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Re: Nissan Altima gets slightly revised for 2009 [backy]
by maxamillion1
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Jul 14, 2008 (7:08 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 14, 2008 5:59 pm)
Naw, the 2.5BASE has never been a big seller. It wasn't a big seller for the previous generation Altima either. Neither was the "XE" Altima from generations One and Two. The trim was basically Nissan's "Altima starts below 19K" trim level...but that looks to be changing for 2009. I still don't think it will sell in high volume (as its 6MT only still) but sales should pick up slightly.
What's interesting is that the 2.5S (which is the volume seller) is CVT only now and has automatic climate control standard...a feature that was once only available on the 2.5S with SL pkg, 3.5Sl or 3.5SE with Premium pkg. So now the SL pkg may very well include the CD6 and XM radio instead of making folks pay for this feature in the Connection pkg.
I also see that the VDC is now grouped with the Sports pkg (since the Moonroof is a stand-alone option now) so basically since Nissan has pkgs that are cumulative models with the Sports pkg and up will have VDC but I4 models will not.
Looks like we won't see VDC available on the Altima until it gets a full facelift (next year for MY2010) or a full redesign...which accurately matches up with when it will be mandatory...in 2012.
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Re: Nissan Altima gets slightly revised for 2009 [backy]
by jeffyscott
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Jul 15, 2008 (7:04 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 14, 2008 5:59 pm)
I think the base model was a fictional character that was created so that they could advertise a price of $19,900. IIRC, it was by order only, no dealers could stock them. I think it also only came in black with no options available.
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Re: Nissan Altima gets slightly revised for 2009 [jeffyscott]
by backy
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Jul 15, 2008 (7:19 am)
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Replying to: jeffyscott (Jul 15, 2008 7:04 am)
That part about black only was a joke, right? Well, if not... it worked for Henry, didn't it?
Fortunately not too many mid-sizers have these stripped trims that don't exist in normal space, and that no one would want. Base Accord, Aura, Camry, Fulan, Malibu, Passat, Sonata... all pretty well equipped.
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any color, as long as it's black
by jeffyscott
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Jul 15, 2008 (8:38 am)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 15, 2008 7:19 am)
No joke. I thought I remembered that from the brochure. I just checked, using edmunds "price with options" feature, and black is in fact the only color. They do show 2 options, though: Aluminum Kick Plates and Emergency Aid Package.
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Re: 2009 Mazda6 pricing [maxamillion1]
by aviboy97
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Jul 15, 2008 (9:18 am)
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Replying to: maxamillion1 (Jul 13, 2008 5:32 pm)
Aviboy, any idea how the product mix for the new 6 will turn out? Which trim is projected to sell the best? I'm willing to bet its the Touring models.
Max, we believe that the i Touring model will be the most popular. We have ordered mostly Touring and GT models. We have ordered a few Sport's in there, mainly to use them as a price leader for advertisement purposes.
The SV trim is only available as a special order by getting special approval. Don't expect to see any. I really don't know why they even offer it.
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Re: 2009 Mazda6 pricing [aviboy97]
by jeffyscott
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Jul 15, 2008 (9:49 am)
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Replying to: aviboy97 (Jul 15, 2008 9:18 am)
I really don't know why they even offer it.
Probably the same reason Nissan has the base Altima, so they can advertise an MSRP of <$20K.
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Re: Nissan Altima gets slightly revised for 2009 [backy]
by karpediem
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Jul 15, 2008 (3:02 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 15, 2008 7:19 am)
Backy, I'm surprised you were able to reply to something concerning the Altima and not mention ESC....actually the majority of your posts include those 3 letters. IMO it makes no difference to me if a fwd car has ESC or VDC, and I have the possiblity of driving in snow 5 months out of the year.
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Re: Nissan Altima gets slightly revised for 2009 [karpediem]
by backy
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Jul 15, 2008 (4:20 pm)
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Replying to: karpediem (Jul 15, 2008 3:02 pm)
Maybe I like that particular feature because the possible snow season where I live is about nine months--and it was nearly that last winter. Or maybe because I want my wife and 3 kids (two of whom drive now, one in a few years) to have every advantage when it comes to staying safe on the road. If you don't have others driving your car or don't care much about their safety, that's none of my business.
Just as it's none of your business how often I mention ESC. Or VSC. Or VSA. Or ESP. Or whatever it's called.
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Re: Nissan Altima gets slightly revised for 2009 [backy]
by maxamillion1
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Jul 15, 2008 (4:31 pm)
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Replying to: backy (Jul 15, 2008 4:20 pm)
I can relate Backy...I spent a good chunk of last year living in Chicago while working on a driver assignment for my trucking company. My 05 Altima, which lacks ABS, SAB, SAC and ESC had a time dealing with the ice, snow and cold of Chicago winter. I vowed that when I did get another car it would have as many safety features that were available and that's why the current Altima isn't really on my list. Living in South Carolina I always wondered what was so great about remote engine start or stability contorl...I quickly realized how important both were once I moved into the midwest.
South Carolina winters are like early Chicago springs...LOL. A little snow here and there but nothing really significant. When I moved to Chicago, I'd never seen so much snow in my life! That's the primary reason the next 6, Accord and of course the Sonata are so high on my list because once I'm done with college (I'm going back in the Jan!!!) I'm moving back. I love the Chi.
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Re: Nissan Altima gets slightly revised for 2009 [maxamillion1]
by lilengineerboy
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Jul 15, 2008 (6:23 pm)
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Replying to: maxamillion1 (Jul 15, 2008 4:31 pm)
I can relate Backy...I spent a good chunk of last year living in Chicago while working on a driver assignment for my trucking company. My 05 Altima, which lacks ABS, SAB, SAC and ESC had a time dealing with the ice, snow and cold of Chicago winter. I vowed that when I did get another car it would have as many safety features that were available and that's why the current Altima isn't really on my list. Living in South Carolina I always wondered what was so great about remote engine start or stability contorl...I quickly realized how important both were once I moved into the midwest.
Actually, I think your odds would have been much better with a $400 set of dedicated snow tires than $2000 worth of alphabet soup listed above. None of those buzzwords can violate laws of physics, and it all comes down to the coefficient of friction of 4 little contact patches the size of the palm of your hand. If the tires don't have contact with the road, all the electronics in the world aren't going to save you.
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