Used 2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT) Consumer Reviews
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used 2012 with 138,000 miles
Andy, East Jewett, NY, 07/17/2021
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 2 people found this review helpful
Bought vehicle from my nephew who meticulously maintains his vehicles. In 9 years he has never experienced any major problems with engine, 3.5 V6 or transmission, CVT. I live in a mountainous area in NY state (Catskill Mtns)and my driving style is very spirited. The Altimas steering and handling on mountain roads is very tight and responsive. Acceleration is overwhelming, either on steep uphill grades or highway speeds. Braking is equally tight. Having bought the car at 9 years and 138,000 miles it still handles and performs like new. So after driving the car for 9,000 miles, the only problem seems to be the tire pressure sensor. If you have the opportunity purchase a used 3.5 with the cvt , go go for it
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Better than the 2.5s
nismo1234, Lancaster, TX, 10/05/2014
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
5 of 8 people found this review helpful
Not saying a whole lot but This car is not fuel efficient and expensive to drive around town. It cost 19 Gallons to fill up and you can spend a quarter tank just driving to wallmart and back! Not sure about the math but i fill up twice a week 40 Gallons a week.
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Gas Bill is not believable
Joe, Wylie, TX, 08/07/2015
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
6 of 10 people found this review helpful
It is impossible to believe but ill give it to you straight! I filled to Full at Qt making sure Gas was 100 percent topped off to 20 gallons, Left QT drove 1.3 miles away and already burned about half a quarter tank of fuel. 60,000 Miles on car no issues at all! This 3.5L Altima can guzzle gas 2 times faster than a V8 motor, This altima has amazing HP but not worth even enjoying cause it drinks gas like you cant believe. The Interior is really nice, black dash and carpet, steering wheel has controls and hands free phone and high gloss black leather steering wheel, It has navigation and bluetooth and bose system.. Really nice car although my biggest complaint is the front seats and how uncomfortable they are. The back seats are very comfortable. this car has 9 cup holders and not sure why. My wife has a 2.5s and it gets the complete opposite fuel economy. She gets like 40Mpg even close to 60mpg when on freeway best i ever seen! 2.5s best fuel economy i ever seen even than honda's 3.5 SR worst fuel economy i ever witnessed in my life seriously!!!!! How does these 2 altimas are so un-alike??? Makes no sense at all! I will never buy a V6 again with name SR Altima on it! Most Altimas Bumpers are always falling off i have noticed! The inside was a great design and comfort is good just not cloth seats outside is not stylish
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Silver Bullet
Tom M, Morrisville, PA, 06/20/2019
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Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
2 of 3 people found this review helpful
This SR has every possible option available..It topped out at $33,000 MSRP. probably too many options for most, but when you get behind the wheel, well you will understand. It excelerates like a F-16 taking of the flight deck of the Nimitz. handles like it is on rails..great car.
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Want my 02 SE back
wild8willy, Pittsburgh, PA, 01/03/2012
Nissan Altima 3.5 SR 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)
14 of 38 people found this review helpful
Had and 02SE that was totalled. Just replaced it with this car. CVT is horrible, sluggish and noisey. Bose radio is rotten compared to my 02. On the positive side, interior materials are great. Care feels heavey and bolated to drive. Steering is numb. Tailpipes are uneven and one stick out further than the other. Trunk is crooked one side is rubbing the bumperskin. There are burrs around the lip of the wheel wells. There is a paint defect in the middle of the roof that looks like Nissan painted over a 2 inch worm. I can not wait to get rid of the car and it has a little over 300 miles on it.