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Replying to: autoboy16 (Jun 14, 2006 5:11 pm) 
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Jun 14, 2006 4:57 pm) No, Camry-Hybrid uses the same hybrid system design as Prius (except newer). JOHN |
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A 10% increase in fuel economy? WOW! Way to go GM. No wonder you're in your current financial position. I hope your fuel cell plans are on track b/c this car won't sell. |
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Jun 14, 2006 7:22 pm) 
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Jun 16, 2006 10:00 am) Another thing I don't like about Nissan is the long and expensive options list. I added a few options like moonroof, alloy wheels, ABS and airbags with the 4 cyl version. I could by a 6 cyl engine with its competitors for that money! 2006 Hyundai Sonata LX is a perfect example. JD Power backs the Sonata with an overall rating of 4.5 out of 5. IIHS.org gave better rating to Sonata (G,A,G)than Altima (G,P,A). Consumer Reports rated the Altima a score of 74 and the Sonata a 76, both 6 cyl versions. Also Sonata's EPA Passenger volume is 105 cu ft compared to Altima's 103. The only thing Altima has on Sonata is 15 more Horsepower. I personally think that isn't enough to sway me. If your buying for the name plate, buy Nissan. If your buying a good car at a reasonable price buy Sonata. 
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Jun 13, 2006 8:49 pm) I doubt that the owners of all Japanese hybrid vehicles will recoup the $6-7K investment for Hybrid option in less than 10 years with gas running about $3/gallon. But at least, they feel good in burning less gas. jt jt
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Replying to: jnt (Jun 16, 2006 8:05 pm) You've got the numbers reversed. Prius gets 49 and the previous Jetta TDI automatic gets 42. (Data isn't available for new Jetta yet.) JOHN |
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Replying to: luvmbooty (Jun 16, 2006 7:49 pm) Highway v6 A 3.5 Altima goes about 600 miles with an automatic and 540 with a manual. The v6 sonata with automatic gets about 531miles. Highway I4 The 2.5 altima goes 620miles with a manual and 581 with automatic. The sonata goes 584 with a manual and 602 with an automatic. City v6 The 3.5 altima goes 400miles with an automatic and 420 with the manual. The sonata goes 354 with an automatic. City I4 The 2.5 Altima goes 460 with the automatic and 480 with the manual. The sonata goes 425 for both auto and manual. The altimas I compared were a 2006 Altima 2.5S and 3.5 SE with both transmissions. The sonatas were 2006 Gls v6 for auto and Gl for manual. I did these comparisons right here on edmunds. Now as I was saying, the sonata is a good car for is 1st year with this model but the altima is better IMO. The thing you must figure in is that the sonata will be around for a while more before it changes and the altima changes over the summer. The big news for the altima is that it won't use an automatic next year. Instead it will use the CVT (continuosly variable transmission) and get even better MPG not to mention its new and better aerodynamics. As I said, the sonata is a good car but the altima is aging. The same goes for the accord because it is in its last year also if doesn't change a year later. |
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Host(s), Should this room be called Hyundai Sonata vs Honda Accord vs Nissan Altima vs Chevrolet Malibu vs Toyota Camry? Or should it be called "The Vehicle MPG Comparison" That features multiple sedans that get good MPG and have power? Or should we just get back to comparing the Chevy Malibu Hybrid, Accord Hybrid, and Camry Hybrid? If you pick choice #3, can nissan altima be added ?
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Replying to: autoboy16 (Jun 17, 2006 8:18 am) Let's try to stay on-topic, folks. |
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