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The primary reasons for CVT adoption are cost and fuel efficiency. They aren't more reliable or drive better in any way. It's just cheaper for the manufacturer.
I agree...
But I actually found it to drive better than a regular automatic transmission... I was driving a 4 cylinder, so I wasn't looking for down-shifting power or anything of the sort. The smooth, steady acceleration was nice.
I'd buy another one.
I agree...
But I actually found it to drive better than a regular automatic transmission... I was driving a 4 cylinder, so I wasn't looking for down-shifting power or anything of the sort. The smooth, steady acceleration was nice.
I'd buy another one.
Can't argue with that. I've heard from people who like them and people who hate them and I sit somewhere in the middle. I had an Altima rental (current generation) when visiting Philly a few years ago and it drove all right for the week I had it.
Can't argue with that. I've heard from people who like them and people who hate them and I sit somewhere in the middle. I had an Altima rental (current generation) when visiting Philly a few years ago and it drove all right for the week I had it.
The cvt mated to the Maxima's 290hp engine is a blast to drive. Floor it and it stays in its peak power range. Really nice smooth power. The cvt in a 4 banger such as the Altima is nothing exciting. Good for basic transportation and decent fuel economy.
Neither! I have a 2006 Hyundai Azera. It is a step above the Sonata and much better appointed. Look for a used Azera or even a used Hyundai Genisis. I have owned Hyundai's for years (including an Elantra and a Sonata) and my Azera is an amazingly comfortable and reliable car! People aren't that familiar with this model, so you can usually get a really good deal on a used, low mileage model.
We have friends who bought the 2014 Sonata and hate how noisy it is.
Neither! I have a 2006 Hyundai Azera. It is a step above the Sonata and much better appointed. Look for a used Azera or even a used Hyundai Genisis. I have owned Hyundai's for years (including an Elantra and a Sonata) and my Azera is an amazingly comfortable and reliable car! People aren't that familiar with this model, so you can usually get a really good deal on a used, low mileage model.
We have friends who bought the 2014 Sonata and hate how noisy it is.
Just my $.02
I just traded my 2011 Genesis Coupe 2.0T RSPEC for a 2010 Genesis Sedan with the 4.6 V8. It's a genuinely nice car, rides smooth as butter, very quiet inside and my co workers who drive BMW, Acura, MBZ, etc couldn't believe how nice the car was when we went out to lunch the day after I got it. It seems like the OP is looking to buy new which would make the Genesis and Azera a bit expensive but they are nice cars for sure.
The cvt mated to the Maxima's 290hp engine is a blast to drive. Floor it and it stays in its peak power range. Really nice smooth power. The cvt in a 4 banger such as the Altima is nothing exciting. Good for basic transportation and decent fuel economy.
That VQ35 engine is the star of the show. I had one in my Infiniti G35 and a 2006 Maxima (a boat compared to the newer ones) and it was a great powerplant.
The 1st and 2nd generation with the ka24de engine were bulletproof, and know to run for a long time with issues.
This is true!
There are still a bunch of 1st/2nd generation Altima's still on the road in Southern California.
I know the 3rd Generation had major Problems with Oil consumption, and Nissan never acknowledged the problem
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I don't think the QR25DE is a bad engine. The KA24DE was a solid engine but they had major issues with the intake manifold gaskets which were a horrendous job to replace.
Although the Intake Gasket leak were a problem in most of the 1999-2001 Altimas, they were and easy fix. In 2004 my mechanic was only going to charge me $300 but i end up Fixing it myself
I'm going to go a different direction and recommend the Ford Fusion. The Ford Fusion is one of the most underrated cars in this class
This is true!
There are still a bunch of 1st/2nd generation Altima's still on the road in Southern California.
I know the 3rd Generation had major Problems with Oil consumption, and Nissan never acknowledged the problem
Although the Intake Gasket leak were a problem in most of the 1999-2001 Altimas, they were and easy fix. In 2004 my mechanic was only going to charge me $300 but i end up Fixing it myself
I'm going to go a different direction and recommend the Ford Fusion. The Ford Fusion is one of the most underrated cars in this class
I want to know how you fixed it so easily! I had that issue on my 1997 Altima and watched my mechanic do it. Go from underneath, remove the starter, knock sensor, a bunch of other miscellaneous accessories I can't remember, and there are a whole bunch of bolts that need to be removed blindly and in tight spaces before the intake can be separated from the engine. And I think there were two gaskets that had to be replaced. It took him at least 6 hours to complete with help. And he charged me about the same amount, somewhere around $300-$350 (he also cut me a lot of breaks back then). This was NOT an easy fix on the KA24DE. But after I had the gaskets replaced, the engine went well past 250k.
Have a friend who just bought his wife a Sonata. She previously has a Camry. He just took a road trip and said the road noise is terrible compared to her old Camry which was a 2004.
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