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Replying to: poorcruzer (Mar 20, 2008 1:30 pm) That seems a bit strange. Why would the lettering be worn off just sitting idle? Did you check the tire date to see if it matched the manufacture date? I checked my Altima and found the manufacture date in the label, just where you said it would be. Good luck! |
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Replying to: poorcruzer (Mar 20, 2008 1:30 pm) I think this is the key reason why the car sat so long. I think the only people who still buy these cars are Edmunds posters!  Enjoy the car, I'm loving mine.
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Replying to: perna (Mar 20, 2008 7:21 pm) On the used market, A/T's have lots of BROAD appeal, but manuals have a very loyal, devoted following who won't accept anything else. I noticed this with 5-series BMWs and Saabs & also with our last car, an Infiniti G20t. The manuals make up about 20-25% of G20's, but many of those who don't simply view cars as a commodity will not accept a slushbox. I had enthusiasts fighting over who gets to buy our 14-year old, 250,000-mile G20t, mainly due to the combination of the touring pkg & a real gearbox. Our '08 6MT Altima 2.5s won't appeal to a broad mass of used car buyers in a decade, but there will be someone (another retro-grouch like me  )out there for whom that combo is perfect.
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I live where it's flat so will probably get the 4 cyl, but someone here said the 6 needs premium gas. Is this a fact? I'd consider a 6 but if this is true then NO WAY Jose gas is already expensive enough. I'm looking to get a low mileage '06 or '07. I drive a lot, about 30k per year. Thanks.
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Replying to: digmyregal (Mar 29, 2008 9:12 am) |
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Replying to: digmyregal (Mar 29, 2008 9:12 am) The V6 that Nissan builds is about bullet proof and when you desire in a racey manner it is alot of fun.
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Replying to: carnut21 (Mar 29, 2008 6:14 pm) But, as previously mentioned (and proven by other Altima owners), the $3-4 you save running regular will be wasted by the 2-4 MPG LOSS, as well as any potential long-term engine repairs needed due to a diet of strictly regular gas. There's a reason why Nissan recommends premium, and it's NOT to line the pockets of the oil companies. "Bulletproof" or not, the V6 is specifically tuned to run premium, and NOT just for the "racetrack". But if you drive 30K miles per year, I'd recommend the 4-cylinder. With the 6-speed manual, I tend to average 31-32 MPG, with occasion to reach 34 MPG on all-highway trips (and easily cresting the 600-mile-per-tank mark). All on regular gas, with plenty of power for merging on the highway or passing on a two-lane. When (not if) gas crests the $5 per gallon mark, you'll have a few extra $$$ to actually put food on the table. 
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Replying to: mz6greyghost (Mar 29, 2008 7:57 pm) As for gas, here in SC premium is about 18-28 cents more per gallon. Unless you drive tons of miles per yesr, the difference in savings by using regular isn't very large, viewing the big picture. However, if its just your "hot button" issue, then I suggest you run regular and a tank of premium every 4th or 5th gas up... |
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Replying to: busiris (Mar 30, 2008 8:51 am) Don't play the fear card unless it can be backed up. Unless the manaul says do not use less and XX octane, no damage can occur. That being said, I agree that if you're concerned about fuel costs, why buy a V6? Get the 2.5 4 cylinder. It's a real overachiever of a motor. It's a longstroke design with great bottom end, but still breaths well at higher RPM's... even if it is a little noisy up there. With gas likely to reach $4 this year and well over $5, $6 or higher over the life of the vehicle, is getting a V6 really the best decision? What will the resale of a "gas guzzling" V6 be 5 years from now if gas is $6/ gallon and most cars with similar performance manage closer to 30 mpg instead of 23mpg that the V6 gets in most tests and the 26mpg that the 2.5 manages. |
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