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Fun to drive
P.J.R., 07/04/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
I bought Altima 2.5SL with all rings and bells. It was worth it! This is my first Nissan. I wish it was 3.5 lit but the saving on fuel prevailed. The car is zippy, great acceleration up to 100 km/h. Over 100 km/h, I wish I had 3.5 lit. The car is great looking - people often make a comment "Cool car!"
Excellent choice
jp, 10/28/2009
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
This is my third Nissan vehicle. Have not had any problems with this 2.5 altima. It has leather seats, moon roof, Bose system. After driving my 92 Nissan truck for years without any problems and my 2000 frontier without any problems, I decided that Nissan was by far the best, most reliable vehicle I have ever owned. Both pickups are still running today and had 189,000 miles or more on them when I traded them in. This 2006 altima exceeds my expectations everytime I drive it. I knew the engine would be a little bit louder than other cars because of the timing chain instead of a timing belt. But in my opinion makes it more reliable.
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Transmission blew after 30 miles!!
wils424, 10/21/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
After 30 miles of driving the car (2.5 Special Edition, brand new), the car began jerking and chugging all over the road, revving up to 5000, and was very loud! The dealership claimed it was only a small computer chip that needed replacing. It happened a second time, and then a third time, and when I finally got to 900 miles, the entire transmission blew and needed total replacing! Nissan replaced the transmission but denied my claim for a new car. In the one month I've owned it, it's been in the shop 3 times and I've been in a rental 3 times! Never once did Corporate Nissan offer me any compensation for my terrible distress. I'm now forced to pursue legal action. It's been a nightmare!!
A Giant Japanese Let-Down
Ray S, 02/27/2016
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
8 of 12 people found this review helpful
While you would expect most mid-size sedans to hit the 100K mile mark before even thinking of having any maintenance issues, with a Nissan, who rate themselves as high or even above Honda and Toyota in quality and reliability, you should expect 150-200k before experiencing problems. I've had several problems with mine since I bought it, and while I have owned it for over 6 years, I've had to do far more than the regular oil and brake changes and basic upkeep of a vehicle. Front axle, wheel bearings, motor mounts, power steering, electronics, you name it; I've had to put a lot of extra money into it to keep it running well, and it still hasn't hit the 107k mile mark. I love the acceleration and power you get from the Altima, but I'm ready to get rid of it and try something else - it's turning into a money pit far sooner than it should. Sure there may be Altima's out there with 200K and not a problem, but that wasn't my experience, and it has definitely soured me on ever purchasing a Nissan again.
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Car For These Times
MIS, 04/25/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
If you are looking for a great riding, affordable car that gets about 25 mpg, but has plenty of pep,then the 2006 Altima 2.5S Special Edition with ABS/Air Bags option is the car for you. It certainly is the car for me. I love the way it looks, handles and drives. I do not miss my 2001 Maxima. In fact I prefer the sound system on the Altima to the Bose system on the Maxima. If you like to drive, consider this car.