It's "electrical" engineer.

Ok, just pulling your chain.  Could not resist.  Sorry.

Anyway, on to my comments:

Maxima 95-99 has a great engine.  The timing chain guide may break in a
few, which is a fairly minor engine repair.  Good for 250,000, even
300,000+ miles with reasonable oil changes.  The water pump may fail at
95,000 but may last much longer.  It is buried in the engine, and runs
off the timing chain.  So, costs about $600+ to fix when it starts
leaking.  Very difficult for the home mechanic to repair, and amateurs
may screw up the timing trying to.  Obviously, any engine will
eventually lose its pump.  Unfortunately, replacing this pump is about
as expensive as replacing the fabric timing belt __and__ pump in other
cars.  But at least the Max will likely go further before needing the
service.

(The engines in the generation prior to 95-99 are even more
indestructible, except for the SE high-output model around '93 or so,
which was not good.)

Likewise, the auto tranny is good for at least 150,000 before the
friction material wears out & needs a rebuild (or probably better, a
salvage unit).  That's assuming you change the fluid once in a while.

Injectors and wheel bearings sometimes start giving out at 110,000 -
130,000 miles, from what I've heard.  And it seems to be a bitch
replacing the front bearings.

Lot's of people say the struts are good for 100,000 miles.  My
experience was lousy, my I30t (think Maxima SE) needed new ones by
40,000, and actually got them at 50K when I couldn't stand it any
longer.  Personally I think any car will greatly benefit by replacing
by 70,000.

Nissan starters frequently make nasty noises after 5 or more years of
use, because the grease dries up and the bendix sticks.  Once in a
while the starter freezes up because of this, & people lightly hit the
starter with something to loosen it up to get it home.  I got tired of
the noise and replaced it at 90,000 or so.

The accessory belts last great on this car, as do the emission sensors,
CV boots (spray with silicone once in a while), engine mounts, exhaust
systems, radiators, etc.   In other words, there are no major
engineering foul-ups to be concerned about.  This is at least partly
because the Maxima is made in Japan, and it is simply better than
"domestic".

You should be aware that some hot-rodders will have fried the rotors,
which are a bit lightweight for the weight and power of the car and can
warp, making the car shudder on stops.  Best thing, if so, is to
replace with aftermarket and the problem will be gone.  (Brembo rotors
are available on nopi.com for about $38 each plus pretty reasonable
shipping charges.  These are definitely a grade better than factory;
much better ventilation.)  On the other hand, heavy-handed and/or
uneven torque applied by your friendly NTB idiot (pick your own vendor)
will warp them even without driver abuse.

Be aware also, the Bose stereo is a head unit, with the speakers having
amps built in at each location.  You can't change out just part of the
system.  There are a couple of firms on the 'net that do repairs of
these components; outright replacement is prohibitively expensive.  If
your Max has a standard non-Bose stereo, this comment doesn't apply.

By the way, I'm at 106,900 miles and my engine uses absolutely no oil.
No fluid leaks of any kind.  I bought a new 2004 Accord 13 months ago;
it has less than 3,500 miles because I just love driving the I30t & it
has remained my daily driver.  Choose the particular Maxima wisely, and
you'll be pleased.