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2 out of 5 stars

Disappointed

Jason, 07/19/2008
2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
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The vehicle is noisy and the ride is rough. I have been back to the dealership and they told me that tire complaints are common. Nissan is using sub-standard tires trying to keep costs down!

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Love This Car!

K Lewis, 10/16/2008
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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This car is fun to drive. After switching out the Continental tires for Bridgestone tires, it handles better, and the ride is out of this world! Specs are awesome! Suggested for any young professional who has to travel 20+ min to work, great ride.

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4.13 out of 5 stars

Just bought 08 Altima SL with 10K miles

utlax18, 01/13/2010
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Just bought a used 08 Altima SL with 10K miles. I like the sportiness of the car and the interior. Averaging 25.1 overall mileage (per the trip computer) and drive primarily in the city. Only issue I am having is a slight "lifter" noise which I have researched and they say it is a "timing chain tensioner" issue. Will take it in a week or so for the dealer to look at it. If I didn't have this issue, I would rate it a 9.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Dream Car

Charlene, 10/18/2008
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I had previously sold this vehicle and fell in love with the features and reliability. I finally was able to purchase one, drives like a dream with the get up and go of a 2006 Maxima (I know). This vehicle is so smooth to drive and handles good at excessive speeds, even around turns. Definitely worth every penny, and a total head turner, Altima has out-done itself yet again. The only thing I have found that is hard to get used to is the CVT, it sounds weird accelerating.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

2008 Altima 2.5SL 2year and 21k miles

SmallGiant, 01/14/2010
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Overall so far My Altima has been a great car and a great value, 2 years old and i still get compliments on it daily, the car is great in the city and smooth on the highway. but by no means is it a performance car its not too much that i dont like about it, but the 2.5 engine is loud during acceleration, and at high speeds(80+) the car feel like it is easily swayed by the wind. and in the summer the leather is unusually hot, it seems to hold the heat in even after the a/c has been blasting for a while, and some of the interior fittings feel cheap, but none of these are nothing you cant live with, and it would not change my mind from having to make the purchase all over again.

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