2002 Nissan Altima SE 3.5 review from North America
"Performance, quality and value, this is the best car for 2002."
What things have gone wrong with the car?
This car has literally been maintenance free.
General comments?
The car has excellent performance and handling. It's a great family sedan that performs like a sports car. The seats are very comfortable and the power drivers seat is adjustable to suit just about anyone. The fuel mileage is excellent at 10.9L/100km City and 7.9L/100km Highway. I am a high mileage driver and so far in 74,000 km, my total average mileage is 9.4L/100km. The car is also very quiet at highway speeds. Body panel fit and finish is excellent.
The negatives of this car;
The radio has very poor reception. You can hear an electrical engine noise on most stations unless you are very close to the local radio transmitters. This is common in all 2002 Altima's.
The interior finish is cheap looking and does not reflect the fine quality that was put into the rest of the car.
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| Would you buy another car from this manufacturer? | Yes |
| Year of manufacture | 2002 |
| First year of ownership | 2002 |
| Most recent year of ownership | 2002 |
| Engine and transmission | 3.5 V6 Automatic |
| Performance marks | 9 / 10 |
| Reliability marks | 9 / 10 |
| Comfort marks | 8 / 10 |
| Dealer Service marks | 9 / 10 |
| Running Costs (higher is cheaper) | 9 / 10 |
| Overall marks (average of all marks) | |
| Distance when acquired | 21 kilometres |
| Most recent distance | 74322 kilometres |
| Previous car | Ford Taurus |
| Date of Entry | 14th December, 2002 |