zman764

Hello, I have never owned a car before... I've had 3 trucks and am considering a newer Altima for my first car. My dad was looking at the new Maxima a while back and I test drove the new (2008) Altima and loved it. Now I am fixing to graduate from college and I have a job already lined up.

A brand new car would cost too much for me right now, but the local Nissan dealership has several 2007 and up 4dr altimas for under 20k.

Basically I just want to know what I should look for when checking out these used alties . . . What are the little differences through the years, are there any tell tale signs of problems with these cars? Any tsb's or recalls that I need to pay attention too?


Any and all info is appreciated, thanks!

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Shoot

If you get an altima buy one with a Manual Transmission. In the long run it will serve you better through cheaper maintenance, Better gas mileage, and more fun as if you didn't already know this.

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theblizzard2009

Get what "YOU" want for options, but make sure there's a 3.5 under the hood....

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SilverBullet

Yea definately get a manual and V-6 if possible. Dont buy an 02 unless you plan to put a lot of new stuff on it. They have light, exhaust, and airbag recalls but that was the first year for that model. I have an 02 and it is a 5-speed and other than the little things I love it. An altima is a great way to go

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aahamil

Im a truck guy and I love my altima. I've got a V6 and a 5spd which I think it the only way to go.

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