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Sedans Nissan Altima Hyundai Azera Limited vs Nissan Altima SL
17 messages, Last post on Jan 09, 2007 at 8:49 AM
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Please help! We know that the Azera and the Altima are 2 different animals, but the wife and I are stuck between the 2. The Azera Limited is so nice and luxurious, and has the great warranty along with it. The Altima SL 6-cyl. has awesome sporty looks, nice features, but does not have the terrific warranty like the Azera. My gut says go with the luxury and warranty, but our hearts say the Altima is the car for our small family and our sporty "egos". Any advice is greatly appreciated -- buying within the next week or 2!!!
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Replying to: rushfan_2112 (Jun 19, 2006 4:37 pm) Go with what you can comfortably afford. Brad |
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We bought an Azera - but it's ride is a bit floaty for my taste. Both cars have great engines (the Nissan is a known commodity while the 3.8L in the Azera is a brand new engine with some very good technology included - it's very well thought out). If I were you I'd decide after an extended (20 mile or more) test drive of both cars. Look for how the steering and handling meet your needs. Also perform at least one full throttle acceleration onto an on ramp and maybe a 'simulated pass' on a backroad (40-60 sprint).
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Replying to: hugobecker (Jun 20, 2006 3:43 am)
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Replying to: rushfan_2112 (Jun 20, 2006 8:38 am) |
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Replying to: rushfan_2112 (Jun 19, 2006 4:37 pm) It is a much better car than expected. I did like the Azera though. The Altima felt quicker and more nimble than the Azera but the real clincher for me was resale value. The Altima has pretty good resale value, or at least average, but the Azera's is poor. The Altima also fared better in crash testing when equipped with the side airbag/curtain option which I have. The Altima is a blast to drive. You feel very "connected" to it. I look forward to driving it whenever I can. It is like an eager, playful puppy - it just wants to run! Sporty and fast when you want it to be, yet quiet, smooth and refined when you just want to cruise. The Azera is more sedate - pleasantly refined and comfortable but less engaging, somewhat remote and more of an "appliance", in the good sense of the word. It reminds me very much of the old model Toyota Avalon - a good thing. If you intend to keep the Azera for a long time and resale value is not a concern, with that long warranty I can't see you going wrong. Good choice either way. |
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Replying to: rushfan_2112 (Jun 19, 2006 4:37 pm) So, i would go with the Hyundai, i'd be willing to sacrifice a sporty ride and not much quicker acceleration for a longer warranty and so far, the critics say a better car. I remember when critics used to say that hell would freeze over before hyundai came up in quality. But they did, and are coming up on everybody else very quickly. Get the Azera, i think you'll be much more satisfied with it.
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it's newer and 07 altima comes out soon. also, gotta love hyundai's warranty and i love the fact that there aren't many of them on the road yet. altima is a very nice car, but you can get a sonata v6 for about 5k less. and sonata is as good as altima in every catagory IMO.
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Replying to: wolverinejoe80 (Jul 02, 2006 5:33 pm) |
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Replying to: acuraking_27 (Jul 01, 2006 10:35 pm) 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.
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