1996
Nissan Altima

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  • 4dr Sdn XE Manual
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    $15,649
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  • 4dr Sdn XE Auto
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    $16,479
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  • 4dr Sdn GXE Manual
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    $16,999
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  • 4dr Sdn GXE Auto
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    $17,829
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  • 4dr Sdn SE Manual
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    $19,299
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  • 4dr Sdn SE Auto
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    $20,129
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  • 4dr Sdn GLE Auto
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    $20,999
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Consumer reviews

90% of drivers recommend this car
3.8 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
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Comfort 4.0
Interior 3.7
Performance 4.0
Value 4.2
Exterior 3.4
Reliability 4.2

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By Jake logan from Buried wa
Owns this car
December 4, 2017

Could do better

Is broken down on me 2 times but is been going for 21 years we got in a in a small crash but still holding up
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 3.0
Value 4.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 2.0
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By Bodie from Redlands, CA
Owns this car
September 24, 2017

Cheap and Reliable!

I received this car as a gift from my mother in law around three years ago. She bought it from a junkyard for $1000 and it ran and got me to work every day. It had it?s problems but they are super simple and inexpensive to fix. I?ve done almost all repairs myself and I?ve never spent more than $300 which was for brand new tires. All I do now is keep up on basic maintenance and it runs like a champ. I drive it everyday speeding, taking corners fast, and braking harder than I should. No matter what I do and how I drive it keeps on going, this car never gives up. Extremely reliable, small yet comfortable, good on gas, and cheap to maintain. I highly recommend this car to anyone I love it. I would choose it over any new car.
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
Comfort 4.0
Interior 4.0
Performance 4.0
Value 5.0
Exterior 4.0
Reliability 5.0
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What trim levels are available for the 1996 Nissan Altima?

The 1996 Nissan Altima is available in 4 trim levels:

  • GLE (1 style)
  • GXE (2 styles)
  • SE (2 styles)
  • XE (2 styles)

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Is the 1996 Nissan Altima reliable?

The 1996 Nissan Altima has an average reliability rating of 4.2 out of 5 according to cars.com consumers. Find real-world reliability insights within consumer reviews from 1996 Nissan Altima owners.

Is the 1996 Nissan Altima a good Sedan?

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3.8 / 5
Based on 10 reviews
  • Comfort: 4.0
  • Interior: 3.7
  • Performance: 4.0
  • Value: 4.2
  • Exterior: 3.4
  • Reliability: 4.2

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