# Who all here drives an Altima or a Maxima? **URL:** \ **Category:** Canada Nissan Automotive\ **Created:** [August 12, 2007, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614 "2007-08-12T13:22:31Z")\ **Posts on this page:** 20\ **Page:** 1
**Author:** ![standXalone](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/standxalone/32/5536_2.png) [@standXalone](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/standXalone)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2007, 1:22pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/1 "2007-08-12T13:22:31Z")
Who drives a newer one of either car here? What can you tell me about it? What things do you like/dislike? Any problems you have encountered with them? ---
**Author:** ![Doozer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/doozer/32/5818_2.png) [@Doozer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doozer)\ **Post date:** [August 12, 2007, 8:13pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/2 "2007-08-12T20:13:15Z")
'06 Altima here. Love the car. But it depends what you’re looking for. I think it’s a far better deal than the Maxima of the same year. It was about 8K cheaper, actually has more rear headroom, and has the same engine (although the Maxima is tweaked for 15 more hp). If you’re looking for something small to throw around the corners, this isn’t the car for you. It’s a bigger, heavier car so some stiffer suspension and bigger brakes would be needed for any sort of racing. But the car’s got tons of power and tons of room for hockey gear or golf clubs (or baby seats), and those are the main reasons I bought mine. ---
**Author:** ![Smokebaby](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/smokebaby/32/5817_2.png) [@Smokebaby](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Smokebaby)\ **Post date:** [August 13, 2007, 11:48am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/3 "2007-08-13T11:48:57Z")
'05 Altima SE-R. Love the car, lots of go and corners really well, does pretty good in the AutoX for a big car. Good family car too - especially fun when I roast someone driving a sports coupe while I have my kids in the back. Lots of room. Dislikes - usual FWD problems - torque steer and understeer. ---
**Author:** ![jutes](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/a3d4f5/32.png) [@jutes](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/jutes)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2007, 1:37pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/4 "2007-08-19T13:37:34Z")
Anyone have the 3.5 07 Altima? My dad is looking to buy one soon. ---
**Author:** ![06Altima3.5SE](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/0/ecb155/32.png) [@06Altima3.5SE](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/06Altima3.5SE)\ **Post date:** [September 1, 2007, 12:52am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/5 "2007-09-01T00:52:05Z")
I have an 06 Altima. The problem Im having at the moment with my car is that my 20" rims are rubbing on the rear fenders. Excellent car though. ---
**Author:** ![8urvtec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/8urvtec/32/5822_2.png) [@8urvtec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/8urvtec)\ **Post date:** [September 9, 2007, 10:04pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/6 "2007-09-09T22:04:48Z")
05 altima 3.5 here. no real problems. the thermostat shit its pants yesterday but other than that nothing. Like smoke said nothing like smoking a coupe with a grocery getter. ---
**Author:** ![dteam](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/d/59ef9b/32.png) [@dteam](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/dteam)\ **Post date:** [September 11, 2007, 11:39am UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/7 "2007-09-11T11:39:23Z")
I have an 08 3.5L Altima Coupe. I love driving it. Puts a smile on my face. It haves everying that I wanted my 240 to be except the turbo. The car is super quiet and runs so smooth, which is opposite to my SR. Th 3.5 L has plenty of power to put you in your seat. My uncle bought a 07 4 door and he wished he had the 3.5 L instead of the 2.5. Gas milage is nothing to write home about. I think it is about the same as my SR. Huge gas tank though. The best part of the car is the 6 speed. Darek ---
**Author:** ![350GT](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/3/7ab992/32.png) [@350GT](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/350GT)\ **Post date:** [September 12, 2007, 8:06pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/8 "2007-09-12T20:06:48Z")
My wife has a 05 Altima SE-R great family car with lots of power. No issues so far. ---
**Author:** ![RBS14.5](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/r/f4b2a3/32.png) [@RBS14.5](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/RBS14.5)\ **Post date:** [September 13, 2007, 8:27pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/9 "2007-09-13T20:27:19Z")
I have a 05 2.5 SL Do NOT buy an altima with the 2.5. You WILL be disapointed. Oh yeah and mine has 110XXX and goes through oil like crazy. To Edmonton and back to Calgary and I have to fill it again. It’s pretty well empty. Thank god my lease is up soon. 3.5 coupe here I come! ---
**Author:** ![Last\_Fuse](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/last_fuse/32/5847_2.png) [@Last\_Fuse](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Last_Fuse)\ **Post date:** [September 14, 2007, 4:58pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/10 "2007-09-14T16:58:38Z")
> [@RBS14.5](#): > > I have a 05 2.5 SL > > Do NOT buy an altima with the 2.5. You WILL be disapointed. Oh yeah and mine has 110XXX and goes through oil like crazy. To Edmonton and back to Calgary and I have to fill it again. It’s pretty well empty. > > Thank god my lease is up soon. > > 3.5 coupe here I come! Haha… 2.5L curse… ---
**Author:** ![JoshP2002](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/j/dec6dc/32.png) [@JoshP2002](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/JoshP2002)\ **Post date:** [May 11, 2008, 7:25pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/11 "2008-05-11T19:25:36Z")
I have an 03 Maxima, I love the speed and interior/exterior styling. The paint chips too easily though, and theres not too much aftermarket stuff made for it. All in all, I love that car a little more everytime I see it. ---
**Author:** ![Doozer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/doozer/32/5818_2.png) [@Doozer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doozer)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2008, 12:16pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/12 "2008-05-14T12:16:20Z")
> [@RBS14.5](#): > > I have a 05 2.5 SL > > Do NOT buy an altima with the 2.5. You WILL be disapointed. Oh yeah and mine has 110XXX and goes through oil like crazy. To Edmonton and back to Calgary and I have to fill it again. It’s pretty well empty. > > Thank god my lease is up soon. > > 3.5 coupe here I come! Interesting. This recall was issued for the '06s; but I didn’t see it for the '05s. > **[Road transportation](https://tc.canada.ca/en/road-transportation)** > > Road safety, motor vehicles, road transport, vehicles, road motor vehicles, road accidents, imports, road security ---
**Author:** ![MrRage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mrrage/32/5804_2.png) [@MrRage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MrRage)\ **Post date:** [May 14, 2008, 2:09pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/13 "2008-05-14T14:09:36Z")
Only the 06 Altima and Sentra SE-R’s had this issue. They had different piston rings made in the States installed. Guess where the good ones are made? Japan. ---
**Author:** ![ckxtreme](https://avatars.discourse-cdn.com/v4/letter/c/9fc348/32.png) [@ckxtreme](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/ckxtreme)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2008, 4:48pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/14 "2008-08-17T16:48:09Z")
Hey, I’m new… but I have an 04 Altima 2.5. I havent had any oil problems (probably because it was already stated that it was an 06 issue) I did have to get the auto tranny rebuilt at 108k though. All in all… Should have bought the 3.5L. Not going to lie. ---
**Author:** ![MrRage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mrrage/32/5804_2.png) [@MrRage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MrRage)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2008, 8:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/15 "2008-08-17T20:49:34Z")
Welcome ckxtreme. ---
**Author:** ![8urvtec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/8urvtec/32/5822_2.png) [@8urvtec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/8urvtec)\ **Post date:** [August 17, 2008, 9:07pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/16 "2008-08-17T21:07:04Z")
> [@the proper way to merge on the thruway...\*RANT\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-proper-way-to-merge-on-the-thruway-rant/6224/22): > > Hey, I’m new… but I have an 04 Altima 2.5. I havent had any oil problems (probably because it was already stated that it was an 06 issue) I did have to get the auto tranny rebuilt at 108k though. > > All in all… Should have bought the 3.5L. Not going to lie. Yes yes you should lol. Welcome good to see another alti ---
**Author:** ![Doozer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/doozer/32/5818_2.png) [@Doozer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doozer)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2008, 7:49pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/17 "2008-08-18T19:49:08Z")
Welcome aboard! PS - Ken, that avatar of yours confused the hell out of me for a second… ---
**Author:** ![8urvtec](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/8urvtec/32/5822_2.png) [@8urvtec](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/8urvtec)\ **Post date:** [August 18, 2008, 9:31pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/18 "2008-08-18T21:31:54Z")
> [@~\*OFFICIAL Buffalo Sabres Thread\*~](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/official-buffalo-sabres-thread/4208/284): > > Welcome aboard! > > PS - Ken, that avatar of yours confused the hell out of me for a second… lol i wish the search button was white instead of dark though ---
**Author:** ![Doozer](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/doozer/32/5818_2.png) [@Doozer](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/Doozer)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2008, 1:24pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/19 "2008-08-19T13:24:30Z")
> [@Nikuk: Going the way of the Do-Do](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/nikuk-going-the-way-of-the-do-do/6236/4): > > lol i wish the search button was white instead of dark though Ask and ye shall receive… ---
**Author:** ![MrRage](https://yyz2.discourse-cdn.com/flex034/user_avatar/forums.speedlife.net/mrrage/32/5804_2.png) [@MrRage](https://forums.speedlife.net/u/MrRage)\ **Post date:** [August 19, 2008, 2:02pm UTC](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614/20 "2008-08-19T14:02:55Z")
> [@the proper way to merge on the thruway...\*RANT\*](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/the-proper-way-to-merge-on-the-thruway-rant/6224/29): > > Ask and ye shall receive… Hmmm Maybe I will turn the Animated Gif’s of… Stupid thing. I clicke don it like 3 times before I relized it was a pic. [Next page](https://forums.speedlife.net/t/who-all-here-drives-an-altima-or-a-maxima/147614.md?page=2)