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2008 Nissan Altima User Reviews

2008 Nissan Altima Review Ratings

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Average Ratings from 46 reviews

  • Performance:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Appearance:4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars4.6 out of 5 stars 4.6 / 5
  • Build Quality:4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars4.5 out of 5 stars 4.5 / 5
  • Overall:4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars4.7 out of 5 stars 4.7 / 5

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PROS
"fuel economy" 19 reviews
"power" 16 reviews
"ride" 14 reviews
"space" 7 reviews
"handling" 7 reviews
CONS
"power" 6 reviews
"fuel economy" 5 reviews
"heavy car" 2 reviews
"interior" 2 reviews
"build quality" 2 reviews

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Ahmed writes:
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Review
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CVT , electronic start, 189hp

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rarely jerks in slow moving traffic...

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Sexy Car1!!! — You gotta ride it to knw how it is ... Id say amazing value for money .... way better than the cars in its range ... accord and camry go fishing!

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kevinoh writes:
2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE Review
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smooth CVT v-6, design of the car, turning signal light on side view mirrors. things that come with the sports package.

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excessive noise from the vehicle. stiff ride that doesnt match the car's smooth ride.

kevinoh
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Why I Semi-love This Car — I bought this car about a month ago (BRAND NEW), and comparing to my old 2003 Toyota Corolla, it is no doubt,a lovely car. The v-6 makes passing cars and going up the hill a breeze. The interior of the car is not all that impressive, but it's still a big improvement from the 2006 version of the altima. i have the 3.5 SE with the sports package so i get: moon roof/spoiler and fog light. they say that 3.5 SE has a sports suspension which i find very annoying and i think that it messes up the balance of the car. when you look at this car, you don't automatically think of speed and racing. i wanted more of comfortable ride rather then stiff, bouncy ride. there are few noises made by the vehicle that drives me insane sometimes. first there is the sound that come from the side door panels in the front driver and passanger seat. put your leg against it, and it will make a rather loud squick sound. the rear suspension also makes a squick sound going over a bump. the air conditioning noise is unbearable. the car is super quiet when the a/c is off but when you turn it on, you can really hear it inside and outside the car.

Owner for 0 years, 1 months

Miles Driven per Year:30,000

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investorgadget writes:
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Review
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I love the CVT transmission.  You can not hear or feel the gears shift.  This makes for a smooth and pleasant driving experience.

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I am currently paying $400 per month for the car.  I have a goal of opening my own business.  That $400 can go to the start up costs for the business.  Another con is that it costs over $50 to fill up the tank at the pump.  It takes 87 unleaded gas.

investorgadget
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It Is A Wonderful Car To Drive! — I really liked the fact that I have not had any major problems with it. I have not had to change the transmission. To the best of my knowledge the only things that I have replaced are the brakes, tires, and front bumper.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Angela writes:
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL Review
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smooth. looks. everything is awesome about this car!

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the car payment!

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I Know Why These Car Are So Popular — bought with 21k miles - not even broken in! seems sluggish with more than one person in car. wont be surprised when i get a ticket though. comfy. elegant, yet sporty. my second Nissan. hope i get over 200k out of this Nissan too. Love this car!

Primary Use: Family transportation

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b_in_ohio2002 writes:
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Review
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great gas mileage ave 28 city/ 37 hwy

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feels very small if on a long trip

b_in_ohio2002
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A Great Dependable Clean Used Car With No Problems — The CVT transmission is great because you never feel a shift as you accelerate. Push button start is great because you just leave your keys in your pocket at all times. It has great fuel economy with a I4 automatic transmission.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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abyrd7 writes:
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Review
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Incredible gas mileage 25(City)/32(Hwy).   Lots of storage space.

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Side mirrors must be adjusted correctly to avoid blind spots.

abyrd7
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This Is A Outstanding Car That I Would Keep, But I Have Two Other Cars Already. — Incredible gas mileage 25(City)/32(Hwy). Extra large trunk. Fold down 50/50 seat backs provide extra storage for long items in trunk. Plenty of leg room in the front and back seats. New tires. Extra car from divorce. Priced to sell.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Adam writes:
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Review
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Comfortablity

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no leather

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The Wise Choice — acceptional car. One of the most reliable cars and saves you money. No regrets. Went from a 2008 BMW 328xi coupe, to 2008 Nisaan Altima. Best choice. Plenty of power. The body style is pretty cool. Deffenetly a great buy.

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Donald writes:
2008 Nissan Altima Hybrid Review
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Gas mileage

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lack of power

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Love It — Love it - 4 cylinder with plenty of torque because of the electric motors, gorgeous leather interior with touch screen navigation, 28-32 MPG overall (depending on how aggressive I drive) - fun, sporty, luxurious car! (My first "nice car") - Love it

Primary Use: Commuting to work

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Aliesha writes:
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Review
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Its a Nissan need I say more

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Its not as fast as my honda!

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Buy One If You Have The Opportunity Its Worth Every Penny — This car is bad ass car for a family car. This car is not only safe for the kiddos but also affordable to. It can be custom and it looks like a BMW easily. I would buy it again yep

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Steve writes:
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S Review
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Safe

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Options package

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2008 Nissan Altima — Tri-coat white pearl made this a beautiul car to look at especially in the sunlight. The options were not as good as the new 2009 Altima I own, however, it was to be our main family car until a truck hit the front end and rolled over the hood. Thankful the unibody design help up well in the crash and kept the passengers safe.

Primary Use: Family transportation

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Cost $12,784 Average Instant Market Value $15,506 Average Instant Market Value $15,658 Average Instant Market Value
Gas Mileage (highway) 32 25 31
Horsepower 175 255 177
Crash Test Rating 5 5 5
Cargo Volume (cu. ft.) 14.0
Front Leg Room (inches) 44.1 43.9 42.5

Reviews From Other Years

2013 Nissan Altima Reviews

Small And Nice For A Family By Aldhahmd90

I liked the shape of the car and how Nissan changed the way Altima looks like, but still there are alot of good cars and sporty cars such as maxima because its more sport than the 2013 Nissan Altima.... Read More

I've Only Got A Little Over 1,600 Miles On It, But It Is The Most Comfortable Car I've Owned. By ragtop69

Just about everything. It has great looks reminiscent of German sedans. The heavy chrome grille and the chrome bar between the tail lights are great accents on a black car. The front seats are obsc... Read More

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2012 Nissan Altima Reviews

You Don't Now What Your Missing By Jim

lots of power its like driving a nascar, still breaking it in bought in new so got to be gentle , the interior and exterior are amazing nice clean lines outside and lots of head room for us tall peop... Read More

Very Nice. Very Reliable, Very Comefortable, Smooth And Quiet. By brianjahn

It has nice looks, comefortable seating, nice ride, decent handling, fair price. The CVT transmission works very nice. There is no downshifting on hills. (well, actually there is but you can't tell ... Read More

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2011 Nissan Altima Reviews

Sleek Beautiful Superior Nissan Design And Luxury By Heather

Great for a family of 4 or single driver! Handling is smooth and acceleration is powerful enough you would never know it is a 4 cyl. Great variable transmission provides unique driving experience. ... Read More

2011 Nissan Altima By blsjeep95

This is an all around great car. Impressive styling, handling, mpg, and comfort. The keyless entry and keyless starting button are very innovative. Full power on everything and it includes a 6 speaker... Read More

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2010 Nissan Altima Reviews

Great All Around Value. By Gmarch83

This car has been a great car for me. I drive a lot of highway miles in all weather conditions and this car has handled it all. I have been very happy with its fuel mileage as well as it's comfort w... Read More

Best Deal By Sameer

Awesome car from my perspective. I would love to recommend to any one on this planet. It can be used as a family car as well as a sports car for a bachelor. Fuel efficiency of this car is also good,... Read More

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2009 Nissan Altima Reviews

Sporty Sedan By DW19

ive really enjoyed this car, its a sporty sedan, interior is comfortable and pleasant to ride in, although this is a 4 cylinder it has a lot of power ive never noticed not having enough power and i ow... Read More

Like By Steven

liked this car put too many miles on it. great gas mileage. Handles very well in snow and icey weather. The cost of owner ship wasnt bad and up keep on the car wasn't over priced in any way. Like Read More

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