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Vehicle Overview:
Vehicle Type: Midsize Car
ABS Brakes: Optional
Standard Airbags: 2
MPG: 20-24/27-30 (City/HWY)
Engine Offered:
2.5L I4 175HP
3.5L V6 250HP
3.5L V6 260HP
Consumer Ratings:
Performance: 4.1
Exterior: 4.3
Interior: 4.0
Overall: 4.1
Review Guide:
5=Perfect; 3=Good; 1=Poor
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2005 Nissan Altima
Consumer Car Review Summary
Top 5 Pros of 2005 Nissan Altima
1. Performance
2. Plenty of room
3. Styling
4. Gas mileage
5. Responsive brakes
Top 5 Cons of 2005 Nissan Altima
1. Better gas mileage
2. Turn signal and wiper knobs
3. Foot catches gas door lever
4. Real view mirror vibrates
5. Darker tinted windows
2005 Nissan Altima Reviews by Consumers
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By John709
Submitted 2011-04-22 01:10:46
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Altima?
Great pick up coming from a 1998 Nissan Altima.
Great on gas, about 400miles to the tank.
Very nimble.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Altima?
Arm rest too far back.
TCS and fog lights should be standard.
2005 Nissan Altima Review:
Owned a 1998 Altima, now a 2005 then hopefully a 2015. Only buy Nissans - very very reliable. I only changed battery and a bulb on the 1998. So far the 2005 is perfect!
By robert976
Submitted 2010-08-16 23:04:59
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Altima?
Excellent power with the 3.5.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Altima?
After 5 years I will have to replace the floor under the passenger side and driver side due to rust.(very disappointing)
Also having issues with the cam shaft and or crank shaft sensor.
2005 Nissan Altima Review:
Overall I like this car but, I may think hard about buying another.
By GUEST
Submitted 2010-08-06 11:52:10
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Altima?
Good power with the 2.5 four cylinder.
Smooth ride.
Nice interior.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Altima?
AC vents not user friendly.
Wanders at highway speeds.
Trans problems.
Also sensor problems.
2005 Nissan Altima Review:
Overall good car.
By hal
Submitted 2010-02-24 21:52:57
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Altima?
EVERY THING AS IT IS LIGHT WEIGHT CAR. A REAL HOT ROD. LOOK AT THOSE ALUMINUM SWING ARMS SUPPORTING THE WHEELS. NOT DINOSAUR STUFF LIKE THE HEAVY AMERICAN CARS.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Altima?
NOTHING. IT'S GREAT JUST LIKE IT IS.
2005 Nissan Altima Review:
LOOK AT HOW MUCH TORQUE THE MOTOR HAS COMPARED TO HONDA & TOYOTA. VERY QUICK OFF THE LINE. LOVE THIS LITTLE JEWEL AS IT PERFECT FOR ME, A RETIRED MECHANIC.
By andrew earle
Submitted 2010-01-01 13:03:40
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Altima?
Performance and interior.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Altima?
Factory brakes and tires were garbage.
Nissan has a major problem with Quality...
I couldn't even get through to someone in Head Office with my complaints.
I will NEVER buy another Nissan.
Resale value is pathetic too.
2005 Nissan Altima Review:
Quality is not job 1 at NISSAN...
By Jay418
Submitted 2009-12-01 21:50:30
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Altima?
Got the 2005 altima se-r.
Great Exterior styling.
Powerful v6 engine.
Great handling for a front-driver.
Roomy and practical interior.
Excellent braking performance.
Lots of room.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Altima?
Torque steer is a major problem.
Slightly expensive compared to other Japanese offerings.
The front and rear window fog up too easily.
Poor steering long radius turns.
No navigation.
2005 Nissan Altima Review:
Great car for an 18 year old to start off with.
By john
Submitted 2009-11-25 13:25:19
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Altima?
Styling.
Side mirrors are heated.
Driver's seat lumbar support.
Large trunk.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Altima?
3.5l engine is a gas guzzler.
Lack of suspension.
Hard seats make it painful to drive long distances.
Transmission shifts are very rough.
Poor steering: long radius turns.
Steering shaft and A/C shot after only 70,000km.
ABS and traction control should be standard.
Noisy overall (engine and little, if any, sound proofing).
2005 Nissan Altima Review:
Big disappointment.
By Don
Submitted 2009-10-24 21:13:57
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Altima?
The styling is impeccable.
The folding rear seats is quite handy.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Altima?
The front and rear window fog up too easily. Bettor molding around the window frame.
Bettor factory tires and improved suspension.
Fit and finish not on par with Honda or Toyota.
2005 Nissan Altima Review:
Bettor value than Accord or Camry. The 4cyl is lack lustre in city driving.
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-06-03 08:59:42
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Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Altima?
cabin noise
By GUEST
Submitted 2008-01-31 08:15:40
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Pros: What do you like about 2005 Nissan Altima?
Our 2.5 SL has good looks and is fun to drive with great performance and handling (after early on replacement of original equipment Continental tires). It has plenty of power with the 4 cylinder and gets good gas mileage 24/29. We also really love the Bose sound system.
Cons: How would you improve 2005 Nissan Altima?
The center arm rest should be moved a few inches farther forward to have a better support for arm. I do think the paint tends to chip rather easily. I've already mentioned the tire problem.
2005 Nissan Altima Review:
We purchased this car new and overall it has been a very nice automobile that is a delight to drive. My wife mainly drives it, but I do as much as I can whenever it's at home which is not much as she is always going somewhere.
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