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Prices Paid: Buying & Leasing Experiences Nissan Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience
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Replying to: tltc (Mar 21, 2008 8:52 pm) Make sure you've taken advantage of the incentives available; the price seems fair regardless of whether its after incentives (in which case it'd be about $400 above invoice) or before incentives, but I'd try to get the incentives subtracted from the $26,277 number.
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Hello, Let me first say I get a new car about every two years. I put an average of 50K miles a year and to tell the truth, just want a new car after awhile. I like to try different brands and have posts in the Camry, Jetta, Subaru and most recently Chevy Cobalt forums. Now I'm driving a new 2008 Altima S with the Convenience package and CV transmission. I bought it because my brother in law's brother works for Nissan and I could take advantage of their friends and family program. My price before tax and tags and after the $1000 rebate was $19K. Not bad. I really like driving the car but comparing it to my lowly Cobalt I have to ask: (1) why doesn't the Altima have daytime running lights? (2) why doesn't the lights come on when the wipers are turned on? It has an "auto" feature but the best I can figure out is they simply turn on the lights after it gets dark. (3) why can't you add OEM equipment to your car after purchase? XM radio and driving lights are two I would add but to get them you had to buy a package, which had stuff I didn't want. (4) why couldn't they cover up the black foam strip between the dash and the windshield? When the sun hits it just right it shines. (5) why does the maintenance book still call for oil changes at 3750 when most other manufacturers have gone to 5000 miles? Again, let me state I really like this car and love to drive it, but I just wonder why? A few more Nissan tweaks and this car could be near flawless, in my opinion. Anyone else share my thoughts? Otherwise, I'm a happy with the Altima and really like the price I paid. It is more comfortable than the Camry I had, more responsive than most four cylinders and somehow more fun to drive. I also like the 29 MPG I'm getting in in-town driving. I intend to do some driving all over the US this summer unless gas goes beyond the stratosphere of over $5 a gallon. If anyone has made some very long trips in theirs, I'd really be interested in your "after action reports." Thanks for the opportunity to post.
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Replying to: cwo4 (Mar 23, 2008 9:19 am) I thought running lights were going to be a NHTSA requirement at some point, but there is a multitude of models without them. My guess is that automakers don't offer them as 1- it isn't a requirement and 2- constantly running lights would have a negative (although by how much I don't know) impact on mileage. I remember reading an article several years ago about how many barrels of oil were consumed daily by all the USA school buses running their lights all the time. As for oil changes, it varies from soup to nuts between manufacturers. My BMW Z4 says every 15 K miles (using synthetics), but most others suggest a range between 3000 - 7500, depending on driving habits. I made my life simpler by going completely to synthetic oil, with oil/filter changes every 5 K miles on every vehicle I own. I think you are also correct about the auto headlight function. I don't remember seeing anything in the book about lights automatically coming on with the wipers. However, and I could be wrong on this, but I don't think most cars have an "auto-on lighting system with wiper activation" feature. At least, not in the price range of the Altima...again, I could be wrong on this issue. One thing that I do find strange, however, is that there is no "fog light lamp" anywhere on the dash that I can find that is illuminated when the fog lights are on...strange.... Last of all, I have read many complaints about the way Nissan does its accessory/option packages. Probably due to some marketing "guru" who know what's best for us. Since I bought my Altima maxed out with the option packages, it really wasn't an issue for me.
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I have just started looking into the Altima as my current car is now 7 years old and will need to be replaced with something larger ( my 3 year old is a pain to get in and out on those days that I have to drive him) I was looking into the 2.5 SL with the tech package and I noticed that it forces me to ge the connection package. As the previous poster mentioned...these forced packages are a pain. Especially since I have Sirius satellite radio and no intention of swicthing to XM Any suggestions on ways to get around it ? I want the tech package but don't want XM radio...not sure if the dealer would be able to uninstall the XM reciever or not...or somehow switch it to use Sirius (I'm guessing the antenna is hardwired into the car already) Sure ...maybe with enough money, I can get the dealer to bedn over to my demands...but then I'd be paying for it.
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Replying to: nitromax (Mar 24, 2008 9:05 am) |
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I was quoted a price of $22,435 (price includes $1250 rebate) + TTL for a 2008 Altima 2.5 SL Sedan w/ floor mats and splash guards. Winter frost color with the blond leather interior......final out the door right at $24K. I live in Texas (6.25% tax rate). Thumbs up or down?
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Replying to: pcjames (Mar 24, 2008 2:06 pm)
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I am going to get my car in the next few days. I got a quote for $21,000 for the 2.5 SL w/ Connection package, splash guards, and floor mats (inlcuding $1,000 rebate and $500 college grad rebate and 3.9% financing). Also, they are giving me 2 years of free oil changes and life time free inspection.
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Replying to: candy85 (Mar 27, 2008 5:59 pm) I was just quoted $22,200 in North FL for the 2.5 SL pkg, Connection pkg, Spoiler, Kick Plates, Splash Guards, Floor Mats and Moon roof wind deflector. I'm not a recent grad, so I don't get the $500.
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Replying to: rmbalisa (Mar 27, 2008 5:34 pm) |
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