Nissan Altima (1992 - 1997) Reviews, Pricing & Specs

I bought it for $1200 and it was a great car. 5 speed manual, and for a compact car, it had good performance. AC could be colder but it's fine and it's R134, so its easy to refill. Good handling, fun to drive. I would definitely buy another again in a heartbeat. I loved this car and it was an amazing running car, especially for $1200, with 170,000 miles.Oct 17, 2011

I bought this car car when it was 6 years old. I have it for almost 8 years now and I still love it. It still runs smoothly. The body is still clean with only tiny (less than 1/2 inch) rust spots. Gas mileage is still great (27 - 28 mpg) with a majority of highway driving. In the years I've had it, had to replace muffler, CO2 sensor and catalytic converter. Otherwise, all i pay for are oil changes and gas. I'm at 160k miles now and i'm sure it will get to 200k.Oct 29, 2010

If you are looking for a car that won't leave your pockets empty while still being comfortable and have decent performance, the Altima is a win. I managed to go up to 200km/h with this ride without having an accident. The suspension is a bit too soft which means the road holding is not at it's best but it's not designed to be a sport car anyway. Seats are comfortable. Some issues with the transmission as it's a bit harshy on 1st to 2nd gear. I used to make less than 500km with a 55L tank which is unacceptable but understandable for a car that has some age. Engine is good and has good throttle response but the transmission is a pain in the ass. Standard equipment is good for the time, with all the electric group (power windows, power locks, A/C etc). I recommand this car because it's cheap to buy while still giving you a lot for your money.Jul 15, 2009

I love this car, it could have a little more get-up and go, but besides that the brakes are more than adequate and it handles great! Solid build quality, the interior never gets boring to stare at and it is not a "surprise!" car like we all know Alfas can be. I added some H&R springs, Tokico struts, Nissan Sentra SE-R 17's, a Magnaflow muffler and K&N intake, and a Fidanza short-throw shifter, couldn't be happier!Jun 27, 2008

It's not a very exciting car, really slow with an automatic transmission, but it does have a lot of grip. It's hard to get comfortable, can't find a good compromise between the steering and pedal distance. The car's been in the family for 13 years, it didn't have many major problems until the last year, where it wouldn't pass emissions, $300 later it passed, got the tabs and promptly traded it in. But other than that it was pretty dependable. It averaged about 24 MPG during its time with us.May 01, 2008

Everyone says that Nissan makes the most reliable engines ever; and they weren't lying. My mom still drives this, and even with its 175,000 miles on it, I've never had to repair it (myself or for her). The paintjob's clearcoat seems to have suffered, and that may pose rust problems in the future, but it's a very comfortable and sound car otherwise. Despite its reliability, it suffers a little in fuel efficiency as compared to the other 4-cyl sedans that I've owned.Mar 26, 2008

It was my first car. I had to love it. As an economy import, the Altima represents a mildly classy interior with an average exterior appearance for the year. The seats were notably comfortable. While it may not stand out in a crowd, reliability was very important as this was previously my dad's ride. Having high mileage didn't stop it from getting me from one place to the next with more style than my friends who were driving older, uglier cars. It may not be anyone's dream car, but the Nissan Altima is a great start.Mar 15, 2008