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Car Forum / Nissan / Nissan Cars / April 200808 Altima 2.5 rental car
I rent about 2 cars per month and put on about 1000 miles each time. Last week's car was an 08 Altima and without a doubt it is the best car I have ever rented. Very comfortable, 2.5 L, 8.5 sec 0 to 60, 30 mpg combined. I am also looking for a car to buy and this is on top at the moment. A couple of questions though: How reliable is the CVT compared to a "normal" trans? The brakes were very touchy - Is that normal? The steering had no feel and no effort needed - Is that normal? Torque steer was very noticeable. How is the 3.5 vs. torque steer? Especially in the smaller 2 dr. coupe? Does the 3.5 have a stiffer suspension? TIA, Paul >I rent about 2 cars per month and put on about 1000 miles each time. > Last week's car was an 08 Altima and without a doubt it is the best car I [quoted text clipped - 4 lines] > A couple of questions though: > How reliable is the CVT compared to a "normal" trans? Very reliable, it's been a big secuess for Nissan > The brakes were very touchy - Is that normal? maybe touchy to you but not much difference if you have driven Nissan vehicles before,just takes some getting used to > The steering had no feel and no effort needed - Is that normal? Kinda like a Honda at low speeds eh ? very maneuverable, as the spped increases the steering stiffens. > Torque steer was very noticeable. How is the 3.5 vs. torque steer? Torque steer in normal to all front wheel drive vehicles > Especially in the smaller 2 dr. coupe? > Does the 3.5 have a stiffer suspension? maybe a little , it has to carry a bigger engine > TIA, Paul >> I rent about 2 cars per month and put on about 1000 miles each time. >> Last week's car was an 08 Altima and without a doubt it is the best [quoted text clipped - 22 lines] > maybe a little , it has to carry a bigger engine >> TIA, Paul Thanks NissTech. > Torque steer in normal to all front wheel drive vehicles If the engine is transverse there can be torque steer, but most manufacturers have improved the situation significantly by using unequal length half shafts. FWD vehicles with the engine along the car axis don't have torque steer- the mid 90s Chrysler LH cars are an example of this design. |
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