The 2013 Nissan Altima Emerges! - Page 2

DarkFox1 · 03-30-2012, 02:51 PM

I looked at an altima coupe a while back.

I haev to say the current gen is pertty plain jane.

Interested in seeing the new one but.. I don't consider it a "threat."

so long as they use those rubber band CVT transmissions I'm not all that enthusiastic.

now the GTR... I'm listening..

Stew · 03-30-2012, 03:28 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFox1

I looked at an altima coupe a while back.

I haev to say the current gen is pertty plain jane.

Interested in seeing the new one but.. I don't consider it a "threat."

so long as they use those rubber band CVT transmissions I'm not all that enthusiastic.

now the GTR... I'm listening..

I am not a CVT fan, at all and it is a sticking point for me buying a vehicle, but a coworker has an 09 Altima 4 cylinder with the CVT and it is actually quiet, smooth, and works how a CVT should I was very impressed.

camaro-dreamer · 03-30-2012, 04:37 PM

Quote:

Originally Posted by DarkFox1

I looked at an altima coupe a while back.

I haev to say the current gen is pertty plain jane.

Interested in seeing the new one but.. I don't consider it a "threat."

so long as they use those rubber band CVT transmissions I'm not all that enthusiastic.

now the GTR... I'm listening..

What "rubber band CVT transmissions" are you talking about? The Xtronic CVT transmissions used by Nissan are manufactured with belts made of steel.

IBM · 03-30-2012, 04:52 PM

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Originally Posted by King Sun

cmon man......... I know we are on a domestic forum but nissan has made the most solid reliable cars ever

I'm not saying they aren't reliable, but I would never call them a 'class leader' like the OP said

yzrider58 · 03-31-2012, 07:31 PM

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Originally Posted by King Sun

cmon man......... I know we are on a domestic forum but nissan has made the most solid reliable cars ever

Yeah right. I worked in automotive shops for five years. They have issues and they are the hardest to diagnose because stupid Nissan hides most of their diagnostic codes.

Its a POS

DarkFox1 · 03-31-2012, 07:50 PM

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Originally Posted by camaro-dreamer

What "rubber band CVT transmissions" are you talking about? The Xtronic CVT transmissions used by Nissan are manufactured with belts made of steel.

CVT has a lot of potential but from what I understand as built and programmed it works against the dirver for optimum economy and not optimum performance.

Further, I've read that they can't handle much power over stock.

AND.. I drove a few and didn't like it.

JamesNoBrakes · 03-31-2012, 08:16 PM

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Originally Posted by Stew

I am not a CVT fan, at all and it is a sticking point for me buying a vehicle, but a coworker has an 09 Altima 4 cylinder with the CVT and it is actually quiet, smooth, and works how a CVT should I was very impressed.

I've driven these from time to time when I fly into other airports. They are impressive IMO. Decent class, ergonomics, decent all around. Makes good use of the power it has (4cyl version).

3 SS's · 04-01-2012, 07:42 AM

We've had a Nissan product in our stable since 1992 (2 Pathfiders- 92 &02)and have got about 400k miles out of them with no major issues at all.
Thats why I stuck with them for the wive's new DD bought yesterday, just upgraded a little though.

Stay tuned for the upcoming thread for details

rykeith · 04-01-2012, 07:54 AM

ONe of the few foreign car companies I like is Nissan. I guess I've liked them ever since I saw my first 300ZX (Z32) as a kid. Still think those cars look badass.

Number 3 · 04-01-2012, 09:24 AM

I've driven the Altima CVT and I had the chance to spend some time in the GM CVT several years ago that quietly came and went in some Saturn products (VUE and ION). Not a fan. Feel like you are driving a snowmobile. But if you don't like it, you can get the manual.

I think Nissan is going after style in this segment. That is what Hyundai taught everyone in this class, you can have a stylish car for the price point. If you recall, Toyota even delayed the latest Camry for a few tweaks. I am hoping that the Malibu can compete as it remains in my opinion, still a bit formal. That will sell of course, but it may not compete with people wanting a bit more flash for the money. If I recall correctly, the Maxima and Altima share the same platform so taking the Altima into the more stylish Maxima territory is likely a good move for them. Maybe a chance to pass Hyundai's Sonata?

King Sun · 04-01-2012, 09:18 PM

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Originally Posted by yzrider58

Yeah right. I worked in automotive shops for five years. They have issues and they are the hardest to diagnose because stupid Nissan hides most of their diagnostic codes.

Its a POS

my sister owned a 91 sentra that lasted her 15 yrs until her husband decided to run it down, I owned a 91 sentra as well and we I had it the trans needed to be rebuilt and wouldn't go past 65 and that lasted for a year the way it is, my dad owns a 95 pickup thats been through hell and back and it still runs. Just a personal observation

04-01-2012, 07:54 AM	#23
rykeith Drives: 2010 Camaro 1LT M6 Join Date: Mar 2010 Location: Ohio Posts: 457 View My Garage	ONe of the few foreign car companies I like is Nissan. I guess I've liked them ever since I saw my first 300ZX (Z32) as a kid. Still think those cars look badass. __________________ Roto-Fab CAI / MRT V2 / 35% Tint / Emblempros Lighted Door Sills / 19" Brushed Aluminum Wheels The frost, sometimes it makes the blade stick.

04-01-2012, 09:24 AM	#24
Number 3 Hail to the King baby! Drives: '19 XT4 2.0T & '22 VW Atlas 2.0T Join Date: Dec 2008 Location: Illinois Posts: 12,310 View My Garage	I've driven the Altima CVT and I had the chance to spend some time in the GM CVT several years ago that quietly came and went in some Saturn products (VUE and ION). Not a fan. Feel like you are driving a snowmobile. But if you don't like it, you can get the manual. I think Nissan is going after style in this segment. That is what Hyundai taught everyone in this class, you can have a stylish car for the price point. If you recall, Toyota even delayed the latest Camry for a few tweaks. I am hoping that the Malibu can compete as it remains in my opinion, still a bit formal. That will sell of course, but it may not compete with people wanting a bit more flash for the money. If I recall correctly, the Maxima and Altima share the same platform so taking the Altima into the more stylish Maxima territory is likely a good move for them. Maybe a chance to pass Hyundai's Sonata? __________________ "Speed, it seems to me, provides the one genuinely modern pleasure." - Aldous Huxley

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03-30-2012, 02:51 PM	#15
DarkFox1 Drives: 2012 2SS A6 Join Date: Mar 2012 Location: Douglasville GA Posts: 647	I looked at an altima coupe a while back. I haev to say the current gen is pertty plain jane. Interested in seeing the new one but.. I don't consider it a "threat." so long as they use those rubber band CVT transmissions I'm not all that enthusiastic. now the GTR... I'm listening..

04-01-2012, 07:42 AM	#22
3 SS's Drives: Chevelle SS's Join Date: Feb 2009 Location: outta my mind Posts: 3,034 View My Garage	We've had a Nissan product in our stable since 1992 (2 Pathfiders- 92 &02)and have got about 400k miles out of them with no major issues at all. Thats why I stuck with them for the wive's new DD bought yesterday, just upgraded a little though. Stay tuned for the upcoming thread for details