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“Good Car”

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Mike7053 recommends this car
09/30/2008

performance is good for a big 4-cyl, gas mileage is fair considering performance, newer versions more efficient.  build is ok, interior is kinda cheap and scratches up quick, but it still looks good.  the overall appearance is what sold me, factory hubcaps are nasty and cheap under a pressure washer.
still, love my car!

Pros — nice design, decent performance
Cons — cheap interior fabric and colors, screwy crank-sensor
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“A Fun Car To Drive!!”

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Daniel5406 recommends this car
08/30/2008

Probably the most spacious car in its class. Looks good although you see it everywhere now, fun to drive, great acceleration, handling and braking.  Good on gas mileage, seems to be better with premium gas.  I recommend this car or Nissans in general to everyone.  If you want a  car thats fun to drive, go get any car made by Nissan or Infiniti (they are the same company).  Oh yeah, if you can pick up the manual transmission version!!

Pros — Excelent acceleration, great handling, above average factory sound system
Cons — Engine noise at high speeds, torque steer.
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“Purp Altima”

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Gene93 recommends this car
08/19/2008

It's a nissan. 2005 with 65000 miles. Everyone has
ridden in it. The purp mobile. Good acceleration,
brakes, and handling for a sedan. Definitely wished I
had the V6 model so I can have another 95 - 100 bhp.   
It's a very solid everyday driver. The car is a trooper.
Definitely worth the money for a very decent car.

Pros — Solid everyday driver
Cons — Wish I had the V6 model
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“My Altemooooooooo”

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Mohamad213 recommends this car
08/15/2008

IT'S VERY LIGHT .. FAST BUT RISKY
Fast, Look nice, Spearpart is sheep and every thing is easy to get,

Performance: it's very good and
budy: it's very Light and not strong like german cars .

I advice a lot of people to but altima . becz it's the full petrol it' enought for 650 Km and more.,mainenance it's very sheep ..

Pros — fast, look nice, Spearpart is sheep and every thing is easy to get,
Cons — very light, not too much safty
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“Personal Owner Thoughts”

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LaTerrence1 recommends this car
07/27/2008

Well... I usually drive american muscle but in the case if this Altima im very impressed with the performance, style, and dependability. With it being a 4-cyl would think that it was slow but if anybody wants any day HOLLA at me! Easy to install aftermarket electronics due to the car being kind of like a big pull apart art car but fun for fellow installers(cuts back on install time). Overall just fun to drive and being seen driving.

Pros — ALL is good
Cons — UH... Ill get back to you on that one
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“My Car!”

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Brad1710 recommends this car
07/23/2008

Powerful car but still gets decent gas mileage...averaging 27.5 MPG!  175 hp 4 cylinder.  Handles very well, especially with the Yokohama's I put on it.  Dark Blue...so it gets dirty easy.  But looks great when clean.  I have a long commute to work...but with this vehicle, I look forward to it.

Pros — Great looking car, but not too expensive.
Cons — Not very unique, they're all over the road.
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“Solid Cost Efficient Sedan”

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James5951 recommends this car
06/02/2008

Not exactly a looker in the S models. However, if you can get a nice color and leather interior, i'd go for it.

Pros — Cost, handling
Cons — front wheel drive, looks
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“Gang Car”

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Al224 recommends this car
05/24/2008

the car is good, but the acceleraton is so bad, weak breaks, noisy from inside

Pros — non
Cons — noise
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“Have 125k On The Car, No Major Problems.”

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ebvette recommends this car
05/11/2008

bought it new in'04. put one set of Pirelli tire at 60k, set of rotors and pads at 85k.

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“My First Car”

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Marcin64 recommends this car
04/02/2008

GREAT CAR WHEN U DONT FEEL LIKE BURNING A LOT IF GAS. I GOT MINE WIT CROME RIMS BUT STILL GOTA PUT TINTS

Pros — GOOD ON GAS. ALOT OF ROOM IN THE BACK :)
Cons — IF U WANT IT TO BE UR RACEING CAR GET THE SER VERSION, NOT THE S, TO MUCH WORK FOR THE S. THATS WHY I ALSO GOT THE 08 3.5SE ALTIMA COUPE..:)
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