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4.2 out of 5 stars
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4.5 out of 5 stars

Pretty Good

Richard Seibert, 08/25/2009
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Car has smooth ride and decent handling. Handling could be improved with better OE tires. Very pleased with MPG so far. Lease deal was terrific, and that is what swayed me, although I do like the styling and interior design. Intelligent key is great--no fishing for the remote.

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4.63 out of 5 stars

New Surprise

G Peterson, 02/08/2010
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I own a 2003 Nissan Pathfinder that now has 125,000 miles. It is my baby that I love but since moving to SC from NJ I wanted a car with good mileage for our travels. While only owning the car for a few months I find it fun to drive, mileage is good and I love the way it handles. It is almost like a sports car. In two weeks it will be taken on a drive to Florida and I can't wait to get it on 95 where I can really see the mileage it gets. For a 4 cylinder its has great pick-up.

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3.25 out of 5 stars

Death Trap

Guardian, 01/02/2009
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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Its been back to the dealer too many times, have owned the car around a month - what a headache! Twice today the passenger airbag light turned off with the passenger seated with seatbelt on. Whatever car you're getting, check out the NHTSA website for safety complaints. Its a bumpy ride, I guess the price you pay for more performance. The CVT is good, as is the low end torque. Attention to detail and quality are a couple of levels below Camry & Honda.

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Best for the money

royboy41, 05/03/2009
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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I have had my vehicle for 1000 miles now and I am very happy with it. I looked at a variety of cars: used Acura TL, new Acura TSX, Mazda 3 (2010) and a Ford Edge. The Altima SL CVT with Bose is very comparable to the TSX but has a better body style and was thousands cheaper. The voice activation blue-tooth phone is very very cool! Wish the 2.5 had a few more horses for when the car has 4 passengers, but it is sufficient. You can always step up to the 3.5 if needed for a couple grand. It also fits 5 passengers very comfortably.

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4.5 out of 5 stars

Fun to Drive

geibelkj, 09/09/2009
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
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This is a fun car to drive. Traded in a 2009 accord EX-L for an end of year 09 Altima 2.5 SL. The Altima is a great car. has excellent pickup with the CVT. Smooth and quiet. Fuel economy is good, just took a 4 hour road trip, saw a little over 30 mpg.

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