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i was wondering the differences between all the 4th gen maximas.. In particular the difference between a 96 and a 97... anyone know? thanks alot

Ant96GLE

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Its in the stickies, 95 96 had a different front bumper, grill, and foglights and back bumper trunk and tail lights than a 97-99.

Engine and transmission were the same. Also different were the options on speedos, wheels, cupholders and colors.

sachmo12345

i like 97-99s the most cus of the front grille as long as its the same color as the car not the chrome

TrackSmart

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Bottom line: If you are looking for a used 4th gen maxima, go for the one that's in the best shape and the lowest mileage you can find. I'd recommend getting an SE with leather if you can find one (any year). The differences between years are pretty tiny, really. Almost not worth mentioning.

Just my two cents. I've got a 1995 with over 120k miles and she's running strong. No major problems to speak of beyond normal maintenance.

sislen

I have a 97' Maxima with 105k miles on it. I've used Mobil 1 the whole time at 3k intervals. The engines run great on these cars, even with 100-150k miles.

Look for a 97-99 SE with a 5-speed.

Try to buy from a private person who has maintenance records. Single owner. Check to make sure the CV boots aren't cracked or leaking grease.

The 5-speeds are hard to find.

Nismotic

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97-99 also is an upgrade in safety as well. According to consumer reports the 97-99 had a better front and side impact safety rating than the 95-96. This was ultimately what made me get the 97

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CV boots? whats that

Y2KSESteve

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Having owned 4, I must say the '97 is the best. Of course I've never owned a 3.5 either..

95bkackmax18s

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"Try to buy from a private person who has maintenance records. Single owner. Check to make sure the CV boots aren't cracked or leaking grease."

yea, thats true, it happened to me. but i like my 95
the cv boot is behind the front brakes and i guess its just to keep your axle greased, its like a rubber boot.

Wills98MaxSE

IMO the best year for Maxima is '98

To answer your ? b/w '96 and '97 differences, its all cosmetic exterior and interior-wise, for '98 tho. the gauge cluster changed a little, the fuel gauge is inverse and the odometer is digital

sunysb83

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4th gens: 97-98

Maxtank

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SE-L's (99) have Cali-emmisions(i think all SE-L's do), and are suposedly the 'slowest' 4th gen, which is prob true.

JClaw

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Weren't 1995 5-spds the quickest?

lilaclucymaxima

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1997 SE 5spd fully loaded... thats what i wouldve gotten if i could go back in time

xarfox

95 is the fastest

99 is the slowest due to a change in trying to lower the emissions via exhaust

i drove 2 98's and i liked them both

i have a 95

the 95 and 96 styles are getting very dated

go for a 98

MaximaSE96

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well the best maxima is a 96 with a 97-99 SE Front End Conversion

mikeymouse1995

I have 95 GLE and its amazing, it has about 155k miles and I've had it since it is ten, it's amazing, but I wanna start to race around in it, but for now its stock and all.

ineedamaxima

'99 is the slowest??? Why didn't anyone tell me??

Actually I owned a '97 and a '99 for a short time and the '97 did feel quicker but I just put that down to the Stillen CAI on it. Still it turns out that less than 3000 miles after I sold it the 5sp tranny self destructed so it was a financially inspired decision. (No I had no idea, and I'm still friends with who I sold it to!)

cashoit

Yup