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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  Older Nissan - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By Mike D - April 29 - 5:30 pm

  When I got this car it had about 150000 miles on it. With this many miles it runs as new a the never cars do. I enjoy driving this car. If I new how good it is now I would have gotten on a few years ago.

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  I love my car - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By Lily - March 11 - 8:10 pm

  I love this car, it is incredibly fun to drive. It feels like it has more power than the numbers indicate, and the engine is incredibly smooth and light. I have never had any trouble passing someone when I need to, from a stop or on the highway. The steering feels a little loose, but when you get used to the car it can take turns and dip lanes beautifully. For the amount that I beat up on the car (a LOT, I push the car to its limits more than I should) it has proved incredibly strong and durable. It has never broken down without giving me warning for months beforehand, and it was my fault for being to lazy to get it fixed. This car has sold me on Maximas forever. I love it.

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  LOVE THIS CAR!!! - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By Jennifer Jones - February 22 - 10:00 am

  This car has been wonderful. The only problem it has had in the seven years I have had it, other than maintenance (eg. tires, brakes, clutch), is a new starter. Its too bad they changed the body style recently. I can only hope the new ones perform as well as mine. I LOVE MY CAR!!! Im driving my car until it dies, which even at 185,000 miles, it still wont be anytime soon. It still drives perfectly. I recommend this body style Maxima to any and everyone.

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  My Maxima - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By Khanh - February 20 - 10:00 am

  Get car, I just traded it in for a Pathfinder, the car never had any problem. All you have to do is change the oil, transmission, and filters (gas & air) and the car keeps going and going, if I wasnt starting a family, I would still own this vehicle. One thing nice is you don;t have to warm the car before driving... overall, its one of the best cars Ive own

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  Maxima96 - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By Twee - February 12 - 2:20 pm

  I bought my max 06 until now still running great and no problems. I love to drive this car more than my new car. Now 203,500 Miles. Still run like new, And I hope this car with run up tp 500,000.

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  This Car Kicks All Sorts of Butts - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By The SuperPianist - January 27 - 10:00 am

  I dont know about the guy who said that this Maxima has poor reliability. This is the best car Ive ever owned, no question. The v6 engine is super quick and the 4-speed auto tranny shifts smoothly. The interior is comfortable and luxurious, and well thought out. Its small enough to be very easily maneuverable, and yet powerful enough to get turn heads when you pull away from a stoplight really fast.

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  I will never own anything but a Maxima! - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By My Buttercup - December 25 - 5:36 am

  Her name is Buttercup and she can pass anyone. My Maxima was given to me by my son in 03. She had 93,000 miles on her when I got her. Since then she has reliably gotten me up and down the East coast and to jobs no less than 50 miles round trip. The only thing I have had to do for my Maxima is battery, tires, starter, and oil change, I hit a deer with this car but this cars reliability, handling, and of course my driving, prevented a catastrophe. Whenever she needs something, she tells me, and as long as I listen, were both OK. After 30 years of driving, I will never own another car! Theres nothing better!

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  I Love My Maxima - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By General - November 14 - 2:00 am

  Ive owned and driven this car for 175,000 miles. The only repair that it needed was a starter. Ive put on two sets of brake pads (genuine Nissan) at 85k and 170k. I put new spark plugs in (genuine Nissan) at 170k also. Thats all Ive done to it besides oil changes! It still doesnt have a rattle or squeak. It sure has treated me well.

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  Best car Ive ever owned - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By ruth - September 27 - 10:00 am

  Switched from Toyota Camry because of some minor cosmetic and etc. problems. This has been an excellent car with nothing but minor and expected repairs. A joy to drive

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  It keeps going. - 1996 Nissan Maxima
  By drivealot - September 7 - 10:00 am

  I have had an altima for 3 yrs and now have a 96 maxima GLE Maxima. At 180K, I have very few noises and excellent stero and loads of power or at least use to. Unfortnately, I was in an accident in my Maxima, had to have AC replaced at 150K and transmission at 155K . I have not figured out my power loss reason, but I have loved every minute in that care and got more than my moneys worth out of it. I would recommend it to anyone.