2008 Nissan Altima Research & Reviews

Overview & Reviews

Average Score

4.50/5 Average
384 Total Reviews
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An all-new coupe model joins the 2008 Nissan Altima lineup. It features the same set of powerful engines and impressive transmissions but offers unique exterior styling, sportier suspension tuning and slightly smaller proportions.

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  • Very happy with my Purchase so far - 2008 Nissan Altima
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    Im very happy with my purchase so far. I was looking for a car with luxury plus fuel economy. I have gotten that with my Altima 2.5SL. Surprisingly enough, the performance on the car is not bad and I hardly miss the Supercharged power of my GTP that I traded in.

  • Happy driver - 2008 Nissan Altima
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    Im very happy with this car. Ive been a "truck" person forever but I wanted to find something more comfortable and decent on fuel. I purchased a basic model with leather seats. Sporty ride with lots of comfort. The 4 cyl is amazing.

  • Home Run - 2008 Nissan Altima
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    Nissan keeps making great cars, I bought my coupe in 11-07 I have 5500 miles on it now, its fully load minus the Tech package. The Premium package is well worth the price. Im averaging 29 mpg, the power from the 2.5 is amazing. Ill be sticking around with Nissan for a while. I love Bose sound system, the Intelli-Key and XM radio.

  • GREAT CAR - 2008 Nissan Altima
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    The car is very comfortable and roomy. I have owned the car for a year now. Handling, brakes, acceleration are excellent. Parking takes a bit of prep because it is longer than the VW I used to drive. I would give this car a 9/10 rating.

  • Nissans Best Kept Secret - 2008 Nissan Altima
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    We test drove it a few weeks ago, and that set the high water mark. Almost bought a Lexus IS 250 for $4k more, but the Altima coupe is much more fun to drive, plus has more rear legroom!

  • Look out Europe, 3.5 rocks - 2008 Nissan Altima
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    Ive owned the BMWs, Saabs, and prior to those, Maximas. Honestly, for the money, you cant miss here. The engine is very strong at all speeds, exhaust has a muted but otherwise nice growl. Does not handle like a BMW or Saab Aero, but will walk away from most with its 270 hp. Car has a solid feel and fresh design. Big enough to actually carry normal sized people! CVT is so smooth and has a nice manual mode - first automatic trans Ive owned in 22 years - its that good. Have to buy the option packages to get all the features youll want, but do it dude!

  • Great Car! - 2008 Nissan Altima
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    Wont be disapointed

  • Fun to drive and looks great - 2008 Nissan Altima
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    I had been shopping for a small sports car, but when I saw the 2 door coupe my mind changed. The 3.5 270 hp engine is very fast. Price point on the car is tough to beat for the horsepower, features and looks. I would recommend the Premium package and also the 3.5 over the 2.5. The 2.5 is better on gas mileage, but the 3.5 will put a smile on your face when you push down on it. This is my third Nissan. Had a Stanza with 180,000 and Frontier with 145,000. You can not beat Nissan quality. I do a lot of interstate driving and the gas mileage is good. On 2 lane roads the car passes other cars with a lot of confidence.

  • Altima 2.5 coupe - 2008 Nissan Altima
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    The good: fun to drive, CVT great in auto and manual, more mpgs then epa states, 4 cyl plenty of power even on hill with a/c and cruise on! The bad: owners manual and dvd are vague on some operations, trip computer cumbersome to operate. Uses time to mileage rating that is grossly inaccurate unles reset each time you start moving! Psgr seat does not reset to preset back position when tipped forward, resets to an uncomfortable 90 degree position requiring manual reset. Initiate XM radio directions are non existent, user left on own to figure out. The ugly: power steering is over sensative, subject to wondering and oversteering at highway speeds but handles great otherwise. Smart key=big $

  • Great so far! - 2008 Nissan Altima
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    Love the car, got a 4cyl for my long weekly commutes. Getting 25/30 MPG. Awesome tech features, smooth drivetrain, very comfortable on long drives, great handling. Im pretty particular about my cars, and I am enjoying this one more and more everyday. I actually look forward to getting in and hitting the road!

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