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Nissan Altima Features and Specs

Features & Specs

  • Engine 2.4 L Inline 4-cylinder
  • Drivetrain Front Wheel Drive
  • Transmission 5-speed Manual
  • Horse Power 150 hp @ 5600 rpm
  • Fuel Economy 21/28 mpg
  • Bluetooth No
  • Navigation No
  • Heated Seats No
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  • What's New for 1996

    New wheel covers, power lock logic and fresh GXE upholstery update this hot-selling sedan.

 
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  Average Consumer Rating (56 total reviews)

Reliable altima

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Vehicle: 1995 Nissan Altima

Bought at 75,000mi. Had some expensive repairs but overall been happy with the ride and reliability. My suggestion for anyone owning this car is to keep up regular maintenance from the dealership. The dealership is more expensive, but they know what they are doing and won't charge for services you don't need. This car had an oil leak that was expensive and require the engine to be removed. The alternator, distributor and radiator belts and hoses were replaced. Power steering rack and pinion, hoses, CV boots engine mounts replaced. I probably wouldn't have taken this route again as the repairs added up to what new car payments would be, but I have a decent car now and enjoy it.



Free car

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Vehicle: 1995 Nissan Altima

Who can say no to a free car? When I got this car it seriously needed some TLC. The previous owners didn't take care of it. So I when ahead and did all the maintenance on it, but it still some parts to be replace like axle, suspension bushing, tires. Other then that the car runs pretty good.



Ehhh

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Vehicle: 1995 Nissan Altima

I purchased this car for 200 dollars. I had to put in a new radiator and starter, before it would drive. After that I drove it out to California, which was a 2000 mile drive. The alternator went out on the trip there.I had it for about 6 months after that and it had no problems and I was happy with it. Then the problems started. I had to replace the half-shafts. The check engine light came on with no explanation for it ever being found. The air bag light would flicker on and off. The power steering leaked, as did the oil. Then the alternator went bad again. Then the transmission started slipping. Then the exhaust rusted out. Everything was replaced until the engine itself went bad.I gave up.


 
 
 
Gas Mileage

EPA-Rated MPG

  • 21
  • cty
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  • 28
  • highway
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What's New for 1996

New wheel covers, power lock logic and fresh GXE upholstery update this hot-selling sedan.

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ezeekz
ezeekz
03-15-2013
Nissan Sentra Real World Mpg
about a quarter tank once with a 2012 nissan altima driving the same way same distance and got better mileage. I also own a 1996 nissan 240sx and that even gets better mileage than my sentra! Anyone ...

lsc
lsc
11-08-2001
Nissan Altima
So what that C&D ranked the Accord first and the Altima third? Drive the cars yourself....

maxamillion1
maxamillion1
07-09-2006
2007 Nissan Altima
The 2002 Altima was a redesign, just like the 1998 model was a redesign compared to the 1993....


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