@@dylangall8100 Honestly it was quite costly with the maintenance and repairs that had to be done but you might have more luck, would definitely get it looked at by a mechanic before buying
Don't get me wrong I enjoy all your videos Kyle and I have for years now but I have to say these kind of test drives are my favorite! Wish you would do more like these in the future. I know you do test drives on new vehicles but I kinda like how these videos were on different year models and stuff. Anyway, keep up the great work Kyle!
these Altima's were a real success for Nissan. the only complaint here really is the interior it's pretty cheap. and is it me or did the engine almost go dead?
Speaking as the owner of a 3.5 is a pretty good rig. For some reason the last thousand miles have been problematic (161 thousand currently) so basic house cleaning such as an overdue tranny flush, brakes, tie rods, and some problems the radiator and TPS (which means you have to replace the entire throttle body). Its a really solid car, but its getting up there and years and milage. I'd try find an Altima thats a bit newer if you have the resources but the 02 is still a good car
I had this car 🚘 n metallic blue. Loved it, never had to many problems traded it in for a brand new maxima but still thought about this one: it was fun to drive.,
i have a altima 3.5 2004 ..with 103k ...been a good car ..just replaced 3 sensors $600 ...then steering pump ..nothing mayor ..but now i just got 2010 maxima sv :)
Kyle, Did you know that once the car is unlocked, and you press and hold the unlock button on the remote the 2 front windows will roll down. Great vids keep up the good work, I have learned alot and look forward to many more great vids
Befor Renault came into the picture, a Nissan with 160,000 miles was just getting started they would do 300,000+ miles easily with very little problems. It's sad that now a Nissan (Renault) with 160,000 miles is now "getting up in years and mileage". The 3.5 vq Altima has its share of post-Renault issues: oil consumption, motor mounts, timing chain tensioner, A/C failure, catalytic converters, sensors, It's a shame. Renault has and continues to lower Nissans reliability across the board.
TruAgape123 a lot of cars nowadays are like though. Even toyotas are losing edge a too. The toyota camrys 4 cylinder suffered oil comsumption issues. The accords did too i believe
at minimal throttle (but not at idle position) the transmission will shift very low (probably around 1250-1500 rpm depending on the car) and at full throttle it will shift at redline or where ever the optimum shift point (based on the powerband of the engine) may be at full throttle. everything else will be relative to this, for example at 50% throttle the transmission will shift roughly halfway between idle and redline. (this is a very rough explanation, lots of factors go into shift timing)
Get the maxima or altima(v6). they both have the vq35de! one of the best v6's in the world. Nissan has been on the wards top ten for years with that! If i were you i would get the 03 maxima though. i think that was the best maxima model out there! otherwise the altima 3.5 is great! :)
This is very great because I am going to be taking a road test exam in a training vehicle in a 2004 Nissan Altima. I need to know where the windshield wipers button, the turn signals buttons, headlights buttons and defrost buttons are located at.
pretty decent car for a nissan! love ur test driving videos man! 5 stars as always! i mean thumbs up haha my only complaint, and i dunno if this makes sense to you guys but i hate how on alot of japnese cars the dashes are so HUGE
@MegaAudilover As long as you have a valid drivers license. If you're looking for a car and come off as genuinely interested in it they will allow you to test drive it.
@jsnevels2 I'm sure your numbers are real world numbers. These numbers I am going to list are just from the magazines I've collected since 1985. *03' Altima 3.5 (5MT) 0-60 = 5.9, 1/4 Mile = 14.5 @ 98.3 *02' Altima 3.5 (4AT) 0-60 = 6.5, 1/4 Mile = 14.9 @ 93.6 *05' Altima 3.5 (5AT) 0-60 = 6.2, 1/4 Mile = 14.7 @ 94.9 *06' Altima SE-R (6MT) 0-60 = 5.8, 1/4 Mile = 14.4 @ 99.6 *Again, these are just from various magazines I have... It just gives a basic idea.
The 3rd gen ran from 2002-2006 with a refresh in 2005 that focused largely on the interior and front end. Personally I prefer the 02-04 but I have an 02 so it might just be what I'm used to. Price? Depends on the model and year and milage. To get this exact body style with the V6 I'd put you at anywhere from three to ten grand depending on condition, age, and milage.
@@Koinzell007 Probably? Hard for me to tell without looking at it. If you do go through with it check the floorpans if you live in a rust prone area. Also make sure your valve cover gaskets aren't leaking oil. I sold my Altima 'bout 2 years ago. But I've seen it on the road a few times and know it's over 200K.
the transmission on the 2002-2006 Nissan Altima Transmission 5-speed manual 6-speed manual SE-R 4-speed automatic 5-speed manumatic 3.5 SE & 3.5 SL only
Hey kyle, i am planning on etiher purchasing a 2004 Acura TSX or a RSX type S, could you please conduct a review of one those two, i want to know what you think of them.
@jsnevels2 It's cool, I didn't go through all of my mags. I have entire wall of them LOL. I just listed the stats from the mags I had in front of me. Either way, for a V6 family sedan, these cars are really quick anyway you look at it. Especially for the money. Thanks for the extra stats... I was wondering what the 02-06' altima 2.5s did in the 1/4. My G/F has an 03' Sentra SE-R (Auto) which is 300 LBS lighter w/the same motor and tranny. Now we can estimate what her car does in the 1/4.
I know this seems like a stupid question, but how dod he get the car over 3k rpm? I thought that car was auto, did he have the tiptronic? My dad just brought an 05 model ( 3.5 SE ) so I am just wondering!
@futballking88 car is made in Tennessee. Mine is a manual and it gets to 100 mph in about 10 or 11 seconds so it might be a little fast for a kids first car.
which one should I buy 04 Maxima? 04 Camry? 03-04 Acord? 04 Altima? Which of these 4 beautiful models will last more over then 200.xxx miles with any major repairs? I
@IrishChris1979 Magazine ive collected since 1999 im not old so i have not been collecting. 2002 altima 2.5s (at) 0-60= 8.2 1/4 =16.4@86mph, 2003 altima 5sp same time you have. 2005 Altima 3.5se yes automatic have done 14.4 in the 1/4 mile also manuals that have done 14.2 if you wanna look it up not saying you are wrong .
If you expect a car to go 300K then 160K is over half the cars life. Anyway outside of oil consumption in the 2.5 I4 (which has improved greatly in the following model year(s)) I have heard of none of these problems, and thats after going to seeking out these complaints that you speficiliy mentioned. In fact the only thing I got googling Nissan VQ V6 problem where a few honda fan boys bitching about it back in 02 when it debuted.
@jsnevels2 Yeah, that sounds about right. It's not bad for a stock 4-banger with an automatic...It's a torquey little thing, it rarely needs to downshift for extra power, even going up hills, unless you get on it.
@benchod94 Oh cool but normally you wont see many se-r's around. But altima 2.5 and sentra se-r same engine but a little different tuning. ALT 175hp SER 177hp ALT 180tq SER 172tq
I know its the "proper" thing to do, but it frightens me to see someone driving with 2 hands on the steering wheel. It makes me feel like they are just learning how to drive or they are driving nervously
rch1jr yah same here I’ve seen my friends drive like that seat forward with 2 hands they look nervous when I drive I pull the seat pack drive with one hand laidback
Renault never "bought" Nissan. The companies have 50% ownership of each other not unlike Ford did in with Mazda in the 90s. I'll agree that newer Nissan's have nothing on the older ones it depends on what Nissan you are taking about exactly. I wouldn't touch a 2.5L Altima with a ten foot pole we bought a used 02 with a 3.5 w/125K miles on it back in 09. Today the car has 161,500 and runs like a champ goes like stink and to date while it hasn't been trouble free its still be a great cheap runner.
Any news on the Lexus ? And not that I'm interested in buying it (never really liked any Lexus' made after 2000) but just wondering. Even with a big profit you must have a lot in the bank to even consider buying a MUSTANG! Only one last question. Thats your bank card number!?!?!?
I got a 02 3.5L Altima as my first car,
The engine on this thing is beastly
hey man, im 7 years late but im about to get the same 02 3.5L altima as my first car. did you have any major problems? also hows the acceleration?
@@dylangall8100 Honestly it was quite costly with the maintenance and repairs that had to be done but you might have more luck, would definitely get it looked at by a mechanic before buying
acceleration is nice and smooth thanks to the v6
@@StevenScarn94 8 years late just got one as my first car
@@CarlosValdez-nu4gn how is it?
Don't get me wrong I enjoy all your videos Kyle and I have for years now but I have to say these kind of test drives are my favorite! Wish you would do more like these in the future. I know you do test drives on new vehicles but I kinda like how these videos were on different year models and stuff. Anyway, keep up the great work Kyle!
For a family sedan from 2004, the Altima had a pretty sick V6 engine
these Altima's were a real success for Nissan. the only complaint here really is the interior it's pretty cheap. and is it me or did the engine almost go dead?
Sad to see how far Nissan has fallen.
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form109 It’s not just you. I saw that it almost died out at the beginning of the video, when Kyle revved the engine.
I Love This Guy NOHOMO He Makes You Want The Car He's IN!
I love how you say after introducing the car, " this is a new lot vehicle" before describing anything else about it.
Chills. 6 years later he purchases a Dodge Viper.
10 years later he drove a kia
@@wwg.07 11 years later drives a 2001 Ford focus
Speaking as the owner of a 3.5 is a pretty good rig. For some reason the last thousand miles have been problematic (161 thousand currently) so basic house cleaning such as an overdue tranny flush, brakes, tie rods, and some problems the radiator and TPS (which means you have to replace the entire throttle body).
Its a really solid car, but its getting up there and years and milage. I'd try find an Altima thats a bit newer if you have the resources but the 02 is still a good car
I'm about to see this car tomorrow. It's all black 2003 with 100k miles. Excited to be honest I really like it.
Asad S I'm taking delivery of one myself tomorrow
Watching your videos always make me wanna drive my 2003 Lasabre bro.
2007 was the first year for the CVT.
The stock stereo systems on these were underrated
I have one of these lol, 2002 Nissan Altima 3.5 SE with a manual transmission. :)
I had this car 🚘 n metallic blue. Loved it, never had to many problems traded it in for a brand new maxima but still thought about this one: it was fun to drive.,
Sounds like it has a wheel bearing issue.
i have a altima 3.5 2004 ..with 103k ...been a good car ..just replaced 3 sensors $600 ...then steering pump ..nothing mayor ..but now i just got 2010 maxima sv :)
2:21 Honda and Acura Lower Chime
Just sold mine. Was a great car!!
Kyle, Did you know that once the car is unlocked, and you press and hold the unlock button on the remote the 2 front windows will roll down. Great vids keep up the good work, I have learned alot and look forward to many more great vids
Befor Renault came into the picture, a Nissan with 160,000 miles was just getting started they would do 300,000+ miles easily with very little problems. It's sad that now a Nissan (Renault) with 160,000 miles is now "getting up in years and mileage". The 3.5 vq Altima has its share of post-Renault issues: oil consumption, motor mounts, timing chain tensioner, A/C failure, catalytic converters, sensors, It's a shame. Renault has and continues to lower Nissans reliability across the board.
TruAgape123 a lot of cars nowadays are like though. Even toyotas are losing edge a too. The toyota camrys 4 cylinder suffered oil comsumption issues. The accords did too i believe
at minimal throttle (but not at idle position) the transmission will shift very low (probably around 1250-1500 rpm depending on the car) and at full throttle it will shift at redline or where ever the optimum shift point (based on the powerband of the engine) may be at full throttle. everything else will be relative to this, for example at 50% throttle the transmission will shift roughly halfway between idle and redline. (this is a very rough explanation, lots of factors go into shift timing)
Get the maxima or altima(v6). they both have the vq35de! one of the best v6's in the world. Nissan has been on the wards top ten for years with that! If i were you i would get the 03 maxima though. i think that was the best maxima model out there! otherwise the altima 3.5 is great! :)
2:20 I like that startup
well this is definitly a very nice car :)
your videos are the best man !
This is very great because I am going to be taking a road test exam in a training vehicle in a 2004 Nissan Altima. I need to know where the windshield wipers button, the turn signals buttons, headlights buttons and defrost buttons are located at.
pretty decent car for a nissan!
love ur test driving videos man!
5 stars as always! i mean thumbs up haha
my only complaint, and i dunno if this makes sense to you guys but i hate how on alot of japnese cars the dashes are so HUGE
20 years old next year speaking to you from 2023
FYI - I own an 2002 Altima and it has 300,000 miles - runs perfectly and only has a replaced engine due to a bad accident 100k miles ago haha
@MegaAudilover As long as you have a valid drivers license. If you're looking for a car and come off as genuinely interested in it they will allow you to test drive it.
@jsnevels2
I'm sure your numbers are real world numbers. These numbers I am going to list are just from the magazines I've collected since 1985. *03' Altima 3.5 (5MT) 0-60 = 5.9, 1/4 Mile = 14.5 @ 98.3 *02' Altima 3.5 (4AT) 0-60 = 6.5, 1/4 Mile = 14.9 @ 93.6 *05' Altima 3.5 (5AT) 0-60 = 6.2, 1/4 Mile = 14.7 @ 94.9 *06' Altima SE-R (6MT) 0-60 = 5.8, 1/4 Mile = 14.4 @ 99.6 *Again, these are just from various magazines I have... It just gives a basic idea.
***** can you test drive a 2006 chevy malibu
Nice review up to this year! :)
The 3rd gen ran from 2002-2006 with a refresh in 2005 that focused largely on the interior and front end. Personally I prefer the 02-04 but I have an 02 so it might just be what I'm used to.
Price? Depends on the model and year and milage. To get this exact body style with the V6 I'd put you at anywhere from three to ten grand depending on condition, age, and milage.
A bit late but I'm about to buy a 04 V6 3.5 SE with 117k miles for 3500, is it a good price for this day and age?
@@Koinzell007 Probably? Hard for me to tell without looking at it.
If you do go through with it check the floorpans if you live in a rust prone area. Also make sure your valve cover gaskets aren't leaking oil.
I sold my Altima 'bout 2 years ago. But I've seen it on the road a few times and know it's over 200K.
the 2002-2006 Nissan Altima was assembled in
Smyrna, Tennessee, United States
Kanda, Fukuoka, Japan
TheCarArchives I grew up in Smyrna Ga.
the transmission on the 2002-2006 Nissan Altima
Transmission
5-speed manual
6-speed manual SE-R
4-speed automatic
5-speed manumatic 3.5 SE & 3.5 SL only
That aftermarket grill is horrid
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britton coil Which is why I don’t particularly like aftermarket grilles in general. 😅
@saabkyle04 you chould drive one of these with a 5 speed. so much fun for an altima!
i like how first person view is you holding the camera hahaha
if i'm not mistaken, these came with manual shiftability (or sport) mode. either that or he was gunning it.
@TheAndrey Like 6.5 ish to 7 seconds.
Depending on what year altima you get and what transmission.
We have a 05 Altima 3.5 SE. its pretty quick how much hp/tq do they have?
yay number 1 again does this mean im ur most loyal fan?
@IrishChris1979 Yup. For 165hp its quck almost faster than an Sonata 200hp but the se-r is faster than the accord 2.4 Ex.
Hey kyle, i am planning on etiher purchasing a 2004 Acura TSX or a RSX type S, could you please conduct a review of one those two, i want to know what you think of them.
This is my first car.
@jsnevels2
It's cool, I didn't go through all of my mags. I have entire wall of them LOL. I just listed the stats from the mags I had in front of me. Either way, for a V6 family sedan, these cars are really quick anyway you look at it. Especially for the money. Thanks for the extra stats... I was wondering what the 02-06' altima 2.5s did in the 1/4. My G/F has an 03' Sentra SE-R (Auto) which is 300 LBS lighter w/the same motor and tranny. Now we can estimate what her car does in the 1/4.
Very Nice Kyle
- Chad
I know this seems like a stupid question, but how dod he get the car over 3k rpm? I thought that car was auto, did he have the tiptronic? My dad just brought an 05 model ( 3.5 SE ) so I am just wondering!
sweet, so hows the other alimta doing with the blown motor?
i got the 2013 3.5S this past saturday. i love it :D
That's the worst model year...junk
@IrishChris1979 quckest ive seen stock was 15.9@87mph But magazines say 16.1@86mph
how did you get a climate control in it? do you know how much it cost?
I wish I had an Altima SE-R 6 Speed
Cab you do an Sentra SE-R Spec V?
@futballking88 car is made in Tennessee. Mine is a manual and it gets to 100 mph in about 10 or 11 seconds so it might be a little fast for a kids first car.
good video
Kyle is this a new lot vehicle?
@occckid123 in That Altima ? V6 or i-4 ?
plz do an review and test drive on the 2003 nissan maxima gle
Hey Kyle you should test drive the 06 Chevrolet malibu LS please
Yes Nissan Altima
which one should I buy 04 Maxima? 04 Camry? 03-04 Acord? 04 Altima? Which of these 4 beautiful models will last more over then 200.xxx miles with any major repairs? I
Michael Garcia maxima
Camry for sure
Can u please do a test for a 02-03 maxima with the 3.5 engine
CVT didnt come till later. I believe its a 4 or 5 speed automatic.
I have the same exact car but mines a 5 speed. Pretty quick for a family car!!
4:11 I like that song
hey saabkyle would you mind drive a 04 Chevrolet impala pretty please
@jsnevels2 mine is a i-4. i think it was the 190hp accord. looked 2 b fully loaded with leather and the nice wheels. not sure on that though,,
I like Nissan Altima
Tell your dad to find me an 05 Altima SE-R with a stick. Thats a sweet car.
@TheAndrey dont get the 2.5 many recalls ...pre cat problems ...specially 02 03 ...
does the side moldings fall off on this car because on my moms 2005 it happens a lot
How is the rod noise in the vehicle while driving at higher speeds (40mph+)
hey saabkyle04 why don't you drive a 2004 Chevrolet Impala please
@IrishChris1979 Magazine ive collected since 1999 im not old so i have not been collecting. 2002 altima 2.5s (at) 0-60= 8.2 1/4 =16.4@86mph, 2003 altima 5sp same time you have. 2005 Altima 3.5se yes automatic have done 14.4 in the 1/4 mile also manuals that have done 14.2 if you wanna look it up not saying you are wrong .
If you expect a car to go 300K then 160K is over half the cars life. Anyway outside of oil consumption in the 2.5 I4 (which has improved greatly in the following model year(s)) I have heard of none of these problems, and thats after going to seeking out these complaints that you speficiliy mentioned. In fact the only thing I got googling Nissan VQ V6 problem where a few honda fan boys bitching about it back in 02 when it debuted.
What was the song playing from 6:49-7:10??? I can't for the life of me remember what it was called!!
@06Katana1 is the digital ac , heater control,
yay first again dose this mean im ur number 1 fan !!!! lol
@jsnevels2
Yeah, that sounds about right. It's not bad for a stock 4-banger with an automatic...It's a torquey little thing, it rarely needs to downshift for extra power, even going up hills, unless you get on it.
do you guys have a website? because i cant find it
@saabkyle04 you uploaded this video on my birthday
@The1FastGP The auto does 14.4 The manual does 14.2
Yup. I think they can go 135mph or 140mph not sure but the manual can go 146mph
@TheAndrey The cheapest altima you can get for 4k is probably the 2.5 base model.....
Whoa, what happened between 2:23 and 2:33??
@Jharp82 It will probally do 130-135mph but if its a manual 146mph (limiter)
@benchod94 Oh cool but normally you wont see many se-r's around. But altima 2.5 and sentra se-r same engine but a little different tuning. ALT 175hp SER 177hp ALT 180tq SER 172tq
I know its the "proper" thing to do, but it frightens me to see someone driving with 2 hands on the steering wheel. It makes me feel like they are just learning how to drive or they are driving nervously
rch1jr yah same here I’ve seen my friends drive like that seat forward with 2 hands they look nervous when I drive I pull the seat pack drive with one hand laidback
Seriously I think so too
what was that song on the radio from about 4:15-4:30?
Guys what do u think the 2002 altimas V6 3.5, se. 5 sod. Are problemetic as the 2.5. 4 cylinders
well this is definitly a very nice car :)
can you do a test drive of a 2007 nissan altima 2.5 sl
@The1FastGP 250hp and 249 trq. They are fast and a a high topspeed
Renault never "bought" Nissan. The companies have 50% ownership of each other not unlike Ford did in with Mazda in the 90s. I'll agree that newer Nissan's have nothing on the older ones it depends on what Nissan you are taking about exactly. I wouldn't touch a 2.5L Altima with a ten foot pole we bought a used 02 with a 3.5 w/125K miles on it back in 09. Today the car has 161,500 and runs like a champ goes like stink and to date while it hasn't been trouble free its still be a great cheap runner.
@krazyk86cu haha I didn't hear him say that. lol
Thanks for replying :D
@billydudeiskewl :) thank you. Still learning :D
@TJC450 haha, like the first thing he says in the video is that this is a new lot vehicle lol
@1964mm Thank you!!!! Well said. I only have two cars you don't see me bragging about it like the other dude did y'know?
That's cvvt not cvt
Continues variable valve timing
2007 (4th gen) was the first year cvt's came out. lol.
Daniel Shin wrong.... that’s not what Cvt meant 😂
Any news on the Lexus ? And not that I'm interested in buying it (never really liked any Lexus' made after 2000) but just wondering. Even with a big profit you must have a lot in the bank to even consider buying a MUSTANG! Only one last question. Thats your bank card number!?!?!?