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#9 of 17 Re: i'll take azera in a heartbeat [wolverinejoe80] by rushfan_2112 Jul 03, 2006 (8:47 am)
Replying to: wolverinejoe80 (Jul 02, 2006 5:33 pm) Thanx to all who replied to our forum question about the Azera vs. Altima -- we have decided to upgrade and ended up buying an '06 Maxima SL for a great deal. Got it for 2% above invoice which is what I figured I was going to pay for it. Awesome care with great amenities!!!! LOVE IT!
#10 of 17 Re: Buying advice -- Azera Limited vs Altima SL [acuraking_27] by ray_h1 Jul 04, 2006 (10:29 am)
Replying to: acuraking_27 (Jul 01, 2006 10:35 pm) To set the record straight:   1> Only Sentra and Altima models equipped with 2.5L 4-cyl motors are involved in the sales halt. Sales of 3.5L V6 Nissan models have NOT been halted.   2> Some 2.5L 4-cyl motors are subject to excessive oil consumption due to faulty oil control piston ring sets provided by one of Nissan's suppliers. When owner neglect resulted in near total loss of oil volume, there were substantiated reports of severe overheating which led to several underhood fires.   3> Nissan has initiated a voluntary recall to replace 2.5L 4-cyl motors that consume oil in excess of 1 qt. per 1,000 miles. In the meantime 2.5L 4-cyl. owners have been instructed to check their engine's oil level at least every 700 miles and report to their dealers if excessive consumption occurs. In those cases in which oil level is excessive, but less than 1 quart/1,000 miles, those engines will be repaired with new piston rings.   While Nissan bears responsibility for the affected engines (and is pro-actively engaged in resolving the problem), owners who dismiss any personal responsibility in periodically glancing at the engine coolant temperature gauge, and checking or having checked something as basic as oil level because, "It's a new car - it shouldn't have to have its oil checked." are clearly candidates for an appearance on "Dr. Phil ", themselves. Replies to this message: acuraking_27 (Jul 05, 2006 6:17 pm) ray_h1 (Jul 06, 2006 11:01 am) ergsum (Jul 06, 2006 1:25 pm) and 1 more... rev2please (Jan 09, 2007 8:49 am)
#11 of 17 Re: Buying advice -- Azera Limited vs Altima SL [ray_h1] by acuraking_27 Jul 05, 2006 (6:17 pm)
Replying to: ray_h1 (Jul 04, 2006 10:29 am) Hmmmm..... Looks like you should check some facts. My moms owns the car, and received a letter in th mail from Nissan specifically saying that her 3.5 Altima was being recalled, and your telling me i'm wrong.   I sure hope you didn't get your info from the internet....   And i sure hope you own an 03-06 Altima telling me i'm wrong!   By the way, the models recalled which were listed in the recall notice we received were:   2003-2006 2.5 Altimas 2005-2006 3.5 Altimas 2005-2006 SE-R Altimas 2003-2006 SE-R Sentras (2.5) Replies to this message: ray_h1 (Jul 06, 2006 11:01 am) ergsum (Jul 06, 2006 1:25 pm) ray_h1 (Jul 06, 2006 4:00 pm) rev2please (Jan 09, 2007 8:49 am)
#12 of 17 Re: Buying advice -- Azera Limited vs Altima SL [acuraking_27] by ray_h1 Jul 06, 2006 (11:01 am)
Replying to: acuraking_27 (Jul 05, 2006 6:17 pm) "Hmmmm..... Looks like you should check some facts. My moms owns the car, and received a letter in th mail from Nissan specifically saying that her 3.5 Altima was being recalled, and your telling me i'm wrong."   Maybe you're right, maybe not. Anyone else monitoring this discussion have a 3.5L V6 Altima that's subject to the recall over excessive oil consumption and fire danger? Replies to this message: ergsum (Jul 06, 2006 1:25 pm) ray_h1 (Jul 06, 2006 4:00 pm)
#13 of 17 Re: Buying advice -- Azera Limited vs Altima SL [ray_h1] by ergsum Jul 06, 2006 (1:25 pm)
Replying to: ray_h1 (Jul 06, 2006 11:01 am) http://199.79.180.163/prepos/files/Artemis/Public/Recalls/2006/V/RCDNN-06V223-14- 24.pdf Replies to this message: ray_h1 (Jul 06, 2006 4:00 pm)
#14 of 17 Re: Buying advice -- Azera Limited vs Altima SL [ergsum] by ray_h1 Jul 06, 2006 (4:00 pm)
Replying to: ergsum (Jul 06, 2006 1:25 pm) ergsum, thank you very much. The information you thoughtfully provided squares with what I had read in AP and Reuters news accounts, as well as information on ABC, CBS, NBC, FOX, and CNN. Again, I appreciate your going the extra mile on all our behalf.   Note to acuraking_27: I own an '03 Hyundai Sonata - a fact I've never attempted to hide.
#15 of 17 aspen4 by aspen4 Aug 25, 2006 (6:12 pm)
Trying to locate mud flaps for 2006 Azera.   Where to get them for the best price. Saw   message while back, but cannot find it. Replies to this message: wamba2000 (Aug 26, 2006 9:19 am)
#16 of 17 Re: aspen4 [aspen4] by wamba2000 Aug 26, 2006 (9:19 am)
Replying to: aspen4 (Aug 25, 2006 6:12 pm) Look on Ebay searching for "azera mudflaps". I was able to puchase a front and rear pair reasonably from an authorized dealer, don't remember the details. You should be able to find them online.
#17 of 17 Re: Buying advice -- Azera Limited vs Altima SL [acuraking_27] by rev2please Jan 09, 2007 (8:49 am)
Replying to: acuraking_27 (Jul 05, 2006 6:17 pm) I worked for Nissan, and those are not the facts. They only halted sales so the manufacturer could replace the engines, not just some joe blow in the back working as a technician, they took them back to the plant they originated from. Then they added an extended warranty for the powertrain. You should not knock something when you don't know the facts. It was only the 4 cyl engines. Because the Nissans 6 cyl (VQ) has been voted one of the top 10 engines for past 12 years, so obviously they haven't changed that much! Nissan is known for it's reliability and I appreciate any manufacturer that's going to actively take care of the problem and not hide it. IT WAS A VOLUNTARY RECALL!! Plus I sold a bunch when they came back, because people knew that they were reliable, and they got another $1000 off the vehicle....And a dealer that is just giving them away..., sounds like a bunch of bull to me....They lost out on a good market then! Sorry for them.

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