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4.75 out of 5 stars

Getting Closer to Luxury

mbro1, 06/04/2011
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

I've owned a '98, '04, and now the '09. Every Altima has been an improvement over its former self, however, this Altima is surpassing every expectation that I had for it. The CVT is smooth and keeps the car in a superb power range, yet maximizing the fuel economy. The noise outside of the cabin is greatly reduced from the prior models and everything is just perfectly improved. Nissan has certainly pulled themselves into an area that is capable of competing with European and American Luxury brands. Think about it...do you want Luxury that'll cost you as much as a house, or car that is almost just as good for a supremely phenomenal deal!!!

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5 out of 5 stars

6 years and still going strong

barc2009, 04/25/2015
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
6 of 6 people found this review helpful

So I've had my 2.5-SL for 6yrs and 57,000 miles now ... haven't had a single issue with it beyond routine maintenance stuff. It's been a great car ... was very happy with this purchase.

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2.5 out of 5 stars

Thee Worst Nissan ever owned!!!!

medinamv, 10/23/2011
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
5 of 5 people found this review helpful

I have owned about 9 brand new nissan 10 used ones. from 1979 till 2009 5/pick-ups /3-200sx 5-altimas (2 have 200k onthem) 3/240sx and yes even my toys 2001 Skyline/2001 silvia S15 bluetop (stationed in Japanand now in the states with daddy) plus 3 sentras. never any problems at all!BUT! my 09 Altima 2.5s is the biggest dissappointment ever/ engine replaced at 30k for Knocking/ wears tires on rear evry 20k but alignment shows it is fine. now tranny at 59k and engine noise is back. real loud in mornings like oil is not getting up to top end. I am going to trade in ASAP on A Hyundai or VW Passat asap! I have owned my last Nissan.

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5 out of 5 stars

I have loved this car

Ruth, 08/30/2016
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
8 of 9 people found this review helpful

Great look, great ride, great great milage!!! Just need to drive the grand babies, not enough back seat

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4.75 out of 5 stars

Thin paint

n25ks, 10/17/2010
2009 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
7 of 8 people found this review helpful

I very much enjoy driving this car. It rides smoothly and has punch when you hit the accelerator.

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