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I read bad things about the 3.5 v6
WHERE?
The VQ30/VQ35 has been widely praised for 15 years as one of the best engines on the market.
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I didn't read anything out of the ordinary for that site, in regards to engines; maybe one or two actual mechanical engine problems. The VQ has had one major fault over the years, and that is ignition coils, which are a bit pricey, but not obscene compared to other modern engine components.
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That's cool, but what do you think about the 2.5S Altimas I linked above?
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just found this...
2005 Nissan Altima Specifications:
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Base price 2.5 S $23,898
Base price 3.5 S $27,098
Base price 3.5 SE $29,198
Base price 3.5 SE-R $35,398
Type 4-door, 5-passenger midsize sedan
Layout Front engine/front-wheel-drive
Engine 2.5-litre inline 4, DOHC, 16 valves
3.5-litre V6, DOHC, 24 valves
Horsepower 175 @ 6000 rpm
250 @ 5800 rpm
260 @ 6000 rpm
Torque 180 @ 4000 rpm
249 @ 4400 rpm
251 @ 3600 rpm
Transmission 5-speed manual/5-speed automatic/
6-speed manual
Cargo capacity 442 litres (15.6 cu. ft.)
Fuel consumption 2.5 City: 9.8 L/100 km (29 mpg)
Hwy: 6.9 L/100 km (41 mpg)
Fuel consumption 3.5 City: 11.0 L/100 km (26 mpg)
Hwy: 8.0 L/100 km (35 mpg)
Fuel type Regular unleaded
Warranty 3 yrs/ 60,000 km
Powertrain warranty 5 yrs/100,000 km
Front airbags Standard
Side airbags Optional
Curtain airbags Optional
Anti-lock brakes Standard
Traction control N/A (2.5)/optional (3.5)
Stability control N/A
175hp/180tq and 29/41mpg for the 2.5S, that's not bad.
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I have a driven a few Altimas. I thought it was pretty good. A little bit cheaper alternative to Accord / Camry, without sacraficing much. The 2.5L provides enough power. Drives pretty good, I would consider one if I was looking for that type of car.
I had a 2.5 Altima as a rental car. I believe it was an 04 model. I tell you what. Its boring. I couldn't wait to get my cavalier back.
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ZlineDavid wrote:Quote:
I read bad things about the 3.5 v6
WHERE?
The VQ30/VQ35 has been widely praised for 15 years as one of the best engines on the market.
Agreed. The 3.5L V6 is an excellent engine. I would likely choose it over most other midsize sedan V6 engines.
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i have the 3.5 an its awesome lol...its actually the 2.5 thats bad....known for blowing up an stuff.....stay away!!! check out nissanclub.com
Drove a couple last night, they feel way too small. Oh well, we'll have to just keep looking.
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there was a recall on the 2.5 motor for it ketching on fire. i forgot what years it was. my grandma has a 1999 gxe altima and its at 86K and its falling apart. try and look at the G6 4cyl.
i know theres been recalls on the 3.5 for drinking oil
Hrmm... Where were you looking for the info on the engine? The VQ35 is a damned awesome engine (ie, less displacement and no need for a S/C to make 260 HP, better than the GP/GTP).
The 2.5 isn't a bad engine at all either, but it's had some problems from what I've seen. If you plan on leaving it stock, it oughtta be just fine.
As far as it being too small it's probably just personal perception but the Altima SE-R feels larger to me than the Grand Prix.
yea i dunno how you think its small, theres tons of space in my car, umm seriously...how big are you?
I am 5"10 195lbs, but the car won't be for me, it is for the GF, and she is a lot smaller then I am.
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interesting lol im considerably bigger then you an find i have no issues with room
I don't think it was just "room", I think was the whole driving experience, when compared to the GTP. I thought the Altima was a pretty nice car, plain, but nice. However, I don't bother to argue with her. I don't like sleeping on the couch.
We'll just have to find another car to look at now. That's all.
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Honestly, I won't be surprised one bit if she wants to start looking at SUV's now.
I am still pushing her on a GXP, or Impala SS, saves me buying one and I can keep my Sierra too
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Well, we are looking for a 4 door car now, so we test drove a new Saab 9-3...great for 2 people but not if people actually want to sit in the back so that went out the window. Great drive though, I really did like it.
I had previously test drove a new Jetta and Mazda 3...I really liked both of them but Karo wants something bigger and that it will last a minimum of 5 years. So now we are looking at the Acura TSX and Toyota Camry V6...so those are also two very reliable options if you are looking for 4 doors.
As for a SUV, what size and what models? I am starting to get interested in the Honda Pilot myself...I know that we don't have kids or anything but it be nice to be able to take both the dogs with us and not have them in a back seat.
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Go for a Murano or Rogue if you're not going to go GM.
Well, we may have to speed up the search, or call it off all together. Today, while driving into town, something "locked up, ground really loud, then let go" in the GTP, now there is a loud clunk going over every bump. So depending on what that is, we may just say to hell with the grand prix and get get something else, or if we decide to put any more money into it, we may as well fix the few other little things that are wrong with it too, and keep on drivin' it.
What to do, what to do. Have to wait for the diagnosis from the mechanic first.
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