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4.63 out of 5 stars

Excellent All-Around Vehicle

Trevor, 08/23/2009
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this car used 2 years ago, and it has yet to disappoint me. It now has 107k miles and no problems. Very good acceleration and handling, great turn radius, extremely smooth ride and very spacious seating area. I love the eye catching rear light design, it hypnotizes people that drive behind me. Decent gas mileage, and nice features, overall a very satisfying vehicle. Although the "bose" sound system is a bit disappointing, and the microchip key costs over $100 to make a duplicate.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Great Car

ZCT, 10/04/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I've only had the car for a week, but I've driven over 1000 miles already. The Altima is an excellent car. For the money I think it is best in its class. I would recommend one strongly.

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5 out of 5 stars

Review from a test driver only

Bett1e, 08/31/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I test drove the Nissan Altima 2002 today (8/31) and I have to say I was very impressed. The car looks awesome. The paint looks questionable though - how long will it last? The V4 hesitates like most 4 cylinders. The V6 more than makes up for it. The car is definitely fun to drive.

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5 out of 5 stars

Have Fun!

Hanna, 10/07/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
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A lot of power and fun in for a resonable amont of dollars..

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4.13 out of 5 stars

So far so good

Snoopy62, 08/29/2009
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I have owned this car new since August, 2003 and there have been minor problems all except for the radiator tank cracking and having to be replaced. Minor problems like the hood support rod, whe I put it up to check the oil and snapped the rod into the holder under the hood, the hook part snapped off. Luckily the dealer had them in stock. This was int he cold weather so maybe it was the plastic got too rigiid otherwise I would have to hold up the hood by hand. Computer had to be reprogrammed twice after a recall. The original Continental tires stink and I finally got michelins after the second set of continentals. They only lasted 23k each set. 32 mpg on the highway using Cruise control!

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