@@JT8D200C So do these issues exist with the Nissan Maximas? Or are the they the better upgraded more reliable Nissan version?? If so are the 2015 ALT/MAX and up good now or no? Should I buy a 2012 Buick Regal GS 6speed manual 148k miles $9,999, A 2017 Regal Sport 73k miles $14,500, Or a 2013 Altima 2.5 SV 153k miles $7,600 🤔🤔🤔❔❓❔❓🤷♂️🤷♂️
Not only was the Altima cheap, but Nissan did intentionally make financing a very cheap and simple process, and allowed for people with credit history issues to buy the car anyway. Those are the same people who statically have a higher chance of defaulting on payments, and people defaulting on payments tend not to care about “their” car, since it’s effectively a cheap rental.
Actually it is a very expensive financed vehicle. The cars are usually parked in an extended car port and the high rent apartment in questionable location filled with rent a center furniture. I used to work there after college. People work in social services, medical services and as security guards.
Big Altima Energy flows through these and the next generation. Nissan would practically give these away to anyone who walked in regardless of their credit or if they could afford it. Combine that with cheap materials and a cheap transmission and these got cheap really fast. This one is unusually well taken care of. Usually you see these with the bumpers flapping in the breeze, sunburned paint, broken lights, worn-out suspension, and an expired temp tag taped in the license plate slot.
>Usually you see these with the bumpers flapping in the breeze, sunburned paint, broken lights, worn-out suspension, and an expired temp tag taped in the license plate slot. That's kinda what I like about them though. It's a no fucks given kind of car and nobody passing you by expects anything more of it when they see such things. You can just let her rot for the most part and hold her together with duck tape until the engine gives way, before going out and getting another one right away since they don't cost very much.
I drive this exact model, trim, year and color. It’s in perfect condition. My dad took such good care of it and I’m so grateful. Glad to see a review of a car in good condition.
True story. My sister used to owned a 2015 Nissan Altima. I drive it too. It's a really nice car. CVT isn't failed on it. That's until this year that my brother in law drove to ATL airport for his birthday. A drunk driver without his lights on in the middle of rural Georgia backwoods at night crash to him head on. He survived for just bumps and bruises. Now they have a new Honda Accord. I can say they are safe drivers when they drive the Altima. Now they are safe drivers when they got the Honda Accord.
Those leather seats are in such good shape, I'm actually suspicious. In most cars, the left bolsters are blown out by 30,000 miles and I would have expected the leather to be cracked from all the meth vapor it was exposed to.
I had a 2007 Altima 2.5 S that I bought used in 2011 with 36k miles. I originally wanted the V6, but couldn't afford it at the time. The CVT was replaced in mine around 54k miles under warranty (thank god), besides that & some other minor problems it had, it was a really nice car with a nice ride & handling balance & the 4-cylinder was surprisingly punchy & was overall a big improvement from my 2006 Corolla S it replaced. Mine was a very basic model, but had push button ignition which I believe was the only family sedan at the time to come standard with it. I drove it for four years & replaced it with a new 2015 Camry XSE V6 & have since purchased a couple Lexus' all problem free as expected.
This is the same reputation the Ford Taurus had in the mid 2000s. This is what we used to call a "Rental Rocket". I think over half of these were rental cars. When the agencies dump these as they are miled out, the auctions are flooded with them. This made them MUCH cheaper than an Accord and Camry. This car and the Taurus have the same transmission reputation. Before the Taurus it was the Mitsubishi Galant. Before that it was the Buick Century. Before that is was the Pontiac Grand Am. I think the reason all of these cars have a similar reputation is because the dealers got them so cheap, they were often driven by people who had no choice but to pick it due to poor credit. And how would YOU drive that car?
Buy cheap, drive cheap, keep your money local: The world's a better place when you pay your friendly neighborhood mechanic than if you're paying some overpaid megacorporation half a world away. Even if you spend a little more.
"Back seat smells like a pediatrician's office" was a common complaint on these things, second only to the CVT. Pretty sure the legendary John Davis of Motorweek made that specific observation.
This doesn't really mean much though. It's a sedan in today's world, crashing against the average larger SUV/Truck. Only reason the mirage and mirage g4 are 1 and 2 is because of the fact they are popular and small, and perform poorly against the average larger suv/truck on american roads, at usually higher speeds. I'm sure if the altima was bigger, it wouldn't be 11 on the list.
These cars get a bad rap because of the deadbeats that drive them into the ground with no maintenance. This generation was actuality a good car if properly maintained. Even the CVTs will go 300k if you'd just change the damn fluid every 30k.
Got myself an 05 Altima 2.5S recently. Mostly because I was out of a car for over a week after my 03 Saturn L300 finally bit the bullet. Rotted brake lines and exhaust manifold just coming off scraping at times. it wasn't worth it anymore. And eventually came across a marketplace ad for the Altima. Honestly had no idea of the stigma before hand. But it was $2500, great condition. Body was just about perfect except for a tiny small spec of rust over the rear passenger wheel well. undercarriage has next to no rust, front assembly has mass majority new parts. The guy I bought it from took really good care of it. Mine however isn't CVT. It's a regular Automatic. I went into this car without knowledge of the Stigma. And I just ended up loving the car. It really is a shame the reputation this car gets.
A lady I know had one of these and she loved it. It got totaled in the parking lot while she was working. She got a Mazda CX-5. And she is not impressed at all and really wish she stuck with Nissan. She does have Altima energy I think when driving. She use to drive Pontiacs and wants to go back to them but obviously not around anymore.
I drive a 2011 Altima in 2024 I am very calm and cautious with my driving. I have a family to come home to and so does everyone else driving around me. 🙏🏼 It’s the car I could afford and it gets my girls to school and back home. I promise we are not all crazy Altima Ppl
And i gotta add that the stereo in those early 2000 Nissan Altima were pretty darn good. My buddy used to have an Altima 4 cylinder with a six speed manual and they let me drive it once when we went to hang out but Im certain the clutch on it was fried from then they got the thing, still it had a nice stereo
I think if people would have been educated about CVT's we would not see the failure rate that we do. Problem is people drive them like a regular automatic and they cannot take it. If you constantly punch it to the floor they will not last. Another factor is people do not get the trans fluid changed as they should because people are not used to getting it changed in regular transmissions so they do not in a CVT.
was wondering why this 2.5S was optioned so well, turns out its a 2.5SL, you need to correct your title. Big difference between the highest trim and the second to lowest Edit: he corrected the title
I always liked how these cars looked. Only reason I never bought one was that transmission! Ended up just going the safe route and getting a Lexus ES350 instead 💯
I had a 2009 Altima 2.5 S (manual), and crashed it, but was unaware of the crash-tendency reputation until now. I blame my crash on the car’s electronic brake-force distribution sending too much of the braking to the rear wheels, locking them up in slippery conditions. Over the life of the car, I only had 3 rear-wheel lockup incidents, but the last one was enough that insurance totaled the car. All were in wet conditions. The first was with 1200 miles on the car and the stock rear swaybar, going around an offramp, and the rear end kicked out. The second was with 48000 miles on the car, aftermarket swaybar, turning left in an intersection, and the rear end kicked out. For both of those, I immediately recognized what was happening, and recovered. The final incident was with 125000 miles on the car, swaybar was back to the stock one, doing a lane change in the wet, and just giving it a little braking. Started fishtailing, couldn’t recover, and ended up smacking both right corners of the car against the guardrail. No other cars were involved, and no injuries.
I test drove a Rogue when I was shopping for a small SUV. I thought the transmission was slipping but after some research, I found it was the CVT or whatever they call that transmission. I did not like that feel.
Dual zone ac, seat warmers, sunroof, Bluetooth, dual power outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, Bose sound system, back up camera and power seats….what’s not to love other then the prestige?
I'm british, and went over to the US for the first time in June and was really looking forward to some US-market carspotting. The first Altima I saw looked like it had a head on collision at around 45mph, and the dude was just driving it around. Definitely lived up to reputation.
My boy, A, had an Altima from this time. His girl stole it once, escaped from police 1st time then she went back to his house and w/o knowing my two other friends were at A's house using compressor. They saw her and waved moments before she then attempted to run them over twice lol. She took off again and cops chased her until she crashed into a raised median. He actually got the same exact car when other got totalled
The GTA bias thing is really true! I have an interest in all sorts of cars, but like anyone acquiring knowledge I will learn about something unique and then get really excited when I see one in the wild, or vice versa when I see something interesting and then want to research it online! Sometimes you just see them everywhere when your mind is dialled on them, whatever car of the week it may be. We have a lot of Delicas on Van Isle, and I think the coolest cars in town I've seen are a Triumph TR7, a Nissan Pao (90's car with 50's retro styling- including interior), a Land Cruiser Prado EX5 Turbo, and a Lancia Beta convertible Spider/Zagato! Teslas everywhere but only when you're looking. Same beige Camry on every block, occasional RHD MR2s, R32s, 350z's.
Bought a 2020 Altima new, can confirm the car is cheaply made. I still like the look plus the price was good. So far only issue was the windshield cracked 🤣
Unfortuantely since Renault owns Nissan, they have junk Jacko CVT transmissions. This means Nissans are not as reliable or good quality as Toyota and Honda
My dad a unicorn much like this one. Bought it from an old man who never drove it. I remember him telling my dad how he special ordered it so he could get wood grain on the interior. Still have never seen another Altima from this generation with fake wood on the inside
I had a 2012 Altima, it wasn’t that bad of a vehicle. Bought it outright with cash, kept it for a year then resold it for more than I bought it for lol
Zack-- that's an Altima *SL*! It's basically a Rolls-Royce! Jokes aside, SL is Nissan's top trim level for most vehicles. Their more expensive models sometimes get a Platinum trim.
I had a 2 door Altima as a rental once and it wasn't a bad driving car at all. I would never own one due to the cvt issues but i can see why people who don't know much about cars drive them like they do.
I have well over 100,000 miles on my 12 year old Altima that I bought new and have NEVER had any issues with the CVT transmission. As long as you don't drive like a maniac and change the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles you should be fine owning this car and it will last for many years.
I never heard of the GTA effect before but that makes sense because a lot of times those cars keep showing up what you just had when you're working. So dig your video dude
Back in 2008 I bought a brand new 2008 Nissan Altima coupe SE V6,auto, fully loaded….it handled fine and had shit ton of power but it also had a shit ton of torque steer with that 270hp that it made, anyways….long story short, my Altima had a very stinky issue that I was never able to resolve….anytime I put the pedal to the metal, the ac vents would release a really foul odor…like rotten eggs kind of nasty odor, like for real!!! Anyways like two years later I ended up trading it in because I just couldn’t deal with that odor anymore….
My dad owns a 2010 Altima with navigation and it’s been great got it with 187k, now with 195k. It needs a new catalytic converter but other than that it’s been great mechanically, original engine and transmission as we know. EDIT: catalytic converter cleaner works because my p0420 code went away so I don’t need a new converter
Bought one identical from Copart Auto Auction 2 weeks ago for $2,095… not too damaged but being the SL it came fully loaded with sunroof. Really can’t complain, swapped the wheels with stock 19” Maxima wheels and put a For Sale sign on it. Should be a quick sale, bang for your buck definitely goes far with this model. Great video!
So do these issues exist with the Nissan Maximas? Or are the they the better upgraded more reliable Nissan version?? If so are the 2015 ALT/MAX and up good now or no? Should I buy a 2012 Buick Regal GS 6speed manual 148k miles $9,999, A 2017 Regal Sport 73k miles $14,500, Or a 2013 Altima 2.5 SV 153k miles $7,600 🤔🤔🤔❔❓❔❓🤷♂️🤷♂️
I used to own an 2007 with the V6 and manual, it wasn't a bad car but had a lot of drivetrain and suspension issues during my 3 years of ownership. I upgraded to an Acura TL (yay Honda reliability) and never looked back.
I bought a 2017 2.5 SR in 21 during pandemic 32k mi $13999 without knowing about BigAltimaEnergy BAE or a cvt transaxle. Well after 4 jugs of Valvoline synth cvt fluid and 60k mi later its still pulling strong 36mpg combined and never any back pains. Its so easy i drain n fill 4qt every 20k and the pump filter is easy to do as well. Looked better than camry or accord as well.
Damm! Thats a screaming deal. I got my 16 Altima SR for 16,500 48k last year. You did much better. I do agree that it looks really good one of the reasons I love it.
my Uncles friend had an 08' of that car and they let me drive it when they visited to take me out for lunches or dinners. It was a fun car. Very early 2000's styled
Nissans fall apart, which exacerbates the problem of neglectful drivers. I think there is a different mentality with Toyota and Honda owners where they actually attempt to retain the car's value through regular maintenance. Nissan drivers (and Hyundai/KIA drivers in the USA) are more likely to be American-domestic drivers who are used to Ford/GM products but are reluctant to buy 'imports' - people who are looking for a used Buick but want to pay half the price can pick up a geriatric Altima at a bargain!
The idemitsu ns fluid 2 needs to be changed every 30k and trans cooler filter and trans oil pan filter lol id say thats a good way to prolong the transmission life 👍
Wasn't the Altima like the most common mid-size rental car for many years? It would definitely play into the lack of care/experience from the people driving the car.
I own a 12' Altima. Have owned it for 13 years. A bulletproof car for me. I still have the ORIGINAL transmission in the car. Take car of this car and it will take car of you. The CVT will lasdt a long time if you treat it right. I am living proof. This is a Toyota dealership reviewing this car so you can take this review with a grain of salt.
If you are going to be reviewing cars with a cvt, you need to understand how they work. Watching your reviews you clearly do not. Just Google How CVT's work and watch the video. They do not shift, they spool up witch is the equivalent. And to get Max acceleration from a CVT equipped vehicle you do not just smack it to the floor like you do in a conventional transmission equipped vehicle. That actually does not give you the fastest. You quickly but in a progressive manner push it to the floor. it will spool up faster that way.
For people with the credit score comments, I had a credit score of 789, and was still hard to get approved for a 2010 altima 3.5 (71k miles) with 3k down (over 25%).
I know the smell you’re talking about a lot of Nissan frontiers had that EXACT smell. I don’t even know what it was that made it. I could never get the smell out when I worked at Enterprise. They are amazing cars though but I remember a lot of bad things with altimas more than any other Nissan 😂.
I would argue that Jeep actually produces the most dangerous automobiles. More than half of the accidents/incidents I see are caused by Jeeps. Also, I just witnessed a Jeepers run over a child's bike on purpose so..... 😁👍
So do these issues exist with the Nissan Maximas? Or are they the better upgraded more reliable Nissan version?? If so are the 2015 ALT/MAX and up good now or no? Should I buy a 2012 Buick Regal GS 6speed manual 148k miles $9,999, A 2017 Regal Sport 73k miles $14,500, Or a 2013 Altima 2.5 SV 153k miles $7,600 🤔🤔🤔❔❓❔❓🤷♂️🤷♂️
Your preferred mechanic's skillset matches best with which one? If you know a good mechanic, they are worth paying extra. Can't say that about most used car salespeople, since a sale is just a one-and-done.
On a more serious note...I think confirmation bias can only amplify an assumption that probably has some basis in reality in the first place. These cars appealed to a certain "type." That "type" tended to be rather hooliganistic, and I kinda liked 'em back in the day, so I'm not judging. Also, the fact that they handled pretty well at normal speeds probably instilled undue confidence in their handling at crazy speeds, so the hooligans were extra likely to end up in a ditch or worse.
I have a 16 Altima SR, it is fantastic to me. Great blend of sport and comfort. Use to own a 06 Accord V6, too smooth and actually boring. I find Altimas to be fun so I finally got one after renting a few.
For some reason I had a stigma against driver of this particular Altima, without knowing there was such a stigma. Also for some reason, I knew the big friggin bottle would fit. Need a big friggin box for the truck too!
That one looks pretty damn clean for 127,000 miles, and the Murano never got the 2.5 four cylinder. From its introduction in 2003 Murano has only had a V6
*CORRECTION* This is an SL, not an S. It was mislabeled in my research. Thanks!
The SL is a higher trim model
@@JT8D200C So do these issues exist with the Nissan Maximas? Or are the they the better upgraded more reliable Nissan version?? If so are the 2015 ALT/MAX and up good now or no?
Should I buy a 2012 Buick Regal GS 6speed manual 148k miles $9,999,
A 2017 Regal Sport 73k miles $14,500,
Or a 2013 Altima 2.5 SV 153k miles $7,600
🤔🤔🤔❔❓❔❓🤷♂️🤷♂️
Cleanest 12 year old Altima in existence. Should go right to the Altima Museum. 😂
Where’s Doug demuro at
The rare older grandma cars are noticeable, because they have no signs of average 14 hit and runs, and it still has paint/clear on the roof and hood.
It’s only dangerous where it’s driven: on the shoulder about 30 MPH faster than everyone else
Why they drive so fast? Lol
😂😂😂😂
Nissan Altima - For when you don't quite have enough for a Dodge Charger but you need transportation.
I don't even have enough for an Altima....so I got a Sentra.
A V6 Charger
But your credit is just as bad
Oh damn...why I read this in Dytastic voice😂😂
And have equally as bad credit 💀
Not only was the Altima cheap, but Nissan did intentionally make financing a very cheap and simple process, and allowed for people with credit history issues to buy the car anyway. Those are the same people who statically have a higher chance of defaulting on payments, and people defaulting on payments tend not to care about “their” car, since it’s effectively a cheap rental.
Actually it is a very expensive financed vehicle. The cars are usually parked in an extended car port and the high rent apartment in questionable location filled with rent a center furniture. I used to work there after college. People work in social services, medical services and as security guards.
Big Altima Energy flows through these and the next generation. Nissan would practically give these away to anyone who walked in regardless of their credit or if they could afford it. Combine that with cheap materials and a cheap transmission and these got cheap really fast. This one is unusually well taken care of. Usually you see these with the bumpers flapping in the breeze, sunburned paint, broken lights, worn-out suspension, and an expired temp tag taped in the license plate slot.
We can't forget about the missing hubcap(s) and at least one of the tires is a spare, haha!
Don’t forget they’re VERY often rental cars too (along with the Rogue), and we all know how people treat rentals.
Lmaoo my car missing a hub cap and scraped in the front
My sister had a Altima
Should of got it instead
>Usually you see these with the bumpers flapping in the breeze, sunburned paint, broken lights, worn-out suspension, and an expired temp tag taped in the license plate slot.
That's kinda what I like about them though.
It's a no fucks given kind of car and nobody passing you by expects anything more of it when they see such things.
You can just let her rot for the most part and hold her together with duck tape until the engine gives way, before going out and getting another one right away since they don't cost very much.
There’s just something about Nissan vehicles from this era that attracted only the worst of the worst
Yeah subprime dealer financing...
Nissan would practically give these away to anyone who walked in.
One day, my cat dragged one home.
And now they clog up buy here pay here lots
Altima owners show the same regard to their cars as they do to their credit, rules of the road, or anybody that’s not themselves, very little.
The only way to be....I was too poor to get an Altima though, so I got a Sentra.
I drive this exact model, trim, year and color. It’s in perfect condition. My dad took such good care of it and I’m so grateful. Glad to see a review of a car in good condition.
The car you buy when your Pontiac or Chevrolet from 2004-2009 has kicked the bucket.
My Solstice GXP will never let me down and the day the little LNF goes kaboom, its LS time 😎
I have an 09 G8. If I ever replaced that with an Altima I don't deserve to drive anymore.
@@UpperRobin29 that sounds awesome 👌
Had multiple Pontiacs from this year range and would never choose this terrible Altima over any of them, especially with 3.8 lol.
True story. My sister used to owned a 2015 Nissan Altima. I drive it too. It's a really nice car. CVT isn't failed on it. That's until this year that my brother in law drove to ATL airport for his birthday. A drunk driver without his lights on in the middle of rural Georgia backwoods at night crash to him head on. He survived for just bumps and bruises. Now they have a new Honda Accord. I can say they are safe drivers when they drive the Altima. Now they are safe drivers when they got the Honda Accord.
Those leather seats are in such good shape, I'm actually suspicious. In most cars, the left bolsters are blown out by 30,000 miles and I would have expected the leather to be cracked from all the meth vapor it was exposed to.
Fatties destroy seats.
@zorilla0
So long as there's no blood stains it's no biggie fam
Zack: down below we have a CVT…
Me: looking at the cup holder thinking if the BFB it’s going to fit 👀
BIG ALTIMA ENERGY
Same
I had a 2007 Altima 2.5 S that I bought used in 2011 with 36k miles. I originally wanted the V6, but couldn't afford it at the time. The CVT was replaced in mine around 54k miles under warranty (thank god), besides that & some other minor problems it had, it was a really nice car with a nice ride & handling balance & the 4-cylinder was surprisingly punchy & was overall a big improvement from my 2006 Corolla S it replaced. Mine was a very basic model, but had push button ignition which I believe was the only family sedan at the time to come standard with it. I drove it for four years & replaced it with a new 2015 Camry XSE V6 & have since purchased a couple Lexus' all problem free as expected.
This is the same reputation the Ford Taurus had in the mid 2000s. This is what we used to call a "Rental Rocket". I think over half of these were rental cars. When the agencies dump these as they are miled out, the auctions are flooded with them. This made them MUCH cheaper than an Accord and Camry.
This car and the Taurus have the same transmission reputation. Before the Taurus it was the Mitsubishi Galant. Before that it was the Buick Century. Before that is was the Pontiac Grand Am.
I think the reason all of these cars have a similar reputation is because the dealers got them so cheap, they were often driven by people who had no choice but to pick it due to poor credit. And how would YOU drive that car?
The Impala fills that role to some degree too. Holy nuts, every one I have seen lately looks like it went through the Vietnam war.
Like I stole it, obviously. Like IDGAF about my life or the lives of everyone on the road. That's the only way to drive one of these.
Buy cheap, drive cheap, keep your money local: The world's a better place when you pay your friendly neighborhood mechanic than if you're paying some overpaid megacorporation half a world away. Even if you spend a little more.
"Back seat smells like a pediatrician's office" was a common complaint on these things, second only to the CVT. Pretty sure the legendary John Davis of Motorweek made that specific observation.
Nissan: The Chrysler of Japan......
The Altima is the 11th most common car among fatal crashes in the USA. At the #1 and 2 spot are the Mirage and Mirage G4 twins.
Car don’t go to sudden crash. It the DRIVERS ERROR.
@@edgaryzen4925Tesla: hold my beer
This doesn't really mean much though. It's a sedan in today's world, crashing against the average larger SUV/Truck. Only reason the mirage and mirage g4 are 1 and 2 is because of the fact they are popular and small, and perform poorly against the average larger suv/truck on american roads, at usually higher speeds. I'm sure if the altima was bigger, it wouldn't be 11 on the list.
@@Vex-zz7br
This Mirage owner survived the crash:
th-cam.com/video/q4WmeSAHkBY/w-d-xo.html
1:43 the Murano only got the 3.5 V6, the Sentra used a 1.8 in this generation. I think the only other Nissan that used this engine was/is the Rogue.
You’re right about Murano but the Sentra got this in the SE-R as well
And the 2005-2020 2WD King Cab Frontiers too, same engine but mounted longitudinally.
Except the new Rogue now has a 3 cylinder
But outside the US the Murano DID get the 2,5l. Even the 2,5 l Diesel in some areas.
@SvenQ45 I believe he was referring to the US market, which was the major market for the Murano.
These cars get a bad rap because of the deadbeats that drive them into the ground with no maintenance. This generation was actuality a good car if properly maintained. Even the CVTs will go 300k if you'd just change the damn fluid every 30k.
Got myself an 05 Altima 2.5S recently. Mostly because I was out of a car for over a week after my 03 Saturn L300 finally bit the bullet. Rotted brake lines and exhaust manifold just coming off scraping at times. it wasn't worth it anymore. And eventually came across a marketplace ad for the Altima. Honestly had no idea of the stigma before hand. But it was $2500, great condition. Body was just about perfect except for a tiny small spec of rust over the rear passenger wheel well. undercarriage has next to no rust, front assembly has mass majority new parts. The guy I bought it from took really good care of it. Mine however isn't CVT. It's a regular Automatic. I went into this car without knowledge of the Stigma. And I just ended up loving the car. It really is a shame the reputation this car gets.
mines at 630k km
A lady I know had one of these and she loved it. It got totaled in the parking lot while she was working. She got a Mazda CX-5. And she is not impressed at all and really wish she stuck with Nissan. She does have Altima energy I think when driving. She use to drive Pontiacs and wants to go back to them but obviously not around anymore.
I drive a 2011 Altima in 2024 I am very calm and cautious with my driving. I have a family to come home to and so does everyone else driving around me. 🙏🏼 It’s the car I could afford and it gets my girls to school and back home. I promise we are not all crazy Altima Ppl
Nothing scares me more than a Nissan Altima. Driven by people who have nothing to lose... until the repo reaper appears.
Sounds like a certain skin color you're talking about 😅
@@stevecooper7883Yeah, white people.
lol I watch him too
@@stevecooper7883 Have you ever heard of white trash?
@@TheRealCatof🤣🤣🤣🤣🤣got his ass
Altima, the car with permanent temp tags.
🎉🎉🎉🎉best comment excellent 😂
And i gotta add that the stereo in those early 2000 Nissan Altima were pretty darn good. My buddy used to have an Altima 4 cylinder with a six speed manual and they let me drive it once when we went to hang out but Im certain the clutch on it was fried from then they got the thing, still it had a nice stereo
I think if people would have been educated about CVT's we would not see the failure rate that we do. Problem is people drive them like a regular automatic and they cannot take it. If you constantly punch it to the floor they will not last. Another factor is people do not get the trans fluid changed as they should because people are not used to getting it changed in regular transmissions so they do not in a CVT.
The owners will crash the one they own as part of the maintenance interval, standard.
That confirmation bias point is so true, I’ve seen just as many beat up Accords & Camrys driven by reckless people.
Come to Atlanta, you’ll almost get killed by an Altima or blacked out Camry every other day
was wondering why this 2.5S was optioned so well, turns out its a 2.5SL, you need to correct your title. Big difference between the highest trim and the second to lowest
Edit: he corrected the title
Man That traffic cone under the wheel spot-on about Nissan Altimas lol
I always liked how these cars looked. Only reason I never bought one was that transmission! Ended up just going the safe route and getting a Lexus ES350 instead 💯
Bad Altima Energy (BAE) 😜
These cars will always go 30mph above the speed limit in the most left lane trying to outrun cops, repo trucks and any sort of responsibility
The front looks so much better than the earlier years of this generation.
Official car of No credit, no problem.
I had a 2009 Altima 2.5 S (manual), and crashed it, but was unaware of the crash-tendency reputation until now. I blame my crash on the car’s electronic brake-force distribution sending too much of the braking to the rear wheels, locking them up in slippery conditions. Over the life of the car, I only had 3 rear-wheel lockup incidents, but the last one was enough that insurance totaled the car. All were in wet conditions. The first was with 1200 miles on the car and the stock rear swaybar, going around an offramp, and the rear end kicked out. The second was with 48000 miles on the car, aftermarket swaybar, turning left in an intersection, and the rear end kicked out. For both of those, I immediately recognized what was happening, and recovered. The final incident was with 125000 miles on the car, swaybar was back to the stock one, doing a lane change in the wet, and just giving it a little braking. Started fishtailing, couldn’t recover, and ended up smacking both right corners of the car against the guardrail. No other cars were involved, and no injuries.
Hey Zach,
I'm going out to Naperville in September, maybe I'll see you doing a video. That would be petty cool
I test drove a Rogue when I was shopping for a small SUV. I thought the transmission was slipping but after some research, I found it was the CVT or whatever they call that transmission. I did not like that feel.
Are you supposed to ease off the gas to switch gears
@@lep8622 I'm really not sure and the salesman never mentioned it
Dual zone ac, seat warmers, sunroof, Bluetooth, dual power outside mirrors with LED turn signal indicators, Bose sound system, back up camera and power seats….what’s not to love other then the prestige?
I'm british, and went over to the US for the first time in June and was really looking forward to some US-market carspotting. The first Altima I saw looked like it had a head on collision at around 45mph, and the dude was just driving it around. Definitely lived up to reputation.
The fact that they can still be driven after they look like that, tells me what I need to know. Keeper.
If you live in the city, or perhaps the burbs, and you need a basic daily commuter, that car would get the job done.
My boy, A, had an Altima from this time. His girl stole it once, escaped from police 1st time then she went back to his house and w/o knowing my two other friends were at A's house using compressor. They saw her and waved moments before she then attempted to run them over twice lol. She took off again and cops chased her until she crashed into a raised median. He actually got the same exact car when other got totalled
That car looks brand new!
The GTA bias thing is really true! I have an interest in all sorts of cars, but like anyone acquiring knowledge I will learn about something unique and then get really excited when I see one in the wild, or vice versa when I see something interesting and then want to research it online! Sometimes you just see them everywhere when your mind is dialled on them, whatever car of the week it may be. We have a lot of Delicas on Van Isle, and I think the coolest cars in town I've seen are a Triumph TR7, a Nissan Pao (90's car with 50's retro styling- including interior), a Land Cruiser Prado EX5 Turbo, and a Lancia Beta convertible Spider/Zagato! Teslas everywhere but only when you're looking. Same beige Camry on every block, occasional RHD MR2s, R32s, 350z's.
Number one most pulled over car here in the states, too.
Cars aren’t dangerous, people are.
Bought a 2020 Altima new, can confirm the car is cheaply made. I still like the look plus the price was good. So far only issue was the windshield cracked 🤣
I have a 2007 2.5 S in manual with 177k miles which I paid $3000 for. It needed a little help, but it runs and drives incredibly well now.
That’s not a spare that’s just an extra tire for when one of your Facebook marketplace used tires have a hole from the cord showing though
Should have reviewed a clapped out one with a dragging rear bumper😂
Unfortuantely since Renault owns Nissan, they have junk Jacko CVT transmissions. This means Nissans are not as reliable or good quality as Toyota and Honda
They're allegedly making better CVTs now. They seem to have resolved the CVT issues in 2019.🤞
Here in California we have a rule: you see an Altima on the road , get as FAR away from it as possible
Something bad is about to happen .
My dad a unicorn much like this one. Bought it from an old man who never drove it. I remember him telling my dad how he special ordered it so he could get wood grain on the interior. Still have never seen another Altima from this generation with fake wood on the inside
I had a 2012 Altima, it wasn’t that bad of a vehicle. Bought it outright with cash, kept it for a year then resold it for more than I bought it for lol
Zack-- that's an Altima *SL*! It's basically a Rolls-Royce!
Jokes aside, SL is Nissan's top trim level for most vehicles. Their more expensive models sometimes get a Platinum trim.
I had a 2 door Altima as a rental once and it wasn't a bad driving car at all. I would never own one due to the cvt issues but i can see why people who don't know much about cars drive them like they do.
I have well over 100,000 miles on my 12 year old Altima that I bought new and have NEVER had any issues with the CVT transmission. As long as you don't drive like a maniac and change the transmission fluid every 30,000 miles you should be fine owning this car and it will last for many years.
@@josephkelleher8820 I agree with keeping up with maintenance but you're the exception and not the rule, unfortunately.
10 of these flew pass me yesterday! Big Altima energy all day!!
Omg be careful with that Big Altima energy,great and fun review as always 😎
I never heard of the GTA effect before but that makes sense because a lot of times those cars keep showing up what you just had when you're working. So dig your video dude
Back in 2008 I bought a brand new 2008 Nissan Altima coupe SE V6,auto, fully loaded….it handled fine and had shit ton of power but it also had a shit ton of torque steer with that 270hp that it made, anyways….long story short, my Altima had a very stinky issue that I was never able to resolve….anytime I put the pedal to the metal, the ac vents would release a really foul odor…like rotten eggs kind of nasty odor, like for real!!! Anyways like two years later I ended up trading it in because I just couldn’t deal with that odor anymore….
I'm currently at 211,000 miles on the stock cvt and engine
My dad owns a 2010 Altima with navigation and it’s been great got it with 187k, now with 195k. It needs a new catalytic converter but other than that it’s been great mechanically, original engine and transmission as we know.
EDIT: catalytic converter cleaner works because my p0420 code went away so I don’t need a new converter
Bought one identical from Copart Auto Auction 2 weeks ago for $2,095… not too damaged but being the SL it came fully loaded with sunroof. Really can’t complain, swapped the wheels with stock 19” Maxima wheels and put a For Sale sign on it. Should be a quick sale, bang for your buck definitely goes far with this model.
Great video!
So do these issues exist with the Nissan Maximas? Or are the they the better upgraded more reliable Nissan version?? If so are the 2015 ALT/MAX and up good now or no?
Should I buy a 2012 Buick Regal GS 6speed manual 148k miles $9,999,
A 2017 Regal Sport 73k miles $14,500,
Or a 2013 Altima 2.5 SV 153k miles $7,600
🤔🤔🤔❔❓❔❓🤷♂️🤷♂️
I used to own an 2007 with the V6 and manual, it wasn't a bad car but had a lot of drivetrain and suspension issues during my 3 years of ownership. I upgraded to an Acura TL (yay Honda reliability) and never looked back.
The 1st gen Altima was very reliable; 2nd gen not too bad if you take care of them.
2nd generation was great as well, the powertrain was kind of a carryover from the first generation. The issues started with the third generation.
I bought a 2017 2.5 SR in 21 during pandemic 32k mi $13999 without knowing about BigAltimaEnergy BAE or a cvt transaxle. Well after 4 jugs of Valvoline synth cvt fluid and 60k mi later its still pulling strong 36mpg combined and never any back pains. Its so easy i drain n fill 4qt every 20k and the pump filter is easy to do as well. Looked better than camry or accord as well.
Damm! Thats a screaming deal. I got my 16 Altima SR for 16,500 48k last year. You did much better. I do agree that it looks really good one of the reasons I love it.
So do these issues exist with the Nissan Maximas? Or are the they the better upgraded more reliable Nissan?
Jatco- " Junk another transmission company"
Aye so my mom has a 2021 or 2022 can't remember exactly what year Honda insight and u can fit a 2 liter of soda in the cup holders it's nuts
my Uncles friend had an 08' of that car and they let me drive it when they visited to take me out for lunches or dinners. It was a fun car. Very early 2000's styled
Im about to get one I think I'm going to like it
I miss my 2012 Nissan Altima that was my most favorite car ❤
Nissans fall apart, which exacerbates the problem of neglectful drivers. I think there is a different mentality with Toyota and Honda owners where they actually attempt to retain the car's value through regular maintenance.
Nissan drivers (and Hyundai/KIA drivers in the USA) are more likely to be American-domestic drivers who are used to Ford/GM products but are reluctant to buy 'imports' - people who are looking for a used Buick but want to pay half the price can pick up a geriatric Altima at a bargain!
The idemitsu ns fluid 2 needs to be changed every 30k and trans cooler filter and trans oil pan filter lol id say thats a good way to prolong the transmission life 👍
This is not a trim or base model it's SL top of the line model❤
Wasn't the Altima like the most common mid-size rental car for many years? It would definitely play into the lack of care/experience from the people driving the car.
Then again, ex-rentals have at least been maintained by professionals for a few years.
I own a 12' Altima. Have owned it for 13 years. A bulletproof car for me. I still have the ORIGINAL transmission in the car. Take car of this car and it will take car of you. The CVT will lasdt a long time if you treat it right. I am living proof. This is a Toyota dealership reviewing this car so you can take this review with a grain of salt.
Yeah I wondered about that too... this review is posted by a Toyota dealership. So, any chance of bias?
If you are going to be reviewing cars with a cvt, you need to understand how they work. Watching your reviews you clearly do not. Just Google How CVT's work and watch the video. They do not shift, they spool up witch is the equivalent. And to get Max acceleration from a CVT equipped vehicle you do not just smack it to the floor like you do in a conventional transmission equipped vehicle. That actually does not give you the fastest. You quickly but in a progressive manner push it to the floor. it will spool up faster that way.
Love these cars. My aunt had a 94 and i learned to drive in it. Its the love affair i have had with these.
I used to have a 1995 top-of-the-line Altima! It was in that pretty purpleish blue color!
In 94 they were highly reliable and made in Japan, this era they aren't.
Of course it's on sale at a competitor's dealership. Big Altima Energy is going to Toyota to not buy a Toyota.
Love your videos man! Keep it up!
For people with the credit score comments, I had a credit score of 789, and was still hard to get approved for a 2010 altima 3.5 (71k miles) with 3k down (over 25%).
Holy cow man
I know the smell you’re talking about a lot of Nissan frontiers had that EXACT smell. I don’t even know what it was that made it. I could never get the smell out when I worked at Enterprise. They are amazing cars though but I remember a lot of bad things with altimas more than any other Nissan 😂.
I would argue that Jeep actually produces the most dangerous automobiles. More than half of the accidents/incidents I see are caused by Jeeps. Also, I just witnessed a Jeepers run over a child's bike on purpose so..... 😁👍
Toyota used orange gauges only on the sports trim (S/SE) of the Camry and Corolla
somebody did a really nice detail job with this car before shooting
Misuse of this Altima is why the transmissions have problems user error!!!!!
I remember seeing this car so popular when I was in 6th grade
This may be the best kept altima i have ever seen. That's a VERY low bar
So do these issues exist with the Nissan Maximas? Or are they the better upgraded more reliable Nissan version?? If so are the 2015 ALT/MAX and up good now or no?
Should I buy a 2012 Buick Regal GS 6speed manual 148k miles $9,999,
A 2017 Regal Sport 73k miles $14,500,
Or a 2013 Altima 2.5 SV 153k miles $7,600
🤔🤔🤔❔❓❔❓🤷♂️🤷♂️
Your preferred mechanic's skillset matches best with which one? If you know a good mechanic, they are worth paying extra. Can't say that about most used car salespeople, since a sale is just a one-and-done.
Ahhhhhhhh run for your lives!!!!!!
Dual zone climate control is the most useless option on cars and trucks. Just adds a huge failure point to the HVAC system and never gets used.
On a more serious note...I think confirmation bias can only amplify an assumption that probably has some basis in reality in the first place. These cars appealed to a certain "type." That "type" tended to be rather hooliganistic, and I kinda liked 'em back in the day, so I'm not judging. Also, the fact that they handled pretty well at normal speeds probably instilled undue confidence in their handling at crazy speeds, so the hooligans were extra likely to end up in a ditch or worse.
I like the Ultima you were traveling.
The cone in the photo...
I have a 16 Altima SR, it is fantastic to me. Great blend of sport and comfort. Use to own a 06 Accord V6, too smooth and actually boring. I find Altimas to be fun so I finally got one after renting a few.
I get the feeling you terrorize the streets in your “sporty” Altima 😂
For some reason I had a stigma against driver of this particular Altima, without knowing there was such a stigma.
Also for some reason, I knew the big friggin bottle would fit. Need a big friggin box for the truck too!
Nissan Altima Activities
The Nissan Murano only comes with a V6.
That one looks pretty damn clean for 127,000 miles, and the Murano never got the 2.5 four cylinder. From its introduction in 2003 Murano has only had a V6
If those subprime folks want a cheap ride, why don't they go with Sentra or some other brands? Altima is not the cheapest car on the road.