06/07 TSX Vs 07 Altima
#1
06/07 TSX Vs 07 Altima
I was chatting with my friend the other day and talked about the new 07 Altima, we found out that it also has a lot of stuff like TSX but even cheaper!! It also has a 3.5L V6 trim option that produce 270HP/258 torque. It all sounds pretty good to me.
So just wanted to hear from you guys and see which one is better. Any of you or your friends have one? Hows the handling, ride, exerior, interior etc?
So just wanted to hear from you guys and see which one is better. Any of you or your friends have one? Hows the handling, ride, exerior, interior etc?
#3
Originally Posted by hyun
my friend has a full bolt on SER and it pulls real, real hard. basically its a g35 with 4 doors
I would say the altimna is a Front wheel drive G35 hahahahah
#6
By just looking at the specifications, The 07 Altima seems to be better than the TSX. Bigger engine, same amount or even more features and options, lower price, roomier Etc But i always hear people complaining about the ride, handling, shifting, the use of Navi, reliability issues etc for the previous models. So i was just wondering if anyone had test drove the 07 Altima and TSX and compare them. See if the 07 model is worth buying over the TSX.
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#8
Originally Posted by godfather2
i think the altima has drives real sloppy - almost disconnected from the road ... albeit, i drove a 2005 model
Now on the 07 i cant really coment, I stopped by the dealer this weekend to look at the car and its a great looking new car. I wouldve test drove one but they had their only two on the show room floor and i didnt feel like going thru the hassle, figured i would just go back in a few weeks.
#9
So, you've never actually tried to use the Altima MT; are you 7' tall? If the 07 is like the 06, it's easier to use your elbow for the 1-2 shift in the Altima, but it's very difficult to use your elbow going from 2nd to 3rd; the shifter is located way too far back for my 5'3" wife, or 5'11" me.
#10
haven't driven the '07 but it does look a lot better than the previous gen, which i thought looked nice when it came out. also the interior looks a lot nicer too, but since i haven't seen it in person, i dunno what kind of quality it is.
but the car is bigger and i remember the previous gen feeling quite heavy. i'd prefer the camry se v6 too. but the se-r is quite intriguing.
but the car is bigger and i remember the previous gen feeling quite heavy. i'd prefer the camry se v6 too. but the se-r is quite intriguing.
#13
Altima
It wasn't that long ago when the Altima was an entry level car. Just because they threw some luxury amenities in doesn't make it a luxury car, ergo, it cannot be compared to our TSXs, which are acknowledged luxury cars.
If I wanted a huge powerful engine and no gas mileage I would have gotten a car with a huge engine and little gas mileage. They're just not the same to be comparing them with each other as to which is "better". IMHO
If I wanted a huge powerful engine and no gas mileage I would have gotten a car with a huge engine and little gas mileage. They're just not the same to be comparing them with each other as to which is "better". IMHO
#14
Originally Posted by Reverend Adams
It wasn't that long ago when the Altima was an entry level car. Just because they threw some luxury amenities in doesn't make it a luxury car, ergo, it cannot be compared to our TSXs, which are acknowledged luxury cars.
If I wanted a huge powerful engine and no gas mileage I would have gotten a car with a huge engine and little gas mileage. They're just not the same to be comparing them with each other as to which is "better". IMHO
If I wanted a huge powerful engine and no gas mileage I would have gotten a car with a huge engine and little gas mileage. They're just not the same to be comparing them with each other as to which is "better". IMHO
#17
Originally Posted by Reverend Adams
If I wanted a huge powerful engine and no gas mileage I would have gotten a car with a huge engine and little gas mileage. They're just not the same to be comparing them with each other as to which is "better". IMHO
#19
Originally Posted by pbjpb
the fukin altima sucks dude its a piece of shiet that will fall apart in 2 years. you can't beat honda quality.
#20
Originally Posted by Reverend Adams
-It wasn't that long ago when the Altima was an entry level car. Just because they threw some luxury amenities in doesn't make it a luxury car, ergo, it cannot be compared to our TSXs, which are acknowledged luxury cars.
-If I wanted a huge powerful engine and no gas mileage I would have gotten a car with a huge engine and little gas mileage. They're just not the same to be comparing them with each other as to which is "better". IMHO
-But go to ANY other car board or ANY car magizine and the acura tsx is never in the luxury class...its in the premium class of cars. I love the TSX but it truely is a rebaged honda accord (as we all know). There really is no difference between it and a loaded altima...So please get off you high horse and go educate yourself.
-Someone pointed out earlier about how the 3.5 has identical gas milage figures compaired to the TSX. So once again go educate yourself before you start spouting off stuff making the members of this board look like nothing more than honda-fan boys.
#23
Originally Posted by xanctus
Oh yes mate, with V6 engine from nissan, you probably spend more money on gas than maybe buying good stuffs for your TSX, love ones, or even yourself...
#24
Originally Posted by booger123
it has the same mileage as the TSX. Nissan makes the best engine's anyway, you can't beat the VQ, only engine to always stay on the top 10 ten engines ever since its debut
#26
I came from Maxima 95 and believe me buys... the V6 nissan engine is one of the best. It's powerfull, very quiet, has a lot of torque and is economical. Very few of these qualities you can find at 2.4 TSX...
And concerning the "luxury class" of TSX... let's forget about it.
And concerning the "luxury class" of TSX... let's forget about it.
#28
Originally Posted by Raehon
I was chatting with my friend the other day and talked about the new 07 Altima, we found out that it also has a lot of stuff like TSX but even cheaper!!
I just built the 3.5 on Nissanusa and it was more expensive then the TSX.
IMHO Honda > Nissan
#29
The 3.0 L V6 engine in your 95 maxima is a completely different animal compared to the 3.5L in any of the newer cars. The 3.5 is no where near as smooth, and its much louder and more rough. Nissan lost the smoothness on the new engines. The J32 in the TL is a much smoother engine.
I have owned a 96 maxima, 98 maxima, 2000 maxima, 2001 maxima, 2003 pathfinder, 2004 G35, 2005 G35.
We also had a 03 Altima and it was a reliable car, just not built with good quality stuff. Interior was very cheap and so is everything Nissan has now. I sat in a New Altima and Max at the car show this past weekend and the quality sucked.
Even the new G35 isn't as good as I expected over the 05. Compared to my TL its still a notch behind in build quality.
I have owned a 96 maxima, 98 maxima, 2000 maxima, 2001 maxima, 2003 pathfinder, 2004 G35, 2005 G35.
We also had a 03 Altima and it was a reliable car, just not built with good quality stuff. Interior was very cheap and so is everything Nissan has now. I sat in a New Altima and Max at the car show this past weekend and the quality sucked.
Even the new G35 isn't as good as I expected over the 05. Compared to my TL its still a notch behind in build quality.
#30
Originally Posted by klas
i don't know what you mean by "makes best engine", but it hasn't been known for its reliability in the past. I owned 96 Altima and it was junk.
The 96 Altima had a KA24 Engine 4 banger. 2002 is when the Altima changed bodystyle and got the VQ.
The Altima in any bodystyle does not have a good resale value. Very poor. G35 and 350z are the only cars that hold the resale value in Nissans lineup.
#33
Originally Posted by CarbonGray Earl
refinement vs. numbers. Older model vs. Newer model. I still think Altimas gawdy looking and I can't see myself driving one.
I'd take a Camry Sport edition before I'd buy the Altima.
I'd take a Camry Sport edition before I'd buy the Altima.
if ur a numbers guy go buy an altima.
#34
PLUS never buy a nissan new.
their resale values suck majorly (reliability issues recently) not as bad as domestic brands but definitly not on par with honda/toyota.
find a slightly used one if ur gonna buy one. just my :02:
their resale values suck majorly (reliability issues recently) not as bad as domestic brands but definitly not on par with honda/toyota.
find a slightly used one if ur gonna buy one. just my :02:
#36
The '07 Altima got a nice write-up in a recent issue of C&D. Seems it's a significant step up from previous versions. A little big for me, but it looks pretty good.
Marvelous post man. You just fractured about ten rules of usage/spelling in one sentence.
Originally Posted by pbjpb
the fukin altima sucks dude its a piece of shiet that will fall apart in 2 years. you can't beat honda quality.
#37
Your chastisement well deserved
Originally Posted by rugbybrado
Im not trying to be a pot stirrer...
-But go to ANY other car board or ANY car magizine and the acura tsx is never in the luxury class...its in the premium class of cars. I love the TSX but it truely is a rebaged honda accord (as we all know). There really is no difference between it and a loaded altima...So please get off you high horse and go educate yourself.
-Someone pointed out earlier about how the 3.5 has identical gas milage figures compaired to the TSX. So once again go educate yourself before you start spouting off stuff making the members of this board look like nothing more than honda-fan boys.
-But go to ANY other car board or ANY car magizine and the acura tsx is never in the luxury class...its in the premium class of cars. I love the TSX but it truely is a rebaged honda accord (as we all know). There really is no difference between it and a loaded altima...So please get off you high horse and go educate yourself.
-Someone pointed out earlier about how the 3.5 has identical gas milage figures compaired to the TSX. So once again go educate yourself before you start spouting off stuff making the members of this board look like nothing more than honda-fan boys.
Again, please forgive me for engaging my mouth (fingers) before engaging my brain.
#38
Originally Posted by Reverend Adams
I didn't know that, I stand corrected.
They do not get as good as a TSX. The VQ has never been known for good gas mileage.
#40
I think most nissan is not so good on gas consumption, except that small nissan ( dunno what's the name). However, in terms of power...nissan, or in particular topic; Maxima has a lot of power. Mamamia, I remember when I had my type R and then drove my friend's 95 maxima it was amazing. Then, I test drove the newer model of both maxima and altime the V6...ck ck ck, it was quite a drive.
But again, I am a honda fan, I always look at honda first than any other cars. Except, if I was looking for diesel engine.
But again, I am a honda fan, I always look at honda first than any other cars. Except, if I was looking for diesel engine.