1999 Nissan Maxima A32: Regular Car Reviews 

A $30,000 car in 1999, adjusted for Inflation, would be worth $43,259.78 today. ... I cared.

This review is accurate. I have a 1999 Maxima 5 speed. It is one of the best cars I have ever owned; ..."Why" you ask? That silky smooth engine, super reliability, quick and fast. How fast? You had better use cruise control because there is no engine or wind noise at high speed. Don't floor it in 1st gear or 2nd gear or you'll just burn up your tires. Passing slower cars? No drama, no loud engine noise; it just pulls like silk. With synthetic oil; I'm afraid this car will last forever. This review is accurate.

Nissan Maxima, the official car for the Mexican-Mario-lookin Street Legend

bought one of these for $1200. 5 speed, 120k miles. absolutely no regrets.

I saw the intro and knew " I'm alive again! "

still got the 99 maxima es . been in the family for it's entire 17 years . not a single flake of rust . engine still runs around everything on the road . love this car

This is a regular car.

One of the best put together cars ever imo. Shit is timeless

"AND THAT'S HOW I KNOW IT'S CLEAN" ... And that's how I know that this is an episode of Regular Car Reviews.

This is a true regular car. I've seen these totally beat up and still going, with rotted fenders and quarter panels so bad that thoughts of how the bumpers are still attached make me pass them quickly. But boy have they endured.

"I'm gonna park this car in Trenton!" LMAO

I feel like my car is kinda like a modern equivalent to this. I have a 2012 Acura TL SH-AWD, but it's not the typical slushbox. It's equipped with the very rare 6-speed manual. Only about 1% of 4th gen TLs were made with a manual and I feel so lucky to have one.

First car I drove over 120mph. What a great motor!!

My dad had a stick shift 2000 Maxima all through my childhood and teen years. That car carried me to so many school days and soccer games, and I learned to drive a manual on it. Sure, it constantly had a bunch of minor inconveniences, but that car hit 220k with no problem and was a joy to bring up to 60 pulling away from a deserted stoplight. Rest easy, old friend.

So regular... So.... Normal...

Yep, as I was about ready to say these are ultimate sleepers, he says it. Top speed 142 MPH, 189-200 HP.

"The save file of cars"...I really like that. That got to me, sir.

This was Vince's car in the original The Fast & The Furious

For some reason, THIS is the Maxima I want. I've always wanted it. I have no idea why.

so is this the skyline for honor roll students?

the intro song was based on power rangers dino thunder theme song im laughing so hard

A long time regular customer of ours had a '97 SE 5 speed that she finally traded in in 2018. When she got rid of it the car it had just over 294k on it and still ran like a top. Just 2 or 3 months before getting rid of it she put approximately $1,400 into it. She just loved that car! The car was rusting around the body, the clear coat was shot, and it had dents and scratches all over the place. But boy did it run like a sewing machine! We figured the body would disintegrate before the engine or trans ever bit the dust.

You forgot to say "Nissan Maxima, the official car of the African American New Yorker"

Holy crap. I just finished watching your "car show" and then stumbled upon this. I bought myself a 5-speed 1999 Sterling Mist SE in Dec of '98. It didn't have leather or Bose (No highs, no lows, must be Bose). It was the only 5-speed on the lot. I'd never had anything with that much power (such as it was) before. I never drove it in inclement weather and it never endured the sticky hands of children nor the slobbery tongues of dogs. I, myself, never ate in the thing. I got bit by the WRX bug and I sold it 14 years later, almost to the day, with 47,000 miles on it. The first guy who came to look at it arrived with cash a bit under my high asking price, thinking he'd talk me down. He took one look at it, said, "Jesus, this is clean", shoved all the money into my hand and begged me to keep it until he could get back from the bank with the rest. I pretty much had that Max out of my head until I watched this. Thanks a bunch. Sort of.

i have an 06 with a 6 speed. 265hp VQ35 surprises a lot of people

1998 Lexus GS400 was the fastest Japanese 4-door available in north America. It's also the car i want you to review the most because i feel that car deserves a REAL and REGULAR review and not some boring SaabKyle review.

I feel like he gave us a spoiler to the next video

I'm sitting in my 2000 Nissan maxima Gle loaded while typing this and laughing l love my maxima

6.6 seconds 0-60...? Thing is almost as fast as my Focus ST. That's absurdly awesome!

Nissan used to push in their advertising that these A32s were the equal of a Taurus SHO because while they made less horsepower and torque, they also weighed less. So the hp/lb ratio was comparable to the SHO. It's around 15lb/hp and ft-lbs for both cars.

A bubbling bottle of Mountain Aids.

VG30DETT came in the Z32 Nissan 300ZX TT. This engine is also basically completely unrelated to the Skyline's engine, the RB26DETT which is a straight 6.

That intro song reminded me of the Power Rangers DIno Thunder theme.

I got my 96 on the road (legally) yesterday. It was my friend's parts car. It sat for 7 years. I put about 1200 dollars of parts into it and it's great.

Was that the Power Rangers Dino Thunder theme parody?

Every time I see the cameraman's shadow in the frame, I have to look at his shadow and think, "That guy looks like a dork." and, "Is he riding a RAZER?!" Funny stuff.

My first car was a 1991 Maxima SE with a 5-speed and the '4DSC' stickers in the windows. Nice car.

Best Maxima is still the 5.5 Gen 3.5 6spd w/LSD.

One of the few things that make mondays awesome! Thanks RCR!

"... it's back to the 90s again... YES......Oh, my taint" kills me every time, haha. I too love 90s cars.

Literally was going to turn off my computer and go to bed. Errors from lack of sleep make for the best comments.

That Falling Down Reference, Gold, glad someone else appreciates how good of a movie that was.

Review an Acura Legend! I thought my dad had the most awesome car when he got that.

Former Maxima owner here, late 80s and early 90s generations. I've driven the A32 and A33. Guh-REAT used daily drivers if you can find one that hasn't been destroyed by every owner after the first (unlikely). Even in automatic flavor, though any halfway enthusiast will absolutely want the 5-/6-speed. You won't get great mileage (19 city abouts, 25-26 highway) but it's not bad, and they can be made to sound good. Plenty of room, electronics are reliable if they stay unmolested. I had 2 5-speed Maximas, both over 100k miles, and never needed to replace a clutch. Additional cost-saving upside: timing CHAIN...NO BELTS!!!

I'm watching this while sitting in my 98 Avalon. I'm still satisfied dammit!

I had a 1996 manual. Loved it! Got it for $300 and EVERYTHING worked. AC, power windows and locks, power sunroof, heated leather seats! I wish I would have kept it. If I run into one today, I'd definitely buy it again!

Guess we're just forgetting the wonderful v6 accord? 😒

*90's.......90's.......90's.....* YES.......YES......YESSSSSS Your love of that decade is what made me subscribe............GOD DAMN do I miss the 90's

Does she know that pipe is the overflow from a septic tank. Believe me it's true, I'm from the internet.

I currently own a 1996 Maxima! 265,000 miles runs like any brand new car! I also use great parts and products to keep it in great shape. I would not sell or trade for any car. ZERO headache.

For what it is, I still really like the Maxima SE of this generation, particularly in black. Regarding GM during that era, you had the Lumina LTZ and the supercharged Grand Prix GTP and Regal GS. No manuals in those, but the L67 3800s were quick.

Have owned 3 different generations of Maximas. All have been great cars. My current 7th gen looks awesome. Only downside is CVT. That 3.5VQ is a good motor though.

Mr. regular you should find an IS300/altezza to review

I had this very car. Mine was a 1997 model and was a cranberry red color with black leather interior. I loved the hell outta that car! Never experienced a single problem with it. I make annual road trips from California to Texas with zero issues....

*wears driving gloves while driving a '99 Maxima #truelove

For any one considering one of these with an automatic transmission. These were produced before Renault bought Nissan. The transmission is the traditional automatic. It is NOT a CVT. The transmission is good for a very long time.

GM did have something more appropriate performance wise to the Maxima - the Grand Prix GTP and Regal GS. Mostly the prior though. It is just an auto and wasn't as nicely put together, but 3800 Series II supercharged engines were good for 240 hp and 280 ft lb of torque so they had some decent get up and go and the engines tended to last a pretty long time. They'd give the Maxima a bit of trouble off the line at least. Probably not much different from the SHO, other than they lasted longer (That plastic piece in the auto transmissions on those Tauruses was particularly stupid). I have one of the "euro taillight" versions as Mr. Regular put it, a 2003 VQ35 Maxima with 255 HP and the 6-speed manual. Factory spec 0-60 was about 5.9 seconds. I can't find anything worthwhile to replace it that doesn't trade off reliability, high price tags, or the backseat and trunk space. These cars, once you find one with a stick, there's hardly anything like it and there's nothing that really competes with it for what it costs. And that sweet sweet VQ intake sound... Mr. Regular is welcome to drive and review my Maxima, mine also has grinding synchros from an abusive previous owner (Not a principal, just a tuner who liked to race all his cars).

Regular as regular will get. I got a 96' Maxima automatic as a gift from my grandmother. Little rust on the body, but its so reliable. Probably going to have it for a long time.

"Noone's gonna steal my Maxima." My uncle had his Maxima stolen last year, by a guy using a stolen skeleton key.

I drove a used 98 from 2007 to 2014. An iron tank. The motor would not die. I gave up on it when its floor rusted through and it could no longer pass inspection, but its major systems all worked. Awesome car

seems like it's time for Mr Regular to experiance the superiority of the Acura TL. the sportiest of the Japanese luxury sedans throughout the 2000s.

I had some good times driving one of these on the back roads between Upper Milford Township and Kutztown University while I was in school. I ended up getting hit by 2 deer and dumping it for $300. I drive a Fiesta ST these days, but the Maxima will always hold a special place in my heart.

much sedan so regular much boring so sleeper

i had a 97 maxima "sport" trim and i loved that car back then. i gave it away at 230,000 miles and the kid drove it to chicago and had it for a few more years.

It's the Z32 NA engine. The VG30DETT was in the Z32 Twin Turbo 300ZX, so North America DID get it.

I drive a same-year i30 at work, and frankly even with an automatic it's still got more power than most modern economizers. Like, tire-spinning off the line get up n go. smooth as butter too. Honestly one of the nicest driving feels i ever felt.

I still laugh my ass off at the gall of Nissan to call a big, heavy, FWD, CVT (for the current models) equipped automobile a "four door sports car"...

The Maxima was perfect during it's 1995-1999 run.

bbw transporter

"It outlasts your worst relationship" DAMN that's heavy.

I love this maxima. I totalled mine 5 years ago and I'm still depressed over it.

You will never get enough credit for the phrase, "a Schrödinger's bang buddy... until that left hand leaves her pocket." That was truly inspired.

CHIP IN THE KEY

SWEET BABY JESUS. I remember my pops had one of these manual, navy blue, cream leather interior. Yet by some grace of god it had the japanese 3.5 offered in it (or 3.2) We made it to Buffalo, NY From Boston in a bit under 3 1/2 hours. This car has many memories by me. Most good which im greatful for. Thank You Regular

Oh shit im early, better think of something of smart. The mitochondria is the powerhouse of the cell

I bought a used ‘99 Maxima SE in 2004 with 60k miles on the clock had it eight years before its being totaled in 2012. Th Is generation Maxima was damn a reliable car with great fit and finish (Japanese assembled) and a perfect middle of the road 4 door sports car. Best car for the money I’ve ever owned.

He says nothing about the white face gauges.

My daily is a 1999 Avalon. When my Trans Am shit the bed I fell back on my Avalon. The Maxima and Avalon from the late 90s are both examples of greatly made Japanese cars that last forever.

We have these in Australia. I think in the battle between Camrys, Magnas, Falcons and Commodores the Maxima came last.

"I can see them... But they can't see me yet... Let's keep it that way..." Classic Regular.

"schrodingers bang buddy" ROFL!!

I bought one of these 2 years ago (with the 4 speed auto). Easily one of the best cars I've ever owned. Not sure why I love it, I had a checklist of items the car had to do to be a cheap daily driver, and the 4th gen Maxima was it. But, I do love it. Of the 17 cars I've had, this one is my favorite.

DO A FORD EXPEDITION

Correction: The 1998 Lexus GS400 was the fastest Japanese sedan in 1999. Its 4.0-liter V8 made 300 hp, 310 lb-ft of torque, with a top speed well past 160.

I just realized, you haven't done a foxbody yet.

I had the 02 le which i bought new (only new car ive ever bought). It was awesome. I upgraded the shocks and swaybars and added very lightweight forged wheels and it totally solved the torque steer issue. Plently of power, very smooth, and fun to drive.

review a 2002-2003 Nissan Maxima !!

One of the nicest stock 1999 Maxima's I ever seen

I'm 99% sure this engine was also the same engine that was in the 300ZX with and without the Twin Turbo, in 300ZX form it had minor alterations on the exhaust and intake to give it another 20HP.. Not sure why you think this engine was ONLY in the Maxima,

Finally a Maxima! I had a 97 Maxima as my first car and freakin loved it! The save point and "car you drive when you want an SUV" analogies are perfect for this car. I hauled way more crap in my car than my friends Rangers and Trailblazers ever did and when it came time to upgrade I kept the Max for the inevitable day I have an accident and need to start over. For a 20 yr old car it's held up really well inside and out.

5:29 ... "ALL THESE THINGS POOP!"

I had a 97 Maxima GXE a while back. Gold paint, two tone brown and tan interior with wood grain appliqués. It was a solidly built car that was very dependable and satisfying to drive. I miss it.

I loved my 1998 Max but holy jeebus after owning it for 8 years, babying it, only taking it to Nissan dealers for the first 5.5 years for maintenance, and at around 180k miles, she just quit. Told me "yup, I'm done". Things started to stop working one by one. A/C, water pump, fuel pump, radio, power windows, not since my Buick have I've seen a car just quit life lol. That's when I took a chance on Detroit steel, a 2006 Pontiac G6 (which I got cheap, I guess they werent selling too well). Now 10 years later at 190k miles and after 2 major rear end collisions, and a shit ton of recalls, the only problems are the power windows are quitting and when the battery is low, it makes the car go NUTS, honks, headlights flashes, gets all demonic. And needs wheel alignment every 5-8k miles it seems (Pre-rear collisions). But I would never in a million years think that GM could actually make something "good" as in made to last, who knew!? lol

Maxima SE manual was the car i grew up with, so much nostalgia.

Do the 5th gen!!!!! It's a little sexier!!

This channel is literally the best on RU-vid...

You know your alpha when girls laugh at STD and fart jokes. seen this in person.

The Roman fucking nostalgia'd my ass off with that intro song riffing Dino Thunder

You should drive an Acura Vigor! It has a straight 5

Holy shit, this is just like the reviews the channel started with, thank you RCR.