- sedan 126,006
- 3,900 fair
- Midvale, UT
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- autoshopper.com
- sedan 126,006 silver automatic
2004 nissan altima review this car review is specific to this model, not the actual vehicle for sale. Bigger and faster than other mid-sized sedans. introductionthe nissan altima boasts a bigger interior than the toyota camry, honda accord and most other mid-size sedans. It's roomy, comfortable, and functional. It has comfortable rear seating and a big trunk. Bold styling sets it apart. with its powerful, 245-horsepower v6, the nissan altima 3. 5 se is one of the hottest cars in its class. It delivers stunning acceleration. Punch it in any gear and it takes off, with nimble handling and brakes to match all the thrust. Two engines are available. The se features a powerful 3. 5-liter v6, essentially the same engine used in the nissan 350z and maxima. the base 2. 5 model 16,850) comes standard with power windows, a green-tinted solar glass windshield, power steering, tilt and telescoping steering wheel, fold down center armrests front and rear, a 60/40 split folding rear seat and an in-glass antenna. Stereo and air conditioning are not part of the base package, however, and other options are limited to chrome wheels, automatic transmission and fog lights. the 2. 5 s 18, 700) adds air conditioning, power mirrors, remote keyless entry with remote trunk lock, an eight-way adjustable driver's seat, cruise control, a six-speaker audio system, seatback pockets and a lock for the split rear seat. The convenience package 1,680) features alloy wheels, 8-way power driver's seat with lumbar support, leather-wrapped steering wheel, steering wheel-mounted audio controls, trip computer, dual illuminated vanity mirrors, speed-sensitive volume control, automatic headlights and a vehicle security system. The convenience plus package 2,500) adds a power glass sunroof with sunshade to the other goodies, while the premium convenience package 3,300) ups the ante with a bose audio system that includes a six-disc in-dash cd changer. the 2. 5 sl 23,200) is the luxury altima. It has most of the features offered in the convenience packages and comes standard with an automatic transmission, heated leather seats, a power driver's seat and simulated wood trim. The only convenience option is the sunroof 850). For those who want all the goodies without the big engine, this is the car. the 3. 5 se 23,149) comes with the v6, 17-inch alloy wheels, wider, speed-rated tires, a performance-tuned suspension, fog lights, and dual chrome exhaust tips. A leather package 3,000) includes the leather upholstery, bose audio system, sunroof, heated front seats, and heated mirrors. The sport package 1,250) adds a sunroof and rear spoiler; the sport package plus 2,600) includes the sunroof, spoiler, bose premium audio, and xenon headlights. The leather sport package 3,900) combines the leather package with the spoiler and xenon headlights. The top of the line is the altima se with the premium leather package 4,000). altima's prices this year reflect a fairly modest increase of $201 on all models compared to 2003. To its credit, nissan has kept option prices essentially the same. The automatic transmission 500) has actually decreased in price. the 3. 5 se with automatic can be ordered with traction control, which is packaged with front side-impact and full-cabin head protection airbags, as well as abs 1,100). The s, sl and se manuals offer the other safety gear 800) without traction control. Unfortunately, the side airbags and abs aren't available on the base altima. walkaroundas mid-size sedans go, the nissan altima is a big car. Its wheels are pushed to the far corners of the car, giving it a long wheelbase and wide track for stability at high speeds. The long wheelbase leaves plenty of room for large doors and passengers as well. when compared to japanese sedans, the altima is cast in the more aggressive style of a german car. Attentive observers may spot styling cues from the volkswagen passat or the audi a6. Altima's grille is large by contemporary standards, but not the least bit awkward. The high trunk lid is set off by bold round taillights, turn signals and backup lights set in a triangular-shaped clear cover. Its trunk is generous at 15. 6 cubic feet, putting altima near the top of the mid-size class in trunk space. Flexibility is increased by the standard split-folding rear seat (with a lock on all but the base car). The trunk lid lifts on its own when popped with the remote key fob, and the gooseneck hinges that allow this action intrude minimally into the usable trunk space. altima is assembled with a one-piece bodyside structure for more consistent build quality. Altima has gained on camry and accord in exterior build quality and nissan claims panel-fit accuracy within 1. 0 mm. The altima also has more exterior design detail than either of those competitors, with creased mirrors, integrated foglamps and other subtle cues. Some may call these details distinctive; others may consider them excessive. Either way, altima is styled more aggressively than most if its competitors. For 2004 the new smoke gray paint brings color choices to eight. interiorthe nissan altima's interior complements the bold exterior styling nicely. The dashboard is set relatively low, with a three-gauge binnacle directly in front of the driver containing speedometer, tachometer, and water temperature and fuel gauges. The instruments glow orange in the dark. This is the preferred color among enthusiast drivers; in theory it should interfere with night vision less than standard white backlighting does. audio controls are clustered in a raised, ovoid panel in the center of the dash. Climate control knobs lie directly below, and very easy to locate with minimal distraction. Air conditioning vents are flush-mounted on the dash, rather than in the protruding pods on some other cars. Seams for the passenger-side airbag are invisible, cleverly hidden in a large expanse of unembellished dashboard surface. in general, the interior design gives altima a spacious feel, and the feeling is no illusion. The altima ranks near the top of the class measured by virtually any interior dimension. There's more front legroom here than in all but the largest vehicles on the road. Its front seats are good sized, which is good for larger bodies, and quite comfortable. Getting in and out of the altima is easy, thanks to wide doors and a slightly higher-than-average front seating position. the same applies in back. The rear seats are both supportive and comfortable, with good legroom and sufficient headroom. A 6-foot, 4-inch passenger can sit comfortably behind a 6-foot, 4-inch driver. Rear center passengers have a three-point seat belt with shoulder harness; when the center spot is empty, an armrest drops and presents cupholders. Getting in and out of the rear seats is easier in the altima than it is in many mid-size sedans. The long wheelbase and large doors make it less likely that a rear passenger will get dirty by dragging clothes across the fender well. unfortunately, there are no perfect cars. The year after this altima was launched, nissan began working on one of its most obvious shortfalls versus the competition. Interior textures, colors and trims were improved substantially for 2003. Nonetheless, the 2004 altima cabin still doesn't match some competitors in fit, finish, overall refinement or attention to detail. Its interior panels match a little less precisely, or resonate with slightly more hollow sounds. But they are noticeable. either way, this sedan provides plenty of nice details, and room to stuff stuff. The parking brake is a proper handbrake, located front and center. The center console has cupholders large enough for one-liter bottles, as well as an adjustable elbow rest and a small storage bin. Either way, the altima takes off like a rocket. Torque steer is a phenomenon of some front-wheel drive cars with a high power-to-weight ration, in which brute force traveling through the axles to the front wheels will pull the steering wheel slightly from side to side. the v6 turns the altima into a true sports sedan, especially w.
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