2002 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE review from North America
"Very able sports sedan for the money"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
I bought this car used:
The steering column has some lateral (side to side) movement; the dealer stated that this is a $1,000 repair (replacing the steering column). Performance is not affected.
The interior dash plastic is marked up. The interior color is black, so these marks show more visibly.
General comments?
I really like the car. The speed and handling are very good. The acceleration sometimes still surprises me. I really appreciate the ability to accelerate from 50 to 70.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model Year | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5L SE Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8/10 |
| Reliability marks | 7/10 |
| Comfort marks | 7/10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 5/10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 6/10 |
| Distance when acquired | 59000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 93000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Prix |
| Date of Entry | 12th March, 2008 |