Altima Coupe Release

[phakfear]

Wow, looks really sharp in red. Then again, this car looks good in any color.

[mcheddadi]

It's a beauty! I didn't take the red because I wanted the rear lights to stand out more, but it's gorgeous never the less

[Carlosf22]

It looks good in every color.

[CoupeLover]

The red definitely looks HOT, but how come nobody puts up any pics of their interiors? I've seen very few pics of the charcoal leather interior(which is what I'll be getting when I finally get my car) and would love to check them out.

[toxik]

The red definitely looks HOT, but how come nobody puts up any pics of their interiors? I've seen very few pics of the charcoal leather interior(which is what I'll be getting when I finally get my car) and would love to check them out.

The interior is same as the sedan, so nothing new there really.

[phakfear]

There are some nice pics on Atlima Coupe Ebay auctions. Some nice big interior pics of Charcoal Leather.

[dragon17]

Just got mine today. 2.5S (silver) fully loaded with premium package. Seems like a nice ride so far.

[Juve_LT]

I just got back from a Brampton (Ontario, Canada) dealer and have ordered a black 2.5S with Leather Premium Package. Thanks for all your posts & pics! Sounds like it will be a week or so before I get it...can't wait! I test drove the 2.5S and 3.5SE back-to-back and opted for the 4cyl. There just wasn't enough difference to justify the added costs (initial price, gas mileage, etc). The 4cyl really surprised me.

[Jaeger]

Congrats! A week is pretty good (to say the least) for an ordered car.

Jaeger

[mcheddadi]

I just got back from a Brampton (Ontario, Canada) dealer and have ordered a black 2.5S with Leather Premium Package. Thanks for all your posts & pics! Sounds like it will be a week or so before I get it...can't wait! I test drove the 2.5S and 3.5SE back-to-back and opted for the 4cyl. There just wasn't enough difference to justify the added costs (initial price, gas mileage, etc). The 4cyl really surprised me.

QR25DE — 2.5-litre DOHC 16-valve 4-cylinder engineHorsepower — 175 HP @ 5600 rpmTorque — 180 lb-ft @ 3900 rpm

VQ35DE — 3.5-litre DOHC 24-valve V6 engineHorsepower — 270 HP @ 6000 rpmTorque — 258 lb-ft @ 4400 rpm

for 3.5SE (VQ35DE)*

Zero to 60 mph: 5.8 secZero to 100 mph: 15.7 secZero to 120 mph: 28.4 secStreet start, 5–60 mph: 6.4 secStanding ¼-mile: 14.6 sec @ 97 mphTop speed (governor limited): 130 mphBraking, 70–0 mph: 175 ftRoadholding, 300-ft-dia skidpad: 0.82 g

*http://www.caranddriver.com/

for 2.5S (QR25DE)**

Zero to 60 mph: 7.2 secZero to 100 mph: 20.2 secZero to 110 mph: 25.8 secStreet start, 5–60 mph: 7.8 secStanding ¼-mile: 15.7 sec @ 89 mphTop speed (governor limited): 112 mphBraking, 70–0 mph: 169 ft

**http://www.caranddriver.com/(from altima 2007 sedan 2.5S, since they got the same engine and the best I could find for the altima coupe 2.5S was an estimate of "0 TO 60 MPH: 8.0 sec (est)"

Saying that there isn't much difference like that lol, come on! 3.5SE
Modified by mcheddadi at 3:11 PM 6/28/2007

[mcheddadi]

Lool, the first rear wing spoiler for the altima coupe... Looks way out of place lol

http://cgi.ebay.com/ebaymotors...ZWDVW

[Carlosf22]

It does look out of place, I don't think the coupe would look good with one. If Nissan manufactures one I think it would be the one found on newer G35 coupe models.

[Jaeger]

THAT spoiler is bloody awful. I don't think any spoiler would be an improvement. The Coupe's most distinctive lines are in the rear and rear three-quarters. Sticking a apoiler on it would make it look more like everything else.

Jaeger

[prlwhitecoupe]

Congrats Juve_LT! What area are u in? I just got my 2.5 pearl white w/premium a week ago. I LOVE IT! Ppl have been giving some crazy attn lol...what dealer did u goto? Airport or Brampton nissan? Who was your salesperson? I waited since April for this car, u only got a week, dats pretty good.

[dragon17]

Congrats Juve_LT! What area are u in? I just got my 2.5 pearl white w/premium a week ago. I LOVE IT! Ppl have been giving some crazy attn lol...what dealer did u goto? Airport or Brampton nissan? Who was your salesperson? I waited since April for this car, u only got a week, dats pretty good.

How much total did you pay?

[demenion]

Hey everyone,

This is my first post here, but anyway I am planning on buying a 08 coupe very soon (my first new car)

since the car is so new, i pretty much will be paying MSRP? (has anyone gotten a lower price?) also, I believe nissan has like a $500 coupon if you are a recent college graduate, do you know if that applies for the new altimas?

thanks

[prlwhitecoupe]

Does anyone know, how long u should wait to give ur car a wax job? Since the factory paint is so new and all.....?

[prelude3174]

Hey everyone,

This is my first post here, but anyway I am planning on buying a 08 coupe very soon (my first new car)

since the car is so new, i pretty much will be paying MSRP? (has anyone gotten a lower price?) also, I believe nissan has like a $500 coupon if you are a recent college graduate, do you know if that applies for the new altimas?

thanks

I graduated in May and did recieved the $500 coupon last week when I purchased my 3.5 Coupe.

[Juve_LT]

Living in the Castlemore area of Brampton, so I went to Airport Nissan. I like having a dealership 5-10 minutes away this time around. I dealt mostly with the sales manager there and they were really good to deal with. It sounds like the car is already in the pipeline and that's why were getting the quick delivery (estimated).

Thanks mcheddadi for the comparison of the 2.5S vs 3.5SE. The 3.5SE was definetly more powerful. But, I actually preferred the lighter front-end feel I got from the 2.5S. The 3.5SE engine had plenty of 'pull' but on a front wheel drive it is not was not as enjoyable as I thought it was going to be (vs. rear wheel drive 6cyl's that I tried, like the 323i). I really did like the 3.5SE's greater handling though and will probably miss that the most. I'd like to upsize the 16" rims one day on my 2.5S both for the handling and to fill the wheel wells a little better.

[demenion]

are we allowed to discuss prices? if so, what is everyone paying, downpayment/monthly payments?

[prlwhitecoupe]

i have a 2.5.....should i stick with regular or since my first trip to the pump is coming up should i go with premium? will it make a difference?

[prelude3174]

i have a 2.5.....should i stick with regular or since my first trip to the pump is coming up should i go with premium? will it make a difference?

In the manual that comes with the car it gives recommendations on the type of fuel to use. For the 2.5 it says it is all right to use regular. The 3.5, on the other hand, recommends premium or they say it will develop an engine knock.

[altima coupe]

As far as price goes, the cars are selling for sticker in most cases. Some US dealers are marking them up (2-3K) over sticker but most buyers then look for a dealer closer to sticker.

[dynot]

As far as price goes, the cars are selling for sticker in most cases. Some US dealers are marking them up (2-3K) over sticker but most buyers then look for a dealer closer to sticker.

And speaking of prices, I'm looking to lease one and would like to know what the residual value is at the end of 48 months.

I've been quoted $17K CAD (41%) and $15K CAD (49%). Percentage-wise are they the same in the US and Canada?

[Carlosf22]

And speaking of prices, I'm looking to lease one and would like to know what the residual value is at the end of 48 months.

I've been quoted $17K CAD (41%) and $15K CAD (49%). Percentage-wise are they the same in the US and Canada?

I want to lease for 48 months too, I'll find out if those are the same here but I doubt it.

[ctrlaltcoupe]

I'm going to be special ordering a 2.5 S coupe (6 speed manual) w/ convenience package and moonroof...

Can't decide whether to get the Azure Blue w/ blond or the Dark Slate w/ charcoal. I like them both. I like the way the rear end looks in the dark slate. I think the back end is more defined in the dark slate than the blue. But I also like the blue, blue is more youthful (i'm 25). I've seen them both in person (though not next to eachother). And the blue one still had the white coverings on the hood, roof, and trunk at the dealer.

Any advice?

[altima coupe]

I would definetly go with blue. The Red taillights would be accentuated better and the blue would show off the cars lines better. The Blue has a sportier look.

[prlwhitecoupe]

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[08Coupe]

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Looks Great congrats !!

[phakfear]

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It seems the Canadian rims for 2.5S is the same as sedan, correct? I think they look better than the US 2.5 rims.