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5 out of 5 stars

Fantastic car for the money

TON10ESR, 07/23/2010
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I leased my 2008 Nissan Altima 3 years ago and it still runs like a champ! I never had any major or minor problems with it besides a minor recall that the dealer took care of for me. It is a great car with push button start, CVT Automatic transmission that shifts great, and has a great ride. I just wish Nissan's options weren't so expensive, but otherwise it's a very well made car and I would recommend it to anyone:).

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3 out of 5 stars

Beware of heater

BEWARE OF HEATER, 07/30/2008
2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

When you put the heater on the foot only position the heat comes out mainly from the windshield defrost and not the feet. If you put the heat on the foot/defrost position it performs the exact same function. My problem is I'm 4"10 and the defrost blows right in my face which is gagging me. My husband is 6" 1 and it dries out his contacts. I have contacted 3 dealers and the manufacturer who say that is the way the car is made. My point is why have two buttons if they both perform the exact same function. No one can give me an answer to that so I'm stuck with this horrible heater blowing in my face. Also the face vents tilt but do not close so you have air hitting you from there too!!

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5 out of 5 stars

I absolutely love this car!

Benai , 06/27/2008
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

This car is amazing. It drives beautifully. I love everything about it. The Bose stereo sounds great. It's so fuel efficient, such a nice change from a 98 Chevy Blazer. The look of the car is hot and I love that you don't see a ton of them on the road. I have the premium package and its so worth every penny. The bluetooth sounds so clear. I love the push start button. The features of the car are great and I'm so glad I own this car.

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4.25 out of 5 stars

Solid Car

jay2008, 06/22/2010
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

We have this car for almost 2 years without any issues at all, only regular oil changes. Wife loves the car and feels solid on the highway as well as great mpg 30+. Very happy with the purchase and will look at Nissan again for my next car.

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4.38 out of 5 stars

CVT Performance Needs Attention

Shelly, 07/22/2010
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
1 of 1 people found this review helpful

I have owned this vehicle for over 2 years. Love everything BUT the CVT Transmission! It hesitates upon acceleration, it jerks (like a manual transmission that needs shifted) at 35-40 mph. To me...it's EMBARRASSING, I feel like I am driving a sub par vehicle when I have a passenger with me. Hello Nissan, 35-40 miles an hour in the city is the speed limit! Please, please fix this issue...it is making me CRAZY! Love the sportier feel over my previous Camry, but with Nissan aware of this issue and not having a fix for it yet is just ridiculous. Thank goodness this car is going to be passed down to my 16 year old soon so I can get another vehicle.

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