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Long Term Reliability of Nissan Altima

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#46 of 65 Re: Long Term Reliability of Nissan Altima [bitpoh] by clarencehollow

Mar 24, 2009 (1:42 pm)

Replying to: bitpoh (Jun 05, 2007 7:48 am)
Those stories about Honda's are just that - stories. The new Altima is excellent and will last you 40 years. Remember that since 1995 we've made a lot of progress in the world. if you don't think Honda's require a lot of maintenance, just watch the service department at a major Honda dealership... many sick cars go there, and many of them don't make it past 100,000 miles.

#47 of 65 Re: Long Term Reliability of Nissan Altima [clarencehollow] by jd10013

Mar 24, 2009 (4:07 pm)

Replying to: clarencehollow (Mar 24, 2009 1:42 pm)
I own a honda in addition to my 2 nissans. and honda builds excellent cars. though I probably wouldn't buy one for myself, I wouldn't hesitate to get another one for my wife, or even on of the kids when they can drive.

#48 of 65 Which year Altima to buy 2006-2008? by whitall

Apr 06, 2009 (1:08 pm)

Also posted this question on maintenance board.
 
Helping my son make decisions. He will spend $12,000 to 15,000 on a used car. He really likes the Altima and can get a 2006 with mid-high 30,000 miles for about 12k. He can get a 2008 with mid 20,000 mileage for 15k+. These are all pretty entry level cars without upgrades.
  
I vote for the 2008 because it had warranty left on it and comes with lots of airbags and ABS. Some of the 2006's have ABS, but not side airbags. He is 19 and could care less about safety.
  
He will (without a doubt) be putting bigger rims on it, I've herad him mention 20's, 18's minimum. He WILL be putting in a sub, amp and head unit (wants some DVD thing). So there is no point in getting one with upgraded sound and steering wheel controls.
  
This stuff will void out parts of his warranty, right? Making the warranty on the '08 less of an issue.
  
Altima redesigned in 2007? Is that year one to stay away from? I had told him re-design years are usually bad. I have an 06 Murano that is great (really low miles though) and read horror stories on the early model years, that is why I am afraid of the 2007. SHould we be afraid of the '07? 2007 would give him a little warranty...I like the idea of him getting the "newer" design for value, but the '06 has a nice price! (most of the cars with good prices are fleet or rentals)
  
OR, he hasn't looked at the Accord. HOw does that compare safety wise, price wise?

#49 of 65 Re: Which year Altima to buy 2006-2008? [whitall] by jd10013

Apr 07, 2009 (3:04 pm)

Replying to: whitall (Apr 06, 2009 1:08 pm)
OR, he hasn't looked at the Accord. HOw does that compare safety wise, price wise?
 
safety wise, they're probably about the same. I would imagine the crash ratings are pretty near ientical. Price wise, you're going to pay more for the accord. The accord has the best resale value in the class, so if your buying used, its going to cost you more. and because of the exceptional resale of the accord, a 2008 is probably going to cost pretty close to what a 2009 would.

#50 of 65 Re: Nissan has changed... [electricdesign] by rondhol

Jun 01, 2009 (12:25 pm)

Replying to: electricdesign (Jan 10, 2008 7:31 pm)
weak engine mounts, bad pre-cat, ECU program updates, weak front struts, weak MAF sensor on 02-03 model, body flex (creaking noise under the suspension) noise cause by loose brace bolts under the cowl, head gasket failure.
 
Check all those problems before you buy any altima 02-06.

#51 of 65 Re: 2005 Altima Reliability [jd10013] by smarty666

Jun 22, 2009 (4:30 pm)

Replying to: jd10013 (Jan 30, 2009 5:47 pm)
You are correct, the engine problem is getting blown out of proportion by people hear; every car manufacture has at least 1 or 2 cars out of every 100 that are defective mechanically, technically, etc; those 1 or 2 people who get those vehicles come on hear and bad mouth an entire brand based on their bad experience; I have several relatives that have several pass generation altimas with over 120k miles on them who have had no major mechanical/technical problems with the altima other than normal maintenance; I drive a 08 Acura TL and had several technical and quality (build-quality) problem has soon as I got the vehicle and Acura is suppose to be one of the best quality/reliable cars up there with lexus yet I had problems yet I don't put acura down as a brand because I have had another acura with no problems what so ever and they do make pretty nice vehicles yet people come on and bad mouth nissan like they are crap; I test drove both a 2009 3.5SL Altima and a 2010 Camry XLE V6 last week and felt the build-quality and materials in the altima were far superior than the camry; in the camry, the buttons felt flimsy and there were gaps in body panels, lose body panels, and rattles during the test drive; I saw none of this in the altima; since 2007, nissan has come a long way with the altima and I feel the altima has surpassed the camry and is very close to quality to the accord; I think that when the redesigned 2012 altima comes, it will be even better than this one

#52 of 65 Current and Past Altima Quality and Reliability by smarty666

Jun 22, 2009 (4:37 pm)

I do agree that the 6th generation altima (02-06) had some pretty lousy build quality in regards to material quality and gaps but I would say about 95% of that has been addressed in the current 7th generation altima (07-11); that is probably why Car and Driver named the altima 2nd in a mid-size family sedan test comparison last year between the accord, camry, and malibu; they even said that the altima build quality and material quality where 2nd only to the accord; I think when the 8th generation redesigned altima comes out in 2012, Nissan will take the altima even further making it on par with the accord;

#53 of 65 Re: Current and Past Altima Quality and Reliability [smarty666] by smarty666

Aug 03, 2009 (6:02 pm)

Replying to: smarty666 (Jun 22, 2009 4:37 pm)
my apologies, I meant the altima is in its fourth generation now and when the 5th generation redesigned altima comes out in 2012

#54 of 65 2000 Altima solid as a rock by freezed

Aug 10, 2009 (5:37 pm)

My 2000 2.5 XLE still going at 270,000 miles. Replaced altenator, PCV valve, that's about it, other than normal wear and tear items. Still going strong and getting 34 mpg on the highway. I'm no mechanic, I do oil/filter changes and minor stuff myself, but other maintenance only as needed. Great car, and is the main reason I bought an 09. I understand that the 2002-2003 Altimas had issues, and I would probably be highly upset if that had happened to me.

#55 of 65 Re: 2000 Altima solid as a rock [freezed] by jd10013

Aug 11, 2009 (3:21 pm)

Replying to: freezed (Aug 10, 2009 5:37 pm)
it happens. it was the first use of the QR25DE engine. hopefully for nissan they've worked out all the bugs now.

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