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Long lasting low maintenance
Goxy, 12/12/2015
2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
26 of 29 people found this review helpful
In 2004 bought 2005 model and during these 11 years and 195,000 miles did one tune-up, changed oil, filter, tires, breaks, and battery. In addition, I own 2010 Maxima and 2011 Altima. Comparing to my friend's cars, Nissan is a way better than any other one.
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The pain of loving a nightmare
Sarah Elizabeth, 03/06/2015
updated 09/06/2017
2005 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
34 of 39 people found this review helpful
I've had my nissan for 8 yrs and she ran smooth when all was proper but I was one of the unfortunate owners that ran into a bad catalytic converter. Common with this car 02-06. Started with a simple overheating issue. Once the water pump, radiator fans, and thermostat were all replaced it no longer overheated codes read bad crank/cam pos sensor, fuel ratio issue 0420. replaced the sensors, soon followed by a head gasket fix and new valve cover gaskets, played nice for a few months then started misfiring bad again out of nowhere because soon to be diagnosed bad catalytic converter. engine hasn't seized so time to take it apart again and see if it's worth fixing. Total Nightmare. Update: sold the car, never fixed the cat or redid the head gasket, really not worth the trouble if you ask me. I bought a Honda Accord for less than the cost if those repairs, and honestly the cost maitnance on that car in comparison is truly a relief.
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2005 Nissan Altima SE-R
David Davis, 09/21/2007
2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
8 of 8 people found this review helpful
This car is great! The way it looks and drives makes it the best sporty car I've ever owned.
I love my 2005 Nissan Altima SE-R
Zack, 04/16/2010
2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
I love this car. It has style, it has performance, it's economically feasible, and it is also reliable. The BOSE sound system is awesome. The red and black leather is totally unique. I feel like I am driving a German sports car rather than your typical Japanese mid-sized sedan. I bought this car right when it came out when it had zero miles on it, and now it has around 68,000 miles, and I have had zero problems with it. I plan on driving this car till the day it dies, which I do not think will be anytime soon. Thanks Nissan, you can pat yourselves on the back for making the 2005 Altima SE-R!
8 years old, 148,000 miles, still happy
ronrn, 12/27/2012
2005 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
7 of 7 people found this review helpful
My 2005 Nissan Altima 3.5SE was the first NEW car I ever purchased, having only purchased used cars before. I have been very pleased with the car. I now have around 148,000 miles on the car and it is still running strong. I have not had any major problems. I have gone through the original set of tires and replaced the tires twice and need to go get new tires again. I first needed the rear brake pads changed at around 100,000 miles. The front pads needed changing for the first time at about 130,000 miles. I'm not sure how long I'll continue driving this before buying a new vehicle; earlier this year we replaced my wife's car with 2013 Ford Explorer (fully loaded Limited), happy with it too.
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