This is how the 1995 Nissan Maxima won Motor Trend's 1995 Import Car of the Year.

The fourth-generation Nissan Maxima made its debut for the 1995 model year sporting an all-new, sleek design and serving as a replacement for the outgoing model which had been on sale since 1988. Continuing the use of V6 power, the new-for-1995 Maxima implemented a new aluminum DOHC 3 liter V6.
The fourth-generation Nissan Maxima was a sporty sedan that targeted buyers looking for not only practicality, but also a bit of driver appeal.

[@kingxcamm]

My grandma had a 95 Maxima. She picked me up from school in it every day from 2005-2012 and it was the transportation of my childhood. It only failed to start on us 3 times due to a dead battery. She ultimately gave it to my cousin. My grandma still talks about that car as the most reliable car she has had to date.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Thanks for sharing that story. Maybe she’ll get another Maxima one day..

[@kingxcamm]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon she likely won’t. She’s much older now and doesn’t drive as much as she used to, plus we want her in a more modern car. Her current Ford Escape will have to do.

[@tootsiejoon]

I had 3 Maxims, 95- 2000 and 2009 and the 95 was the best and best car I had, even I drive a Infiniti!! I Nissan really screwed it up in the later years!!

[@leakyjeep5.9]

93 and 03 were best. 97 was kinda blah for some reason.

[@TheWesleyRicardo]

Its amazing how the Nissan Maxima used to be such a vehicle of respect back in the mid 80’s- early to mid 90’s. It used to be a dream car of mine as a kid in the late 80’s….the keypad on the the doors, the warning chime voice etc 😆 I saved money and bought a 92’ in high school back in the early 90’s, thanks to my parents signing. It felt like magic. GXE with Luxury Package, GLE wasn’t available in this generation. Also owned a 1991 Black SE as a 2nd car many years later…as well as a 2000 I30T. It makes me sad to see how the Maxima ended up in its latter years. No real respect. It was the car many automakers tried to mimic.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Excellent comment. Yes, the 80s and 90s Maxima were vehicles of respect. They’re not quite like that nowadays. We’ll see what the new EV Maxima will be like.

[@Pokemonguy16RS]

Yes 4th gen maxima.. my 1st car and still have it 10 years later. Fantastic car, always wondered why I enjoyed driving it.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Awesome, thanks for commenting.

[@christopherbenloss8459]

I now have an 96 maxima and got it for 2 years now and I must say it’s smooth on the road fast reflexes and takes off like a rocket

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Thanks for sharing. Yeah they’re pretty quick for what they are.

[@DanSmittle]

I still own a 98 SE with black leather and every possible option available. Bought it off the showroom floor at Browns Nissan in Arlington Va summer of 1998. It now has 319,000 miles and looks incredible for being 25 now. I will never get rid of it primarily due to sentiment and styling.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yeah the styling on these are great. Glad to hear you’ve owned it since 1998!

[@warntheidiotmasses7114]

Wow I just bought a 3.0 CEfiro with 214,000 miles on it, 345,678 kilometers, literally! Black leather is perfect. Tan exterior. But I suspect the motor mounts are clanking while driving.

[@t20sgrunt36]

Had a 95 SE and an 02 SE with the 6 speed. Loved the 95, but the 5.5 gen was on a whole new level of power and speed.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

That 95 SE sounds nice!

[@leakyjeep5.9]

03 6spd is amazing.

[@waldemmir9101]

My maxima friends, this is a fantastic video!! OK I own a GLE 98, I bought this in my 05 for my wife, after some years we pass it out to our son, and this year 2023, he left it because he got a new vehicle, now over the years had soo many downs, but my self also would like to get my hands on a manual. These days I been working a lot to restore it and modify here and there , I have pics I'd love you guys to see, because I'd worked on custom lights myself and so. But also these days looking for a I30. Naples fl are selling one almost new.. I'm really crazy for the 4th Gen.. Thank you for the video and good luck Max Community ❤

[@MisterrJmark]

I owned a 97 Nissan Maxima about 10 years ago. It was by far the most reliable and fun to drive car I have ever owned. I had the GLE model the only thing I felt I missed out on was having fog lights.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

That’s awesome Jeff, thanks for sharing that with us.

[@beamer1385]

Great generation of Nissan Maxima! My dad had the 1995 model and I borrowed it often from running errands and taking the ladies out on dates. The build quality was very solid and refined. The selling point was the quick v6 engine. Quite possibly the fastest 4 door sedan in the world at the time. What a nice memory. I wished they put an engine like this in the current 6th generation Altima instead of the sluggish CVT - the style is great but engine and performance does not match. That was the golden age of Japanese sedans and cars in general.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yep the 95-99 is one of the best generation of Maxima.

[@victorblock3421]

I have a 1997 Maxima GXE with about 48,000 miles. I purchased it 2 years ago out of an estate in North Carolina. It was sitting in a barn/garage for several years. The car is near perfect and runs fantastik. I did spend thousands to sort out all the issues with regard to suspension, gaskets, belts, tires, ect... Extremely clean. I had owned 5th & 6th gen maximas but they didn't compare with this one. The prior and only owners were a childless couple who only drove the car to church & other affairs. Main vehicles were 2 pickup trucks.

[@J.Wick.]

The refreshed 98-99 version of this car has long been at the top for me. Great cars.

[@08VaNupe]

I owned a ‘97 Maxima 5MT fully loaded. It was one of the best cars I’ve owned. Drove it to 300k miles and it was still running when I sold it. My family and friends also owned 4th gens and we all loved them. This car will go down in history as one of Nissans greatest cars.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

That’s awesome. Thanks for sharing your story!

[@johnnyplatt-vp5xt]

I have a 99 that I got from my mother-in-law. It only had 90,000. Runs good drives good very fast and now I only have 123,000. And I love it.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Cool. I own a Maxima, but would like to own a 95-99 also. Cool cars.

[@maxstillen9447]

Maximas are my favorite sedans. Looks way better than camrys and accords in that Era. Plus were much stronger and just as reliable.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Fully agree. This generation Maxima is nice.

[@autochatter]

Wife used to have a 97 Maxima. Was a great car!

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Good to see you man thanks for stopping by again. Yeah they are great cars.

[@autochatter]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon No problem at all. Especially for a Maxima!

[@jamiltanelamparo1733]

I had a 97 a32 cefiro manual trans with 430k on clock and twice flooded. Cheap to maintain, Very quiet and powerful engine. I change the oil every 3-5k with 5w40 full synthetic oil. One of my favorite nissan with reliability of a camry.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Nice, and yes definitely reliable vehicles.

[@robertfrazier9376]

I still have a '96 GLE in the very palr purplr with black leather interior....passed it to my son so I still get to drive it from time-to-time....still love it!

[@robertclarkguitar]

My son has a 95 Gle gold maxima and Black looking but dark green Maxima SE 97. Standard. The GLE is auto. He just picked up the SE and is loving it. He is a maxima enthusiast big time. Has a spare engine for them. Lots of parts. I had a 92 SE silver loaded that had a rare engine I was told ...I cannot remember. Not super rare but rare. Mine was black leather bose and all. His are tan on both leather and the SE has been well cared for. So I miss mine. One day I'll get another one. They are the absolute best 90s sport JDMs for the money then and now. Yeah honda is good too. But many slept on Nissan back then going honda and missing out. As Honda was the Coca-Cola or Coke of Japanese cars. So most thought they were the only good ones. Then people caught on. Toyota Nissan and Honda were par for the top best buys. Powerful 4s and 6s. I love me some old school JDM. Never really modified my cars but I did some camaros and trucks. Great video man.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Thanks for watching. Yeah definitely one of my top car choices. They still look great today. Definitely would take a 90s Maxima over the contemporary Camry or Accords!

[@espear5]

I'm still driving a 1999 Infinity I30 and love the car.

[@walterrobinson2020]

I currently own a Cefiro A32 that I’m restoring with the VQ20DE engine. It is my daily driver. Solid reliability and original parts still available. It’s swift and confortable.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Let us know how the restoration turns out!

[@juelzm149]

You did an excellent job covering the Maxima!! Absolutely loved these, my aunt had a 97 SE black and I fell in love with that car the moment I drove it. Many years later I had an 03 SE with every option but it was an automatic. I would love to get my hands on a SE manual 4th or 5th gen

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yeah bro I would love to get my hands on one of those as well. So much nostalgia!

[@BeefyMon]

That 88 (and on) SE model-especially in black with a tan leather interior-was GORGEOUS. The dashboard let it down a little bit, as Nissan hadn’t sized up the buttons and other controls proportionally to the larger dimensions of the car. The long shift stalk and large expanses of plastic to the left and right of the HVAC and stereo in the center stack are awkward for example. In the late 90s I cross-shopped a used Maxima SE with a used Mazda 626 ES V6. I chose the Mazda. The Maxima felt a bit “loafy” and oversized, yet spacious when compared to the 626. Slipping in to the 626 made me feel like everything was proportioned for ME (average height/weight 5’9” 150 lbs). The Maxima had a power edge, but the 626 was more of a tight fitting glove- almost like a Miata sedan. The following (94+?) Maxima models seemed to lose their edge as compared with the late 80s/early 90s model, which was a pure purposeful design. As Nissan began to embrace the low end luxury market, they slowly started to incorporate extraneous curves and embellishments unbecoming of their self-proclaimed “4DSC” badge. I love your channel, the insights and historical details are top notch. Let’s chat before you tackle the 626! :)

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Definitely, I’ll shoot you an email when the Mazda vid is in production. Yeah that ‘88 was a work of art.

[@BeefyMon]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon we agree! I love those door handles… their pure geometric shape, and how they extend to the edge of the door. Lovely. Still, the Maxima did not have the “fit like a glove” feel that the Mazda gave me. I’m sure I’m lonely in my opinion there, as no one regards the 626 in any esteem these days…however, I was able to chat with John Davis from Motorweek during one of their KZbin retro episodes, and he told me that the 626 GT turbo was one of his favorite cars ever!

[@torreswaithe8607]

Thinking about purchasing an A33 Cefiro soon

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

That’ll be a heck of a purchase!

[@torreswaithe8607]

I trust it would be, thanks. Great vid...suscribed!

[@philpporpos8700]

I own a 4th gen 30s touring. great car would not ever think of getting rid of it. Its smooth to ride, fast and stylish. also, it's quite good on fuel.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Agreed. They are stylish and got the power to back it up. Thanks for sharing.

[@jantonio183]

I currently own a 96 GLE white exterior & tan interior with 149k original miles. Runs and drives smooth.

[@Prophet10Joseph10]

i have owned one and just bought me a 1995 pearl white GLE that i am restoring. They are great cars, well built. They need more electrical plugs. Easy to add and a better sound system. Overall a great car. But i recommend upgrade to the VQ350 for more horse power.

[@coreyclark75]

I love my 96 gle, the automatic is still decent but I would love to get a 5 speed. I originally got the car as a beater to reduce miles usage on my accord 2.0t. I parted ways with the accord and tried restoring everything I can on the maxima. Even over 25 years it’s got so much life.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Glad to hear you’ve restored most of the Maxima. Keep it on the road, they’re great cars.

[@05Forenza]

Almost exactly why I bought mine, to keep miles off a Volvo V60 Polestar. Now I no longer have that car, and I love the Maxima!

[@coreyclark75]

@@05Forenza Awesome! They are good cars. I just got a 97 5 speed se a few weeks ago and gave my wife the gle I’ve been working on!

[@marcellus6959]

Ive owned a 95 gle auto, a 97 gxe 5 speed, and a 98 gle auto. All three were awesome. None of them ever left me stranded and all of them endad up well over 200,000 miles with only wear items needing to be replaced. Comfortable, quick good liiking cars. Im planning on getting another one someday

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

I don’t blame you for wanting another one. Great cars.

[@NFSMAN50]

When Maximas were strong, reliable and made in Japan! The second, third, fourth and fifth generations were amazing cars!!!

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yes TOTALLY agree!

[@OLDS98]

You did an excellent job as usual. I am not a fan of Nissan, but I do watch and keep up with many car companies in the world. Very informative and good footage. I knew about the Infiniti I30 and Maxima connection. Nice to know they were built in the same plant. Maxima was really high teach in the early years. It changed with the times. It is gone now, but it became too much like a more expensive Altima in recent years. This is why Altima thrives and in still with us. The recent Maxima competed more with larger cars( Toyota Avalon) in the recent years. I did like the information about the international markets where it was sold and the names it used. Thank you again.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Hey thanks for watching again. 2023 is supposed to be the final model year for the internal combustion engine Maxima. They say it might return as an EV. We’ll see. They’re canceling all of the “cool” cars.

[@OLDS98]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon A lot have left. It is a suv/crossover world in the United States. Yeah.. you are right about 2023 for Maxima.

[@crazyone1067]

I had a 2000 SE model, which is still one of my favorite cars.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Cool!

[@edisonhenriquez5648]

Love my I30t manual, plenty of hp and comfort.

[@tww15tube]

I had a '97 SE, then a '03 GLE. I regretted getting rid of that '97 SE, that manual transmission was one of a kind! Thanks for the video!

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yeah those stick-shifts were slick shifting. Those SE models were cool too. Thanks for watching.

[@vqdriver]

Had a 4th gen GXE 5 speed. Miss that car. I modified it with a CF hood, SE 15” sawblade wheels, 215mm tires, JWT pop charger intake, Eibach sport line springs, KYB AGX struts, Addco rear sway bar, front and rear strut tower braces, SE Technosquare ECU, Unorthodox under drive pulley, catless Ypipe by Budget Exhaust Ontario Can, Courtesy Nissan SS Bpipe to Borla proXS muffler/tip. It ran a 14.0@98mph. I bet with only the Ypipe and exhaust I could run that time. Oh and it got 25mpg mixed, 29 highway and topped out at 140mph

[@TLMAudio]

I've had my 1995 SE 5-speed manual for over 18 years. I'll keep it forever.

[@warntheidiotmasses7114]

Did you ever have to replace the motor mounts? Was it expensive? What was the symptom. I suspect mine are bad. I've got a 3.0 here in SE Asia. They call them Cefiros.

[@joshhoward-tl6fw]

I own a 2017 have had it since 2018 Great Car

[@uptownsamcv]

good job showing the Maxima some love. I own a 2002 3.5 with a 6 speed and I love it. one of my friends had a 96 with a 5 speed and after borrowing it one day I wanted one which I got in December of 2012 with 171,000 miles, now it has 327,000 miles and it wasn't babied at all. main thing I remember about the 96 was that it had really good throttle response and it loved to rev. the 3.5 came with a heavy 35 or 38 lbs dual mass flywheel and didn't rev as nice, I have a JWT 15 lbs flywheel now with 350Z clutch setup. I also added a H-LSD from a Sentra SE-R Spec V donor tranny.. 3.5 takes really well to exhaust mods. mainly because they come with the same choked up 4th gen Cali spec exhaust manifolds, pre cats and Y pipe. along with that it came with 2" exhaust with a dented pipe to clear a small center brace that I eventually removed to get bigger pipes put in. I'm also running regular FED spec 4th gen exhaust manifolds with a Warpspeed high flow Y-pipe which forum members say flow almost as good as headers. only header option these days are OBX and people say they aren't that great. the 3.5 even shares heads, cams, and pistons with the 350Z so once the ECU was flashed to optimize the intake cam timing along with ignition and fuel it made a huge difference in top end power. the 3.5 does feel kind of weak down low though. on the intake side I have all the NWP intake mods, and I optimized the factory airbox with silicone couplings aluminum tubing. cimg3.ibsrv.net/gimg/maxima.org-vbulletin/1300x731/a1_7f2f3c00336e3eaed8a358c2aef1e4c19363d957.jpg the main issue I have had with the car was repeated throw out bearing failure and engine mounts, Nisformance makes the best mounts for the 5th gen. at the moment I'm getting ready to swap in the more powerful 7th gen engine

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yeah this gen Maxima is kinda underrated. Thanks for watching and thanks for sending that link. Let me know once you’re done with the engine swap. I’m going to do more vids on Nissan related cars.

[@uptownsamcv]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon will do

[@05Forenza]

I currently have a 99 GLE. I bought it because it met a list of criteria as a reliable 3rd vehicle to daily drive. More than a year later, I now love this car! I've put more than 10k miles on it and it's still running great at 190k miles. It helps that it was pretty well maintained and I'm only the 3rd owner. The 3rd gen still has my heart as the best looking Maxima, but I tend to drive my 4th gen far more frequently than a 2006 Saab, or 2022 Volvo that I also have.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Cool. Yeah the 95-99 is a great generation for the Maxima. Always loved how they looked!

[@williamlast5657]

I had a 96 black maxima SE with the 5 speed and loved it. I got it in 96 with 3k miles on it and paid 26k for it. I lived in NY so my love for the 5 speed was turned to hate when I was stuck in traffic all of the time.

[@cimmaranmanak1491]

We own a 95’ Maxima SE burgundy on black interior fully loaded one of the best cars in the 90 and early 2000’s

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Agreed. It’s hands down one of my favorite 90s cars. Had the right amount of sport with tons of reliability.

[@fgeiger41]

Great synopsis. I loved the fact that Nissan proved the SEs like budget models. I opted for the Grand Prix when the redesigned Max got thar twist beam axle. I love my little Pulsar SE the short time i had it.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yeah we’re going to discuss the Grand Prix and other Maximas as well.

[@spencerolson1532]

My ancle had a maxima he loved his maxima

[@im_karter8712]

I got a 04 i35 and am in love with the thing

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Nice.

[@SuperZed2000]

Good job on these videos. One thing, What's with the buzzing sound? Every time you speak there's a dull buzz sound in the background

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

There was an unknown issue with the microphone. The issue has since been resolved.

[@immanueldiaz]

I have a 1999 maxima GLE prestine condition. 106k miles. Clean title. No check engine light, Testing waters lmk.

[@justinmorrison6078]

I appreciate your content. I was recently gifted a running and driving 191,000 mile 95 Maxima gle that is in fairly good condition. It needs some tlc for sure, but it’s still a great car! Planning to build it into a sleeper car and hurt some feelings with it.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Thanks for watching. 191,xxx for a ‘95 in fairly good condition isn’t bad at all!

[@justinmorrison6078]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon and it runs REALLY good too!!!

[@deanjaeger1177]

Enjoy your car reviews. Pacing is great and so is the information.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Hey glad you like them. Thanks for stopping by.

[@bamaboyburns8079]

My dad had a 96se 5 speed with leather sunroof fog lights and it came with 2002 maxima wheels it also had a cold air intake that car was beautiful omg I was so jealous because at the time I had a 2000 se auto that 96 was so reliable when he got rid of it the car had 290k miles and still ran and from what I remember he never had any major issues on occasion he would let me drive it the car was nice and very quick I beat quite a few cars in it even ran a 01 mustang gt 5 speed I hung with it for a min then he walked away but very good reliable cars

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Thanks for telling us that story. That 96 SE 5-speed sounds nice. That’s funny about that 2001 Mustang GT haha.

[@MrKormmodity]

First car was a white 98 SE, still miss it to this day

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yeah that’s what I want, an SE.

[@autochatter]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon with a 5 speed.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

@Auto Chatter Yep haha 😂

[@aziyaP]

The third-generation Maxima was produced and sold in Korea under the name Samsung sm520v and 525v through a technical partnership between Samsung and Nissan in 1998. And with the excellent performance and durability of the body, powertrain, and engine, it has maintained its reputation by showing almost the same performance as a new car.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Thanks for sharing this info. Maybe we’ll do a video on that particular model.

[@Nathan-io1mu]

Yes I currently own 1997 infinity I 30 2000 maxima 3.0 auto do SE 5speed 1999 black on black.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

That’s awesome bro. I’d love to own an Infiniti I30. Always thought they looked good.

[@jungminlee2440]

The 2.5l VQ25DE was also available in South Korean market as Samsung(later Renault Samsung; now Renault Korea) SM525V; a rebadged version of A32

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Thanks for sharing that!

[@AlmightyWayss]

I have a 4th 99 SE wit 285k original motor and trans still running strong like it just came off the show room floor everything still like it should …

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Glad to hear the 99 SE is still running strong.

[@blyons2000]

Great video! The only thing is the VG engine was a 12-valve SOHC V6, not a 24-valve. The VE motor (1992-1994 SE Maxima only) was similar to the VQ30DE with exception of the VE having variable valve timing on the intake (which was very problematic for that motor). I used to own a 91 SE and a 98 SE. Both were amazing vehicles!

[@autochatter]

I think the VE is basically a VG based engine and similar to what the 90 to 96 300zx had in it. The VGs were all iron blocks. The VQ was all aluminum and a new design.

[@emmanuelriviera9654]

@Yoshi Straddlebeam No, the narrator of this video is correct. As a prior third-gen owner myself, if I’m not mistaken the VG30E was a 12 valve, as you stated, however the VG30DE featured two aluminum heads with double overhead camshafts and four valves per cylinder (24 valves in total). I’m pretty sure that was the mill he was referring to in the video.

[@blyons2000]

@@emmanuelriviera9654 no, as I stated, the VE was 24 valves. The VG engine was never a 24 valves In it’s early years. I know both the VG and VQ motors inside and out.

[@blyons2000]

@@autochatter That’s correct. Nissan didn’t use this engine for long.

[@therealhawkeye4768]

@Yoshi Straddlebeam I typically don’t comment, but this was hilarious. The VG30DE was 24 valves. It was even in the JDM Cedric and fair lady Z. There’s even plenty of information out there from credible sources confirming it. C’mon man!

[@adamesd3699]

I had a 2000 Maxima. It was a great highway cruiser and its agile handling on the highway once saved my life by avoiding what could have been a serious accident. However, it had three issues: First, its fuel economy was poor. I averaged around 20 mpg in mostly suburban driving. Second, reliability and maintenance costs were bad. The transmission blew up at around 45,000 miles and needed a total rebuild. Mostly covered by an extended warranty, but still ridiculous. Third, I came to utterly distrust Nissan dealership service centers. And not just one or two. All of the ones I dealt with. I went all over Southern California trying to find an honest one. I caught them in lies, poor workmanship, over-charging, billing for work not done, double-billing for work done. It was so bad I was going to sue one dealership and the general manager had to come down and apologize and offer a bunch of free stuff. I traded it in for a Honda Accord that was one of the best cars I’ve ever had. Not quite as good on the highway as the Maxima, but much less of a headache. Kept it for 16 trouble-free years. Easily got over 30 mpg and very inexpensive to maintain. And no weird stuff from Honda service centers. Total peace of mind. Eventually sold the Accord with well over 200,000 miles and it was still going strong.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Thanks for sharing that interesting story. That sounded like a crazy dealership experience. Didn’t know the 2000 Maximas suffered from reliability issues like that. Thanks for sharing.

[@stacyholt6529]

I'm impressed with the attention to details versus other competition, which seem to get things wrong. Curious though, what is the low frequency hum during the dialog? Keep up the good work.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Hey thanks for the support. Yeah I had some tech issues with the microphone 🎤 The issue has since been resolved with an upgraded mic.

[@stacyholt6529]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon I truly enjoy the content. Thank you for the efforts in getting the facts right, and covering some everyday vehicles I grew up with. 😁

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

No problem 😉

[@federalagenciesarecourtesans]

We had the Datsun Maxima Diesel powered with a manual transmission.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Nice. Old school!

[@ve2430]

You did a much better job here than other 4th gen reviews but few errors. The 3rd gen had the rare VE30DE motor between 92 and 94 only on SE models. It had 190hp/190tq valve timing, variable intake, limited slip diff, and it had a higher top speed than the 4th gen all the way to the 7th gen from my racing experience. It was good for 150mph. KZbin "145+ in Maxima"

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Please specify the errors. This wasn’t a third-gen episode, thus, there wasn’t a need to delve into its engine or other specifications if that’s what you’re talking about.

[@ve2430]

​@@MotorMaster_Stunticon at around 5:20 you mentioned that the VQ was similar to the VG it was replacing. That both had DOHC and 24 valves, when in fact, the VG in the maxima had a SOHC and 12 valves. VG only had 162hp. It was actually the engine mostly used in the 3rd gen not the 24 valve VE. The VE is the only time Nissan used that engine in the US spec SE maxima and I never see anyone do any videos like this on it, and never mention it's existence. Not even the nissan dealer knows about it unless I would tell them to run the vin. You should have seen how many times I would get VG parts for my VE from Nissan parts and other parts stores/junkyards. Very frustrating. Btw, it was a direct competitor to the Taurus SHO of those years with the Yamaha engine. Just a bit slower, but that top speed was no joke.

[@ve2430]

​@@MotorMaster_Stunticon they sell for 10k on bring a trailer. That's how you know its rare. Can't find them anymore with the 5spd in good shape.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yeah I know but I was talking about the VG in general. There were JDM Nissans that were 24 valves in the VG-other markets also-I wasn’t being Maxima specific-that’s what I was referring to when I said “similar”. I figured you guys would already know that, I should’ve been clearer-a few guys in the chat got into arguments over that.

[@mauriceldisgreecanadahaspr9560]

I Like All Nissan Maxima Sedan Of 1990 s and Infinity M45 And Infinity Q45T Sharp Sedans

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

I agree. Sharp sedans, indeed. They all still look nice today.

[@JaiseSteer]

Anyone in the Dallas TX area needing parts for a 4th gen Maxima?

[@alphadiallo7787]

Nice video I love the 4/5 gen maxima there the reason why I love Nissan my first car might be a 1997 i30

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Hey thanks for watching yeah I love those gen Maximas as well. Can’t go wrong with an i30, they’re pretty reliable too.

[@spencerolson1532]

Bro i have to give it to nissan there new built quality is pretty good there doors still open even when it was in a really bad accident

[@mauriceldisgreecanadahaspr9560]

THE 1988 1989 NISSAN MAXIMA 1995 2003 MAXIMA AND 2008 BEST NISSAN BRING BACK 😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@leemajor601]

This Car was a beast, I had a 97 model. Car got all the way to 325K miles then I sold it.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Thanks for sharing with us. Yeah that generation was solid reliable.

[@Markp1411]

Currently have a one owner 95 with a 5 speed and only 80k on the clock. Ice cold ac, android auto, small bit tasteful subs in the back. I've only owned it like 3 months but its the Best 1200 dollars I've ever spent. The only downside is that its all tan everything and it makes it look super dated. I'm painting the outside soon hopefully but the interior is more than likely going to stay that way

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Lucky you. If I found one for 1200$ I’d snatch it up quick.

[@Markp1411]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon gimme 2500 and make a trip to Florida 😉 lmao my wife wants me to have an auto so she can drive it too 🙄

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

@@Markp1411 no problem. I frequent Duval, Santa Rosa and Marion county.

[@hectorsuarez853HOLLYWOODHECK]

I’m looking for a manual SE

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

A manual SE would definitely be nice.

[@hitman6191]

I'm thinking about getting one. Do they still make parts?

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

I’m not certain.

[@linwoodccole9765]

Performance wise I have beaten those maximas' in my 93 legend I have driven those maximas'they were well built and quick

[@arnulfolemus9854]

Yeah I still have a se 99 with 228000 miles I'm thinking to keep it for a least 4 more years..parts are a little hard to find some from junk yard some from amazon some from ebay whichever a find it cheaper...OEM maf sensor is expensive I found it used for one year guarantee only time will tell me how long it gonna last but for me is a reliable car being my daily driving..

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Ok cool. We’re glad to hear your ‘99 SE is still a reliable daily driver.

[@InterstateRaziTV]

Back when Nissans were just as reliable and durable as a Toyota and Honda.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yep, prior to the Renault alliance.

[@InterstateRaziTV]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon Great info about cars by the way I'm subbing

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

@Razi’s World that’s awesome, we’re glad to have you onboard.

[@santoszelaya9070]

95 se in the shop getting engine and suspension work

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Cool. Glad to hear you own a ‘95 Maxima SE.

[@andygibbs1089]

I currently own a 1996 A32 Cefiro/4th Generation Maxima.. I'm currently looking for mods from the U.S.. any assistance would be greatly appreciated.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Nice. You got a genuine JDM car.

[@OMARAB-s2v]

Amazing car and Amazing review

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Glad to see you again, thanks for watching. Yeah 4th gen Maxima is an amazing car.

[@reainhardisadad]

I had a 95 max automatic and a infinity I 30 t and just in the last week bought a 96 maxima gle 5 speed

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Nice. I wish I could find a 96 Maxima.

[@reainhardisadad]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon well it will be up for sale on e I get some things take. Car of

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

What state are you in?

[@reainhardisadad]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon I am in North Carolina

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Ok. I’m in Florida. If I was closer, I’d come look at it.

[@adooltuner6966]

My brother recently bought a 99 maxima its a gv30 which means its a fulloption and its 600k+ driven and still until this day rides like a new car its the best car from 99 very reliable car and very ahead of its time and very sporty i recently gapped a 99 gs300 from my brothers maxima 😂😂

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

600k+? Whoa! That’s funny about the Lexus GS300.

[@travisseabrooks2739]

Yes I had a 96 maxima first car , 97 , 98 maxima all that odder all the same color gold. Gxe, gle wanted a se . 300k, 187k, 206

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Ok, cool! Thanks for sharing with us.

[@playernumberx2887]

i owned a 98 and 02 nissan maxima, and i loved both those cars! until i got them both impounded for going 150 down the highway... lol

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Whoa! 150 on a public road?? Lol

[@doughiggins6801]

Good luck finding a 4th gen max. They are either crushed or dead. I love my 96 max. 211,000 miles. I wish I could find another one

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Depending on location. There’s quite a few well-kept examples here in Florida.

[@doughiggins6801]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon yea i can find them everywhere but not in 50 miles of Pa

[@vj5225]

All Maxima's before 2000 were solid built reliable machines. After 2000 they turned that quality to a massive failure. Bought a '00 in '03, by '06, starter went out, bearings shot, power windows stopped working, heat sensor went out, gear shift sensor went out and Bose Stereo turned to rattling crap. Mind you with 222 hp, it's 0-60 was 8.0 seconds and felt like it too. DON'T BUY THIS CAR!!! Honest owner here.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yeah I heard many owners mention that. I heard the worst about the ‘04 models.

[@vj5225]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon I don't know what happened but I hope they make it back. Many years ago when I was in high school we had a 1987 Maxima GXE top of the line. Car ran smooth and quiet powerful for its time. Unfortunately we moved to Toyota. They have been pretty much in our family since 1992. When the 2000 Maxima came out, nothing on the street looked like it so I had to have one. My mom told me not to do it but I learned my lesson so now I'm back for sure. Currently own an 03 ES 300. Paid cash for it back in 2017 and I still use that car daily. Only had one major issue back in 2021 where I had to get the catalytic converter replaced. Everything else has been normal maintenance from oil changes to tune ups, replaced minor item ect.. ect... I'm sold but will be looking forward to Nissan bringing that special niche back that they used to have. Honestly if I found a 1997 to 1999 Maxima I would still buy to this day. That was the last generation of true reliable Nissan products

[@garlantyrell8030]

Lincoln LS please

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

It’s in the works.

[@swervo_cravineegaming3127]

I traded mine last year I’m hurting y’all. I knew it was worth something

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

I hear ya

[@swervo_cravineegaming3127]

@@MotorMaster_Stunticon it was the 97 gle 😞

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

I hear ya bro. I own a 2019 but desperately want a 95-99.

[@miguelcruz2054]

Sold my 96 SE 5sp fully loaded last year after 24 years. Feel like I lost a family member! I now have an 03 SE 6sp but think I should've stayed with the 96.

[@herbertbrown7478]

I own two. Se, gle.

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Glad to hear it. They are cool cars!

[@cdnhey]

That was probably Nissan best car in the 90s not counting the 300 zx they were everywhere now Nissan makes junk 😢

[@MotorMaster_Stunticon]

Yeah that particular Maxima and the Z32 were my top cars of the 90s.

[@Krst22ify]

why does this look and sound like a horror video lmao