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Re: no auxilary audio input? [starhusker] by jaxs1
May 06, 2007 (2:36 pm)
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Replying to: starhusker (May 06, 2007 10:44 am)

Where did you hear this?
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Re: no auxilary audio input? [starhusker] by tomscot2
May 06, 2007 (3:39 pm)
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Replying to: starhusker (May 06, 2007 10:44 am)

I jsut test drove an Altima Hybrid today, a basic model, and there was Aux input jack right there in plain sight on the audio system. In fact, it is kinda hokey because it is not hidden at all.
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Re: no auxilary audio input? [jaxs1] by starhusker
May 06, 2007 (5:25 pm)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (May 06, 2007 2:36 pm)

I didn't test drive it. I got the info from the following link if you click on the Audio section.
 
http://www.nissanusa.com/altima/specifications.html
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Re: no auxilary audio input? [tomscot2] by starhusker
May 06, 2007 (5:25 pm)
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Replying to: tomscot2 (May 06, 2007 3:39 pm)

That's a very good news to me tomscot2. Thanks a lot. I'll test drive it this weekend.
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Re: no auxilary audio input? [starhusker] by jaxs1
May 06, 2007 (6:32 pm)
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Replying to: starhusker (May 06, 2007 5:25 pm)

http://build.nissanusa.com/configurator/en?service=external/SelectTrim&mo=2007:a- lt&bs=alh
 
View Altima Standard Equipment and then look at Audio.
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Bluetooth+AUX +VDC+Fuel Efficiency+ Reliability+Reasonable Price? by jaxs1
May 06, 2007 (6:49 pm)
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I want my next car to have auxillary input, side curtain airbags, bluetooth, good fuel economy, good crash test results, good reliability, reasonable price and stability control.
 
It's difficult to find something like that. The Altima Hybrid might have been the one, but you have to buy the $5000 option package to get bluetooth and then you have a $30K plus vehicle. You can't get VDC on the 2.5 non-hybrid at all. The 3.5 is pricey and a gas guzzler.
 
No VDC on Sentra and Versa.
 
Does any vehicle like this exist now?
 
I think I can cherry pick that combination of options on the 2007 base model Mini Cooper, but it would fail my reliability requirement. I also have heard rumors than the 2008 Ford Focus might have this stuff available, but reliability might be subpar and resale value will definately be poor. I have also thought of a Dodge Caliber SXT, but reliability and MPG reports have been poor.
 
I think the current best choice is the Camry Hybrid or an 4 cylinder Camry XLE with optional VSC unless the 2008 Accord has VSA and bluetooth standard on LX or EX 4 cylinder models this fall. I think the next most likely vehicle will be the next generation Honda Fit (2009??) unless Nissan has any plans on making VDC available on Sentras and/or Versas in the next year or so.
 
Sounds like I might have to wait until stability control is mandated in 2012 to get this combo in features in sub $25K cars. I'd actually prefer to go down to sub $20K economy cars.
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Re: Bluetooth+AUX +VDC+Fuel Efficiency+ Reliability+Reasonable Price? [jaxs by pathstar1
May 06, 2007 (7:58 pm)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (May 06, 2007 6:49 pm)

Well the Prius has all that.
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Re: Bluetooth+AUX +VDC+Fuel Efficiency+ Reliability+Reasonable Price? [jaxs by jaxs1
May 06, 2007 (8:05 pm)
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Replying to: pathstar1 (May 06, 2007 7:58 pm)

I don't think I can stand driving a Prius and not even benefit from using it in the HOV lane. I really hope there is something else that looks better than a Prius available now or coming in the next year that meets my other criterior or I will just keep waiting until it does.
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Re: Bluetooth+AUX +VDC+Fuel Efficiency+ Reliability+Reasonable Price? [jaxs by langjie
May 07, 2007 (6:34 am)
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Replying to: jaxs1 (May 06, 2007 6:49 pm)

you get what you pay for. safety is a "luxury". not much you can do right now...that's the reason why ESC got mandated because it should be cheap enough to implement throughout
 
keep in mind there's haggling room
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Re: Bluetooth+AUX +VDC+Fuel Efficiency+ Reliability+Reasonable Price? [jaxs [langjie] by happy_hybrid_1
May 07, 2007 (9:16 am)
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Replying to: langjie (May 07, 2007 6:34 am)

I agree with langjie. Before you make any rash decisions, go test drive a Camry. I personally think the vehicle handles like dirt, and has poor acceleration. Reports on the Camry 4 Cylinder show that the transmission is slow to engage, and could be dangerous when merging on the freeway.
 
I would venture to guess that the = in your formula above is more like a ≈ and the answer is Altima Hybrid. You pay for what you get!

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