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One more thing. How much do you guys pay for insurance for the 3.5 SE? Assuming that you have a clean driving record, and that you're in your 30's?
As for insurance, I am a 24 year old single male in MA with no accidents/tickets, and I pay $950 a year for full coverage.
Hope this helps!
Get the best of BOTH worlds -- engine and a better interior, though the G35 and Max are a tiny bit smaller than the Altima, but you may not need all that space.
Might also want to check out the Acura TSX when it comes out this year for a possible used purchase in 2004.
One of them is exoticwooddash.com. Magazines like Motor Trend, etc. usually have ads for these types of companies in the back of their magazines.
Also, if you go to http://www.altimas.net click on FORUMS and do a SEARCH for the word TITANIUM, you'll find a bunch of listings and probably even websites where you can find the part cheap.
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2.5S - 100watt am/fm/cd w/6 speakers and clock
standard in 3.5SE also
2.5S - Convience Adds Wheel mounted control SVC & RDS System.
2.5SL - 150watt Bose am/fm/6-cd changer 8 speaker w/SVC RDS and clock
upgrade in 2.5S premieum convience & 3.5SE leather, SE premieum leather or SE sport plus package.
I Hope this helps in your quest for stereo info.
http://www.edmunds.com/reviews/list/top10/55745/article.html
I was wondering, is it worth it to get a wind deflector for sunroofs, whats its purpose. I don't know if I want one on my car or not... please help thanx
That small cheap change made a real big difference. Anybody not happy with the wood, should definitely make this change!
Has anyone had to change the tires on their 2.5 yet? The stock Bridgestones are already wearing thin on my Altima and I cannot find a replacement tire in that size except for the same junk Bridgestone model.
Thanks
http://www.tirerack.com/
Good info there.
The Bose system SVC (stereo volume goes up automatically at higher speeds) is adjustable for Low-Med-High. If it is set to High the volume goes up quite noticebly -mine is set to Medium
www.classicsofttrim.com
www.leatherseats.com
I haven't personally used either of these services, but I believe a few people around here have used Classic Soft Trim and were happy with their work.
(hosts: I hope you don't mind a cut and paste job from the National Highway Traffic Safety Association website, if you do, let me know)
Make: NISSAN
Model: ALTIMA
Year: 2002
Recall Number: 03V084000
Summary:
ON CERTAIN VEHICLES EQUIPPED WITH THE 2.5 LITER ENGINE, THE EXHAUST PIPE HANGER PIN MAY CATCH DEBRIS FROM THE ROAD THAT COULD BE IGNITED BY CONTACT WITH THE MAIN CATALYST.
Consequence:
THIS CONDITION COULD RESULT IN A FIRE.
Remedy:
DEALERS WILL REMOVE THE PROTRUDING PORTION OF THE EXHAUST PIPE HANGER PIN. IN ADDITION TO THE CORRECTIVE ACTION, IN ORDER TO REDUCE THE RISK OF FIRE IN THE EVENT OF POOR OR IMPROPER MAINTENANCE THAT COULD RESULT IN OIL SPILLAGE, HEAT SHIELD(S) WILL BE INSTALLED ON THE PRE-CATALYST AND EXHAUST TUBE. OWNER NOTIFICATION IS EXPECTED TO BEGIN DURING MAY 2003. OWNERS WHO TAKE THEIR VEHICLES TO AN AUTHORIZED DEALER ON AN AGREED UPON SERVICE DATE AND DO NOT RECEIVE THE FREE REMEDY WITHIN A REASONABLE TIME SHOULD CONTACT NISSAN AT 1-800-647-7261.
Notes:
ALSO ON 2002 ALTIMA AND SENTRA VEHICLES, CERTAIN ENGINE OPERATING CONDITIONS MAY CAUSE THE PRE-CATALYST TO OVERHEAT AND DAMAGE THE CATALYST SUBSTRATE. IF SUBSTRATE PARTICLES ENTER THE COMBUSTION CHAMBER, THEY COULD SCORE THE CYLINDER WALLS, RESULTING IN INCREASED OIL CONSUMPTION. IF THE ENGINE OIL LEVEL IS NOT CHECKED ON A PERIODIC BASIS AND DROPS BELOW THE LOW LEVEL, AND THE DRIVER CONTINUES TO OPERATE THE VEHICLE IGNORING NOTICEABLE ENGINE NOISE, ENGINE DAMAGE MAY OCCUR WHICH COULD RESULT IN A FIRE. NISSAN IS STILL DEVELOPING A REMEDY FOR THE PRE-CATALYST PROBLEM. CUSTOMERS CAN ALSO CONTACT THE NATIONAL HIGHWAY TRAFFIC SAFETY ADMINISTRATIONÂ’S AUTO SAFETY HOTLINE AT 1-888-DASH-2-DOT (1-888-327-4236).
I didn't find this in the owners manual. How do I adjust this?
Instructions on how to change the setting are on page 4-24 of the owner's manual.
Can anybody confirm if a leather interior was a factory option on the 2002 2.5S?
It seems strange as you can go for the 2.5SL for the cow hide.
I have asked the seller questions and it seems like a 2.5S (steel wheels, etc) and not a 2.5SL.
When I leased my 2.5S last November I requested after market leather from the dealer and a beautiful light gray leather was installed. It made a difference of night and day for the interior.
It is generally agreed by most people here that a good aftermarket leather is superior to the factory trim. I wouldn't hesitate to purchase the vehicle with this option assuming you are satisfied with the rest of the vehicle.
But the aftermarket leather is WAY WAY better than the factory stuff found in the 2.5SL and 3.5SE. I plan on getting a 2.5s with aftermarket leather if the interior gets updated.
While on the topic of updating. I read on Altimas.net that the Altima will be getting the climate control and screen display that the Maxima has for 2004. I don't know how true this is, but I am eager to find out.
WWW.ALTIMAS.NET...
I have seen the new 2004 Sentra, and was wondering if there are any news on updates to the Altima for 2004? Any possible changes to the look (i.e the taillamps, headlamps or grill)?
I heard a rumour that the 2004 will sport the bucktooth grill that the 2004 Maxima has...
No biggie... There are some GREAT aftermarket grilles out there now that look good -- just sucks that idiots at Nissan don't read these boards and can't grasp that WE ALL HATE THAT GRILLE.
When I got my 2002 Altima, I was really disappointed that the dash didn't have the platinum trim like in the pre-production photos. I e-mailed Nissan and told them they should at least add that as an option... They guy emailed me back somewhat "condescendingly" something like, "Oh... Ok... I'll suggest at the next meeting that ONE guy out there wants the pre-production dash..."
The 2003 model is released -- and behold -- it has the platinum dash. Am I saying I was responsible for this? No... But I'll bet the guy brought it up and several others commented that they too heard it from others.
My point: While these boards are great, if you want the company to know how you feel, CONTACT THEM!!!
Here's the link:
http://www.nissanusa.com/global/contactus/ContactUsApplication/1,- - - 9375,,00.html
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http://www.xenondepot.com/
or
http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors/ws/eBayISAPI.dll?ViewItem&item- - =2416387117&category=36476
Good Luck!!!
I guess I'd just be a little concerned about buying a rental with almost 30,000 miles on it just because some (not all) people have a tendency to sometimes abuse rentals.
Good price on the car though... You drove it, so you'd have to be the judge if you felt the car was abused or not. Maybe if they went for a flat $15,500 OUT THE DOOR and I "believe" there are ways to get additional coverage on the car beyond the maufacturers 3year/36k mile warranty.