more reliable? altima or maxima (95-99)

which is more reliable? the altima or the maxima (years 95-99)

and from what i read the maxima seems to get better mileage, is this true?

I would go with the maxima. My mom has a 94 Altima which has the same engine as 95+ i think and I have a 98 Max. The Altima has all sorts of problems and now the tranny is about to go. It only has 83k on it.

maxima definitely. more sport and more power. higher resale value.

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Nissan Altima

1995 $2,100-3,200
1996 $2,600-3,600
1997 $3,100-4,100
1998 $4,000-5,200
1999 $5,200-6,800


95-97
dohc I4 2.4
HP - 150
TQ - 154
EPA city/hgwy
5-speed manual: 24/30
4-speed automatic: 21/29

98-99
dohc I4 2.4
HP - 150-155
TQ - 154-156
EPA city/hgwy
5-speed manual: 24/31
4-speed automatic: 22/30




Nissan Maxima
1995 NOT LISTED
1996 $4,000-5,000
1997 $5,400-6,700
1998 $7,200-8,600
1999 $8,800-10,400

95-99
dohc V6 3.0
HP- 190
TQ - 205
EPA city/hgwy
5-speed manual: 22/27
4-speed automatic: 21/28



MAXIMA > altima

The Altima is a little cheaper, but the trade off is that it isn't built quite as well and it comes with a 4 cylinder engine that isn't near as reliable as the V6 in the long run.

4th GEN MAXIMA

MAXIMA all the way