Altima Coupe v. Honda Coupe

[B2010]

Even though the honda accord may have beaten the altima in different catagories I'm pretty sure its not as great as the altima. I'm 17 and when I was 16, my hopes were for a brand new honda but then I test drove it... You could feel it shift which bothered me because I wasn't use to that seeing as that I was use to driving an 08 maxima. Also, I wanted leather seats and everything that came with that. Honda's seat felt like I was sitting on concrete. If I would've got cloth seats I would've had to down grade and lose my satelite radio I just think overall the altima is better and sportier looking and rides so much better. That is why I got an 08 silver 3.5 se for my birthday...best present ever.

[marlin29311]

ok

[mcheddadi]

Even though the honda accord may have beaten the altima in different catagories I'm pretty sure its not as great as the altima. I'm 17 and when I was 16, my hopes were for a brand new honda but then I test drove it... You could feel it shift which bothered me because I wasn't use to that seeing as that I was use to driving an 08 maxima. Also, I wanted leather seats and everything that came with that. Honda's seat felt like I was sitting on concrete. If I would've got cloth seats I would've had to down grade and lose my satelite radio I just think overall the altima is better and sportier looking and rides so much better. That is why I got an 08 silver 3.5 se for my birthday...best present ever.

yes..you got the altima thats best suited for you. shifteless cvt. enjoy it

[rjdmmfl1]

Even though the honda accord may have beaten the altima in different catagories I'm pretty sure its not as great as the altima. I'm 17 and when I was 16, my hopes were for a brand new honda but then I test drove it... You could feel it shift which bothered me because I wasn't use to that seeing as that I was use to driving an 08 maxima. Also, I wanted leather seats and everything that came with that. Honda's seat felt like I was sitting on concrete. If I would've got cloth seats I would've had to down grade and lose my satelite radio I just think overall the altima is better and sportier looking and rides so much better. That is why I got an 08 silver 3.5 se for my birthday...best present ever.

after reading a few debates here on CVT vs manual, and what it eventually came down to was availaility vs waht folks really wanted. I like you actually waited for a CVT as opposed to a manual... the shiftless feeling of the CVT is great. Also, in manual mode, while not effectively reproducing the feel of a manual, the ability to quickly accelerate on the highway after shifting from CVt to manual and dropping a gear is nice to hve... also, downshifting on curves and corners feel gives you a bit more control of the car as well

so, although you don't completely get the feel of a manual, for me, the CVT with that ability to shift into the simulated manual mode was a great fit for me. Its all about what you wanted and what you were looking for, as mchedaddi said

But in the end, lets be clear about one thing.. regardless of CVt vs manual, good job on grabbing that 3.5 V6

[Mr.Coupe]

Happy late Birthday dude . I know you will enjoy the 3.5 SE CVT a lot. Welcome to NICO and you made a wise choise of forum if I may add. We're like a big family here. Hope to see pics of your car soon with the add-ons.

Ricky C.

[ohiostate]

Happy late Birthday dude . I know you will enjoy the 3.5 SE CVT a lot.

She is not a dude

Again Welcome !!

[dangeris]

I love my 3.5 in Code Red! And Welcome to the Forums too! oh and Happy Birthday!

[B2010]

Thanks! I think I made the right choice with my car.. I love it.

[3ugene]

hmm, if i recall properly, everyone was bashing on 17 and 18 year olds getting cars or mods for their birthday present from their parents. I'm guessing it isn't happening here cause its a female.

[rjdmmfl1]

hmm, if i recall properly, everyone was bashing on 17 and 18 year olds getting cars or mods for their birthday present from their parents. I'm guessing it isn't happening here cause its a female.

I thought then, and think now that that's ridiculous.... some folks have more money than other folks... its as simple as that... I know I plan to buy my daughter whatever vehicle she wants for her 16th birthday (with a limit set to 80K).... if she's a good student in school, has done everything her Mom and Dad have asked, and is a respectful young lady, I say more power to the parents for rewarding their kids when they do what they are suppose to do!

will my daughter be the envy of all her friends... probably, but who cares,

[mcheddadi]

I thought then, and think now that that's ridiculous.... some folks have more money than other folks... its as simple as that... I know I plan to buy my daughter whatever vehicle she wants for her 16th birthday (with a limit set to 80K).... if she's a good student in school, has done everything her Mom and Dad have asked, and is a respectful young lady, I say more power to the parents for rewarding their kids when they do what they are suppose to do!

will my daughter be the envy of all her friends... probably, but who cares,

**** I plan to buy mine a car one day too, but no way 80K! max 30K , don't want her to have a car with too much power. 80K is gt-R territory lol

[rjdmmfl1]

**** I plan to buy mine a car one day too, but no way 80K! max 30K , don't want her to have a car with too much power. 80K is gt-R territory lol

I was thinking more along the lines of a range rover for my daughter... powerful, yes, but sophisticated!

[beeristasty]

The only bashing I notice is when kids complain about the car that they aren't paying for. Then they add fuel to the fire when they try to convince everyone here that they are doing "their part," which typically consists of paying for fuel and sometimes insurance - on a 20-30k vehicle.

[legend_217]

Show us your car then

[B2010]

I work for my dad over the summer so I basically pay for my car... don't be hatin.

[AltiCoupeDriver]

I hope using the CVT to downshift to come to a quick stop isn't bad for the transmission.

On a side note, parents buying their kids cars is very common where I'm from. Go to my school parking lot and you will see BMWs, Benzs, and Rovers. If someones parents want to get a car for their kid, whats it to any of us?

[Zerep]

i think the accord is in a whole different catagory i believe i said it before the four door accord should be compared to the maxima and the coupe to the coupe version of the maxima(i know i doesnt exist but you get my point) and ill take the cvt over a standard five speed automatic any dayoh and congrats my car was given to me to as a birthday gift too.when i checked my bank account there was 12grand missing though lol

[Cali 2 Balti G]

after reading a few debates here on CVT vs manual, and what it eventually came down to was availaility vs waht folks really wanted. I like you actually waited for a CVT as opposed to a manual... the shiftless feeling of the CVT is great. Also, in manual mode, while not effectively reproducing the feel of a manual, the ability to quickly accelerate on the highway after shifting from CVt to manual and dropping a gear is nice to hve... also, downshifting on curves and corners feel gives you a bit more control of the car as well

so, although you don't completely get the feel of a manual, for me, the CVT with that ability to shift into the simulated manual mode was a great fit for me. Its all about what you wanted and what you were looking for, as mchedaddi said

But in the end, lets be clear about one thing.. regardless of CVt vs manual, good job on grabbing that 3.5 V6

It looks like the orginal poster - was not commenting about CVT vs manual. She was comparing an auto honda (which she could feel shift) vs a Auto (cvt) maxima.

No automatic transmission will really give you the feel of a manual. The meshing of the gear, slight grinding if you get it wrong, the requirement that you drive with both feet, and most importantly the ability not to eat/ drink and drive comfortably is what you get with a manual.

[sammyboy]

I thought then, and think now that that's ridiculous.... some folks have more money than other folks... its as simple as that... I know I plan to buy my daughter whatever vehicle she wants for her 16th birthday (with a limit set to 80K).... if she's a good student in school, has done everything her Mom and Dad have asked, and is a respectful young lady, I say more power to the parents for rewarding their kids when they do what they are suppose to do!

will my daughter be the envy of all her friends... probably, but who cares,

80grand for a 16yr old man your a good dad. My 1st car was a 99 VW Passat GLX that I got for like 3 grand lol. Loved that car tho. You really a MD lol? Weren't you saying you were getting an SL600 AMG?