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Honda Accord vs Nissan Altima

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#278 of 299 Re: Altima Manual Shift Mode - Invaluable [madpistol] by xfumbler

Jul 26, 2008 (9:50 pm)

Replying to: madpistol (Jun 14, 2008 8:59 pm)
What are you talking about? My 08 Accord has a full time manual shift mode!

#279 of 299 Re: Altima Manual Shift Mode - Invaluable [xfumbler] by madpistol

Jul 26, 2008 (10:04 pm)

Replying to: xfumbler (Jul 26, 2008 9:50 pm)
The Altima does too. In fact, the Altima's got a 6-speed manual vs. the Accord's 5-speed manual.
 
The Altima also has a CVT w/ 6-speed manual shift mode vs. The Accord's 5-speed Auto w/ no manual shift mode.
 
Advantage: Altima... no question.

#280 of 299 Re: Altima Manual Shift Mode - Invaluable [madpistol] by elroy5

Jul 26, 2008 (10:34 pm)

Replying to: madpistol (Jul 26, 2008 10:04 pm)
Advantage Accord. No question "The choice you'd make if you were serious about driving".
 http://www.edmunds.com/insideline/do/Drives/Comparos/articleId=123357

#281 of 299 Re: Altima Manual Shift Mode - Invaluable [elroy5] by madpistol

Jul 26, 2008 (11:08 pm)

Replying to: elroy5 (Jul 26, 2008 10:34 pm)
I agree with that article... I have no choice. I have not driven the coupes of either model. A lot of people say they like the Accord coupe better though, so I can't question that.
 
What I DO know is that I've driven the '08 Accord EX-L 4-cyl and '08 Altima 2.5 SL sedans back-to-back, and the Altima is quicker, more fuel efficient, has more features, and is more fun to drive. All of this combined with a lower price tag makes the Altima sedan an excellent value compared to the '08 Accord sedan.
 
The way I look at it, if you want a larger back seat and stability control, get the Accord. For everything else, get the Altima. I've had my '08 Altima 2.5 SL sedan for 3 months now, and I have no regrets at all. I sometimes wonder if I should have gotten the Accord, but then I think about all the stuff that the Altima comes with that the Accord doesn't. It makes me love my Altima even more.
 
One more thing...
 
'08 Accord = 8.9
'08 Altima = 9.3
 
It seems that most people agree with me. It's just too bad that most people don't do several months worth of research before they buy their cars.

#282 of 299 Re: Altima Manual Shift Mode - Invaluable [madpistol] by bvdj84

Jul 27, 2008 (6:25 am)

Replying to: madpistol (Jul 26, 2008 10:04 pm)
Well just be glad we got a 5spd, rather than a 4spd. Did you know that the Impala SS model with the V8 only has a 4spd transmission, now tell me whose skimping out on features, or no wait, necessities. New cars should atleast have a 5spd, its 2008.
 
So despite all of the Altima and Accord's flaws, they atleast are thinking of the basic requirements of the car. Certainly not skimping out on fit and finish or compromising anything to save money, because I don't feel that when I see these cars, when compared to "other" models.

#283 of 299 Re: Altima Manual Shift Mode - Invaluable [bvdj84] by lilengineerboy

Jul 27, 2008 (7:16 am)

Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 27, 2008 6:25 am)
New cars should at least have a 5spd, its 2008.
 
Why?
 
Its about having the engine in its efficiency band. The engine should be able to get to peak horsepower, peak torque, or peak economy. Adding gears in a marketing campaign to compensate for a razor thin powerband in the motor doesn't mean everyone needs to go around adding mechanical complexity to their transmissions.
 
I would worry more about fuel economy and performance measures than how many gears something has.

#284 of 299 Re: Altima Manual Shift Mode - Invaluable [lilengineerboy] by bvdj84

Jul 27, 2008 (2:23 pm)

Replying to: lilengineerboy (Jul 27, 2008 7:16 am)
Good points! But, Given that an engine with more gearing, could perhaps have more options in getting better efficiency, as it would be able to pick the best gear to be in, at a certain RPM, therefore allowing the engine to have more options. Its also more fun in a manual mode, or actual manual.

#285 of 299 Re: Altima Manual Shift Mode - Invaluable [bvdj84] by karpediem

Jul 28, 2008 (8:21 pm)

Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 27, 2008 2:23 pm)
Given that an engine with more gearing, could perhaps have more options in getting better efficiency, as it would be able to pick the best gear to be in, at a certain RPM, therefore allowing the engine to have more options.
 
Yeah, they should invent a transmission that is continuously variable. This would be great, the car would never have to shift. It could provide a smooth, fast, efficient automobile. Someday they'll make it happen.

#286 of 299 Re: Altima Manual Shift Mode - Invaluable [karpediem] by bvdj84

Jul 29, 2008 (6:14 am)

Replying to: karpediem (Jul 28, 2008 8:21 pm)
Well, if I had it my way now, I would get a Honda Accord V6 Coupe, RED!
I don't know how to drive a manual, but if someone gave me the keys to that, I
would learn, FAST! That cars is absolutely awesome!

#287 of 299 Re: Altima Manual Shift Mode - Invaluable [bvdj84] by karpediem

Jul 29, 2008 (2:15 pm)

Replying to: bvdj84 (Jul 29, 2008 6:14 am)
Saw a couple Accord Coupes on the road today, they're alright looking...better than the sedan IMO. Altima coupe is alright too. I think the main reason both of them look a little odd to me is because they are still pretty big for a coupe. Still have to give props to both Nissan and Honda though for at least making them look attractive.....unlike the G6 coupe.

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