1997 altima models

Nov 27th, 2003, 08:04 PM

How do I tell which model I have, the only markings says LIMITED
EDITION NISSAN. I don't want to assume its the GLE model, I need to be sure. I telephoned a nissan dealership's service department who didn't know. HELP PLEASE.

dmonger · Nov 27th, 2003, 09:18 PM

There are XE which is the base model. GXE- Few added options, SE- Sports Edition rear spoiler, 4 way disk brakes alloy wheels. GLE- Top of the line leather, spoiler option (I think) HUD not sure what else. Then there is the GXE LE. Which is basically a GXE wbut badged with a "LE" to make them sell faster. (Might be wrong. Jason or Chuck will come and correct anything I said wrong.

**Asleep** · Nov 27th, 2003, 11:04 PM

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Originally Posted by dmonger

There are XE which is the base model. GXE- Few added options, SE- Sports Edition rear spoiler, 4 way disk brakes alloy wheels. GLE- Top of the line leather, spoiler option (I think) HUD not sure what else. Then there is the GXE LE. Which is basically a GXE wbut badged with a "LE" to make them sell faster. (Might be wrong. Jason or Chuck will come and correct anything I said wrong.

hehe, dont forget things like the se skirts and fog lights. the se had the sunroof, electric mirrors, fogs, better seats, 4 way discs, spoiler, slightly lower suspension with stiffer springs and sway bars, and of course the side skirts. some se's even had a different grain of wood trim on the dash.

dmonger · Nov 28th, 2003, 01:52 AM

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Originally Posted by Asleep_94_Altima

hehe, dont forget things like the se skirts and fog lights. the se had the sunroof, electric mirrors, fogs, better seats, 4 way discs, spoiler, slightly lower suspension with stiffer springs and sway bars, and of course the side skirts. some se's even had a different grain of wood trim on the dash.

Well my GXE has electic mirrors so I didn't add that. I forgot about the fogs though.

Kurt · Dec 2nd, 2003, 11:02 AM

The serial number tells all. I'm supprised the dealership didn't use you serial number to tell you what it is.

**Asleep** · Dec 2nd, 2003, 12:42 PM

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Originally Posted by Kurt

The serial number tells all. I'm supprised the dealership didn't use you serial number to tell you what it is.

sometimes the title does too, although mine doesnt. i have seen it on other cars though. hell, i didnt even know what model mine was for about 3 months until i joined .net... lol

paparay · Dec 4th, 2003, 07:57 PM

Click here for more than you need to know.

http://www.pbase.com/image/19276707

Browser · Dec 26th, 2003, 10:38 AM

The model number should tell you what type the car is. Something like this:

BBGALJAU13EUA (B BG A L J A U13 E U A) would mean

B - 4 door sedan
BG - KA24DE engine
A - 2 wheel drive
L - LH drive
J - GLE (or H - XE, Y - SE, B - GXE)
A - 4 speed A/T (or F - 5 speed M/T)
U13 - not sure
E - multi-port fuel injection
U - USA, non-California (or V - USA, California, N - Canada)
A - no meaning

I hope that helps