EXPERTS CONCLUDE 4 Star Driver Front Crash Rating. 5 Star Passenger Front Crash Rating.
KBB.com Consumer Reviews
Overall4.4Out of 5
Very reliable, good gas mileage, good handling
By bdriver | on Thursday, November 14, 2013
5.0
Have owned this car for 6 years. Purchased it with 80k, now has 160000k. I'm a retired auto mechanic so I do most of my own maintenance. Engine has plenty of pep and it handles very well for a 4 door sedan! Interior very roomy and comfortable. Doesn't use any oil yet, although I change mine every 3000 miles. I've yet to do anything to the brakes.
A few negatives: Front bumper will scrape and rub on even the smallest curb! I must remember this when ever I park. Had to replace the drivers door window motor/regulator due to cheap plastic gears. Just replaced both front door speakers (I like playing Fleetwood Mac LOUD!) My biggest repair has been the engine intake manifold gasket. An internet search reveals this to be a common fault of the 2.4 liter 4 cyl engine. After pulling the manifold off the engine and checking it with a straight edge, I found it to have a 0.003 warp. Had it resurfaced at a machine shop and reassembled. Now runs fine. Possible design flaw from the factory?
Otherwise, this has been a very reliable car. One of the best I've owned. Speaking as a mechanic, I would not hesitate to recommend this car to any of my friends.…
Great buy!
By AM | on Monday, June 24, 2013
5.0
This car had some problems with the front and rear window gears for raising and lowering the windows because it was the first year for using plastic teeth for the gears--not a smart design choice.
When I bought it from Brown's Nissan in VA it came with dry rotted tires--I bought it new! This was not a manufacturing fault!
It has been sitting, town and traffic driving and long distance driving. It always starts up and responds well. It got its first replacement set of brakes at 10 yrs. old. It always gets 27-30 mpg and lately with an additive 30 regularly. Lots of pick up and go--passing great and on hills up and down wonderful. It is loaded with trunk items and dogs for long distances and still great mileage. I go at least the speed limit--70+ in WV!
Love it and do not want to sell it but my kid needs it.
Would buy another if I knew they were made as well and were a hybrid!!!!…
Best Used Vehicle For The Money
By AltimaOwner | on Thursday, December 13, 2012
5.0
I have had this car for little over 4 1/2 months, And I love the gas mileage I receive with this car.…
Plus tax, title, license and $180 dealer documentary service fee.