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4.5 out of 5 stars
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4.75 out of 5 stars

A steal at $7800 though some worries

DavieJ89, 04/20/2009
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I'm a 19 yr old who bought this as his first car, and I've had it for exactly a month now and it has been awesome but I have had a few problems with it. The exhaust emits blue smoke when I rev the engine while idling, and though nothing seems wrong the check engine light will not go off. And thats beginning to bother me. But who woulda thought a 4 cylidner engine could be so powerful yet so efficient? I can reach 0-60 in 6 seconds and I get almost 32 mpg on the freeway, the downside is the 20 gallon tank. The stereo system is amazing for something thats so standard, and the a/c is ice cold. And I always turn heads when I drive by.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

GREAT CAR

Canadian owner, 12/11/2009
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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This vehicle has done well even in the extreme temperatures that we have here in Canada. I'm in sales and as a result spend alot of time in my vehicle. My hats off to the company for making such a great car. I'm picking up my new one on Saturday!

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3.63 out of 5 stars

Disappointed Nissan Fan

Disappointing ride, 09/28/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Delivered w/38 lbs air in tires! Still rides poorly, harsh,noisy over road joints, jiggly, rear suspension seems like it's suspended on bungee chords on dips. Numerous rattles. Fasteners missing on plastic inner fender splash shields. Dealer can't find klunk in rear area, is replacing shocks to hopefully fix the problem. We have been a Datsun/Nissan/Infiniti family since 1982, owned Sentras, Maximas, 200SX, G- 20 etc. VERY disappointed with this car in comparison. Tougfh to back up, no part of the car is visable out rear window.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

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ghkj, 12/17/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Excellent car. Highly recommended.

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5 out of 5 stars

Better have a rocket to pass this car!

Tony Smith, 09/28/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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After owning Toyotas Avalon for seven years and also owned the Toyota Corolla, I hate to admit it but the Nissan Altima out did the Toyota easily. This car puts anything out there to shame! It is the smoothest riding car I have ever owned! Driving this car is like driving a rocket! Love the Bose 6 cd changer sound system along with everything else! Drive this car one time and you will be sold! If you get this car you better have a fat wallet so you can pay for all the personal invitation to the policeman ball!

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