXE 5 speed and got a 97 SE 5 speed after the refresh. Had to get rid of it in 09 with 194k miles on the original clutch. Still have the window stickers for both.

[@timw2083]

You're deep in my garage now. I had an '02 Maxima SE 6spd in Hawaii. It was near luxury sport. It really lived up to the 4DSC tag line. After the Maxima was the 6spd G35 coupe. The other Japanese sedans that gave my gen a run were Acura TL, V6 Accord, Galant, XLE Camry, and I30. T

[@MeynMotorGroup]

Man you had all the good cars 😅👍 that’s awesome yea it’s just sad that finding these cars today in good condition is just nearly impossible

[@TheOzthewiz]

The "I30" was just an upscaled Maxima. Same mechanicals, but the Infinity dealers would treat you like a KING. They would give you "complimentary" coffee and snacks whenever you stopped by!

[@josecampos-to4ip]

I have 1997 maxima still running like champ.

[@stephengantz2540]

Have a 1996 Nissan Maxima, automatic transmission, 115k still runs strong, AC blows cold.

[@TonyBasuro]

98 - 99 was Peak of the Breed. The 5 speed was a unicorn. Great Seat of the Pants feeling.

[@theycallmeherbie]

Forgotten? Never. Im building up a 99' GLE currently. Its a stock motor at 237,000 miles and the only thing it needed to pass inspection was a cat back exhaust, got her for $250.

[@martintheus3672]

All I can say on the performance in. I got a ride in 1997 Maxima from the original owner from rancho Cucamonga ca to 6 flags magic mountain. Back in 03. Mind you the weight of 5 passengers & myself. The combined weight including the driver 6'5 almost a thousand pound I'm sure of passenger wait. This car torque to get the car moving was impressive.

[@dmack7265]

When this came out, I wanted this in the GLE trim. Too bad at the time, I was just a junior in high school.