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Key specifications
- Gas V6
- Engine Type
- 22 City / 27 Hwy
- MPG
- 190 hp
- Horsepower
- 5
- Seating Capacity
- Gas V6
- Engine Type
- 205 @ 4000
- SAE Net Torque @ RPM
- 190 @ 5600
- SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
- 3.0L/182
- Displacement
- Multi-Link Beam
- Suspension Type - Rear
- Not Available
- Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
- Not Available
- Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
- Independent Strut
- Suspension Type - Front
- N/A
- Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
- 19 gal
- Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- N/A
- Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
- N/A
- Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
- 356
- Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
- 110
- Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
- Yes
- Disc - Rear (Yes or )
- Not Available
- Drum - Rear (Yes or )
- Not Available
- Brake ABS System
- Power
- Brake Type
Engine
Gas V6 Engine Type
205 @ 4000 SAE Net Torque @ RPM
190 @ 5600 SAE Net Horsepower @ RPM
3.0L/182 Displacement
Suspension
Multi-Link Beam Suspension Type - Rear
Not Available Suspension Type - Rear (Cont.)
Not Available Suspension Type - Front (Cont.)
Independent Strut Suspension Type - Front
Weight & Capacity
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
19 gal Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
N/A Aux Fuel Tank Capacity, Approx
N/A Wt Distributing Hitch - Max Tongue Wt.
3,012 lbs Base Curb Weight
N/A Dead Weight Hitch - Max Trailer Wt.
Electrical
356 Cold Cranking Amps @ 0° F (Primary)
110 Maximum Alternator Capacity (amps)
Brakes
Yes Disc - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available Drum - Rear (Yes or )
Not Available Brake ABS System
Power Brake Type
N/A Brake ABS System (Second Line)
10.9 x 0.87 in Front Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Yes Disc - Front (Yes or )
10.9 x 0.35 in Rear Brake Rotor Diam x Thickness
Factory warranties
New car program benefits
Basic
3 years / 36,000 miles
Corrosion
5 years
Powertrain
5 years / 60,000 miles
Certified Pre-Owned program benefits
Age / mileage
Nissan and non-Nissan vehicles less than 10 years old and less than 100,000 miles. (Nissan vehicles less than 6 years from original new car in-service date must have more than 60,000 to qualify for Certified Select.)
Dealer certification
84-point inspection
Most recent
This car is Immortal!!!
I got my 97 Maxima GXE 5 speed from someone used. It wasn't in the greatest shape to begin with. Repaired a few things and I drive the heck out of it and it just keeps on going. Now has 236,300 miles and wants more!
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Having fun
- Does recommend this car
bought it for 100 bucks
For a 97 car in 2018 to run this good, be this reliable, and simply work is amazing. I paid 100 for the car, it needed 1400 worth of repairs which I did, now it starts right up, runs smooth shifts great, I am amazed at how solid the car is after all these years, I have the loaded leather, bose stereo cassette and cd, even an
- Purchased a Used car
- Used for Commuting
- Does recommend this car
Safety review
Based on the 1997 Nissan Maxima base trim
NHTSA crash test and rollover ratings, scored out of 5.
- Frontal driver
-
4/5
- Frontal passenger
-
3/5
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