If you have an altima that you are using on a regular basis, can you tell me the comfort level of the car. Have you driven on long road trips with it and how is the comfort or would you not recommend it for longer road trips. I would like to have as much as information before I buy as possible. I often drive to many locations throughout the year and would need to have it for that.
The best thing to do before you buy a car is to rent a similar model for a week. I like the Altima because of the gas mileage and reliability. If the feel of the car is most important to you there is nothing better then renting it. I was about to buy a PT Cruiser but after a day in the rental car I was starting to feel cramped and uncomfortable. Renting first is the way to go.
Personnaly, I have an Altima and I've been from France all through Italy then to Malta and I ended up in Maroco.I haven't had one single problem and the ride was really pleasant and enjoyable.
The only time I took my car to the garage was for anual checkup, and still not one single problem.