2008 Nissan Altima Consumer Reviews

Whoosh! Manuverability & Speed

Written by: Raven on 11/15/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 2dr Coupe (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

Review

Test drove the Altima 3.5 SE on a whim one afternoon; two weeks later we own one! Fabulous handling and acceleration. Nimble, quick and agile - combines rack & pinion steering with 270 horses summoned by the incredibly responsive CVT! We put 300 miles on it in the first 24 hours we owned it just for pure fun. Drives like it's on rails, even in the rain. Too easy to look down, realize you're north of 80! We drive V6 cars (and a V8 truck) ranging from 185 to 235 hp but nothing has the jack-rabbit acceleration of 3.5 SE 270 horses.

Favorite Features

Whooshing away at the light change. Feels like your driving a Porsche at $70K less! Braking has been good, too, on ours. Steering is tight and responsive. Driving this car is addicting. Looks like a sedate sedan / performs like a sports car. Makes commuting FUN!

Suggested Improvements

Wish fog lights were standard or available unbundled, And, wickedly effective wipers are UGLY - 2 big black sticks 2" apart in your face - very distracting.

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So In Love

Written by: So In Love on 11/10/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

I've had my car a little over a month and I must say it is one of the best. I test drove and reviewed at least over 10 cars from chrysler, honda, to toyota. I previously owned a "06" G6, which was horrible. Hands down the '08' altima met my standards. The body and the interior style is wonderful. The CVT takes some time to get use to but I rarely notice. There is a little noise with accelerating, but goes away so quick you don't notice. Bottom line was sooo worth every penny!

Favorite Features

Keyless entry, body style, smart key

Suggested Improvements

Standard Bose system, bluetooth, quieter engine

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Loving The Altima

Written by: BSTANKY on 11/05/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

Review

My wife and I finally traded in our beloved 2000 Maxima for this 2008 Altima 3.5 SE, with the sport package, (sliding moonroof, fog lamps, and rear spoiler). We are loving this car. The ride is smooth as silk, And the 3.5 V6 has plenty of pep. There was no drop down there from the Maxima. The CVT is terrific. It blows away others in its category for both looks and performance. We considered a Ford Fusion. But when we drove the Altima, we knew this was the car for us. Knowing that it is a Nissan and will last forever is extremely comforting. Heck, our Maxima had 160K miles on it and was still going strong. Do consider this car, or the 2009, if you are in the market.

Favorite Features

Overall performance. Stylish looks. Intelligent key / push button ignition. CVT auto transmission.

Suggested Improvements

Can't think of any.

4 out 5 people found this review helpful

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It's Fun to Drive!

Written by: Grandpa on 11/03/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 2dr Coupe (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

Forget that it has a backseat, it'll never get used, even if you wanted to. Backing up is helped with a back up monitoring system. Besides that, it's a blast to drive and gets good gas mileage.

Favorite Features

Driving position and instrumentation, plus the exterior is beautiful!

Suggested Improvements

Standard factory back up monitoring system and better rear seat access.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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Great car

Written by: Gus on 10/28/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE 4dr Sedan (3.5L 6cyl CVT)

Review

Great build quality and fun to drive. the V6 flies so be careful of speeding tickets!

Favorite Features

Intelligent key, V6 power, sunroof.

Suggested Improvements

Emergency brake pedal is right next to driver left leg. Would like hand brake between seats instead. Standard radio is low rate so next time will opt for Bose upgrade.

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I love this car

Written by: JG on 10/27/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

I was looking for a vehicle to change from a 2005 Hyundai Tucson that had better gas mileage. I was looking at the Toyota Camry but I was hooked on the Altima the second I saw it. Good gas mileage, control, and acceleration that beats my 2007 Tacoma. Good car overall.

Favorite Features

Intelli-key feature. CVT.

Suggested Improvements

None

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Nice cockpit

Written by: vadim_st on 10/20/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

The car feels light for its size, and quite agile. Only one concern: the engine started to run rough already (some kind of knocking or ticking noise along with rpms).

Favorite Features

Interior, on-board computer, keyless start, decent stereo, large trunk, comfortable seats.

Suggested Improvements

Refine the engine

5 out 6 people found this review helpful

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Dream Car

Written by: Charlene on 10/17/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

I had previously sold this vehicle and fell in love with the features and reliability. I finally was able to purchase one, drives like a dream with the get up and go of a 2006 Maxima (I know). This vehicle is so smooth to drive and handles good at excessive speeds, even around turns. Definitely worth every penny, and a total head turner, Altima has out-done itself yet again. The only thing I have found that is hard to get used to is the CVT, it sounds weird accelerating.

Favorite Features

The body style, the smart key, the interior layout, wonderful

Suggested Improvements

3 out 3 people found this review helpful

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Poor gas mileage, no suspension at all!

Written by: Alex on 10/16/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

I'm leasing an 08 Altima 2.5s, which I'm ok with, as long as it takes me to work and back, not for fun. But I do not like a lot of things about it: GAS mileage is not going over 23.5 mpg probably like 60-40 hwy-city driving. I am not an aggressive driver, I accelerate slowly, computer shows that I'm getting 30-40 mpg but it's wrong all the time. It rides like there is no suspension at all, very stiff ride, noisy engine. I don't know if that's only my Altima, no good MPG, stiff suspension.

Favorite Features

None

Suggested Improvements

Better suspension, better mpg, windows do not close completely sometimes and make wind noise... on a new car!!!

5 out 5 people found this review helpful

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Nice little car

Written by: RCarroll on 10/16/2008

Vehicle

2008 Nissan Altima 2.5 S 4dr Sedan (2.5L 4cyl CVT)

Review

I bought this car because I was getting killed at the pump by my Nissan Titan. I love being able to drive by the gas stations instead of stopping to fill up. the car looks great, runs great, and am getting over 28 mpg. I plan to have this car in my stable till it craps out, which by the quality of it; I may crap out first. Its one peppy 4 banger!!

Favorite Features

It's gotta be the key; just walk-up, push a button on the door; get in; push another button to fire it up, and never take the keys out of your pocket. I know other cars have this; but I don't have those cars.

Suggested Improvements

Shape of the front side windows; if you roll the windows down with any kind of condensation on the windows; your getting wet.

2 out 2 people found this review helpful

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