I am an altima owner who is trying to help my father decide on a new car. I love nissan and want him to get a maxima. He has the option to get a 96 SE. I have not seen it yet but I know exactly what it looks like. It's tight. I would buy it since the Max will be my next car but he wants more info. He drove a 99 and liked it but wants to look at one less in price which is why he is considering the 96. What are the differences between the 96SE and the 99SE? Also are there any problems to look for? Also, how long have you guys been going without a mechanical problem or any problem for that matter? It only has 51,000 on it, what is recommended for service? I need all the info I can even though I know it's a great car because I am devoted to Nissan. Thanks a lot.

 

I have the exact car (pic in sig, if you wanna see it).

I LOVE it! I have 64k miles on it. When i bought it they replaced all the belts, and i had the 60k check up (bought it with just under 60k)
Its a great car and nothing has gone wrong yet. The 96s are really solid cars, consumer reports loved them. Everyone loves them! I say go for it. Have a nissan dealer go over it first though. Just in case.

 

the 96 has a different front end and trunk, the 99 is a lot better in my opinion