Overview & Reviews

After last year's debut to critical acclaim, Nissan's midsize sedan receives minor changes for 2003. Two new exterior colors, Sonoma Sunset and Crystal Blue add pizzazz to the wardrobe. There's a new charcoal seat fabric, padded cloth front center armrest cover (genuine leather on leather-equipped vehicles) and bright titanium interior accent colors for all models to spruce up the interior. The 2.5 SL receives a standard automatic transmission, heated front seats, heated outside mirrors and simulated wood trim. For the 3.5 SE, there is a Sport Package, which includes a sunroof and spoiler, and a Sport Package Plus, which includes sunroof, spoiler, Bose audio system and HID headlights. The 3.5 SE Leather Package now includes a Bose audio system, sunroof and heated seats, while the Leather Sport Package adds a spoiler and xenon headlights. Finally, a new 3.5 SE Premium Leather Package sports all of the above plus throws in fake wood to boot. How can you go wrong?

• Sports car power in a midsize sedan body, high level of features, explosive V6 engine, distinct styling.

• Shabby interior materials, overboosted steering, no stability control.

User Reviews:

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  Love this car!! - 2003 Nissan Altima
  By Stacie - October 16 - 10:00 am

  This car is exceptionally roomy - able to fit 5 adults very comfortably. It handles unbelievably well, and its really fun to drive. Ive had it for about 4 months now, I dont have a single complaint about it. I would highly recommend this car for anyone because of its low cost and superb design.

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  My 2003 3.5 - 2003 Nissan Altima
  By Antione - October 16 - 10:00 am

  I love m 3.5 Altima a lot. In 2 more weeks I will have had it 1 year. Also Im closing in on 23,000 miles and I can say the car is a blast to drive especially in 5sp, Im never bored driving it and its power always surprises me. The 3.5 liter engine is so smooth and you cant even hear it accelerating. You can hear some oadnoise but not to the point of unbearable and constantly noticeable. But all in all I love my Altima and wouldnt trade it for anything.

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  Altima 2003 - 2003 Nissan Altima
  By angeljess - October 16 - 10:00 am

  I love my Altima. Its a lot of fun to drive, there isnt a lot of outside noise coming in, and its easy park!

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  Great Car to Have - 2003 Nissan Altima
  By KarlaSellsRealEstate - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Love the design of the car both inside and out. Wanted something alittle sporty yet able to accommidate a family of 4 on trips comfortably. It handles well, however, having gone from an SUV to a car I can feel the highway alittle more than I did before....bumps, dips, etc. Overall, I am completly satisfied with my purchase!!!

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  I love my Nissan! - 2003 Nissan Altima
  By Sonia Price - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Although I havent owned "my" own personal Nissan Altima very long (just over a month), my in-laws have owned two which Ive driven frequently and my late husband worked at a local Nissan dealership, so Ive been exposed to them over a matter of years, and driven them a lot. Im encouraged to see that they are finally commanding respect and recognition in the consumer marketplace. They are great!

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  Great Style,Sound,Mileage !! - 2003 Nissan Altima
  By ToyotaTraitor - October 16 - 10:00 am

  Have had car a month,but drove a lot as we took it on long vacation. Rides great,handles tight. Love it in big city traffic or winding road trips.First trip got 33 mpg hiway,fully loaded trunk.---Sound system is fantastic !! Only drawback is OEM Tire selection all season radial Continentals. I will quiet this car with better tires. Current tires too noisy at high speed. Nissan should have gone with Dunlop or Michelin. I will.

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  Altima! - 2003 Nissan Altima
  By Jedidiah - October 16 - 10:00 am

  This car is very fun to drive and the interior is great. Test drove Camry, Passat, Lexus, and Jetta and the Altima Out did them all.

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  I am in love with my car!! - 2003 Nissan Altima
  By Stoober - October 16 - 10:00 am

  We are big Nisson fans here at my home. This is my second Altima. My first was a 1997. The Altima today is a class act. I have the 3.5 in pearl. It is very sporty and fun to drive. Now I just need to keep my boys out of it!!

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  Pleased as punch - 2003 Nissan Altima
  By steve107 - September 27 - 10:00 am

  I spent the last 3 years in a 1998 Mitsubishi Galant LS. It was a four cyl. and couldnt get out of its own way. I vowed to myself that I would go with a 6 cyl. the next time around no matter what. Once I did my research and priced the car with everything I wanted in it, it dawned on me, I couldnt afford this V- 6 with the options. So I said I would go with a basic V-6 with no added options. Then I went to the dealership and test drove the 4 Cyl. S. This car has amazing power for a 4 cyl engine. At 175 hp, it has about 45 more than my Galant did, and it seems like 145 more.

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  Sporty & Responsive - 2003 Nissan Altima
  By kegradtech - September 27 - 1:50 am

  This is the 3rd Nissan Altima Ive owned. Ive also had a 2001 GXE Limited Edition (the last year of the old body & engine style) and a 1999 SE Limited Edition. I love the throaty engine noise under heavy acceleration, balanced with a very quiet response under normal driving conditions. The body styling is second to none in its class and I feel you have to upgrade to luxury vehicles to get better body styling than the Altima. My only complaints about it are the front brakes which seem to warp too easily (the same happened in my 2001, but no problems with this in my 1999 model.) I have had to upgrade to slotted rotors to keep this from recurring and I dont even heavily brake the vehicle.