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4.38 out of 5 stars

Nice Looking

Jeffrey, 10/26/2009
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I have driven this vehicle just over 1 yr. and so far I have been satisfied with it's performance and fuel economy.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Class with economy

Polverizer, 07/20/2008
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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The Altima coupe has the best-looking backend of any car out there at any price. Look at it from the rear and a little to the side and its a joy to behold. The 4 cylinders get you up to speed without even trying. Back seat has more headroom (slightly) than the Scion tC and Civic coupe -- but a 6-footer's head might touch the rear window. Not sure about mileage. I'm still on the first tank, but it seems fairly decent. Front seats are very comfortable, with good driver's lumbar support. Driver's leg compartment is more comfortable than Civic coupe, where the parking hand brake bothered my knee, and more spacious than the Mazda 3 sedan that crowded my lower leg. A lot of quality for the money.

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4.88 out of 5 stars

Best in class in my opinion.

Dmitry, 10/01/2008
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Bought it after 3 months of deliberations, initially zeroed in on 3 possibilities: Altima, Camry and Accord. Didn't like Accord styling all that much, and Camry's handling was subpar even for that sedan class. I noticed more and more L32 Altimas in my area, so I figured all these owners couldn't be so wrong. Great car, I was afraid I might get one with poor mileage performance, but right now I average 28 mpg city, confirmed by ScanGauge II. I love CVT, 4-cyl engine has sufficient power to have fun on the road, I used to have 1998 BMW 740iL and Altima seems almost as roomy inside.

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5 out of 5 stars

2008 Altima Coupe 3.5 SE

Karen, 11/10/2009
2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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I test drove my car, feel in love with it and bought it the same day! No regrets. So powerful. Very comfortable. Very Very stylish! Turns heads. Has the power to step up. I was and still am really impressed. Gets lots of looks.

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5 out of 5 stars

Best Mid Size 4 cyl Car out there!!

Ed from Orlando, 10/08/2008
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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This is my third Nissan (95 Altima and 06 350Z). I have owned three Accords (86, 93 & 03). The 2008 Altima is by far the most practical, good looking and balanced car I have ever bought! We looked at the Camry, Accord and the Altima. I went back and forth about three time between Accord & Altima. Altima was selected due to the outside styling, performance, gas mileage, Intelligent Key, simple Interior & Timing chain = less maint cost.

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