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136 messages, Last post on Oct 06, 2009 at 6:54 AM
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I am really torn between these 2. I drove both this morning and the Altima is more comfortable, but I'm an Acura loyalist. They are almost equal in performance with the Altima being about $7-$8k cheaper with the options I want (no navi), such as leather, satellite, etc. What am I missing. Car enthusiasts please tell me. I know all about the TL, but the Altima has features the TL doesn't, like CVT engine (fuel economy and efficiency), fold down seats, push button start, etc. Help!!!
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Replying to: jeffatl (May 26, 2007 8:21 am) |
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Replying to: jeffatl (May 26, 2007 8:21 am) Yep, and so does the Camry, Hyundai and some GM cars less the CVT engine. "What am I missing." It's an Acura i.e. luxury or near luxury name plate vs. Nissan.
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Replying to: ggesq (May 26, 2007 8:46 am) But please don't just make a blanket statement. I know about perceptions. I want facts. What makes Acura so luxurious other than the name. The seats sure aren't that comfortable (my only real gripe after driving Integras all this time). Consumer reports also mentions the comfort thing. |
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Replying to: jeffatl (May 26, 2007 2:04 pm) Its not just perception, the altima is not a luxury car, and nissan doesn't market it as such. Its a mid-size family sedan.
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Replying to: jeffatl (May 26, 2007 2:04 pm) Here's an example. Nissan: Every Nissan is backed by a 36-month/36,000-mile limited vehicle coverage and a 5-year/60,000-mile limited powertrain coverage. Period. Acura: Bumper to Bumper (mths/miles) 48/50,000 Powertrain (mths/miles) 72/70,000 Corrosion Perforation (mths/miles) 60/unlimited Roadside Assistance (mths/miles) 48/50,000 Total Luxury Care which includes: 24 hour emergency and travel services & Concierge service. For kicks- Infiniti- Roadside Assitance Trip Interruption Benefits Infiniti Limited Warranties: 4-year/60,000-mile Basic coverage 5-year/50,000-mile Emission Control coverage 6-year/70,000-mile Powertrain coverage 7-year/unlimited-mileage Corrosion coverage 10-year/unlimited-mileage Seat Belt Warranty 2-year/24,000-mile Federal Emission Performance Warranty 4-year/60,000-mile Federal Emission Defect Warranty 8-year/80,000-mile Federal Emission Long Term Defect Warranty 4-year/60,000-mile California Emission Performance and Defect Warranties 7-year/70,000-mile California Emission Long Term Defect Warranty |
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Replying to: ggesq (May 26, 2007 5:00 pm)
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Replying to: jeffatl (May 26, 2007 6:30 pm) You can pick up a Journey for around the same amount of coin. |
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Replying to: jeffatl (May 26, 2007 8:21 am) The bar is always being raised and I have no doubt Acura will re-up the bar. |
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Replying to: jd10013 (May 26, 2007 4:25 pm) Which Infiniti? The one for $12000 more? Or the G35 for $5000 more? I didn't think the G35 was close to threatening the TL's grasp on high quality interiors at a great price when I looked at it last fall. |
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