I am concidering buying an altima. I drove the 2005 nissan altima all around smoooth ride but i was curious if you are suppose to feel the shifting? I have had a transmission problem in my ponitiac and it shifted hard never felt it before needless to say had to replace it.. Now i hav had a honda and they shift differently then any car i have driven, spoke with honda and they confirmed they shift like that.. I havent yet spoke to nissan but am curious.. dont want to buy a car and have the trani go out.. it is still under its 36,000 mile warranty but who knws 36001 and sometihng happens...
2007-03-22 19:00:49 · 6 answers · asked by Chunkerbutt 2 in Cars & Transportation ➔ Car Makes ➔ Nissan
the dealership says its fine has passed the inspection but im worried..
2007-03-22 19:10:06 · update #1
Sharpy has no clue about Nissan reliability, sorry.
The 05 Altima wasn't available with CVT, so you drove a traditional automatic.
Yes, Nissan automatics tend to shift a bit aggressively, but are among the best-built automatic transmissions in the import world.
It's a wise idea to add an aftermarket warranty to ANY newer car if you plan on keeping it beyond the factory warranty.
Here's some more info on the Altima, and the warranty! :)
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zeroforum?id=76
http://forums.nicoclub.com/zeroforum?id=105
2007-03-24 15:23:34 · answer #1 · answered by NissanTech 2 · 0⤊ 0⤋
I have an 02 2.5S and an 03 3.5SE.
Although the newer Altimas have had some quirks (fixed by recalls and TSB) you really can't go wrong with a Nissan Altima.
I guess it depends how hard the Altima is shifting. You want to look for hesitation in the shift or a hard jerking shift. A smooth and solid shift is typically not a problem.
2007-03-23 06:15:16 · answer #2 · answered by Martin Chemnitz 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
If it has the CVT transmission in it you will not feel it shifting unless it has a "sport mode" which simulates the shifting feel. You can also buy an extended new car warranty if you are worried about the trans going out at 36001.
2007-03-22 19:27:03 · answer #3 · answered by know da stuff 4 · 0⤊ 2⤋
an altima is very reliable and if its from a dealer then ofcourse it comes with a warranty so dont worry, we have a 05 altima 2.5 s , its nice ive driven a 3.5 se v6 too its pretty cool , go with the altima
2007-03-22 19:21:08 · answer #4 · answered by sickskillz883 5 · 2⤊ 0⤋
HI THERE, I HAVE A 2004 SILVER
NISSAN ALTIMA AND I LOVE IT!!!
DID YOU KNOW THAT IT'S ON THE TOP OF THE CONSUMMERS LIST OF BEST CARS TO BUY?
TOYOTA, NISSANS, HAYNDA'S AND
TOP OF THE LINE !
I HAVE HAD AMERICAN MADE CARS
AND THEY JUST DON'T DRIVE, SOUND, FEEL AS GREAT.
GET SOMEONE YOU KNOW TO CHECK OUT THE CONDITION OF THIS CAR BEFORE YOU BUY IT. A MACANIC IS BEST.
GOOD LUCK,
ROSIE
2007-03-22 19:16:06 · answer #5 · answered by oceanlinda69 1 · 2⤊ 1⤋
Nissans aren't reliable so I wouldn't buy one.
2007-03-23 13:15:40 · answer #6 · answered by Drive PZEV! 5 · 0⤊ 2⤋