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I'm looking to purchase either an 04 or an 05 Altima and am wondering if anyone has experience test driving either model year? Are there major improvements for 05 over the 04 interior? ive heard bad things about the cheap looking parts. but it looks like the 05 interior is nicer. Also...wondering if the extra price on the V6 is worth it...is the 4 cyclinder sluggish at all? |
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What would be a good price for a 2004 3.5SE with the sport package in the Boston area? Does anyone know. thanks in advance. |
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Replying to: hockeytown (May 06, 2004 1:50 pm) I've been driving an SUV for the past five years and that could have something to do with it, but there's a horsepower jump between the two as well. I sat in both the 04's and 05's on the lot, and noticed NO difference in the two. The ride is comfortable, the engine peppy, and if you don't mind a bit of road noise inside the cabin... it's a great sedan in either engine size. I also test drove the Maxima, and while a great car, I liked the Altima a bit better... it's 'sporty', and with the 3.5... the same engine as the Maxima/Murano/and Z I think?... it's just plain fun. The V6 is hot... but the 4 cyclinder is no slug... and certainly will have plenty of get up and go for fun, fuel efficient driving. Is it worth the difference in cost? I think so, but it's certainly a personal preference and budget thing. Is there a difference between 04 and 05... I didn't see anything!
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they have a 3.5se black 5spd with no options at one of the dealers here in louisville, ky. just wondered if anyone knows if the 5spd tranny is any different, i.e. the rubbery plasticky weird feeling '02-04 3.5 5spd, has it been improved at all?? i noticed the shifter itself looks different on the 05's. i see the msrp for a 3.5se 5spd in canada is c$29,000, which converts to like us$20,500 or so. that is a considerable price savings!! anyone try buying a nissan in canada???????? |
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Replying to: tartallini (May 13, 2004 12:10 pm) Altima: 04 - 05 diffs There are many but the question is: are they important to you? One big difference for me is the 5 speed automatic (vs. 4 speed in 04) with a (very well executed) man-u-matic function. The 05 EPA highway rating on the 3.5L V6 w/auto is now 30 mpg. (30 mpg times 20 gal. tank = 600 mile range!) And it enhances the fun to drive component significantly for me. Well done, Nissan! If the interior differences dont matter to you ok. But they are there. Various sources on the net list all. - Ray Impressed with the 05 . . . |
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I dont know anything about buying a car. So is $24,300 DRIVE OUT(after tax, ttl, fees..etc) a good deal for a New 2005 White Altima 3.5Se Automatic,with Side Sills and Splash Guards and Floor Mats, nothing else? If that is not a good price, what price range should I target? THANKS. |
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| It's hard to say because we don't know what your sales tax rate is. Go to Edmunds TMV board and see what your price before taxes looks like in comparison. Based on the information you posted I am guessing that you are paying about $1,000 over invoice. There may be room for further negotiation. I would offer about $800 less and see what happens. | |
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I am looking at the Altima 2.5S MSRP 22,880.00, on sale (special for today $21,715). I am also looking at the Accord. Thanks for your help |
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Is your price out the door, with all taxes and fees included? If so, it's not bad. If that price is before taxes, then it isn't a deal at all. There is about another thousand in there for the dealer to play with. Go to the TMV board here at Edmunds and you can find the invoice price. 05 Altimas are selling well, so there is no rebate and dealers aren't motivated to make great deals. I would suggest looking at the Accord. Honda has a manufacturer to dealer incentive of about $400, so the cars are selling for at least $400 below invoice almost everywhere. Frankly, I think Nissan is running a risk by not putting at least a small incentive on the Altima. It is a good car, but the Accord is a much better value.
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Replying to: ramped (May 22, 2004 4:33 pm) the accord today. Have a great day. |
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