1997 Nissan Altima from North America - Comments

22nd Oct 2000, 10:30

What things have gone wrong with the car?

Never buy a car from CHAPMAN NISSAN in New Castle, DE. They claim to "re-condition" all used cars prior to sale. They charge premium prices for so-so cars. No warranties included - must buy an extended warranty.

Bad idle - Fast/slow and ROUGH. Dealership claims to have fixed it after we brought it back (THEY DID NOT).

TERRIBLE gas mileage.

The car needs brakes and we've only had it for 3 months.

Car has no acceleration power.

Transmission is rough.

The battery has died on this car twice due to leaving the headlights on.

General comments?

Interior comfort - no leg room for driver - horrible for long trips. The center console should be narrower to allow for the legs of driver and the front passenger.

Safety: The back seatbelts do not clasp shut for adults - not long enough - only long enough for children or small adults.


26th Aug 2001, 15:52

Why do you blame the car for the battery dying after you left your headlights on... not once, but twice? It is the same battery as a lot of other cars. It has 150 horse power, 8.3 sec 0-60? That is pretty quick, and its gas mileage is 21/26. That is reasonable for those stats. I am 6'3" and I fit just fine into my Altima.


15th Jan 2002, 12:08

You must be one huge guy!!! The seat belts aren't long enough? Give me a break.


17th Jul 2003, 07:46

I AGREE!! YOU left the headlights on TWICE! That's your problem, not the car's. And, if you want to have more room, try moving the seat back.


9th Apr 2004, 11:31

Sounds like you are having problems with the DEALER, don't blame the car, I'm 6'4" btw and this is the only car I've ever tried where the seat's furthest position was too far...

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