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You'll love this car!!!!!!!
Bethany, 04/12/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Everything about this car is awesome, wheather you are a 18 or 60 you'll love the way that this car drives. It has every option that you could want... and it's decently priced.
Shift
Chris, 04/16/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I love to drive this car when my wife will let me that is. We wanted a car that would have enough room for people to ride with us but would also be fun to drive and as my wife says not look like a grandma car. The altima was the only car short of a CTS that we looked at and liked enough to buy.
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An awesome car
dj, 05/12/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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i love this car since i bought it. my family own all nissan cars (2 maximas, 2 altimas) we have had great experince with nissan. recently truck hit me (80mph) while i was standing on light.you wont beleive that i walked out of that accident with minor injury. so i have faith in nissan.
Excellent Car
Ivy, 05/14/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I just traded my Sentra SE-R for the Altima and I love it! It is a smooth ride. The car is spacious. To me the car seems quite when driving. I love it!!!!! The style of the vehicle is GREAT! Very happy with purchase.
great car
J.Ostuni, 05/12/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Traded in my 2005 Pathfinder for this 2006 Altima. I travel twice a day to Raleigh and the gas difference is amazing. Very easy to handle especially coming from an suv. Has great pep for a 4cylinder, just what I need. I highly recommend this vehicle! Very dependable!
Exceeds Expectations!
Al, 05/29/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Probably the finest car Ive had at any price. Drive train perfectly matched with transmission. Excellent handling and braking dynamics. Smooth quiet ride. Roomy, comfortable interior. Unusual dashboard and instrumentation design is pleasingly different, well assembled of soft, high quality materials. Well placed controls operate with feeling of quality and precision. Altima glides along with smoothness and comportment of a luxury car. Everything is tightly constructed - no rattles or strange noises. The body feels as tight as a tank. Drive-by-wire throttle control system operates without hesitation as it should. Wonderfully powerful engine. The Altima is an absolute blast to drive!
Amazing and Awesome
Lady Thai, 06/09/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I would have never thought that I would be the proud owner of a Nissan. I qualified for the recent graduate program and I just had to get into an Altima. All of my family and friends are just in love with my new vehicle and I am overjoyed to the fullest. I recommend this vehicle to anyone who feels as if they deserve a royal treatment.
my 2nd altima
Nice Ride, 07/14/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Awsome car this is my second altima! I had a 2000 before traded it in with 101,000 with not a single problem, looking forward to having my new Altima for the same amount of time. i have 4000 miles currently and nothing to complain about
2006 2.5L Altima Alert
Chang, 07/18/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Purchased vehicle in April 06 and found out about oil problem June 06. Vehicles are still being sold although Nissan has requested otherwise. Wrote letter to Nissan and receive prompt response...."They plan to do nothing." Bought for interior space. Engine too noisy, interior too bland, cd skips on the slightest bump. Hope the engine does not catch fire!!!
Fun car
Smooth, 08/02/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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The Altima is a great mix of style, performance, and reliability. The best thing about the Altima is that it is not the car that everyone else owns like the Accord or Camry. If you need or want a sedan but also do not want to drive Grandma's car, this is definitely a car to consider. It has plenty of power and handles great. After driving and comparing the Altima to its competitors, it simply became the best choice.
2006 Altima Special Edition
mearish, 08/15/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Great car and excellent customer service. As a previous GM owner this cars quality and customer service at the dealer and on the phone is amazing!
Dream Car
tami, 09/03/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Great gas mileage, fun to drive, sporty yet roomy, love the sunroof and to be able to swith from automatic to maual if I chose. I just love this car.
love my altima
tom, 09/09/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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this is the second new nissan ALTIMA that I have purchased. I loved my first one in 1998, still have it with over 300,000 miles on it. I just purchased a new ALTIMA 2006 about a month ago and love it. Nissan has earned my loyalty and they deserve it.
Great Value!
J Ruff, 09/11/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I leased my Altima about 2 months ago and have been very pleased. The car is quite comfortable for communting, good on gas (24.5 mpg mixed driving), and fun! I never tire of feeling the smooth power of the engine. The interior is a big improvement over the previous Altima's. The seats are very comfortable. The stereo sound is better than average, but not great. Overall a great value for the actual price paid. You won't get any competitor this inexpensive.
Great Car
DustyT, 09/25/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought this car in early July and I am still impressed with it. Very fast. Plenty of room for 2 car seats in the back seat. Gas mileage hasn't been the greatest yet, but it hasn't been on a highway for more than 20 miles at a time yet.
cool
Bugti40, 10/29/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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The car is comfortable very very very fast and fun to drive. It is awesome. I would recommend to everyone.
Update from Sept 17/06
The Ice Man, 10/28/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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My wife and I took a two week trip to Vegas, Phoenix then back to Canada. We put on over 4,000 miles. In all areas the car performed very well. Handling and performance threw the mountains was great. The car accelerated very well on the long climbs and it cruised at 75-80 mph very nicely and a quiet ride. We found the seats surprisingly very comfortable on the long trip. Over all we are very pleased with this purchase. The only thing I noticed during this trip was that the speedometer appeared to read incorrectly. After several checks it was determined that it was out by 6.6%. I took it to the dealer when I got back and they ordered a new gear for it. Note: I would have yours checked.
Fun Car to Drive
Tom, 11/11/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I bought this car a month ago, after searching and reviewing numerous other models/styles. This is our second Altima we've owned and what an improvement from the first one. Exterior styling is excellent. It has a distinctive shape that stands out from other vehicles on the road. The interior styling is good, but not great. It's a rather plain interior, with a bit of a cheap plastic feel in some areas. The wood-grain molding on the dash and the center console improves the feel. Storage is adequate, but small in the console. The ride is a bit stiff, but has a sporty feel to it. The 6-cyl engine is strong, with good acceleration. Steering is crisp and responsive.
Like a Bull
Salesguy, 12/13/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Car is nice looking and fun driving...except for what could have easily been avoided with simple engineering. There is way too much TORQUE STEER. Car would swerve right unless you are prepared and braced at rapid acceleration. Very comfortable for long drives. Also, soft steel used for panels - easily dented in parking lots.
Manual clutch problems
Mike, 12/11/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 5M)
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Clutch burns out after only 10,000 miles. Nissan disclaims all responsibility and will not cover under warranty. Dealership unwilling to help.
Black on Black '06 SE-R
Jason in St. Louis, 02/05/2007
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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1 year now with my SE-R. Many positives, but room for improvement. Very stylish, I receive a lot of compliments from young and old alike. Great performance from a very reliable and well engineered engine. Aggressive exhaust tones, Xenon headlights, 18" wheels, 6 speed, 2 tone leather, Bose stereo, etc. With all this great stuff you get TORQUE STEER... big time, interior road noise from tires that are expensive to replace, and huge front wheel wells (car looks unbalanced from side profile). Overall, I'm VERY satisfied with my experience with this car... highly recommended.
My SL Altima
Carol Neugebauer, 02/27/2007
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Since 1984, only owned SUVs..love my Altima SL. Performance and dependable all of the time.
1/2 price Beamer
MJ, 03/14/2007
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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20 MPG in city and 30 on Highway, 3,000 RPM at 80 MPH. comfortable for 5. Special Edition Package great bargain. Sun roof works smoothly and quiet. Fun car to drive. Wish it would have been a 6 speed in 2006.
Same Book, Chapter Two
W. Klasner, 03/29/2007
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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Prior car was '05 Altima 3.5SE. Both provided great performance, plenty of room, decent to good fuel mileage, great reliability and trouble free operation. Both exhibited weak front suspension, poor dash lighting in radio display,some noticeable flex in body or chassis when under higher passenger loads. Would buy another.
Was as good in 06 as it was in 02
sdepaiva, 08/10/2007
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
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I traded my 2002 3.5 w/sunroof, leather and Bose 6CD changer when my warranty ran out. I bought it in 2004 with 12k on it. Great car, but I wanted the security of the warranty. Was so happy with the 2002, that I bought the same colors in the 2006. I was able to work a great deal. They added a sunroof and leather aftermarket- both are top notch. The only thing I'm missing is the Bose. Otherwise, I liked this as well as the first one. Handling, interior appointments and sporty exterior are all there. Very responsive. Super reliable and great gas mileage (24C/29H). Would buy another one! They got rid of the polished pewter color, though. :(
Sweet Ride
Ron in SLC, 08/29/2007
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I have owned this vehicle for a year and love it. The 2.5 liter v4 gives the perfect mix of zip and fuel economy. My friends think it looks expensive but my wallet knows the truth.
Super Commuter
Jun in Redwood City, 09/28/2007
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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Bought my Altima last Christmas '06. Walked in, picked the color, test drove it, then bought it. The car did not disappoint me. Except for the problem of the brake caliper piston on the driver side leaking causing the brakes to squeal/squeak after only 7500 miles. My mechanic who maintains my Pathfinder caught it right away, but the service dept. of the dealer where I bought it gave me a whole lot of bs. I took it to the dealer I got my Pathfinder, they found and concur about the problem, ordered the part and replaced it free since it was under warranty. The car is a sweet drive. Handled the Grapevine in SoCal with ease, mpg is great and I'm doing mods to it.
Don't bother
Madelin, 11/11/2007
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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I purchased this 4 cylinder car thinking that I was going to get decent mileage, however I barely get 17 MPG city 21 HWY. I can't start the car without pumping the gas pedal first. I've had the car in twice for service and they tell me they don't find anything wrong with it.
Affordable Dream Car
thebaker_7, 03/08/2008
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 6M)
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This car is quick, out performs small V8s and almost every other NA V6 on the market. Stylish, comfortable, High resale value, rare (only made it 05 and 06), great gas mileage for a V6. Fully loaded. And I bought it used, with a Nissan Certified Pre-Owned warranty that was longer than the original Nissan warranty. Super satisfied!!!
Beautiful Car - Roomy, Stylish, Reliable
MC2006, 03/14/2008
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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This is a great car. I love the handling and power it has for a sedan. Very quiet inside (very little to no outside noise). Roomy and comfortable with lots of storage compartments. Nice interior. Bought it used in '07 and have had no problems. Also, I get very good mileage to the gallon.
Nice Car
gols4379, 05/18/2008
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
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This car is great to drive on a daily basis and it looks fantastic. This is my second Altima in a row (last one was a 2001 SE that I traded in for this one). I got the SL package which includes heated leather seats, a sunroof/moonroof and a great Bose audio system.
RUN RUN RUN Away!!!
jimbodwb, 03/17/2009
2006 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 4A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car has been nothing but problems from the very beginning. Should have returned it when I only got 5 miles from the dealer and the engine started spewing smoke. A hose was not clamped properly tranny fluid sprayed all over the engine. Then the speedometer is off like 5 mph but the dealer says "it is normal for this vehicle". Stereo had to be replaced for scratching cd's. Front brake rotors were warped and replaced at 18k after fighting with the dealer and contacting Nissan directly. Bringing back this week for rear rotors falling apart! Yes pieces of the rotor have rusted causing the pads to shred. Transmission slips since I got it but dealer says nothing wrong. This is the worst car ever!
Built for the Giant
akon, 01/10/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
The car is a good value in consideration of the 250 HP V6 3.5 engine and the eterior is a good plus. However the comfort is mediocre compared to the Toyota Camry. Specifically the headrest feels specially awkward to my head. Also the lower center spoke of the drive wheel is on the way when I rest my one hand on the drive wheel during a normal drive. I wish it would have been thinner or designed differently so to have room for my one hand to have a balanced handle of the drive wheel (at the bottom center part of the drive wheel). These are two that are really a setback for me, the headrest - uncomfortable to the head, and the drive wheel having a bit too wide a spoke at the lower section
Screwed up on the door handles
Newy, 02/27/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
A beautiful car that is fun to drive and hard to catch! Just one thing, it is so hard to reach out to close the doors in the front once you are seated. They should have put a handle closer to the middle of the door.
3.5L SL with Nav 2005
Soundviewrob, 10/18/2005
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
Great car - love the ride and the power. Distinctive styling and comfortable for 4 adults. Rear view mirror vibrates when the Bose Bass is putting out. Makes the view behind you blurry.
I'd recommend it!
jules555, 04/16/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
I recently purchased a 2006 Altima and I love it! I bought a used 1994 Altima 3 years ago and it's still going strong after 12 years so I trust the Nissan brand. As for the 2006 model I would definitely recommend upgrading to the one with a sunroof and alloy wheels...it's worth the extra money for the sunroof alone. It's comfortable and everything from the seat to the steering wheel adjusts to the driver's preferences. The ride is smooth except there is a minor jerk when accelerating from 1st to 2nd. The sleek exterior is great and looks unique compared to any other car on the road. Now if they could only find a way to get rid of the new car smell...
awsome ride
bob, 04/14/2006
2006 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE-R 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl 5A)
0 of 1 people found this review helpful
This car is the best. it is a nice sporty car for teen agers and for the teenagers at heart.