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4.63 out of 5 stars

NO BUYERS REMORSE HERE!!

Arizona, 01/06/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I searched for a year, to find a car I could love for 5 years or more. The Altima 2.5S was that car. I looked for a 2002(checking for a deal), and couldn't find one, cheaper than a 2003. Whoever, says they are not holding there own on re-sale, try looking in Arizona. They are hanging in there with the Honda's and Toyota's. Which there body styles are in no comparison to the Altima's. I got my Altima - I absolutely love it. It drives like a dream. The interior is a little "plasticy" but what do you except for a car in that price range. Honda wasn't any better.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

The Family Sports Car

ABear, 01/07/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Just bought this car this week, but was very impressed with the exterior styling, engine, interior layout, and competitive price. Steering and handling is exceptional, and up to this point, haven't found any shortcomings with the vehicle anywhere. Nissan's financing program on the Altima is exceptional at the present time. Hope reliability is as good as my 1983 Datsun Pickup (I still drive and use) that has over 300,000 miles on it. So far, a Great Car.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

dont buy black

eriktodd, 10/19/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I love this car.....but I ahve owned other black cars and not had near the problem I am having with this car. I think it is a pretty cheap paint....I know it looks great clean but with this paint it is impossible to get rid of water spots!

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5 out of 5 stars

Nissan Hits Jackpot

AltimaForever , 01/09/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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After owning an older Altima and having NO PROBLEMS WHATSOEVER for the 130K miles (sold it above Edmunds.com's estimate for Private Party), I have bought my 2003 2.5 S in October, 2002. Already put 6,000 miles on without ANY problems. Love the powerful 4 cyl., the steadiness at speed on the road and in the curves, the comfort and space inside. The outside design is a winner, leaving Toyota and Honda scrambling at the drawing boards to catch up. Price was fantastic (about $4000 less than any other car in this category). BUY ONE and KEEP IT as long as you need and... ENJOY!

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1.13 out of 5 stars

I own a yugo with a nissan sticker on it

Paul Shotwell, 10/20/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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I bought this nissan hoping to step up in class from my ford escort, only to find numerous problems, including, transmission slippage, caused by gear ratio setup not correct. In the suspension system, I noticed extreme dampening during braking intervals on hills. My microfilter worked terribly. I would say I loved the gas mileage. Some would say 12 mph for the highway might not be acceptable, but after experiencing this car, I was just thrilled it was able to make it to a gas station. Never again will I buy a Yugo..oops I mean Nissan

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