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The site below gives OBD II code descriptions. It says:
P0475 Exhaust Pressure Control Valve Malfunction
http://autorepair.about.com/cs/troubleshooting/l/bl_obd_4.htm
It's my first new car since 1991, so I'm really happy.
Hope you'll consider one!
JP
Congrats.I am considering one too.A 3.5 SL.
Which one did you buy?
Road noise can be reduced by changing tires over to Bridgestone Turanza LS-H.
Which one did it come with. Please let me know, so that I can avoid it.
Anyone know if the new 05 altima has an improved 5-speed shifter, especially for the 3.5 V6 model???
The previous iterations had a notoriously bad 5 speed stick. I would shop the 05 if the stick was known to be any better. Thanks!!
Buy a new one for her, and offer to take her old one...
And Manny Vargas is a great Service Rep! I've dealt with him for many years. Way back when he was at Nissan on Fletcher Ave. Never sold me something I didn't need for my Maxima.
Engine probably matters more in calculating rates than trim package anyway.
I just wish Nissan would get there act together on the fuel economy of the I4. It has some good power though
Is anyone considering test driving the two side by side? You know, with the incentives sure to come out, meybe its worth looking at.
I just wanted to know what you thought of the Altima, relating to the new Pontiac, thanks.
I wouldn't count on huge incentives right away, either.
The "old-tech" V6 in the Pontiac does make a ton of low-end torque, which is great, and it should get excellent gas mileage based on what it does in the Chevy Malibu.
The Altima's V-6 is no question the better overall engine, though. But, the SE and SL V-6 Altimas do run pretty high up the price chart, and that's where Pontiac may steal some Altima sales.
Are Nissan dealers price-inflating?
BTW is anyone interested in the G6 coup and hard-top(!) convertable??? I wonder if Nissan will offer something like that, and basically would it make you trade your altima for a pontiac, or the other way around?
So is the Altima a really good car, i mean compared to the cars you had before???
Not so interested in a coupe, but a G-6 or Altima convertible would rock.
The interior was the reason I didn't buy an 02-04 ALtima...if the 05 hadn't gotten a new interior, I would have bought an Accord.
But the new G6 should give Nissan a run for the money though.
It is damn nice looking and looks a lot like the current Altima
I have couple hundred dollars wasted with the dealer so far having them check my car with zero result and a standard answer 'no issues' with the recommendation that I am free to check with a different dealer.
Any suggestion before I loose more?The car just has 45 K miles and is sparingly used with timely maintenance. Appreciate your help.
Also, how do I handle dealers that install other stuff? I DO NOT want any extra stuff. Should I tell them take the stuff and then I buy? Or should say I will buy it but since I don't wanted I will not pay for that stuff, or I will pay a much cheaper price. By the way, that extra stuff came up to $1000, I know that the alarm system and pinstripes can be purchased cheaper than that!!
"Vehicle Security System
The Vehicle Security System flashes the headlights and sounds the horn if there's any attempt to open the doors or hood without a key, or remove key cylinders. You can also push the panic button on the keyfob to sound the alarm for 20 seconds."
Looks like an alarm system to me. Your dealer is just trying to line his pockets with your hard earned cash.
2004 Pontiac Grand Prix GT2
2004 Chevrolet Malibu LS
2004 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE
2004 Toyota Camry LE V6
I have only driven the GT2. I plan on test driving the others very soon.
Thanks!
Kristen
Thanks!
Kristen
For safety's sake, don't buy Altima
And it is true, it is EXTREMELY hard to find an Altima with ABS/SAB.
It should DEFINATELY be standard.
Since it's summer, the car is not getting overly cold so I'm worried that something may not be getting lubricated correctly. Has anyone encountered this problem or heard about a TSB on this?
Any info will be greatly appreciated.
Thanks
HP
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I have a 2000 Nissan Altima GXE with 89k miles, on it. I am fast approaching the 90k mile service, and most dealers are asking between $400-500 for this. I feel its too expensive, and would appreciate if any of you could suggest an alternative.
Another option is that I go in for the necessary replacements only, like tranny oil change, coolant flush etc. Do any of you know what parts like PCV etc need to be changed at this serivce? Any help would be greatly appreciated.
Find the maintenance schedule on this site and bring it to a reputable local shop. Replace whatever is called for and ask them to do the "once over".
Thanks-HP