Ugh...

[ronaldbe]

Anybody else buy this car then a week later absolutely hate it?

[marcelo929]

I can tell you in advance your probably going to be alone on this one..

[ronaldbe]

so nobody else thinks this $30k+ vehicle feels cheap, slow and uncomfortable? maybe i didn't fully know what nissan was trying to make with the vehicle before i bought it but i was under the impression that it was a mid-priced sport coupe and it's sad when a lancer evolution smokes this car in both quality and actual speed and costs the close to what i paid for mine

[marcelo929]

Hmm, i paid $25k for this car and comparing this car to a lancer evolution is way out of league. Evo's have AWD while the A/C has FWD, evo has more towards 300 horsepower while the A/C has 270, that means the evo is more suited to compete with a 350z. You totally misunderstood the A/C's point. Quality-wise I think my car feels more on the good side for its price. Idk what exactly you expected from it but for me its what I expected and a whole lot more

[headhunt3r]

MSRP for A/C 3.5SE mid 25'sMSRP for Lancer EVO mid 33's(according to manufacture's website)

With the 8k difference you can make the A/C turbo'ed to match the turbo'd EVO. IMO though I wouldn't have considered these two to be direct competitors with each other.

[ronaldbe]

i know the MSRP is drastically different but i didn't buy a base model altima, mine was a little over $31k before tax and i would've much rather paid the $3-4k more for the new evo, or better option, kept my 05 evo 8, had i known what i was getting into with this car. at any rate it's got less than 1k miles on it and its getting traded in this weekend on an audi

[marcelo929]

did you not test drive or anything

[rjdmmfl1]

OK guys, we've seen trolls before...

this is NOT a sports car.. its a FWD coupe... what did you expect?

This car does not compare with the EVO... a WRX-STI would be a better comparison

And to be honest, who buys a car without test driving it... some research before you bought the car would have been smarter than buying it, and then losing the money you'll lose from the trade in...

I smell .. dude probably doesn't even have the car, he sounds like a troll just looking to stir up som $hit.. not the first, and he won't be the last... oh yeah...

[marcelo929]

[FGFCacoupe]

A modded evo is hard to beat with any car my friend; dont compare a stock one with an Altima alteast not a N/A one. FI+1

[Hussain]

sounds like a troll

[ronaldbe]

yes I do own the car, I did research it using edmunds, the Nissan USA site, and I asked a few friends that own altimas and I also test drove it, ON ROADS I RARELY DRIVE ON. Assuming that you guys/gals are of the more mature croud you all should know that a 10-15 minute test drive is not equivalent to a week with the car. I was looking for a sport/luxury coupe, and while this car is a step in that direction, it still falls short in many categories in my opinion, which I defend the right to possess one and vocalize it whenever and wherever I choose. I merely wanted to possibly find other people that feel/felt the same way I do and what they did/are doing about resolving the issue. Now continue on with the flaming and continue to sound juvenile by calling people "trolls"

[MagicM]

You should of bought a slightly used 07 G35 coupe at 31K that you paid for . Would of gotten 293 Horsepower 6MT, RWD, and better interior/quality . If you are willing to pay an extra 3-4k like you mentioned you could probably find a used 08 G37 XD.

[AppleBonker]

so nobody else thinks this $30k+ vehicle feels cheap, slow and uncomfortable?

You say you test drove the car before buying, but this should've been fairly visible on that test drive. There were a number of cars that I liked the fit/finish better on the interior than the Altima. This was definitely one of the disadvantages in my mind to this car (before I even test drove it).

Where did you test drive your car? Most dealerships will let you take it out on the highway. IMO, the on ramp is a great place to check acceleration capabilities. I don't know what you were looking for speed-wise, but I blow people away while merging.

I can understand you on the comfortable point, although I don't agree. It is very difficult to determine how comfortable you'll be in the seat in a short test drive. I, however, find the seat amply comfortable. I've heard more complaints about comfort from smaller people, so that's what I'm going to guess you are. Me, I'm about 6' 200 lbs with an athletic build, and I've never once felt discomfort in this car.

Finally, if you were looking for a sport/luxury coupe, I really think you should've been looking at RWD cars. IMO, sports coupes have to be RWD, and Nissan isn't a luxury brand. I love my car, but I certainly wouldn't consider it a sport coupe or luxury. Just my $0.02

[spockrock]

Well I dunno why people say the interior is cheap, I have friends how have older G's and a friend with an 03 Z and the interior looks the same. I don't see what the difference is, also the back seats and rear interior panels are ripped right out of the G's. I guess have an infiniti badge is not cheap but rocking the burger is.

The Evo is to compete with the Z. I know in the US you guys get more options and you can get really really nice sports cars with options that are cheap and crap compared to the Base Options here in the great white north. For example I believe you can get base model Z's for 25K but here they start in the 50-55K range and the only option you get is GPS or no GPS.

EVO's here start around 55K and trying to get a plain jane Lancer here is a several month ordeal.

I think what you are doing is comparing a fully loaded A/C against a really base EVO.

Also next car I buy I am going to the States, I bet getting a 370z or better in about 5 years its going to be cheaper then the 40K I paid for my 3.5SE.

[AltiCoupeFan]

Everyone has a right to their own opinion but yours will be pretty lonely in here. If you truely hate your a/c then just trade it off for another you feel you might like better. I would suggest doing your research/test driving untill you are absolutely (or as close as you can get) convinced that you will be happy with your new coupe or whatever. Good luck with your auto future.

[marlin29311]

I actually think the coupe's interior is much nicer than the Z's - the Z looks very cheap plasticy to me.

And you're trading in for an Audi? Wtf? You're talking about how great your EVO was and that it was only 4k over your new car, but now you're going to buy an Audi which is more expensive than your coupe and slower as well...the cheapest thing from Audi that comes close to paper racing the coupe is the A4 or A5 with the 3.2 engine, and that's 40k base....

If you have all this money just go buy a G37 or a BMW...

I merely wanted to possibly find other people that feel/felt the same way I do and what they did/are doing about resolving the issue.

You joined a nissan / altima fan community, not haters.....

[dldjros69]

I agree with robert and everybody else - troll

There was no need for him to come on here and bash the car. Go trade it in. Get something better if you like. Get your pocket book out money bags.

Not to metion audi's in your price range are heavy and slow. Nice choice.

[mcheddadi]

Anybody else buy this car then a week later absolutely hate it?

yes I do own the car, I did research it using edmunds, the Nissan USA site, and I asked a few friends that own altimas and I also test drove it, ON ROADS I RARELY DRIVE ON. Assuming that you guys/gals are of the more mature croud you all should know that a 10-15 minute test drive is not equivalent to a week with the car. I was looking for a sport/luxury coupe, and while this car is a step in that direction, it still falls short in many categories in my opinion, which I defend the right to possess one and vocalize it whenever and wherever I choose. I merely wanted to possibly find other people that feel/felt the same way I do and what they did/are doing about resolving the issue. Now continue on with the flaming and continue to sound juvenile by calling people "trolls"

Go voice your opinion somewhere else Mr. I buy a 30K car and don't like it.it's a place for enthusiasts here, not people that think like you.

[cspear]

I like my Coupe.You hate your Coupe.

I'll keep mine.You sell yours.

People do make mistakes.I'm sure this is not your first !

[TrueFaith]

If anything, I've grown to love my Coupe more every time I drive it. And the interior is not cheap looking at all. I test drove Hondas and Toyotas before buying the Coupe and their interiors looked much cheaper in comparison. Especially the Honda's with all those huge plastic knobs. The Coupe's interior and controls were the most tasteful and sophisticated of the bunch.

[rsanz]

If anything, I've grown to love my Coupe more every time I drive it. And the interior is not cheap looking at all. I test drove Hondas and Toyotas before buying the Coupe and their interiors looked much cheaper in comparison. Especially the Honda's with all those huge plastic knobs. The Coupe's interior and controls were the most tasteful and sophisticated of the bunch.

I definitely agree with this. I test drove the Accord Coupe and the interior just seemed clunky and cheapy with the thousands of plastic knobs on the dash. I actually preferred the Altima's interior after all the test drives.

[dldjros69]

i agree

[PhillipRumans]

yes I do own the car, I did research it using edmunds, the Nissan USA site, and I asked a few friends that own altimas and I also test drove it, ON ROADS I RARELY DRIVE ON. Assuming that you guys/gals are of the more mature croud you all should know that a 10-15 minute test drive is not equivalent to a week with the car. I was looking for a sport/luxury coupe, and while this car is a step in that direction, it still falls short in many categories in my opinion, which I defend the right to possess one and vocalize it whenever and wherever I choose. I merely wanted to possibly find other people that feel/felt the same way I do and what they did/are doing about resolving the issue. Now continue on with the flaming and continue to sound juvenile by calling people "trolls"

IMO there is nothing sport/luxury about an Evo. It is a fine 4wd sports sedan, but not luxury. Price no longer defines sport or luxury these days. You can buy a $40k Honda van (not a near luxury nor luxury vehicle, but has luxury appointments) or a $40k plus Lexus ES which is consired luxury, but no sport. Just because the A/C was $31k does not mean that it has to be either of these. I consider my A/C very comfortable, reasonably quick and has many appointments which make it luxurious to me. I would consider the A/C a good handling cruiser.

You may have buyers regret, but don't down play the car you have when the probelm is with your choice not the car you chose. The car you chose is what it is and it is a totally different type of car from the Evo.

[JAFO]

I did not hate this car a week after I bought it. For a purchase as large as a car, it pays to do research and to make sure that you are getting what you want. I took a coupe for a 45 minute test drive on my own when I bought it. City traffic, Highway traffic, went through residentials, stopped at stoplights, went over speed bumps, even went through a supermarket parking lot! The car I test drove wasn't the actual one that I ended up buying, but I got a good feel for the car.

It sounds like you didn't do enough research before you took the plunge and purchased the car. I hope you take greater care in your car selection next time.

BTW, I am 6'4" with an offensive lineman's build (i.e. big and fat!) and I have never really been uncomfortable in this car...and I drive 80 miles round trip every day.

[galanw]

IMO there is nothing sport/luxury about an Evo. It is a fine 4wd sports sedan, but not luxury. Price no longer defines sport or luxury these days. You can buy a $40k Honda van (not a near luxury nor luxury vehicle, but has luxury appointments) or a $40k plus Lexus ES which is consired luxury, but no sport. Just because the A/C was $31k does not mean that it has to be either of these. I consider my A/C very comfortable, reasonably quick and has many appointments which make it luxurious to me. I would consider the A/C a good handling cruiser.

You may have buyers regret, but don't down play the car you have when the probelm is with your choice not the car you chose. The car you chose is what it is and it is a totally different type of car from the Evo.

agree......and he can get a 250k ferrari too, and it's not luxury inside at all.....lol

[notaverage]

This troll just got on here to create static. If you notice, he barely posted on here, and left, while the rest of us are still replying to his comments (exactly what he was trying to accomplish). So lets forget this thread, we all know the altima coupe kicks a$s, and not satisfy this troll anymore.

[ronaldbe]

right...at any rate, the only reason I compared it to the evolution is because that is the car i owned before and i wanted to get away from the image that car portrays. Plus, according to everything I read about the A/C it should get better gas mileage than my previous car, yet it doesn't. And to which ever one of you said the Audi is expensive and slow, you should look again since the A3 has a $25k base and the 2.0T does nought to 60 in the same time. You guys seem to be happy with your cars and thats good, once again I wanted to see if anybody was in the same boat. Have fun with your cars and I hope everything works out for you all.

[spockrock]

right...at any rate, the only reason I compared it to the evolution is because that is the car i owned before and i wanted to get away from the image that car portrays. Plus, according to everything I read about the A/C it should get better gas mileage than my previous car, yet it doesn't. And to which ever one of you said the Audi is expensive and slow, you should look again since the A3 has a $25k base and the 2.0T does nought to 60 in the same time. You guys seem to be happy with your cars and thats good, once again I wanted to see if anybody was in the same boat. Have fun with your cars and I hope everything works out for you all.

Last I checked the A3's I4 turbos do 0-60 in 7seconds, but the 3.5SE manual does 0-60 in abot 5.8-6.0seconds.

Also don't forget that gas mileage varies on the way you drive, I have a 3.5se and another fellow here in the GTA drives a 2.5 I average 10.5L/100KM (22 mpg) and he gets about 9.5L/100KM (25MPG). I dunno how good the CVT is but with my 6MT when I cruise I am sipping gas, and when open her up she does.

I dunno if you have a CVT or 6MT but I test drove both and others have said the same but the 6MT feels quicker.

[dl_yeunuoc]

I don't know what the word "car" means to you, but if you just dropped 30k on the car and change your mind within a week. Sorry man , but I gotta say you are rich and you have no brain! Don't you do any research or test drive at all ?