2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S from North America - Comments

Absolutely nothing (except one headlight bulb at 102,000 miles) has gone wrong with this car. It is a joy to own and drive.

This is a fantastic car for the money. I commute 200+ miles/day, and average 30+ m.p.g. in the winter, and 32-34 m.p.g. in the summer.

Practical, comfortable, absolutely reliable, easy to keep and service.

Replaced original Continental tires (horrible!) at 68,000 miles with a set of Kumho Solus HP4. Great improvement in road noise, comfort, wet and snow handling.

Only items that were replaced (they were NOT failed) : accessory belt (92,000 miles), rear brake pads (the front are still original!), transmission fluid, brake fluid, coolant, spark plugs (at 102,000 miles).

I change oil every 10,000 miles (regular 5W/30), drive conservatively, mostly on highway.

Great room for people and luggage, easy and light to drive.

Did you really drive 102k miles on your car. Have you ever needed to replace the engine (recall on catalyst). You say you NEVER had problems with the car in all that time?

To your question: yes, actually I have 136,000+ miles on this car and everything runs great. I just replaced the radiator, though, since it was starting leaking from the top.

Other than that, this is all I replaced:

- 1 set of tires (I got Kumho tires - excellent buy!)

- 1 accessory belt (for precaution)

- spark plugs (at 102,000 miles)

- rear brake pads (at 85,000 miles)

- front brake pads (at 112,000 miles)

The car looks and drives like new. Oil consumption: less than 1/2 quart every 10,000 miles.

How come you are NOT having problems with catalytic converter and oil consumption problem? I DON'T GET IT.

It cause 99% of ALL 02 03 Altima owners here has to replace the engine and catalytic converter, before 100k mile.

I'm SURPRISED YOU MADE IT THAT FAR without replacing the Catalytic converter and engine!!!

Now let me ask you a quetion?? Did you REALLY go that far (135000 miles) without problems with catalytic converter and oil consumption????????????? Agian Im surprised!!!!!!!!!!! Cause, ALL I KEEP HEARING, reveiw after reveiw is pre-cat needing replacement and RUINing engine along with it!!!!!!!!!!!!