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by elsquatregats
Aug 12 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes 
Pros: Stands up to heavy use
Cons: Small rear seat, a bit awkward in the parking lot
My roommate, Tim, came home late Wednesday night to tell me of the untimely passing of his 1986 Civic. It seems the camshaft had disintegrated mid-turn, and the rest of the engine went with it. The estimate came back yesterday at $3000 for a new...
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by research4ever
Jun 21 '03 - Updated Jun 23 '03
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Capable overall performer. Handsome shape. Reliable. Stock stereo sounds good.
Cons: Nervous ride quality. Noisy at highway speeds. Inadequate thigh support on seats. Awkward trunk access.
The Bottom Line: A worthwhile vehicle, and cheaper to buy than its competitors.
I purchased my '96 Altima in 1999 with 36K mi on the clock, and have added 50K myself. The car has a ...
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by Sue's
Dec 05 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: comfortable to ride in
Cons: not top of the line
ALtima's are one of the best cars to have. It may not be top brand and most expenseive, but it fits your needs. I needed a car which could fit my 3 children, and which would be comfortable. Because I loved the nissan, I went from a centra to an...
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by btleghorn
Jan 12 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Affordable, comfortable, sleek
Cons: less amenities, acceleration
I drive around my dad's 1996 Nissan Altima, and we both agree it as an amazing car. The best advantage to this model is the price. My dad got it used for $10,000. While most cars are so expensive these days, this baby new goes for as low as $ 15,000....
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by fourhorsemen
Jan 26 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: Yes
Pros: Affordable, no malfunctions, roomy
Cons: none
My blue 1996 Nissan Altima is my first car. Granted I was driving other cars for about a year, this is the first car that I am paying for and can don't have to ask anyone to borrow, and I am very happy with my decision. The car is very roomy, and there...
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by MAUREEN_BROWN
Mar 23 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: style, color, space, features
Cons: Nissan Corporation being uncooperative
I bought this vehicle because I received advice from many of my friends, that Nissan makes good cars. So in January 1997, I purchased a used Nissan with 7,000 miles for $17,600. I love my vehicle for its color (champagne), and body style. It is very...
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by slickshoes
Sep 07 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Looks Good, Nice Interior, Comfortable, Pretty Smooth Ride.
Cons: Slow acceleration, Slips in the rain a bit.
As a new driver, this was my first car. All my driving experiences, thanks to my parents, had been of upper-class luxury cars so my expectations were high. It's a good looking car, and the interior is not bad either. It gets pretty good miles per...
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by laclient19
Oct 23 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: nice accelaration, solid reliability, value, nice interior finish/equipment, nice overdrive system, great braking
Cons: turning radius, velour seats, small rear entry/seating, bumper caps prone to fading/chipping
The Bottom Line: Highly dependable. Fun to drive while not the prettiest creature alive. Comfortable for compact car. Good accelaration, smooth operation. Poor turning radius, marginal fuel economy, minimal design flaws. Excellent value.
Having sold Nissan marine products for many years, I came to love Nissan's performance and reliability. In early 1999, I purchased a used (clean) Nissan Altima GXE. I bought it from a reputable local car dealer and purchased a 4 year extended warranty...
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by renatat
Dec 22 '99
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Great Price, Reliable
Cons: Turning Radius
I purchased a 1996 Nissan Altima GXE and it was the best investment I could have made in a new car. It has turned out to be one of the most reliable cars I have ever driven. It is a four-door sedan with air bags for both driver and passenger. I...
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by rjdunham
Jun 05 '05
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Comfortable seats, nice body style, inexpensive replacement parts, roomy trunk.
Cons: Lint-collecting seats, high-speed vibrations, wide-turning radius.
The Bottom Line: great first car. cheap parts and very reliable
I was given my Altima from a family friend. When I recieved the car, it already had 98K miles on it and it was 7 years old. The previous owner had hit a deer in this car, slid off of the road into a mailbox, so needless to say this car has had many ...
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by hiruu
Apr 19 '02
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Stylish, Classy, and Sturdy!!!
Cons: Poor turning radius and average distance/tank
The Bottom Line: This is a great ride!!!
I've had my Altima for 6 years now, and it was money well spent. This car is a gem and I plan on keeping it when I buy my next car. There are many upside and compared to downsides for this car:
Cost:
The Altima was well price for it's...
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by altimuh
Sep 04 '01
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: Peppy for a 4-cylinder... fun to drive!
Cons: 4 cylinder, turning radius... seems like everyone has this car... oh well! :)
The Bottom Line: Fun to drive car, comfortable, not bad on gas mileage either!
Bought this card with about 35k miles on it... Knew the owner, and the car was kept in good condition... oil and filter change every 3k... basic maintenance...
first thing (after a few weeks) that i did was upgrade the tires on the car......
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by Ted_71
Apr 15 '00
Author's Product Rating: Recommended: Yes
Pros: drivability, cost, fuel economy, trunkspace
Cons: nothing I can think of
We looked at several different makes of cars before coming to the Altima. I'm currently in medical school and I have a wife and two sons, so quality and cost were a premium. We looked at the Mazda 626 (wimpy engine), Honda Accord (too expensive),and...
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by johnwd
May 27 '03
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No 
Pros: Great original acceleration, comfortable ride.
Cons: Mechanical issues arise around 100k miles
The Bottom Line: Nissan took my dream car and made it die after 50k miles.
I have loved the body style, engine and Nissan in general, which is why I chose the 1996 Altima. I received the car with about 80k miles on it. I know Nissans are good for around 200k, so I thought. The car has already been to the shop for motormounts...
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by ehwong55
Mar 13 '00
Author's Product Rating:  Recommended: No
Pros: I don't have the car anymore
Cons: I didn't use the lemon law to get my money back
In 1996, I was looking to buy a new car that would last for the next 7-10 years. That's not expecting a lot since I drive about 10K a year.
J.D. Power Associates rated the Altima... "Best Initial Deal". And to be quite honest, I...
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