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3.63 out of 5 stars

Great looking car... that's all

mcitv08, 09/03/2008
2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

My "used to have" 2002 Nissan Altima was a great looking car, even up to the end when I traded it in last week. The comfort and ride quality is excellent. Amenities with the vehicle are to a minimum but overall the car is very nice. However this car does have many issues. The car at 97k miles had been burning oil (a qt a week) thus flooding the motor to where it can't start. 02 sensors were bad, fuel pump went out twice, recalled gas tank, very cheap interior materials. However when the car did run, of which it did very well 90% of the times, it drove smoothly and quietly.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

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Cadet, 03/10/2010
2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

It is better to buy car in the 90s now. Nissan Altima 2002 is a piece of trash. After only 61000 miles, I have to replace the head gasket which is cost a lot of money.The car consumed more oil than gas. Please stay away from Nissan Altima. I used to be in love with Nissan for so many years but know,many I will buy the older one .

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2.88 out of 5 stars

Very Unhappy

Mark_ace7, 04/02/2002
2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

If it drove as good as it looks, I would be very happy. My stick grinds into 2nd and 3rd and the dealer says its normal. The car also vibrates a great deal from external noise (other cars, trucks, etc..) The vibration is strong in the stering wheel, pedals, and stick. I want my old car back.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Style, Great Performance. Reliable

deftech, 02/02/2010
2002 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I bought this car with 10000 miles on it. I now have 80000 miles on it and have not had any trouble with it whatsoever. The big 2.5L cylinder has lots of power and is fun to drive. The cabin has more room than other cars in its class. The good fuel economy is just another plus.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Wow!

colebob, 05/15/2002
2002 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This was my last choice of car to check on my list of Honda, Passat, Toyota, Mazda, even BMW. I took a test drive & bought it! Incredible power in the engine! Drove a Suburban 7 yrs & was scared of a small car & no power. I got this car black & loaded with all the bells. Have 480 miles on it & people stop me all the time to say how cool the car looks. I'm very happy & would recommend to anyone.

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