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Sedans Honda Accord Honda Accord vs Nissan Altima
297 messages, Last post on Jan 19, 2009 at 4:57 AM
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I want to trade in my Navigator and am looking at sedans. I took a test drive with the Altima 2.5 (looking to go from 8 cylinders to 4 for better fuel efficiency). I intend to test drive an Accord today. I love the LOOK of the Nissan, but am willing to test drive the accord because I used to own an accord and they make great cars. My question to this group is maint. and repair? I know from previous ownership that the Accord runs like a clock. Never was it in the shop for anything major. Just oil changes and tires .... the normal stuff. I am wondering about the Altima. We have a 2001 Infiniti (basically Nissan) that has 188,000 miles and runs great. But, that vehicle was made in Japan. Now a days .... I don't know if the Nissans are really made in Japan. All I know is my 2003 Navigator has cost my tons on $$ on maitenance. I had a warranty that took me to 75,000 miles so the repairs before then were more of a nuisance than a cost problem. But, after the 75,000 miles I have put over $5,000 into the Lincoln and it only has 96,0000 miles. Way to much in my opinion. So, I want my next car to be QUALITY. Any opinions on this subject? Thanks, Laurie 
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Okay, I gave a test drive to the Honda Accord '08 EXL. Honestly, I was a bit disappointed. My first surprise was to see only a 3 star rating on side rear impact while the '08 Civic had 5 stars in all categories. Next disappointment was that the Navigation system did not have a back up camera like so many other new vehicles that I have taken for a test drive. Also, not even a back up audible sensor. Another surprise. The one plus I saw was the 100,000 miles of maintenance free service. Only needs to do oil changes, air filter, and tires. That looked good, but I guess I am ruling the Accord out based on how I felt drving it. I wasn't "wow"ed. I next went and test drove the Acura TL, but that is for a different forum. I do give that a thumbs up  Now, I am going back to the Nissan dealership to test drive the Altima again. I am refining my search .... Laurie
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Replying to: wyngator (Jun 18, 2008 4:29 am) maintance and repair? well, thats a tough one. I've owned three of them (still have 2) and have never had a days problem with any of them, though the altima is only a little over a year old and about 11k on it. none of my nissans have ever left me stranded, has failed to start, or been on the back of a tow truck/wrecker. 2 of the 3 nissans have NEVER been repaired for anything, and the first one never required more than 7-8 hundred in repairs in its 12yr 224k mile lifetime (still running when I got rid of it) as for maintanence, very minimal. oil changes, tires flushes, and tune ups. all normal. But, the cvt in the new altima will cost considerably more to service (60k) than a normal auto trans would. but, some people have had problems with nissan vehicles, and their overall quality ratings have dropped some in recent years. I would confidently buy another (and probably will in a couple years) nissan, but I would deffinitly get the extended warranty. |
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I have a close friend considering both of these cars, but has opted for the Altima. She felt the Accord actually drove better between the two, but she was instantly comfortable in the Altima (2.5S with Convenience Package) and couldn't get used to the massive Accord. She is coming from a 2001 Mustang and just can't adjust to something THAT big. She's 5'2" and very small. I won't guess how much she weighs because I've been taught better than that!
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Replying to: thegraduate (Jun 23, 2008 8:07 am) |
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Replying to: jd10013 (Mar 16, 2007 6:27 pm) Attention Nissan lovers. I about to purchase a 2008 2.5SL Altima. My mechanic loves them and my older brother likes the Accord. I fancy the Nissan. But I can purchase a Honda Accord for about two thousand dollars less. *Whistles and bells on both, but Honda has stability control and Altima 4cylinder does not. Do you really feel the Nissan is worth the extra dough? I love the car and keep my cars forever. I am also concerned that Altimas are no longer made in Japan but are made in Tennessee. I would really appreciate your input. And I don't want to have buyers remorse. I have noticed that the Altima has a smoother more luxurious ride,you sit higher up,and it's sporty. The Accord is tight and you feel the bumps more but still a beautiful machine also. Thank you all! 
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Replying to: altimrs (Jul 05, 2008 10:12 pm) The ONLY number you should be looking at is the final "Out The Door" price that includes all fees, taxes, extended warranty, etc. If money is no object, though, I think the Altima is the better car.
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Replying to: jd10013 (Mar 16, 2007 6:27 pm) 
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Replying to: madpistol (Jul 05, 2008 10:24 pm) Altima's will only be more expensive in the fall with no rebate, so I figure it is now or never, plus I got a decent offer on my ancient car from a private person. Money is always an object. Still I really liked driving that Altima. I guess I want a reason to justify why I am spending more money.... mean why is this car more expensive? Is it really that hot an item? And I worried if it will stand the test of time.. have over 200,000 on my current Camry and the Civic I had before got 243,000 miles before I sold it for $1500 to make the downpayment on the Camry! Btw, the reason my brother wanted me to get the Accord was because of the VSC, but I drive very conservatively. As a matter of fact, my brother said not to bother test driving a V6 as "it would be wasted on me."  Thank you!
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Replying to: altimrs (Jul 05, 2008 10:51 pm)
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