Used 2008 Nissan Altima Sedan Consumer Reviews
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fmosoy, 09/07/2008
2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
3 of 3 people found this review helpful
Purchased this car after considering Acura TL among the usual suspects in the same price range. I wish I had sprung for the extra 5000 dollars, as it seems like a bargain after five months of ownership. Nissan's interior quality is shameful to be generous.This car has more rattles than Mazda I traded in. Panel gaps and sagging interior pieces are too numerous to mention. It is very fast and reasonable handling/ride and provides good 24.5 miles per gallon. Nissan has now gone on my never will buy again list.
Never Again
Aaron, 02/22/2016
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
11 of 16 people found this review helpful
I have never had a vehicle that has had as many issues as my Altima. In the last year I've had an exhaust manifold crack, suspension issues, cracked axle, seized brake caliper, rusted exhaust covers, window switch go bad, key fob fail, cracked windshield, and intermittent starting issues that several mechanics have failed to figure out what the problem is. This car is a money pit. All of my american made cars were much older with higher mileage and I never had nearly as many issues with those cars.
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Reliable Car
W. Wright, 01/18/2016
updated 07/23/2016
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 10 people found this review helpful
I bought the 2008 basicl Nissan Altima in 2009 based on positive reviews from other consumer organizations. I sold it with 103,000 miles on it to get a lower mileage car. The car turned out to be a reliable car that can be driven for many more miles. It has an attractive, sporty look. It provided a smooth ride, quality audio, frosty air conditioning, and good brakes. The controls are easy to read and to figure out. I had no problems driving in snow or rain. The repairs were basically routine maintenance. The seats tend to be stiff. One time the driver-side window got stuck.
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Had to do this for an english class
Lucas Pint, 02/13/2017
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl 6M)
5 of 7 people found this review helpful
Anyone in the market looking for a reasonably priced used car needs to consider the 2009 Nissan Altima. The car is comfortable, reliable, attractive, and is very easy to drive. This car is for the driver that’s going to be doing a moderate amount of driving on paved roads; for example, somebody that needs across town to work or school every day. Reliability This car is several years old so it will typically have a good amount of miles on it. If you are looking around the 100,000 mile mark and choose this car like I did, you will be very pleased with this car. After putting on an additional 20,000 miles over the last year and everything has worked perfectly. This has been a nearly even split of highway and city miles, so whether you are traveling a two hours a day or 15 minutes, this car will hold up for you. Comfort The driver and your passengers all have sufficient room to relax in this car. The physical space within the car combined with the high quality sound system and accommodating heating and air conditioning system allow you to comfortably cruise around no matter where you are from. There are versions of this car with leather or cloth interiors, so you’ll even be able to match it to your favorite seat at home! Looks When looking for an affordable and reliable car the exterior is often put to the back of the list of priorities. However, this car was styled as both a luxurious and sporty sedan. A combination of those two styles leaves the Nissan Altima with a not-too-curvy and not-too-boxy medium sized exterior that you’ll be able to drive to any event. Drivability The sports and luxury mixture of this car doesn’t stop with the exterior, you’ll be able to notice this when you’re behind the wheel as well. In the manual transmission setting, you can get speed quickly if you are late to an appointment or you could leave it in the automatic transmission if you’re on a Saturday afternoon cruise. Whatever your preference, the Nissan Altima offers the speed of an average sports car or the smooth driving of a luxury vehicle. This car was built for the consumer that is looking for an enjoyable ride to work or school every day. This is illustrated through the reliability, comfort, looks, and drivability of the car. If you have important things to do every day, you won’t have the time to be constantly getting repairs and will want to be able to enjoy a smooth, comfortable drive. You won’t have to break the bank for all these features and a good looking car either. I hope this review helped in your car search!
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Stylish Ride, Good Gas Mileage
Don, 08/12/2010
2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
There's at least three 2.5S' on our block, and more in the neighborhood. Nissan must be doing something right with this car. We love the gas mileage and style. This is our second Nissan, the last a 1989 Maxima. They still haven't learned anything about lower back support. Long drives can be painful. Otherwise, my main complaint is the transmission. It seems like the engine is missing, particularly when going up a hill. I've had it in to the dealer twice, and they can find nothing wrong with the engine, so, I have to feel as if it is the transmission. Recently, Nissan sent me a letter extending the warranty on the transmission. So there just might be something there.