2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S review from North America
"Fast, sporty and reliable!"
What things have gone wrong with the car?
So far nothing went wrong with the car. The car is absolute gem.
General comments?
The Altima competes with the likes of Accord, Camry and Mazda6.
Buy an Altima if you are mainly looking for:
1) Driving dynamics, it has the sportiest handling in its segment.
2) Looks, it looks much sportier than the Accord and Camry.
3) Sheer acceleration, the Altima is a dream while accelerating from 0-60mph! No other car can come even near its performance.
4) Minimum body roll, it gives a sense of confidence while taking high speed turns!
5) Leg room, the Altima has the best leg room compared to the Accord and Mazda!
Don't buy this car if your main criteria is:
1) High mileage, though my Altima does give me 32mpg on highway.
2) Sheer comfort, Camry has the softest suspension, hence provides most comfort ride.
3) Even the slightest wind/engine noise bothers you. The Altima though is very quiet, but strong winds and while accelerating does produce a little noise.
4) Interior dash layout is not the best (Accord has best the interior).
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Model year | 2009 |
| Year of manufacture | 2009 |
| First year of ownership | 2009 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2009 |
| Engine and transmission | 2.5 I4 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 8 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 10 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 9 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 10 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 28 miles |
| Most recent distance | 5800 miles |
| Date of Entry | 3rd May, 2009 |