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Ka, 11/19/2018
2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
I purchased this car off lease, with 29,000 miles. No real issues to speak of until the odometer hit 93k and the car started to make a terrible whining noise in the drivetrain. My local garage confirmed that the CVT was the culprit. Nissan dealer wanted $4300 to replace it and the other quotes I received were even higher. The service guy at Nissan said the transmissions are good for 100,000 miles if you do the fluid flush every 30k ( did mine at the recommenced 60k). As everyone is aware these Nissan CVTs are complete crap. In addition to the premature failure the performance is terrible, with low speed herky jerky movement. So bad is the design that Nissan will only give a 12,000 mile warranty on the replacement. Do yourself a favor and stay far away from this clam.
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Smooth, quiet ride
reedy06, 07/14/2011
2011 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
11 of 13 people found this review helpful
Searched for a roomy family sedan with power, good fuel economy, comfort, latest technology all while having a smooth and quiet ride. After online research, we test drove the Volvo S60 T5, Hyundai Sonata LTD, Buick Regal CXL, Acura TSX w/NAV, and the Toyota Camry XLE. Given our strict criteria, the Altima SR V6 beat the competition. The CVT engine is something that you need to drive to experience. This car is by far the quietest ride in the backseat than any of the others we drove. After 1,000 miles, we are getting 25 mpg in combined highway and local driving. The bluetooth handsfree system and iPod connectivity was the best we found amongst the cars we tested.
Put about 50k miles with no problems
Emily McDonald, 04/23/2016
updated 11/01/2018
2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
***Update*** My Altima now has 125,000 miles on it, and still have NO issues at all! Unfortunately someone hit my car pretty badly, at the speed they were going, I was impressed with how well my car handled itself and we were all safe. So I might have to part with it soon. No question I will get another Nissan! This is my 2nd Altima, which I purchased after my 2002 Altima starting costing me more money with repairs at ~130,000 miles. I bought it from a dealer with 32k miles on it, and it had previously been a rental car. I've got about 85,000 miles on it and have owned it for 3 1/2 years. It's required ONLY routine maintenance - changed the oil regularly, new brakes, new tires, etc. I love how roomy it is, the trunk is huge and plenty of space for driver and passengers. It handles well in the snow and rain. I drove it in upstate NY for a couple years with all-season tires and never got stuck. I've taken it on a few long road trips, and the seats can be a little uncomfortable after awhile (but what car isn't a little uncomfortable after 8+ hours!). I'm planning to keep this car for a few more years and then maybe move on to my 3rd Altima.
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Best Altima I’ve owned!
ReRe Miller, 04/19/2018
updated 10/22/2019
2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
This car is more comfortable than the new VW Passat. Seats are comfortable. Even without power seats, I can easily adjust the seat. There are no blind spots, either. The privacy glass is wonderful! Without the tint the car gets quite hot in the summer, which must be due to the large windshield. Gas mileage is good for an older car (2011 model; it’s 2018) I average 24-26 MPH. The steering is responsive and easy. The car still shifts like it is new. I do use the manual mode, as well. It works with no problems at all. After considering a new car purchase, I decided not to buy a new car. Any technology it may lack is made up for with easy to use, inexpensive after-market parts. I use a Bluetooth adapter in my radio. Simply put, with 134,000 miles, this car is the most reliable I have owned. Updated: the interior cloth- which is present on the handle/door- shows wear more than any other area. The newer models replace the cloth with plastic which was a great move. Update: only major repairs have been A/C (no surprise there) and a suspension issue which both were covered under my extended warranty (purchased through CarMax). Other than regular maintenance, no issues!
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Proud Owner
hakkincac, 04/24/2011
2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)
4 of 4 people found this review helpful
I love my new 2011 Nissan 2.5s Sedan. The only thing I'm upset about is the engine makes somewhat of an ugly noise, however, it goes away once the CTV engine 'warms up'. I don't get 23 MPG, I get about 20 city, still haven't put it on a highway yet. Having said that, it really is a clean looking, nice car for the money. More importantly, I think the look will last, while other models will look odd in years to come, like the Sonata. I did test drive other cars, including Camry and Accord. Neither of them were as nice to drive as the Altima. Furthermore, neither had the handling and 'sporty' look and feel of the Altima. All in all, the Altima is a great choice and a good car.