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My question to current 4cylinder Altima Owners: What kind of fuel mileage are you getting compared to the ratings?
Thank you for your help.
WOW! :surprise: It will be very interesting to see if American car buyers will take to the "slipping clutch feel" of CVT automatics on the Nissan automobiles. One thing we should watch is that don't be surprised that within a year the Quest also switches to CVT, probably using a beefed-up version of the Murano's CVT unit.
FWIW, I contacted Nissan USA on the aftermarket addition of leather to a cloth interior. They fully endorse it and I was told it does not effect the existing warranty.
Even worse, I brought my car for maintence service. they charged me $580 for a lot of unnecessay service, I was trying to talk to the manager about the complaint. The guy who is the manager charged my credit card told me that there is no manager available now. After I paid $580, he gave me the key and said the car is outside. I went out and could not find my car, came back asked if somebody can show me where is my car. the manager screaming at me said I have to find it by myself. I was upset about it because my baby is waiting outside crying and they even can not show my there is the car. I tried to get his name. He gave me his bussinese card and he is the general manager. I was shock. After he gave me the card, not only did not show me the car but told me to get out of there and almost hit me. I have never seen anything like this before. I would never buy a Nissan car and go to Nissan service.
Joe
I do not see the 07 Altima thread after the change of the forums format. Thanks Old Mike
Enjoy!
Are 93 thru 97 Altima transmissions all the same for engines 2.4L? Im looking to replace my transmission for my 97 Altima with an used transmission. I dont really want to spend the money to rebuild the trainy thats on there now because the car isnt really worth that much. I can get an used trainy for cheap and a good mechanic to put it on for cheap. I just need to know if any year would do (93 - 97). Any reply would be greatly apreciated.
Thanks,
floridaguy
I had gone ahead and bought an Used Nissan Altima 2003 model with around 59720 miles in it at Royal Moore Nissan in Hillsboro, Oregon for around 11,920 Dollars. I was around 10 Days into Car searching after getting my licnese (I am new to US), and was desperate for a Car due to the rainy weather around here.
Since I bought the Car, I have been going thru this "phase " of doubting my purchase whether I paid too much for the car or whether the dealer gave me a good deal or did he take advantage of my need for a car or whether I could have had it for lot less. The Car looked and drives really good it had very very minor blemish on the Bumper other than that the car felt kind of new (inspite of the milage) and I had a satisfactory and a happy feeling when I purchased it. Now with a desperate need of a car being satisfied, I am now thinking in terms of whether I paid more for the car..I have seen the NADA,KBB and Edmunds value of the car, but still wonder whether I got a decent enough deal or ripped off ? I would really appreciate if anybody with insights into this can tell me whether the money I paid was okay or the dealer ripped me off ?
It's an '06 model.
Thanks
Apparently the 2 yr servicing date is sometime early March and i might extend this lease for next 6 months.
THe problem is that the 2 yr servicing is approx $400-500 if i were to get it at the Nissan Dealer.
The ques - do i need to get it done from the dealer and if so can i tell them to only do the bare essentials so that i am not so much out of pocket (if so would i get dinged when i return the lease)?
If i were to return the car and get a new one - does any one have experience wherein they have negotiatied that all services esp the exp ones be tucked into the monthly (pretty much like the BMW where all service is included)
please let me knowASAP
thanks
You could get it serviced by a third party and keep the receipts, which may be cheaper.
One thing the leasing companies WILL ding you for is worn tires. If your tires are down, you may be able to get a set of almost new low mileage "used" OEM tires that have been traded in for something better. Call a number of tire dealers. There is a large "silent" market for used tires!
Extending a lease for 6 months doesn't make sense. You still owe the same contractual residual amount, and the car is worth less after 6 additional months. The 6 monthly payments are just thrown away. Also, you are out of warranty and if anything breaks you will have to pay for the repairs to a car you are giving up anyway. May as well put the money into your new car.
The dealer will gladly sell you a service contract when you buy your new car. They make a nice profit on it, and you pay more for it than you would if you paid as you went! Not a good idea in my book.
my car is in good condition - but am also in the process of buying a condo and hence was hoping to make the car a bit later on - i hear you on the extension for 6 months/year.
So basically what are a must have service done to a car after 2 yrs (i dont knw a lot abt cars) except oil change etc.
thanks
As you are buying a condo, it may make sense for you to put off the new car lease, however there are also advantages doing the transactions in the same month. As long as your credit is good:
1) Close on the condo first.
2) Do a no money down lease if you are short on cash.
Credit inquiries hit your credit report and lower your credit rating. Your mortgage company and others will make credit inquiries which will be on your record, so you creditworthiness in 6 months time will be lower than it is now and you may pay a higher interest or money factor as a result. If you lease the new car within a month of closing the condo, the inquiries and condo purchase will not have hit your credit report yet so you will get a better leasing rate.
Neglecting these can cost major $$$$$$$$$$$$ if something fails.
have 25k miles - what do u suggest!
New condo, new car. Cool!
am super glad i came here...
while i am at this - any inputs on the Nissan Murano
FYI - did i mention that in addition to the car and condo also expecting!!! yes a big big year for me!@!!
I can't see two testers getting that different 0-60 times. If one is a typo, which one? :confuse:
2019 Kia Soul+, 2015 Mustang GT, 2013 Ford F-150, 2000 Chrysler Sebring convertible
10W30 is mainly for older cars designed for it or those with worn out piston rings. Those older cars will burn less oil at start-up with 10W30.
Many new cars even use 5W20...mainly Hondas' Mazdas and Fords. The engines are optimized for the lower viscoscity oil. I've even heard there they have problems using 10W30 because the variable valve timing requires a certain oil performance.
I had an '03 Maxima in the past and I think the front fenders had the vin on stickers on them. I've seen these on other Altimas too. This '05 doesn't have the stickers. There is also just a slight bit of overspray on the hood prop-rod. The car checks out clean for crashes on Auto-Check.
The other things are that the tires - Bridgestone Turanza, which are stock to my knowledge, are showing a lot of wear, less than half of thread left, I'd say, and cracking. They seem too far gone for just 25,000 miles.
The last thing will probably sound kind of weird, but the steering wheel is very worn and has that dirty look around the rim. Again, it seems excessive considering the low miles and how clean the rest of the car is.
Too many red flags? Or too much paranoia on my part?
Thanks for any opinions in advance!
Paul
You can check the manufacture date for the tires and see if they were possibly not original. If you don't know how to read tire dates, look it up on Google or take it to a tire shop. Poor alignment can eat up the best tires in a hurry!
Maybe the owner has unusually dirty hands...Good luck!
DANGER!
I was in the market 7yrs ago for used Millenias, and was driving my pristine '90 GTI (with 250,000 miles :surprise: ) around to shop for these Mazdas.
I recall having looked at one 3yr old Millenia then that sounded much like you described this Altima.
I asked myself.......what kind of lazy slob would let such details get like this????
Right then & there I decided to always avoid ANY car that had signs of aftermarket radios, aftermarket wheels, dark-tinted windows & touched-up resprays. These are the types of cars owned by folks who drive like idiots (drag racing every commuter, weaving through traffic, tailgating, slamming on the brakes, stereo pumping loud crappy music)
I want a used car that is driven like I drive my own car (where brake jobs last 100k miles, clutches & trannies never need replacement), and taking good care of the interior & paint usually goes hand-in-hand with good care for the mechanical components.
Find another car that FEELS right, and is sold by a private party. You will be happier
The car you saw likely has far more miles than the indicated mileage and if the VIN stickers are not on the fenders and you see overspray, the car has been in a serious front end wreck.
Forget this one - there are too many well cared for examples out there and the last thing you need is a FWD car thats had a major front end repair.
Malfunction indicator light
(MIL)
If this indicator light comes on steady or blinks
while the engine is running, it may indicate a
potential emission control malfunction.
The malfunction indicator light may also come on
steady if the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, or if
the vehicle runs out of fuel. Check to make sure
the fuel-filler cap is installed and closed tightly,
and that the vehicle has at least 3 gallons (11.4
liters) of fuel in the fuel tank.
After a few driving trips, the light should
turn off if no other potential emission control
system malfunction exists.
If this indicator light comes on steady for 20
seconds and then blinks for 10 seconds when
the engine is not running, it indicates that the
vehicle is not ready for an emission control system
inspection/maintenance test. See “Readiness
for inspection/maintenance (I/M) test” in the
“Technical and consumer information” section of
this manual.
Operation
The malfunction indicator light will come on in
one of two ways:
c Malfunction indicator light on steady — An
emission control system malfunction has
been detected. Check the fuel-filler cap. If
the fuel-filler cap is loose or missing, tighten
or install the cap and continue to drive the
vehicle. The light should turn off after
a few driving trips. If the light does not
turn off after a few driving trips, have the
vehicle inspected by a NISSAN dealer. You
do not need to have your vehicle towed to
the dealer.
c Malfunction indicator light blinking—An engine
misfire has been detected which may
damage the emission control system. To reduce
or avoid emission control system damage:
– do not drive at speeds above 45 MPH
(72 km/h).
– avoid hard acceleration or deceleration.
– avoid steep uphill grades.
– if possible, reduce the amount of cargo
being hauled or towed.
The malfunction indicator light may stop blinking
and come on steady. Have the vehicle inspected
by a NISSAN dealer. You do not need to have
your vehicle towed to the dealer.
CAUTION
Continued vehicle operation without having
the emission control system checked
and repaired as necessary could lead to
poor driveability, reduced fuel economy,
and possible damage to the emission control
Well, if s/he bought this car before Dec. 2005, the car is already over 3 years old.
So far, the car has been great except for a few issues with the intelli key and the rear brakes getting recalled :surprise: . Two days ago, when I went to drive the car, it would not start. Every time I pressed the start button, the car would make a very loud and constant clicking noise until I would press the start button to turn the car off. At first I thought it was the battery, but when I put it on acc mode, the lights, radio, and instrument cluster turned on just fine. So, I thought it could not be the battery- must be the starter????
I called the dealer and they recommended getting it jumped. They thought maybe it had a weak/defective battery. Nissan roadside assistance jumped the car for $63.44 and the car turned on. I drove it to Ferman Nissan and left it overnight. They ran some diagnostic test and it came out fine- the battery was fine, so was the starter and alternator. The service guy told me it was probably just a fluke and to bring it in if it happens again.
I did not leave any lights on or anything like that. It is garage kept, so I don't think the recent cold weather (40s) could have zapped the battery.
I had a geo prizm in the late 90s with electrical issues that started at 20K miles, so I am wondering if the same thing will happen with the altima....
Has anyone else had an issue like this? Just hoping it is not a :lemon: