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Nissan Altima Real World MPG

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Re: 2008 Altima 2.5S SL actual Gas Mileage [motoguy128] by ken75
Apr 11, 2008 (11:39 am)
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Replying to: motoguy128 (Apr 11, 2008 10:46 am)

We have owned a 2008 2.5 SL since November and have only put on 1700 miles, mostly in cold winter (Mn.) weather and using the trip computer, we are getting 24.8 mpg at about 70% city and 30 % highway driving. On a recent short trip (100 miles) we averaged 30.8 mpg, all highway. With time, use of the vehicle and warmer weather, I believe both city and highway numbers will increase by 5% - 10 % and make me very happy. I traded a Ford F-150 for the Altima at a good time. I loved the truck but.................
 
The above was done with moderate driving practices except for on ramps where the person in front has to stop, take a look and slowly accelerate onto the highway thus forcing me to go around if room and traffic allows. Normally I do not have a heavy foot and highway speeds are generally at or slightly above (5 mph) posted speeds. The I4 has all the power I need and with good MPG, this will be a great friendship.
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dissapointed after 3.5 months by rhythmgtr5
Apr 11, 2008 (4:32 pm)
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I've had my 2008 2.5s for almost 3.5 months now and have driven 2,800 miles in the cold MN weather. My avg MPG is 24. Needless to say I'm disappointed. On top of this, the car has been in the shop 4 times at 2 different dealerships to fix a rattle. unreal... i thought that by ditching my Volkswagen and getting a Nissan I could spend a few months without having to sit in a shop while my car is being worked on.
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Re: dissapointed after 3.5 months [rhythmgtr5] by neo_
Apr 13, 2008 (8:31 am)
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Replying to: rhythmgtr5 (Apr 11, 2008 4:32 pm)

I think you should give it a few more months. The avg is bad during winters (more idling, snow). I bought my 2007 2.5S last July and was doing 27+ with about 50% city and 50% highway, which I think is pretty impressive. I have done about 7K so far. The winter has dragged down my overall avg to 26. I do drive with a very light foot though.
 
As for the recalls, I know it makes you feel bad that you have to take your new car for a fix but I think every new model has a few quirks.
 
All in all, I am happy with mine and hope you would be too and soon
 
BTW, I am in Milwaukee.
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Re: dissapointed after 3.5 months [neo_] by sincraft
Apr 13, 2008 (8:52 am)
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Replying to: neo_ (Apr 13, 2008 8:31 am)

Is there a site where we could view recalls for a car? There was no mention of recalls when we picked up the 2.5s.
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Re: dissapointed after 3.5 months [sincraft] by rhythmgtr5
Apr 13, 2008 (9:32 am)
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Replying to: sincraft (Apr 13, 2008 8:52 am)

I believe the poster above misspoke; there are no recalls on the 2.5s as far I know.
 
My car has been in the shop for rattles, not recall issues. Does anyone else have tons of rattles in theirs? They fixed the one in the roof yesterday, but now I can hear one in the passenger door - unreal.
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Re: dissapointed after 3.5 months [sincraft] by busiris
Apr 13, 2008 (10:55 am)
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Replying to: sincraft (Apr 13, 2008 8:52 am)

www.nhtsa.dot.gov/ site has recall info...
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Re: dissapointed after 3.5 months [rhythmgtr5] by neo_
Apr 13, 2008 (5:43 pm)
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Replying to: rhythmgtr5 (Apr 13, 2008 9:32 am)

There are 2 recalls for the 2007 model that I know of. I got letters from Nissan informing of the same. First was to add some cover on the air intake to stop debris from entering or something like that and the latest is about a rattling noise that comes from the engine sometimes when you start the car. I have no other rattling noises otherwise.
 
May be they have corrected the recalls for the 2008 model.
 
#146 of 196
2.5 S w/ SL package (moonroof deflector) by sincraft
Apr 18, 2008 (11:48 am)
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I included the moonroof deflection as this will create a bit more drag.
 
After 1 week of driving, about 400 miles 50% city 50% highway
 
24 mpg avg.
 
I gotta say I'm kinda happy about this.
 
1. We live on hills. EVERYWHERE you go, hills hills hills. Even our two lane roads go up and down big hills. And ever 1 mile - 1/4 mile is a stop light. Then there are the back roads. Go up a hill, stop at the top, go up some more stop and turn onto highway, go about 2500 feet at 50mph till a red light, go another 300 yards - red light.
So as you can see, our highway isn't really highway. I can almost say it would be many people's definition of ALL city driving. (which it really is)
 
I had it up to 25 mpg yesterday but my sweety brought it back down to 24 with her heavy foot. Not that I was being all that gentle either.
 
So far, she is happy with it - it's her car and she drives it. Since it blocks my truck, I take it to run errands a couple times and LOVE the smooooooooooooooooth as ice ride.
 
I don't like the seemingly cheap suspension that is in this car. Going over train tracks and the car feels like ...well....a kia that hit a pebble. (If you ever test drove a n optima...you will know what I mean)
 
Total miles on car <500. I will report back at 5k.
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thinking of buying an altima by buyingaltima
Apr 23, 2008 (10:20 am)
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I've read over some comments regarding the MPG of an Altima, and I have to say that as I potential owner of this car, I'm not sure what kind of gas mileage I will get. Before I buy this car, I want to know how many of you are happy with your gas mileage and drive about 70%city, 30%hwy? This is one of the reasons I want to purchase this car, so I need to make sure the mileage is reasonable.
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Re: thinking of buying an altima [buyingaltima] by jd10013
Apr 23, 2008 (3:02 pm)
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Replying to: buyingaltima (Apr 23, 2008 10:20 am)

with the I4 you'll probably get mid to upper 20's. I doubt you'll crack 30 with 70% city. but if your determined to buy a midsize, the altima does have the best MPG in the class.

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