My Maxima is a 1996 model.  I have recently had an alignment done
(within the past year) after replacing some front suspension bushings.
The Maxima is driven in the US, primarily in Illinois.  I always use
premium gas, which is rated at 93 Octane around here.  (87, 89 and 93
are typically what is available at the pumps).

As mentioned earlier, maintenance has been meticulous, including
everything recommended by the book.  In general, oil/filter changes
with Castrol GTX 5W30 every 3k, air filters every 15k, fuel filter
every 30k.  Coolant/Tranny fluid every 30k.  Brakes fluid flushed every
30k.  NGK platinum plugs every 60k.  Clean throttle body every 30k.
Tires/brakes as needed.  The only components (non-wearables) that I
have replaced include the thermostat, strut bearings, engine coolant
temp sensor and both front O2 sensors.  I did have to replace a valve
cover spark tube seal last summer - 5 dollar part and a 4 hour job
(for me).  I did replace the front struts and rear shocks at 100k with
some aftermarket equivalent replacements.

The reality is, the car hasn't needed much maintenance, other than the
standard stuff.  I drive an average of 15k annually.  If you are in the
area, come drive my Maxima sometime :)  The only thing I wish for
everyday is that it was a 5-spd instead of an automatic.

That's just the highlights... I have a huge log of every minute spent
on the car, i.e. every oil change, etc... but I'm not about to give
that out! :)

Cheers,
Nirav
96 Maxima GLE, 132k