Overview & Reviews

The Nissan Maxima gets a new grille, headlights, bumpers and taillights. New alloy wheels and foglights on the SE, new wheel covers on the GXE and new aluminum wheels on the GLE round out the changes.

• High levels of luxury and performance for thousands less than comparable sedans

User Reviews:

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  Nissan Fan - 1997 Nissan Maxima
  By Nissan Lover - October 28 - 11:36 pm

  I am a Nissan fan...I have owned my Maxima for 5 years. Its time to upgrade and Nissan is at the top of the list. I didnt take the best care of my car but it has taken care of me. Not many repairs needed - I should have been more proactive and those my have been prevented....never left me stranded and always starts in the mornings. Its stylish I look good behind the wheel and allows me to show off with pick-up & GO! when needed. I would tell anyone that the Nissan Maxima is a great buy!

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  1997 Maxima SE - Great Car! - 1997 Nissan Maxima
  By corona1373 - September 12 - 11:37 pm

  An amazingly reliable car after 210,000 miles and 17 years of service. It is dependable and has never let me down or left me stranded. I bought my 1997 Maxima SE about 17 years ago and it has been the most reliable car Ive ever owned. It is super easy to service, replacement parts are inexpensive and the engine/transmission still run flawless. With 209,000 miles it still cruises quietly down the highway and gets about 25-26mpg on highway trips. The motor is smooth and the transmission shifts perfectly. I frequently see many of the 4th Generation Maximas still on the road. If you can find a rust-free one that has been well maintained I think its a good bet as a used car.

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  Durable, Reliable Maxima - 1997 Nissan Maxima
  By Maxima - August 5 - 9:36 am

  I bought this 97 Maxima SE with 27,000 miles on it in 2000. I now have over 160,000 miles on it. Repairs have been minor and this car is extremely reliable, durable and inexpensive to operate and repair. In 160,000 miles I have replaced the starter, alternator and radiator. The other basic maintenance items have been replaced (struts, brake pads, battery, oil, coolant, spark plugs, hoses, belts). It has very few squeaks and rattles after 160k miles. No oil leaks either. Tires are cheap to replace. Oil is easy to change and the engine compartment is wide open compared to most new cars. I would recommend this as a good solid used vehicle.

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  Fertther - 1997 Nissan Maxima
  By Ferther - July 20 - 10:00 am

  I bought used. Had a 1991 Maxima that I loved, the 1997 Maxima SE disappointed. The ride is not as assuring and the car feels flimsy in turns, especially on the interstate. Could use some suspension tinkering to make it work better with the 16 tires.

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  Best car I ever owned - 1997 Nissan Maxima
  By RV - July 16 - 9:23 am

  One owner, never had a problem. Next car will be a Maxima, and never in 35 years have I ever bought the same model twice in a row.

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  excellent - 1997 Nissan Maxima
  By allmaxedout - July 2 - 2:00 am

  it is the fastest 4 door in its class. leave accords and camrys in the dust.

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  1997 Nissan Maxima GLE - 1997 Nissan Maxima
  By Steven Miller - May 28 - 10:00 am

  I would highly recommend a used Maxima as I only have good things to says about my 97. Its still quick, gets good fuel mileage for its class and as a tall person, theres plenty of room.

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  UPDATE TO BEST MAX EVER - 1997 Nissan Maxima
  By jerrymax - May 1 - 8:48 pm

  Just wanted to update the review I wrote back in March 2008 about my 1997 Maxima GLE. At that time I had 154k on the odometer. Last week the car turned 200k for another 46,000 miles worth of trouble-free driving. This car amazes me. Ive driven it up and down the East Coast from Maine to North Carolina in all kinds of weather, it is NEVER garaged, yet it still looks like new. It has not had a tune-up in 82,000 miles [had platinum plugs put in] but it always starts and still moves like a rocket when I tap the accelerator. Im really planning on getting another 200,000 miles out this car and will be happy to drive it the rest of my life if at all possible. I love my Maxima!

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  Money Well Spent - 1997 Nissan Maxima
  By watermain - March 7 - 2:30 pm

  Great all around car with a sporty nature. Less expensive (on the used market) than a similarly equiped Camry or Accord. Better quality than a Taurus. Lots of room. Decent power from the silky-smooth V6. Happy with the purchase and would recomend it to friends.

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  The best car for the money - 1997 Nissan Maxima
  By Tamer - February 13 - 10:00 am

  good looks , great performance , very reliable .