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VictorE1123 · 08-08-2008

Are there any other Altima hybrid's around here?

Kalon · 08-08-2008

i know that they are not available in every state so thats probably why you dont see them much.

VictorE1123 · 08-09-2008

true... maybe some others will pop up eventually.

rtking · 08-16-2008

Hybrid owner here in Huntington Beach, CA. Can't understand why it's not more popular. Great car!

VictorE1123 · 08-16-2008

I couldn't agree more. I test drove just about every hybrid on the market before buying the Altima, the Altima was by far the most balanced.

Danfiveten · 08-17-2008

In washington and oregon you cant get the hybrid altima unless a dealer gets it shipped from cali...kind of suckie. I see a few every couple months.

rtking · 08-17-2008

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Originally Posted by VictorE1123

I couldn't agree more. I test drove just about every hybrid on the market before buying the Altima, the Altima was by far the most balanced.

Same here. I rented a Prius for 4 days. Just wasn't very involving to drive, and I "only" got 38 mpg average. I guess my lead foot wasn't willing to cooperate with the hybrid strategy.

Funny thing about the Altima - there's plenty of power so I rarely find myself having to flog it. I love how it drives like a "real car", and I love the room. Trunk is a little small, but it's fully useable. Couldn't find any other car on the market that I liked better. The Toyota Camry Hybrid was a car I considered, but I prefered the sporty nature of the Altima over the softer, more "cushiony" Camry.

Victor: I can't stop staring at your NAH! I love how it looks on the Eibach springs and 19" wheels! Did you notice any impact to ride quality or fuel efficiency when you installed the springs and 19" wheels?

VictorE1123 · 08-18-2008

I am extremely happy with the ride. The springs are progressive, so they tighten up during hard cornering/braking but maintain a smooth ride during normal driving. The tires also helped to firm up the ride without compromising comfort. The entire combination really makes the car feel much lighter and nimble.

It's really unfortunate this car isn't sold everywhere...

floridadude · 11-13-2008

What kind of gas milage do you get with the hybrid? Any maintinence issues or anything special you need to do for it?

rtking · 11-15-2008

I drive a long distance for work... 85 miles one-way, and I do it at pretty high speed (80 - 90 mph cruising speed.) I get 34 - 35 mpg on that commute. Slower speeds will get you up to 38 - 40 mpg.

The beauty of the Altima Hybrid is that it drives like any other car. Nothing "special" you need to do. It's a great car.

**goinghybrid** · 11-08-2009

im new hybrid owner and love the car. but wondering what kind of mods can be done on it.
any suggestions?

rtking · 11-08-2009

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Originally Posted by goinghybrid

im new hybrid owner and love the car. but wondering what kind of mods can be done on it.
any suggestions?

Suspension-wise, there are springs and rear sway bars available for the Altima, so you can tailor the car's handling to your liking that way. Wheels/tires are an option, though if you select too heavy a wheel/tire combo (or a sticky tire that's really wide), that may impact your gas mileage some.

As for performance, there's not much. There are high flow intakes that you can fit.

I wonder if there would be any impact from fitting the Stillen header to the Altima Hybrid... but I'm not willing to spend the money to find out. (I think a more efficient intake/header might yield horsepower and fuel efficiency, but I can't be sure as my dirty air filter gave me better fuel mileage than the clean air filter I put in.)

**goinghybrid** · 11-17-2009

anybody in northern california? what about a GTG sometime early in the year? what do you think?

**goinghybrid** · 11-17-2009

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Originally Posted by rtking

Suspension-wise, there are springs and rear sway bars available for the Altima, so you can tailor the car's handling to your liking that way. Wheels/tires are an option, though if you select too heavy a wheel/tire combo (or a sticky tire that's really wide), that may impact your gas mileage some.

As for performance, there's not much. There are high flow intakes that you can fit.

I wonder if there would be any impact from fitting the Stillen header to the Altima Hybrid... but I'm not willing to spend the money to find out. (I think a more efficient intake/header might yield horsepower and fuel efficiency, but I can't be sure as my dirty air filter gave me better fuel mileage than the clean air filter I put in.)

I agree with you Im not sure if i want to mess with the stillen header too costly if it doesnt work out. but i did pick up some 18" wheels from a friend so i am going to try them and see how they work out ride wise. not too into the style of the wheel but if ride turns out to be ok i already have the wheels in mind that i want.
quick question what size of wheels does anyone think is the best for altimas?
thanks for everyone's input in advance

VictorE1123 · 12-23-2009

Wow. It's been awhile since I posted on here. My hybrid is still going strong... I've had the 19's for a couple years I guess... they seem to work just fine. Tires can be pricey though. I've gone through two and a half sets of tires in the two years at about a grand each time... Good luck.