Overview & Reviews

The all-new third-generation 2002 Altima represents a total revision and rethinking of Nissan's midsize sedan -- it brings a level of design and performance that currently does not exist in its class. With a choice of a 240-horsepower, 3.5-liter V6 or 175-horsepower, 2.5-liter four-cylinder and an all-new four-wheel independent suspension, the Altima offers spirit with state-of-the-art technology. An aggressive new exterior design with increases in all major dimensions and a driver-oriented interior with myriad convenience and luxury features set the Altima apart in the highly competitive sedan marketplace.

• Sports car power in a midsize sedan body, high level of features, distinct new shape.

• All-new design could mean first-year teething problems and dealer mark-up.

User Reviews:

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  2002 Nissan Altima 3.5SE - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By Levicki - February 23 - 10:00 am

  Excellent power, lots of room front and back for folks over 6 feet tall. I am 64" and have plenty of room even behind the drivers seat with the seat positioned for me to drive. Great visibility, good handling. Would handle better if RWD or AWD. Cup holders are not real convenient. Turning radius is not tight. Guages are hard to read in certain lights.

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  performance - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By Vickie Tubner - February 13 - 5:50 pm

  This has been a exceptional good car. I havent had any major problems and the vehicle has close to 120 thousands miles.

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  Great car for the $$$ - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By flyboy730 - January 17 - 10:00 am

  Great car for the money! Fun to drive and very reliable. Mine has 2600 miles and has never given me no problems yet. This is a great vehicle to own!

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  Great value for a used car - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By Mark in Texas - January 13 - 10:00 am

  I was very surprised with the torque of the 3.5L v-6 w/ the 5 speed manual trans. it is really fun to drive, but it is hard to keep it under 80 on the fwy as I commute 60 mi. per day I am getting about 26 mpg and that is not being gentle with the accelerator either. Great car!

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  Takes a hit well - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By salesman - December 30 - 11:30 am

  Bought this car a couple of years ago with 70000 mi now has 171000 still show room new with no problems. oil changes syn oil, new tires firehawk gt are the best I found for this car. I even hit a deer and it made sense to fix the car.Was looking at new tdi jetta and couldnt do it, spoiled with this car.

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  fast - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By yankswin1999 - November 30 - 10:00 am

  This car is quick, the bose system is great and the traction control is a great option

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  nice car - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By Princess 2005 - November 17 - 7:00 pm

  good car!!!!!

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  This car ROCKS!!! - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By biener777 - November 7 - 10:00 am

  I bought this car after a neighbor bought a 2.5S. I had a decked out Focus that I was planning on slamming till I saw his ride and found out it came with a 3.5l V6 w/ a 5 speed! I got the car a month later and paid the same price I paid for the Focus with 100 fewer horses under the hood. Needless to say it was icing on the cake when I test drove the Altima and found I wasnt rubbing elbows with my passenger and my daughter was no longer able to kick the back of my seat! This car has ROOOOOOM to just "be" and enjoy the drive! It is surprisingly easy on the gas too. In fact, I get 24 city and 28 highway.....slightly BETTER than the Focus!!!!

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  nissan altima - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By wwelch - October 24 - 10:00 am

  Fun to drive. I like the “snarl” that exhaust makes. Very attractive design. Great brakes. Good excelleration. Comfortable ride.

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  Wonderful car - 2002 Nissan Altima
  By 02Altima - October 22 - 12:36 am

  I bought this car in November of 2001 and now have 166k miles on it. Ive never once had a problem with it, mechanical or otherwise. Ive done all the routine maintenance and its been a dream. Just know that most people writing reviews are only doing so to complain. This is the best car Ive ever owned and at least 5 friends of mine have bough Nissans based on what theyve seen from my car. When the time comes for something new Im definitely buying Nissan again!