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Sedans Nissan Altima Long Term Reliability of Nissan Altima
55 messages, Last post on Aug 11, 2009 at 2:21 PM
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Replying to: waltchan (Dec 18, 2007 11:26 am)
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Replying to: electricdesign (Jan 09, 2008 11:17 am) sure, they're some people how had engine problems with the altima. but the number of them compared to the over 1 million altima cars sold make it staticticaly meaningless.
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Replying to: jd10013 (Jan 10, 2008 2:36 pm)
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Replying to: hackd (Jan 10, 2008 6:03 pm) Maybe there are a lot of people that are happy with Nissan, but some are not. I'm not sure how the numbers run, but when it happens to you, then it's a lot more personal. When you get screwed by Nissan, it does'nt make you want to go out and buy another Nissan. I'm glad you guys are happy with your Nissans, and I hope they keep running well for you. But as for me, my next car will be a Toyota. |
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Replying to: electricdesign (Jan 10, 2008 6:31 pm) |
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when i last checked consumer reports the altima is the top family sedan above accord and camry. i drove one, soooo impressed with that engine/cvt combo--like who needs the v6, it's that responsive. my wife loved it, except for the sloping hood. maybe you can speak to the bluetooth in the altima, i can't find a local dealer that has one in stock (looked around christmas so inventory may be down) things my wife likes about this car push button start---won't have to fumble for keys bluetooth--won't have to fumbe for phone performance--than 4cyl with cvt is just great in the city perfomers like her turbo volvo looks (except for hood is "long" she has a volvo s40 now) the steering is lighter than the volvo she likes a bit more "sport" resistance in the turning trying to figure out if she can put the kids in the coupe WHICH IS SHARP |
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Replying to: electricdesign (Jan 10, 2008 6:31 pm) no car company is perfect, and they all make lemons and have their share of problems. I don't blame you a bit for not ever being willing to buy a nissan again. there are several makes of cars that I won't touch for the same reason. You right, it does suck to get a  .
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Replying to: jd10013 (Jan 11, 2008 5:03 pm) What I am saying is that this is probably one of, if not the nicest, cars I have owned and as I have heard from others, longevity will have the final say. I put 6500 miles on a car per year and it will take a long time to get to the 80,000 to 100,000 mile mark where most of the observed problems have been seen, if there will be any problems at all. I am hopeful that all problems with the 2.5 L motor have been fixed or that if problems arise, the extended 7 year warranty I paid a lot for will work. I had more problems with my wifes 2006 Honda CR-V so this cannot be much worse. All I can do is hope that Nissan's engineering will do the job. When id10013 says "no car company is perfect" he says all that has to be said.
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Replying to: ken75 (Jan 12, 2008 8:32 am) My concerns about the longevity of the cars I buy is Great because I can not afford to buy new cars and trade them in every 3 or four years. I have only $12K to buy a car that I have to drive for six years, and I drive 15K miles per year. So with $12 K, I can buy an SUV that is about 5 years old with maybe 75K to 100K miles on it. Then I have to drive and maintain it for 6 years and another 90K miles, so it will have about 165K to 200K miles on it before I am ready to get another 5 year old SUV. So that period of miles between 75K and 200K MUST be reliable milage, hence I do a massive amount of research to be sure I get good reliable vehicles that will last a long time. During the time that I own the SUV, I do not want to have to pull the engine apart or pull out the transmission. I expect to do ONLY routine mantenance, such as engine oil and filter changes, air filters, transmission fluid flush and fluid changes, tires, etc. By the way, I drive a 2000 Ford Explorer XLT V8 5L Automatic with 148K miles on it, bought in 2005 and will sell it in 2011. Reliablity is extremely good, gas milage sucks. My wife drives a 1997 Ford Explorer XLT V8 5L Automatic with 164K miles on it, bought in 2002 and we will sell it in 2 months. Reliablity is extremely good, gas milage sucks. Next car for my wife may be a 2004 Toyota Highlander, we are looking now. Good Luck, E.D. ISF |
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Interested in purchasing a 2005 Altima 2.5S. Pics look great and sounds great on paper. An eBay Motors purchase. I'm looking for any feedback from '05 owners regarding vehicle reliability. Please reply regarding any issues. Also, looking for any feedback regarding dealings with eBay Motors. Thanks.
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