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2005 Nissan Altima consumer reviews

$17,450 starting MSRP
side view of 2005 Altima Nissan
(118 reviews)
83% of drivers recommend this car
Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.5
  • Interior 4.3
  • Performance 4.4
  • Value 4.4
  • Exterior 4.4
  • Reliability 4.5
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lot of problems

I spent a lot of money in car repairs. The car had ac repaired two times. It was about to go on it's 3rd converter. It was awesome on gas and drove well. It was very comfortable and had lots of storage.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 3.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 2.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does not recommend this car
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Loved this car!

Our family loved this car. We were sad to have to finally let it go after 160,000 miles. I wish we had a mechanic in the family so we could keep her going! This car rode like any top luxury car and I would buy another one if the opportunity came along! Don't hesitate to purchase this one!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Great car!

I loved my 5speed manual, 4Cyl Nissan Altima. It had a nice stylish exterior, alloy wheels, dual exhaust, power everything. The trunk was a bit small once I put my 10" subs and box in, so it was tricky sometimes for road trips with several passengers. The major drawback is how low the car rides. There was no issues with my suspension/struts, etc, but the car in winter would drag on the snow in the roads all winter long. As well as bottom out on every regular parking lot speed bump. This caused the entire under-carriage of my car ultimately to completely rust out. Almost to the point of "Flinstones Style". Otherwise the car was very comfortable and great on gas! I wished it had a sunroof but overall for the money, it was an awesome car!

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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The Nissan Altman 2.5 litre duel (TheBulldog)

The only issue I've had since purchase, was the Dealerships price gouging. Since then, it's groovy, than a ten cent movie! Power, anonymity, & the roominess most long for in an import.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 3.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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A very comfortable car to drive

This car is magnificent in my opinion. Good feel when driving, nice speakers , I prefer to drive cars and if I was asked to recommend anyone to buy a specific car i'd recommend they buy the Nissan Altima 2005

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Does recommend this car
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Good Car

Good vehicle for the money ....,.....................................................................

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 4.0
  • Performance 4.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 4.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Transporting family
  • Does recommend this car
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Best car I had ever had

My altima was extremely reliable. If car fitted what I needed I would buy it again. It was a manual transmission, four cylinder, it was great on gas, it was just a great overall car. I got that car with 65K made it to 186K until I lost the car in an accident.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 3.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Having fun
  • Does recommend this car
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209k and counting

I was the 2nd owner to this car and at 209,000 miles this girls still got it. I had the model 2.5s and boy does she have speed. I replaced the original stereo with knenwith bluetooth and a charger connected, just to keep it updated. Otherwise everything else still runs and works like new. We've recently just started having problems with minor things like the window motors going out.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 3.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Altima SE-R: Looks great and very reliable

Other than some tricky clutch pedal issues, the Altima SE-R (only two year production run) was a great car. It's very unique and has a more aggressive stance and look compared to the regular Altima. I loved driving it and highly recommend it. Just check the clutch pedal assembly, as in the heat of summer, after a long commute, the clutch pedal might stick to the floor.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 4.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 5.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 4.0
  • Purchased a New car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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Loved it

This car was my first car. I really loved everything about it. It met all my needs and expectations.

Rating breakdown (out of 5):
  • Comfort 5.0
  • Interior 5.0
  • Performance 5.0
  • Value 4.0
  • Exterior 5.0
  • Reliability 5.0
  • Purchased a Used car
  • Used for Commuting
  • Does recommend this car
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