Buying A Used Nissan Altima

By Andrew Sullivan

Whether or not it is a smart financial move to buy a new car will likely continue to be debated, however most consider the purchase of a used vehicle to provide more value for the dollar. Certainly buying a used Nissan Altima can offer someone a sports car attitude at a practical price. Many versions of the car have been made which means there are lots of options to choose from.

The Altima is generally accepted to be more luxurious than the Sentra but less so than the Maxima. They have been manufactured in both Tennessee and in Mississippi and have been in production since year model 1993.

The first generation was built with the option of either a manual or automatic transmission. It was considered to be one of the bigger compact cars and could accommodate four adults comfortably. Several versions provided a variety of features based on the sticker price.

The second generation was manufactured first in 1998. This generation's interior was the same size but it was widely considered to feel larger inside. The engine size was increased in later years of this model and was likewise available with a variety of features in different price ranges.

The interior size was increased during generation three to a point where it was actually larger inside than the Maxima. This version sported a suspension upgrade and even added a larger 20 gallon fuel tank. The car continued to grow in popularity and was seen as perhaps the most powerful sedan on the market at the time.

Today's version features a new-look front end and the rear-end suspension has been upgraded again. Push button starting and Bluetooth options are available. Some even come with parking cameras mounted on the rear. Hybrid versions getting more than forty miles per gallon are available in certain states as well.

Because the car continues to be popular, it is not difficult to find a used Nissan Altima with any combination of features from any generation. There are features and a range of prices to fit most any transportation budget.

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