Used 2001 Nissan Altima Consumer Reviews
Used Altima for sale
Maybe I got a lemon?
Bob Snodgrass, 11/07/2008
2001 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car used from a dealer with only 40,000 miles on it. It ran great for about a year, up until about 60,000. Then we had some major mechanical problems - things you would not expect to go wrong so soon. The first thing was the air conditioning went out - cost $2400 to replace. Then something weird went wrong with the instrument panel that caused the cruise control to fail - another 600.00. Now the intake manifold gasket is gone (a problem these vehicles have) and the car idles poorly. We're tired of soaking money into this car- Our other Altima (a 96) was reliable which is why we bought this one. We're going back to Toyota.
I'm a happy owner
soklorsee, 12/09/2003
2001 Nissan Altima GXE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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During the first year , there were lots of strange noises coming from dash and engine. I took it back to dealer and they fixed them all under warranty. Now the car drives very well and it's actually fun to drive. Very smooth and adequate power. I will definitely get another nissan. The only thing about this car is the suspension is little too stiff. Would be a perfect car if equiped with a softer suspension.
2001 Nissan Altima SE - Nicest SE ever
CARLOS, 06/30/2002
2001 Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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The reason I bought an altima is because they made an SE. I think that if this model wouldn't have came out right now I would probably be driving something else. So far I have put 7600 miles on the car and it runs great. I recommend this car to anyone who would like to own a luxury sport sedan.
Practical and Basic
SallyM, 12/21/2003
2001 Nissan Altima GLE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 4A)
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I have owned Nissans since 1979. I don't think they can be beat for reliability/dependability. The Nissan Altima 2001 is no exception to this, only it's a really boring car. It's not fun to drive: Less power, poorer handling in wet weather, wider turning radius, and it just looks like a million others. It is so common looking that you lose it in parking lots. Save your money and buy one that's 2002 model year after they changed the design and made it look a whole lot sharper. Why not have looks, performance and dependability instead of just dependability?
Nice car!
2001 Altima SE, 08/13/2005
2001 Nissan Altima SE 4dr Sedan (2.4L 4cyl 5M)
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Strong engine. Transmission pretty smooth. Both exterior and interior size somewhat smaller than other midsize cars but bigger than compact size cars. Ride is comfortable but not luxury. I owned it since new had no problem so far-86K now. Mine is sportier version with spoiler, alloy wheels, sport suspension and etc. When it was new, better value than accord or camry I felt but resale value is poorer. No timbing belt in this car. It has chain which does not requre replacement at 60k. Overall, Nice car!