I know we have discussed the differences between the 95/96 and 97-99 rear bumpers before.......but i dont know if all you guys ever seen the progressive website..... they have a lil thing that lets you see how well your car puts up in a crash........ http://www.progressive.com/RC/VSafety/rc_vratings.asp

look up the 95/96 maxima.........the rating was unacceptable in every category! The 97+ maximas however got above average ratings on the other hand. If this was already discussed before - sorry