Man that car is F^&* Fast, he got it for 14K, Is roomy and has the balls and stability I want in a car, Soon as I can I think I will trade the XD for one. Is the same engine that the one on the 350Z, Just tunned down

http://www.autobytel.com/images/carpics/TestDrv/wardlaw/03Altima/03Nissanaltima3_500.jpg
:bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown: :bowdown:

I would do this to the tails with red vinyl

http://www.zinikwheels.com/IMAGE/rides/altima.jpg

you just can't stay away from power huh... :D

I think the copper colored car is a Maxima ...

the blue one is an Altima... they share the same chassis + tons of other parts including the v6 engine... lol

however, apart from the 300z, the Maxima and the Altima are both Front Wheel Drive...

:)

I think the copper colored car is a Maxima ...

the blue one is an Altima... they share the same chassis + tons of other parts including the v6 engine... lol

however, apart from the 300z, the Maxima and the Altima are both Front Wheel Drive...

:)

Agree the copper is a Maxima But I hate the tails on the altima

He got a 3.5l new for 14K? I can't believe that, they start at 23K. I can see, 20K, even 18K, but not 14K. I'm guessing he had to get one used?

Overall I like them, seem to be nice inside and out. Gas mileage is a little less than the Elantra at 21/27 MPG.

I've never looked but I'm sure there is a bit of aftermarket stuff for it.

ilanpro,

My Dad drives the same car as your friend. It's got everything you need and plenty of power.

Not too many times my Dad will back off from giving some punk in a tuner car a good and proper *** kicking.....lol

Go Old Man..Go Old Man..Go Old Man.....In the Nissan..In The Nissan...In The Nissan :bowdown:

(That's what my brothers and I sing when he tells us about a car he blew away...lol)

Get the SE-R version Ilan, its more money but has even more *** and a six-speed tranny! You can't beat the combo of fast and useful with the Altima though... And better yet people will never say "Its still a Neon!"

He got a 3.5l new for 14K? I can't believe that, they start at 23K. I can see, 20K, even 18K, but not 14K. I'm guessing he had to get one used?

Overall I like them, seem to be nice inside and out. Gas mileage is a little less than the Elantra at 21/27 MPG.

I've never looked but I'm sure there is a bit of aftermarket stuff for it.


He got it used with 3500 miles on it, It is an R title, but mechaniclly is perfect he has 30k now and no problems, That car is bad *** Rtitle or not I would pick it on top of my XD any day :redface:

same color as my friends

http://www.sfxperformance.com/images/altima/SFX-Altima.jpg

Ugly color

isnt the maxima the faster/more powerful car or is it the other way around?

maxima is faster, more powerfull, more expensive....

Well, the 3.5l engine comes in both cars. I think it might have 5 or 10 more HP in the Maxima. Nissan whores that 3.5l out, it's in at least 6 cars (Altima, Quest, Maxima, G35, G35 Coupe, 350Z, etc). It makes from 250-265 HP if I remember correctly. I'd think the Maxima is heavier too.

INsurance is a ***** on those cars so check them out first.

ok... I went to Nissan's website to sort this out.....

for '05....
Maxima - 265
Altima SE and SL - 250
Altima SE-R - 260

hmmm... I thought it was a bigger difference.....

INsurance is a ***** on those cars so check them out first.


I'm 36 clean Record and married with 2 kids, I dont worry about insurance :D

i never liked any altimas.
i always hear good things about them though; lotta power, 4 door with roomy interior and so on. But all the altima owners i know are cocky SOB. that's probably why i dislike the car. o and the taillights don't help either.
anyways, i'd suggest you go with 3.5 new gen maximas if you can get a good deal on a used or even new one.

I dont like the rear on the new Maximas

friend of mine had a 05 maxima for a rental a couple weeks ago. that thing hauled some *** for being so friggin heavy

each to his own i guess.
you might as well save up some big money and get something REAL nice(z, g35, s2000, evo, sti or whatever else that tickles your balls) and be done with it. not like you don't like the xd and have to get rid of it asap. that's just my .02
that way we get to have you stick around more in the xd community. :D

I really like the look of the newer altimas (the current chassis with the bigger tail lights). I didn't like the old one with the trunk that sloped down towards the bumper. I'm also a fan of the horsepower of that car, that's one of the cars I was looking at for a combination of horsepower / price. It's only slightly more expensive than the Dodge SRT-4, and as Slvrsleeper said, it's not just a suped-up Neon!

There isn't that much aftermarket for the Altima's.

CAI, Headers, Cat-Back, Springs and Alteezas was all i could find with a quick search

shawn :)

Ilan,
It is not just about you. It is also the vehicle rating (symbol) and the altima carries a high one. So most companies charge a arm and a leg. Granted it is one well of a nice car. Good luck on whatever you decide.