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Very Nice Car
jmil1, 09/30/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I was very superised after I purchased this vehicle.I knew I like the Outside of the car, but the inside is extremely nice. They did a really nice job with this automobile.
Exceptional
knoll, 12/28/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Based on personal comparison shopping, the 2003 Nissan Altima outperformed its competitors in terms of price and quality. The standard 170+hp engine on the 2.5s is more than sufficient and can be upgraded, while keeping a very young professional feel to it necessary in my line of work. The only minor drawback, which should not discourage the Altima's potentional buyers, is that the engine is slightly noiser than its Toyota Camry counterpart, which is to be expected with the larger engine. I am so satisfied with this car that I recommend this car to all my friends.
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2003 NISSAN ALTIMA - ROCKS!
Speedergurl68, 09/02/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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After researching competing models, (Toyota Camry, Honda Accord)the Nissan won hands down!The Toyota Camry was completely overpriced for the options they offered and the Accord was spartan in appearance and performance compared to the Altima. The interior is sleek without being barren and offers the driver convenient features like in steering wheel radio and cruise control along with the trademark dashboard features that Nissan is now famous for. Acceleration is a BLAST! The 4 cylinder V-Tech engine with 170 horsepower offers fuel economy WITH powerful response that is difficult to find in most ordinary 4 cylinder autos.
2003 Altima Interior design deficiencies
Haute Harry, 11/22/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Car has nice exterior styling; however, interior materials are way too hard and plastic. Needs soft covering over all door interior sides. Interior lights on dash need to be different colors for different gauges. Difficult to distinguish between fuel gauge, temperature, and shift/gear selector because of same color and close proximity.
Good little car
Altima owner x 4, 09/05/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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The car has been excellent. This is our 4th Altima, starting w/a 1993. The Automatic transmission is not as enjoyable as my 99 SE limited, with Manual, but it's easier to drive in traffic. (We have 2 Altima's.) The Dealer has always been excellent, with the exception of high pressure sales. Good and concientious service always provided at dealer price, (of course.)
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!
It's one bad car!
D. W., 10/01/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I use to have to shut off the AC on my 2001 Altima to excellerate on to I-4. Now I have to hold on tight, what smooth power! Doing 80 and geting 30 mpg is outragous! What a car!
Altima 2003
angeljess, 09/06/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I love my Altima. It's a lot of fun to drive, there isn't a lot of outside noise coming in, and it's easy park!
GREAT!
anonymous1, 11/23/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This car has great power! There is plenty of interior space, though the materials could be better. The Bose is good, but not completely to produce great sound.
Held up on West and East
Rhode I to Nevada, 10/31/2009
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Has been a reliable care up to 113K miles. First (recently), the computer chip that controls the shifting. Second, the struts are now history. However the brakes lasted for 100K miles. I bought this car new in CT and it's not with me in NV. Sslvage life is coming due but I still got a good ROI considering what I paid for it new.
I am in love with my car!!
Stoober, 09/06/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
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We are big Nisson fans here at my home. This is my second Altima. My first was a 1997. The Altima today is a class act. I have the 3.5 in pearl. It is very sporty and fun to drive. Now I just need to keep my boys out of it!!
owner
nagginmaw, 10/01/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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This is my third Altima to buy. I like to trade or outright sell it every 3 years. I don't put a lot of miles on it, so I have no trouble selling it. I also keep up with the care of it such as oil change, tire rotation and the like. I have already promised to sell the car when I make up my mind to buy again. All around good car!
In Like, but not In Love
The Real Superman, 09/08/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I haven't had this car for very long, but the time I have had it is sort of love/hate. I love the power, the Bose system, the coolness factor. I hate the gas mileage, the interior design, the road noise. It doesnt handle in the twisties the way I thought it would. And torque steer can be scary. But it is very roomy and reasonably comfortable for long trips. I sort of miss my 97 Maxima:-(
Can't believe it's a Nissan!
ACE Driver, 09/19/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Great acceleration, beautiful body styling, much improved interior over the 2002 - but still needs a little improvement w/ the interior features - but this car is a blast to drive... the Accord is in big trouble!!
Altima Se 3.5 Review
DprMny, 02/28/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
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Love the car, love the options, love the style, love the comfort, LOVE MY ALTIMA SE 3.5
Driving In Style..
skyhawk352, 12/01/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Overall a great car. It Handles well. Very Spacious and comfortable. Sleek, and looks more like an Infinity than a Nissan.. Like the title says, driving in style..
still a great car
matthew, 04/15/2009
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Last report 5-6-08 see Great Highway Car. Still a great car. Holding up decently. Now have 77k miles. My first problem, started to stumble when on highway. Felt like misfire. Checked spark plugs, found #3 did not look good. Replaced all spark plugs and #3 coil pack. Now car is great again. I still get about 27 mph with spirited driving. I run Mobile 1 synthetic oil every 5-6000 miles, does not use a drop of oil. Maintenance easy. A Durango ran me off the road in Dec on snowy road and I ran up a curb. Had to get two new tires but everything else ok. Typical strut clunk but ride not affected so i'll wait to replace. Overall has been an enjoyable reliable and comfortable car on long trips.
Sweet ride!
Platinum, 10/09/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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The car has power. I love the the way it handles. The car even seems to have the same power with the air conditioner at full blast in the middle of the summer. The ride is nice, even with the standard 17" in wheels on the 3.5 SE. The trunk is very spacy and the inside of the car has tons of rear passenger room. The car has yet to have any problems, it was driven off the lot with 8 miles on it and hasn't skipped a beat yet at roughly 900 miles. Overall, I like the smooth ride, the slick look and the overall power/feel for the car. I am entirely satisfied and give the car my top recommendation.
Silver Bullet
Mike - Sacramento, 12/24/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I love this car. For the money it feels like a high end Lexus. It has tons of power and very quiet. I use it to get up and down the freeway to work and around town. I got the Bose system and it rocks! My only complaints are minor - no power garage door opener button on the ceiling; for what I paid ($25k)it should of come with ABS like the Accord does.
My Altima
ImKeepnUp, 10/04/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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After driving a Nissan Sentra for 4 plus years, I am loving the extra power and interior room the Altima gives me. I have nothing bad to say about the vehicle. I've financed it for 5 years, and plan on keeping it for the length of the loan.
Love this car
Hitlistofpa, 07/20/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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The Altima for me has been a sheer joy so far. I was looking for something both reliable and eye catching for the buck, I believe I have found that car! Thoughit is too soon to tell how the reliability rating will play out, I have read other consumer postings, most were good.
Funnest car ever driven!!!
Lullenium, 12/05/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I was going crazy looking for mid-size cars, until I stopped at the Nissan dealer,this car has style,performance and reliability all wrapped up in one package. The price was great, the options that came were what I needed. Honda and Toyota would have charged me $3000 more for the same options I got in the Altima. Very fun to drive, worth every penny if you are looking for a dependable and stylish car set at just the right price.
I likey :)
asHLeiGh, 07/21/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5M)
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I love it and I would buy it all over again if i had to. Great price for such an awesome car.
Very Pleased !!!
IndyAltima, 09/20/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Great car !!! If the '02 interior was cheap (as I have read) then they have really improved it. While there is some plastic, it does not come across "cheap " at all. It is layed out very well, is very easy to use and the fit is very good...the car is really quiet also (surprisingly). Very impressive, not a lot of wind or road noise....also it is very roomy and comfy. I am tall and have a ton of space in the cabin. Overall, I am very impressed and would recommend an Altima to anyone.
What a great car inside/out
seau, 08/07/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a great car to drive that has a lot of pep for a 4 cylinder car. It's exterior design is very stylish and the interior dash is cuting edge. The S model comes nicely equipped for the price and the Nissan name helps sell it's reliability.
Great car, great price
Altimately_Happy, 12/06/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought the '03 Altima in September, and I've been enjoying it ever since. I considered the 3.5, but frankly, with Chicago traffic the way it is, I just couldn't see spending the money when I'll barely even get to play fully with the full capability of the 2.5. Even at that, the 2.5 has plenty of getup and go. Can't say as I was impressed with the sales staff, but I went in armed with Edmunds, Consumer Reports, and Kelly Blue Book's pricing lists, so there was no doubt as to the accuracy of my numbers.
Keep Out The Noise
Tour1, 09/11/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I have a 2003 Altima. I like it except for 1 thing...Cabin Noise. If you are not playing the radio, you can hear everything...The street you are riding on, when you stop you can actually hear engine noise. Spend a little money and insulate the noise from the engine compartment and the rest of the car so you can't hear the road noise....Or turn up the radio
Move on a dime
Hamzah Abdur-Rahman, 12/11/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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When i test drove this car I feel in love with the way it took off and the handleing on the road, but before that i allso test drove the camry,and the honda accord 4cyl. and the altima beat them hands down. so that was the reason that sold me.oh yeah and the price was real good too. thank you nissan.
Great Car
RobM, 09/26/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Great car but could get better gas mileage.
Altima
wmora, 10/04/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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It has been an exellent experience !! i will defnatly will buy another Altima, is so nice ,confortable and good looking.
altima
jay l., 09/19/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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lousy sound system good styling good ride gas milage not good yet pickup is good
Love that Altima!
audiologist, 12/13/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Have owned 3 sentras and a 95 altima, this is by far the best. Great reliablility in a car. I have had the 2003 Altima for a week now and still can't get over the smooth, quiet ride. Considered Jetta and Accord but they have boring styling, this V6 has pep even in an automatic. Drove the 2002 Maxima for a day while removing pinstripes on new Altima. Altima much improved over Maxima. Watch out for the new 2004 maxima though.
disappointment
i hate nissan now, 09/24/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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this car got really good reviews, went out and bought it... big mistake. always got crappy mileage about 12mpg mixed driving. im not kidding, i even tried driving like i was afraid of the gas pedal, not much help. finally at 7k 'service engine soon' light comes on. what the heck. forget this car, get an accord or a camry. i noticed something peculiar at the service center. it has both a nissan and toyota service department. nissans were rolling in by the dozens, didn't see a single car pull up to the toyota service
Unbelievable
johnny6 , 10/05/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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This car is spectacular, so far. Although, I have only had this car for one day, I would venture to say that I am in for a fun few years of driving. The torque steer is a bit to get used to, but seriously we are talking about a car that has 245 horse power and 246 foot pounds of torque. This car is an f'ing monster. Every nissan I have ever owned or driven has been high quality and this car is no exception. Highly recommended !
Altima Is Back !
Ssgtdac, 09/29/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Truly a wonderful automobile. It is my wifes car and she doesn't like a harsh ride so we went with the 2.5S but the performance belies the four cylinders. It is no racer but has peppy performance and great comfort. Great rear seat room, huge trunk. At its best on the highway. Good acceleration, smooth and stable ride plus great mileage. The styling is the Altimas greatest strength. It makes a statement in class populated by "never took a chance, never will" styling. I recommend this car for many reasons but the biggest is the overall package. Styling, Roominess, performance, and price.If you buy the 2.5S, consider the Convenience Package.
Awesome Car
Sweet02AltimaSE, 12/16/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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Its about time they made the Altima available in a V6...and what a V6 it is. The engine is smooth, responsive, quiet, and fast. The exterior design is great. That's probably what attracted me to the car initially. Then, I found out that it had 240 horsepower hiding under its hood...I had to have it. The interior lacks a bit; however, consider the car. The Altima's price range extends from as low as $16K-$30K. For a $16K car, the interior is fine. For a $30K car, which is what mine almost was, the interior is lacking a bit, mostly in the cheap-looking door panels. The interior has some rattles, but I've learned to deal with it - turn the radio up.
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL
NESOP276, 10/01/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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175 ponies in a 4cyl engine has some nice get-up-and- go. Traded a 2000 VW Golf GTI GLX VR6 on this car. My VW was a V6 and had 2hp less. My new Altima is a great automatic car for fun to drive value and I thought my VW was fun... it was a manual tranny too which I thought I'd miss but don't so far. The gated shifter in the Altima is a nice styling touch but takes a little to get used to. The 2003 model adds wood trim to the SL model and they didn't over do it. Just enough to add more style. The Bose 6 disc in dash stereo has great sound, lots of bass too. Impressive!
Nissan To Die For!
TAL, 12/28/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I have owned a Lexus, BMW, Mazda RX-7, Diamante and a Suburban, to name some. I can honestly say this is the most fun car out of all of the above. The power is unbelievable! You have to be careful when accelerating quickly due to the front wheel drive (it gets a little out of control!) I LOVE IT! I would highly reccommend this car for the money.
GREAT CAR CHEAP QUALITY
MRAYYASHI, 12/30/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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ITS A BIG GREAT PERFORMANCE CAR, BUT THE MATERIAL USED IN THIS CAR LIKE THE SEATS CLOTH AND THE INTERIOR ARE VERY VERY VERY CHEAP AND BREAKABLE AFTER A PERIOUD OF TIME.
Patience is a virtue
a25ret, 10/16/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I looked for two months for the right car. I narrowed it down to the Altima 2.5S, Camry LE and the Sonata LE (fully loaded).Each car has advantages.I finally made the decision to buy the Altima and I am extemely happy. I got it for a few hundred under invoice. The Camry was to plain and I just could not flush my money on the Hyundai. The Altima is large, powerful, roomy, plenty of power features, and lots of storage space. The 175hp 4cyl is responsive and the gas mileage is good. I have never been happier with a new car purchase. The color is polished pewter. I highly recommend the Nissan Altime for looks, power and quality.
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.
GREAT CAR
BILLIE, 09/25/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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I've only had my Altima for about two weeks but I love it so far. It looks great drives great and has alot of power. The stereo is incredible with the bose 150 watt system.
03 altima
jatepp, 12/25/2002
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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In my opinion, my 03 Nissan is one of the best entry level luxury sedans for the money. Ive mainly compared it to the VW Passat and overall, the Altima is better. It is about six thousand dollars cheaper and looks about the same on the outside. The interior is very advanced for its time as well.
Nice car but troubles in initial quality
AK109, 10/04/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I've had this car for three months now and have put up over 3000 miles on it and already I've had a faulty shock and a leaking radiator replaced. I still love the car, but I question how many more parts are going to be faulty, if they're not already.
ok car
john, 04/22/2009
2003 Nissan Altima 2.5 SL 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 0 people found this review helpful
i got this car for my wife for Christmas 2003 car did us right for aprox 3 years brought back to dealer for 3 recalls dealer insisted we need a service when dropping off the car we were not getting suckered for those ridiculous prices we maintain this car like a baby oil change every 3k all the time. after getting car back from dealer for recalls we had numerous problems sevice light would always go on car ran very rough when idling had to get it towed back to dealer 2 months later this went on for a year and a half costing $300 each time sensor sensor sensor every dam sensor seamed to be changed now running ok but the gas mileage stinks 18-22 mpg my wife loves her car i don't too big for 4c
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.
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!
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!
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
Nissan Has A Winner
Mister B, 01/15/2003
2003 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 4A)
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A fast, powerful and fun car to drive. Steering at times gets dicey. Large turning radius makes for awkward turning maneuvers. Owned several ZX's and this car is just as strong...lots of interior room and cargo space