2001 Nissan Altima GXE review from North America
"Reliable, but has a terrible ride"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
Hoses and belts replaced at 120000.
Windshield cracked due to stone from a truck.
Battery at 138000.
Suspension is the major issue.
General comments?
I bought this car at 5 years old in 2006. It did have high miles on it, but ran (and still does) great.
However, considering I did not put much into the car, and I live in a state where the roads are not well maintained, the suspension is shot. I always thought the car's handling was not good, and the ride was at first acceptable (my Pontiac Grand Am had a terrible ride, so this was a step up), but slowly the suspension got rougher. Now the car is difficult to control on the roads, and and the ride is just terrible.
I am trading in the car in a few days. All things considered, I did get my moneys worth, and as far as general reliability, I can say it was dependable.
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| I hope to get 300,000 miles |
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| The most reliable transportation I have owned |
| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Don't Know |
| Model year | 2001 |
| Year of manufacture | 2001 |
| First year of ownership | 2006 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2008 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.4 DOHC Automatic |
| Performance marks | 6 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 7 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 10 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 105000 miles |
| Most recent distance | 140000 miles |
| Previous car | Pontiac Grand Am |
| Date of Entry | 5th October, 2008 |