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Honda Accord vs Toyota Camry vs Nissan Altima (V6 Models)

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What is this discussion about? Honda Accord, Toyota Camry, Nissan Altima, Car Safety, Car Comparisons, Fuel Efficiency (MPG), Sedan

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#42 of 91 CU, Altima #1 by autowrite

Jan 21, 2008 (8:13 pm)

Several years ago (1990 era) Accord was in 1st place, than Ford Taurus. The next year the reverse was true, and so on for a few years. A few years ago Nissan was bought out by Renault. Renault is in France. I guess you could say Nissan is not Asian anymore. CU did not do a full report on the Altima V6 like the Accord, Taurus, etc. Maybe the Altima is not as reliable as the Accord.
 
2002 Honda Odyssey EX
1992 Ford Taurus L 4 door 300 cu in long-stroke
1982 Ford E150 Customized by Triple-E travel Van
1979 Mercury Zephyr 6 cylinder 4-door sedan
1972 Datsun 510 4-door automatic
1967 Plymount Valiant 2-door sedan large-v6
1965 Morris 1100
1963 Austin 850 mini

#43 of 91 Re: CU, Altima #1 [autowrite] by thegraduate

Jan 21, 2008 (8:23 pm)

Replying to: autowrite (Jan 21, 2008 8:13 pm)
Are you making a point here? If so, I don't follow.
 
What is CU? What are you saying about the Taurus, in relation to these cars?
 
Sorry, I'm just really confused!

#44 of 91 Re: Altima #1 at Consumer Reports! [jd10013] by bug4

Jan 22, 2008 (8:22 am)

Replying to: jd10013 (Jan 04, 2008 9:23 pm)
"Thats the conspiracy I spoke of. cause it has to be something, the accord doesn't loose. no person with a highschool education would think any car is better than an accord."
 
Don't you need to put a wink ( ) after a statement that bold?

#45 of 91 Re: CU, Altima #1 [thegraduate] by autowrite

Jan 22, 2008 (8:52 am)

Replying to: thegraduate (Jan 21, 2008 8:23 pm)
CU I meant to be Constumer Reports. Anyways the point was Taurus & Accord were once fighting for top spot; which changed year to year. Now Altima & Accord will be fighting for top stop.
 
The one thing I like in CR is the customer's problems with their cars by showing the results with the back or red dots. It seems only the Asians have had no problems with their transmissions with the exception of 2 years on the Accord, Odyssey & Acura. (2002-2003).

#46 of 91 Accord vs Camary vs Altima by autowrite

Jan 22, 2008 (10:37 am)

I forgot to mention that since Camary introduce the 5-speed automatic in 2007 they have been having big transmission problems. This is only in their 5 cylinders regular engines. The 4 and hybrd are okay. It is also happening in their Lexus vehicles.

#47 of 91 Re: CU, Altima #1 [autowrite] by jd10013

Jan 22, 2008 (2:34 pm)

Replying to: autowrite (Jan 21, 2008 8:13 pm)
A few years ago Nissan was bought out by Renault. Renault is in France. I guess you could say Nissan is not Asian anymore
 
no, renault did not "buy out" nissan. they invested in the company by buying a 43% share while selling a 15% share of renault to nissan. renault does not own 51% of nissan, and both companies operate separately from each other.
 
nissan is still as "asian" as they ever were. the only difference now is, the end of each year they send renault a check equal to 43% of their net profits.

#48 of 91 Re: Accord vs Camary vs Altima [autowrite] by thegraduate

Jan 22, 2008 (2:57 pm)

Replying to: autowrite (Jan 22, 2008 10:37 am)
The 6 - speed automatic in the V6 Camry has been the problem. No 5-speed issues have been posted here, that I'm aware of, at all.

#49 of 91 Re: my feeling by joed6

Jan 28, 2008 (2:15 pm)

Replying to: norwestgal (Nov 14, 2007 3:30 pm)
My wife used to have a civic couple bought at 60-70K, changed water pump, etc, drove to 120K+ miles w/o engine problem, touched up and sold at bought price.
I used to own 2000 corolla VE, at 30K it had nitrigen sensor failure, wasted $300 and sent back to dealer for free replace, I see a few people has the problem. On 100K the engine started to have pop sound like axis loose, yet still droves perfect. Got 35miles/G avg at a round trip to Lake Tahoe(inc. city). This car has no other problem, battery never changed and I sold it out.
Just went to see Camry 2008, this 2007 new model has very cheap trim, on passage side you can see edges of plastic sheet, seat space is very small due to shaped front board. Green plastics panel are used for controls and looks like 70S radio. head aig bag are contained in rect thick frames that blocks your view. Anyway, I heard the safety has top grades. I got a very good price and ready to buy, yet my wife say no.
Then went to Accord 2008. Trim is much better, old model (2007) also good. Camry old model (2006) has better trim than its 2007-8 model. Accord price is at least $1000 higher than Toyota.
I'll see Altima soon, anybody can tell Nission's reliability and durability? For civic/accord/corolla/camry, durability and very sale value is very good. Altima may be not. Who knows Altima 2.5S deal price in silicon valley? Thanks.

#50 of 91 Re: my feeling [joed6] by pat

Jan 28, 2008 (3:34 pm)

Replying to: joed6 (Jan 28, 2008 2:15 pm)
For Altima pricing, you'll want to stop by the Altima Prices Paid and Buying Experience discussion.

#51 of 91 Re: CU, Altima #1 [autowrite] by wayne21

Jan 28, 2008 (4:29 pm)

Replying to: autowrite (Jan 22, 2008 8:52 am)
The one thing I like in CR is the customer's problems with their cars by showing the results with the back or red dots. It seems only the Asians have had no problems with their transmissions with the exception of 2 years on the Accord, Odyssey & Acura. (2002-2003).
 
We have a 2000 Honda Accord and it, too, was in the transmission class action lawsuit years (along with the 99 or 01s). It seems the Asians (Honda/Toyota) prefer class action lawsuits instead of fixing things for customers - thus the class action suits against Honda for transmissions and against Toyota for engine sludge problems. I believe the 07/08 Toyotas may have some class action suits for their 6 speed transmissions, as well. I hope they fixed the problems for the 09 Toyotas, but would be against it.

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