Nissan: Altima News
01-30-2004, 12:52 PM
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am not sure what you mean, because there are a few different measures one can comment on interior, "being good or bad". To me there are 3 criteria.
1. Design
2. Quality of materials used
3. Fit and finish
As far as design, the Altima's interior is not below average in my opinion.
As far as quality of materials used, it was average to slightly below average.
Finally, the fit was interesting, because the first year cars were pathetic and the second year cars were average to that respect.
1. Design
2. Quality of materials used
3. Fit and finish
As far as design, the Altima's interior is not below average in my opinion.
As far as quality of materials used, it was average to slightly below average.
Finally, the fit was interesting, because the first year cars were pathetic and the second year cars were average to that respect.
01-30-2004, 12:59 PM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
Dang dude, you took your time and broke it down! I could care less what changes the Altima has actually. Makes an okay rental.
Dang dude, you took your time and broke it down! I could care less what changes the Altima has actually. Makes an okay rental.
01-30-2004, 01:02 PM
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It will probably be a mixture of the maxima design and pathfinder climate controls. The current car has the optional climate, where the new one has it standard.
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http://nissannews.com/multimedia/nis...pathfinder.jpg
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02-04-2004, 07:00 PM
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Originally posted by Zapata
get rid of the altezzas please!!!!!!!
get rid of the altezzas please!!!!!!!
They are just plain payed out lately....
But the interior is 1000x improved! Very nice!
02-05-2004, 06:45 PM
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I miss my 03 CL-S :(
The interiors are nice, but the instrument cluster of the Nissans/Infinitis are 
Does anyone else think it may be hard to see the navi screen in that recessed center position? It's not angled towards the driver.
Does anyone else think it may be hard to see the navi screen in that recessed center position? It's not angled towards the driver.
02-05-2004, 07:23 PM
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Seeing the altima's interior change just confirms thats the g35's interior will indeed be redesigned...i just hope it doesn't change too much cuz that would suck for me
02-07-2004, 11:20 AM
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updated Altima
power is up by a little...i think around 5hp or so..
on a side note..i didnt know the new accord V6's made only 212lb of torque... i would much rather have the new toyota V6 with 30lb more of torque
02-07-2004, 02:14 PM
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Re: updated Altima
on a side note..i didnt know the new accord V6's made only 212lb of torque... i would much rather have the new toyota V6 with 30lb more of torque [/B]
Anyway, the front of the Altima looks pretty good, way better than the buck tooth Maxima. They forgot to change the worst feature on the car though (besides the interior), the taillights.
02-07-2004, 02:28 PM
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Nothing like bashing Honda any chance you get eh? You can take the extra 30lb-ft, along with the soggy chassis, brakes, numb steering, and Maytag styling.
Overall, good work Nissan on improving a good rental car.
02-07-2004, 02:44 PM
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Originally posted by 1SICKLEX
[B]Pot calling the kettle black? Accord and Camry are equals in my book.
[B]Pot calling the kettle black? Accord and Camry are equals in my book.
02-07-2004, 02:44 PM
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Re: Re: updated Altima
Originally posted by Professor Gascan
Nothing like bashing Honda any chance you get eh? You can take the extra 30lb-ft, along with the soggy chassis, brakes, numb steering, and Maytag styling.
Nothing like bashing Honda any chance you get eh? You can take the extra 30lb-ft, along with the soggy chassis, brakes, numb steering, and Maytag styling.
02-07-2004, 02:49 PM
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Re: Re: Re: updated Altima
Originally posted by gilboman
are you describing your car to a 325i only w/o the extra 30lb in torque?
are you describing your car to a 325i only w/o the extra 30lb in torque?
As for the 325i, seems to me the TSX finished infront of it in the Road and Track (or was it Automobile) test of 30K sedans.
02-07-2004, 03:27 PM
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Originally posted by Professor Gascan
Heck, didn't the Camry get beat by the Malibu in one of the car mags recently?
Heck, didn't the Camry get beat by the Malibu in one of the car mags recently?
1. Too expansive (over $30K).
2. WAY TOO boring (inside/out/driving experience), basically just a people mover from point A to point B. Camry is for old old people who just want a soft and isolated ride.
And by the way, it their test Accord has a quieter interior that Camry.
02-07-2004, 04:52 PM
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Re: updated Altima
Originally posted by gilboman
on a side note..i didnt know the new accord V6's made only 212lb of torque... i would much rather have the new toyota V6 with 30lb more of torque
on a side note..i didnt know the new accord V6's made only 212lb of torque... i would much rather have the new toyota V6 with 30lb more of torque
Better acceleration than the Accord? Nope.
Better Handling? Nope.
Better Interior? Nope.
Better Fuel Mileage? Nope.
More Money? Yup
At least come up with a benifit to that added 30 lb-ft Gilbo. Oh wait, it will feel that much better in around town driving right.
02-07-2004, 10:51 PM
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Re: updated Altima
Originally posted by gilboman
on a side note..i didnt know the new accord V6's made only 212lb of torque... i would much rather have the new toyota V6 with 30lb more of torque
on a side note..i didnt know the new accord V6's made only 212lb of torque... i would much rather have the new toyota V6 with 30lb more of torque
02-07-2004, 10:58 PM
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I saw the new Altima at the Chicago Auto show and these are the following things I like or hate about the car from my observation:
Nicer interior, way better than the previous version's interior, but still cheap though!
More agressive looking headlights and new trademark Nissan grille
Ugly altezza style lights get more uglier!
Yes, its pretty much the same Altima as last year!:P
Thats about it!
Nicer interior, way better than the previous version's interior, but still cheap though!
More agressive looking headlights and new trademark Nissan grille
Ugly altezza style lights get more uglier!
Yes, its pretty much the same Altima as last year!:P
Thats about it!
02-08-2004, 12:43 AM
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Re: Re: updated Altima
Originally posted by phile
You'd rather have more torque in a FWD car? But you know what that means, torque steer. And we know you don't like torque steer, or is it just only on Hondas?
You'd rather have more torque in a FWD car? But you know what that means, torque steer. And we know you don't like torque steer, or is it just only on Hondas?
