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#292 of 700 short test drive by jeffyscott

Dec 20, 2006 (11:22 am)

Took a short test drive of 4 cyl with CVT. I think I liked the CVT, but did not really drive enough to be sure. The CVT was really the only reason I decided to drive one. I don't really care for the styling or the pricing of the Altima. I've driven mostly manuals for last 20 years, but planning to go with an automatic this time, this was the reason for being interested in the CVT.
 
I did not like the seat, it seemed too flat, low (even with height adjusted to maximum), and a bit hard.
 
On a side note...I find the creation of a mythical base model by Nissan to be kind of obnoxious. It is apparently only available without A/C, only in manual transmission, only in black and only by special order. Why even bother...of course, I know it is so that they can advertise base price of about $2000 below the real base price.

#293 of 700 price of 2007 altima 3.5 sl by viv3

Dec 20, 2006 (12:43 pm)

hello, need some advise
looking to purchase a new 07 altima, which I love what is best the bottom line price to expect from a dealer? I also have a friends and family nissan discount. What is that worth? Comparing the altima to the Acura tsx. Much smaller card but the resale value is a lot higher. Any thoughts
Thanks viv3

#294 of 700 Re: price of 2007 altima 3.5 sl [viv3] by pat

Dec 20, 2006 (2:56 pm)

Replying to: viv3 (Dec 20, 2006 12:43 pm)
Hi, welcome to CarSpace! Check out the posts here: Altima Prices Paid & Buying Experience discussion. That's a great place to find out what people think about pricing.

#295 of 700 2007 V6 Power by win9x23

Jan 07, 2007 (10:30 pm)

I've been looking to buy an moderately priced front drive 4 door sedan, manual transmission, that can get out of it's own way when I step on the gas. Camry SE would be great but no MT. When the 2007 Altima was announced with 270 HP I thought this was the one. At only 3200 lbs, it should easily outperform the Camry or Maxima and be right up there with the G35. But some road tests, most notably the one I just saw on MotorWeek, have been very disappointing. Motorweek reported 15.6 second 1/4 mile (with the CVT). I would have expected around 14 seconds with that power/weight ratio.
 
Some questions:
 
1 - Anyone seen more promising tests?
 
2 - Does the CVT suck up that much power?
 
3 - Does anyone know the similarities/differences between the 3.5 in the Altima and the one in the G35? Where does the extra 36HP in the G come from?

#296 of 700 Re: Premium Fuel required? by voripteth

Jan 08, 2007 (3:34 pm)

Replying to: ray_h1 (Sep 10, 2006 7:21 pm)
What sort of experience do 2007 Altima 3.5 owners have with different grades of fuel? I've read that premium is "recommended" but is it required? I would imagine that the car's computer would compensate for standard grade fuel but how much does that affect performance? For regular communting I'd hope to use 87 grade fuel since it's much less expensive but I wouldn't want to damage the engine or have performance. Can owners of this car give me some real world feedback on this issue? Thanks! ^_^

#297 of 700 Re: 6 sp. manual [vmokhutov] by lili1

Jan 08, 2007 (5:28 pm)

Replying to: vmokhutov (Dec 19, 2006 10:34 pm)
Read 787, 788, 789 msg under the altima buying experience group.
 
I only tested the 3.5 w/ 6 speed.
 
It is smooth and is quite easy if that is what you are after. CLutch pedal is extremely light and progressive enough although it is not proportionally gradual as you will wish. Harder to kill the engine by mistake in your pedal skill. Engine hangs long. It is basically not like a manual sporty vehicle of yester year but rather clutch as if you are switching off the hp, flip a gear, let out the pedal reasonable well, you do great & not effort, too easy.
 
None of the sport car feel and forget about heel and toe stuff. At least I don't the pedals positioned or angled right for that kind of driving.
 
There is a roadtest 2 on the 2007 ALtima done by Road & Track or someone on the 3/5SE manual. that will have the max speed and max rpm to figure that out. MY guess for this kind of power, it will be 2500 rpm or a little less = very quiet.
 
Now, I did not try a 2.5 manual. If it is 2.5, I will think the noise level will be annoying at all speed when you are trying to take off a little faster. It will be quiet when cruising.

#298 of 700 Re: Premium Fuel required? [voripteth] by flightnurse

Jan 08, 2007 (7:59 pm)

Replying to: voripteth (Jan 08, 2007 3:34 pm)
as a owner of a 05 Altima 3.5 I can tell you that there is a different between putting Premium ver Regular unleaded. Put the car runs just fine on Regular unleaded.
 
Tony

#299 of 700 Re: Premium Fuel required? [flightnurse] by voripteth

Jan 09, 2007 (7:53 am)

Replying to: flightnurse (Jan 08, 2007 7:59 pm)
Thanks for the reply, Tony. Can you give me any additional information on the "difference" that you observe when using 91 fuel instead of 87? Is it just that the car is a little bit peppier or is it such a big difference that you always buy 91 octane fuel?
 
Have you tried using the mid-grades of 89?
 
Thanks for your insights.

#300 of 700 Does Nissan have color vision? by voripteth

Jan 09, 2007 (8:06 am)

Replying to: maxamillion1 (Nov 29, 2006 6:49 pm)
I'm a bit mystified at the lack of colors for the Altima. Granted they have 9 external colors but the vast majority are some minor variation of black, white or gray. Black colors (Dark Slate, Majestic Blue, Super Black) White (Winter Frost, Radiant Silver) Gray (Precision Grey, Pebble Beach) The only colors they have with any chroma are Metallic Jade and Sonoma Sunset. I like these two colors but I can't find examples of these cars in the Chicago area. Is Nissan trying to appeal to the color blind market?
 

#301 of 700 Re: Does Nissan have color vision? [voripteth] by rev2please

Jan 09, 2007 (8:55 am)

Replying to: voripteth (Jan 09, 2007 8:06 am)
No the sad thing is that people buy these colors. Nissan is known for keeping around what works, or sells, best for them. The majority of people in the North buy black and the majority of people in the south buy white. Thus they make lighter or darker variations of these colors. Don't blame the manufacturer, blame the consumer. They just use what works and sells. It sucks I know. I like different colors on my vehicles too.

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