Nissan: Possible nu be Japanese car buyer

Have a 99 Buick Century which I'm looking to replace this next year. I'm 60
yrs. old and wanting to get something that is going to be reliable for quite
a few years. Sooo, have been looking at the Honda Accord sedan, which I
'like' the looks of and the Nissan Altima, which I 'love' the looks of. So
presently leaning towards the Altima. Not familiar with the factory
reccommended maint. schedules and am wondering about the costs of
maintaining a Nissan versus the average American car? I have looked at the
2.5 and 3.5 models on the lot and the 2.5 model priced at about 20K is
better for my budget than the 24K price of the 3.5. Don't know at this point
if I can be happy with the 2.5 model as the 3.5 has a lot of extra equip. I
like. But my main concern at this point is the performance of the 2.5 on the
road. I'm sure it does quite well around town. Will test drive one
eventually but doubt I will get a real feel of it's performance on the road
especially with some weight in it and the AC running. Would appreciate your
thoughts and experience with this car. Thanks.
--
Paul
com

The 2.5 IS a new build for NISSAN. IT powers the Sentra and that Vehicle
FLAT MOVES...
The Altima, as it is a FWD uses the PWR very nicely and even had to be
detuned to remove
the Torque steer. Which means you will have NO trouble on the road, hills or
around town.
I had an 2k SE which was a NISMO edition from the Factory. Had Carbon fibre
and bigger
rotors, etc.. It was built and put on the road for top dealers only.
This unit only had the 2.4 in it with NISMO Strut braces, Air intake and we
took it LOADED
with 3 full size adults to Sears Point. Over 3 passes and into +90 heat. It
never missed a beat,
ran up hill at 75 with pwr to spare and got 28mpg.

You will not be unhappy. I have been rebuilding, modifieing and racing
NISSAN for over
15 years. I truly enjoy what they can do.

Just my views and experience.
RZ

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