The car goes through starters fairly regularly.
The timing chain is slapping its cover due to a broken guide.
The valve cover gasket has had to be replaced.
The passenger window won't roll down.
My parents bought this car for me after I totaled my Supra. I wasn't very pleased at first, but it's proven to be a very good car. It's reliable and really isn't as slow as I thought it would be.
I've been very hard on this car and taken it to the local dragstrip fairly regularly and it's taken a year and a half for stuff to start wearing out.
My starter just went out and it's only been on the car for 3 months, I'm not sure if it's just my car or if all Altimas have trouble with the starter.
I'm considering purchasing another Altima, I'd like a '97 model with the 5 speed transmission (I can't stand an automatic).
Just a couple of things... I own a 1994 Altima GXE with 102,600 miles on it... Have only a few problems with this car since new. 1 new starter at 101,020 miles, distributer oil issue, and, 1 new alt. at 99,044 miles... yes, as it ages, things get worn, like the radio speakers that I had to replace, the power antenna cable, and the master door switch... I consider that normal and understandable for a car that is 12 years old... I am hoping to get another 100,000 out of it before it is retired, but, if the new altima looks good, it might be time for a trade... If you are looking for a reliable car, get the first gen car...
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