i would like to know if it is worth buying a 1998 nissan maxima

Depends on the price, rims dont heip if the car wont go. Any written service records? Car in good shape overall? How many owners?

maybe you should have a mechanic perform a pre-purchase inspection

agree with #1 and #2. sounds like you just want the rims.lol if you are a aaa cust you can get a pre purchase insp done for about 100.00. best c note you will ever spend