LOL, FWD has way better traction than a RWD ever will in the snow........ you wont spin out in a FWD. if you're talking wheel-spin at launch, a viscous limited slip will work wonders. RWD will always have better traction off the line on dry pavement, but definitely NOT in the snow.
I agree but on the track lower powered porsche beat the viper over and over again because the viper with all that power to the rear wheels could not power into a turn without spinning out
The thing I noticed most was how the steering was really light and smooth. However the steering didn't feel that responsive for the first half-inch of so each way.
I tested the one with automatic CVT so I can only speak of that one. It's pretty cool, the steering wheel is really light and smooth, the turn radius is alright. Acceleration is brisk without any delays. I actually ended up buying an 04 mustang GT because I found the exact one I wanted. Good luck with your hunt
Lol get the Mustang. I only looked at this car because I thought I would never be able to find the pony I wanted. I wanted an 03-04 (prefer 04) black/black GT with leather, spd, low miles. I found the perfect one with less than 27k on it. So i'm real happy about that and have no regrets. I am quite a RWD person myself so trust me your gonna have more fun with the mustang.
There is a difference between muscle cars and sports coupes. The mustang and cameros are no doubt muscle cars, but I like how the Altima coupe is a sleek and classy ride. That's just my taste in cars though.
I test drove this car today with the V6 trim. It was really nice, the CVT was really smooth and responsive. The turn radius was not bad and the blind spots were very small. My only main complaint is the trunk space and I am more of a RWD person.
dude im buying this fucking car. I trust nissan.. I got Nissan altima sedan 2006. nissan murano 2005 and I was planning to buy nissan 350z..now i know 350z got its own value but altima coupe doesnt look bad either plus cheaper than 350z. looks similar to g35. and best part front wheel drive. this car will get famous soon
the only fault I see in it is that it's not rear wheel drive. -_- but is it true that it costs more to manufacture a rear wheel drive car than a front wheel drive?
So you want a 3.5L V6 coupe with rear wheel drive? G35 coupe or 350z anyone?
If nissan made the altima coupe rear wheel drive, at the prices they are selling them, then they would lose tons of sales on 350z's. They have to worry enough about outside competition, so they don't want to create competition inside their own brand.
Got that? so stop being a fucking hater, that obviously hates on Honda,, hey im a nissan fanboy aswell, i love Nismo,, but i respect Honda, Toyota, and Mazda, and i also do my research befor i say shit. Both the RSX and the Altima Coupe are cool, but id preffer my sexy S13 :P
even the infiniti G35, and the new G37 are all wanna be race cars. the fact is that when a company creates a car whos sole purpose is to race, they out preform all other models. like the fairlady Z (350Z) the G35 STOCK could not stand up 2 a 350.
an rsx type R would literally eat this altima alive, its not even qualified as a sports car, its a wanna be car for ppl like u that need to 'feel' cool.
But if u knew shit about cars, you would have noticed the race ready version of that car, the Type R. which has a 2.0L engine, race ready, factory tuned suspension and a shit load more. it doesent even matter the size of engines, it all comes down to weight and power.
The RSX or Integra has 3 versions of itself for different buyers. the most common seen in Canada and the United States would most obviously be the stock rsx, or the type S.
ok,, listen.. im only saying this once,, the altima coupe is just a slower front wheel drive steet version of the 350z. You cant compare a DC5 (acura RSX) to an altima.
whats up with all this hating on the rsx??..its pretty clear that the Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 is way faster then the Acura Rsx Type-S, do u want to know why its faster?? cuz it has a way bigger engine then the 2.0L type-s!! duh, why do u think nissan had to make a 3.5 coupe?, cuz the 2.5s was getting its ass kicked by the Type-S LOL..if Acura made a 3.5 Rsx then i'm pretty sure "xWeaponOfChoicex" wouldn't take shit about the Type-s!!!LMAO
IN 2001 I was a Acura salesman and I was banking left and right with the intro of the RSX, then I move on to Infiniti in 2003 and banked again on the G sedans and coupes. Now, the altima look way too much like the G-coupe, so who ever owns a G-coupe will definitely not be a happy camper right now. Acura was smart to stop production of the RSX because the altima coupe will simply destroy it. Same price as the RSX which one will you take ? STOP thinking, it's a no brainer. Peace out.
I cant afford a 15000 Acura, I have more cars than your whole family and neighbors combined fuckdhead. Quit talking shit about a car you've never seen. The RSX is a piece of shit and thats why the fuck they stopped making it. The Altima completely destroys this piece of shit. At the same price as this car who besides ur stupid monkey ass would get a glorified Honda? And who would take shitty aftermarket ricer mods over factory installed parts engineered for this specific car????
You stupid fuc.king faggot how about I have a nicer car than you , ya dumb son of a bitch. Haha u called your own shit ricey. Your a dumbass bitch who can only afford a used 05 RSX not even a type S so shut the hell up.
I drove the Altima Coupe 3.5SE today! I had to drop names just to get it off the lot (no really, they told me that the car was not to put a wheel outside the dealership). In short, it's fun, it growls like a 'Z' sorta, and it's a pain in the ass to get in the back seat. The CVT seemed powerful, although dealer man was ready to go ape-sh!t if I did anything to rash.
I REALLY hope the coupe has a heftier steering feel than the '07 3.5 sedan. Sure, it has more grip but doesn't feel as sporty as the previous gen. 3.5.
yeha thats why I like the previous gen altima the L30 (1998-2001) that car with a turbo is nice, nice feel, and great response, but with 280 hp on 4 cyl has some crazy as heck oversteer...with my car and its mods you better hold on to that wheel^^.
I wouldn't have to if you've ever driven one on a twisty section of road and tried to drive in any other fashion than "point and shoot". RPM control is poor when you need to dial in just the right amount of power not to upset the balance. Add that they don't emphasize a car's engine sound and they are a relatively unproven technology and you'll find that just about every other choice is a better one.
Hum,,,,I drove the '07 sedan; the only thing I noticed is that the car failed to shift a couple of times when I was using "manual mode". As for CVT being "unproven", I would say "new in the mass market", but not as bad off as "unproven". So let me guess, it's the stick shift for you (even though it's suppose to be slower than the CVT)?
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. fwd is practical. rwd is fun. awd when you need it. sending power to all 4 does wonders in reducing power planted to the road
paintballgundown8 10 months ago
Too heavy of a car and not enough power!
ANDYX1A 2 years ago
225hp???? the new 3.5 engines are rated ar 265 hp and maybe 230 hp at the wheels
black200sxser 2 years ago
Had my sedan on a dyno and It only said 268. No mods but idk. Great car.
Stevenhiggles 1 year ago
FWD? At least you won't spin out in the snow like RWD. Gotta love the coupe!
vangstaz 3 years ago
you're going to spin even more with fwd .lmfao.awd is what you want.
leonss10 3 years ago
I mean like, spin out, not burn.
vangstaz 3 years ago
LOL, FWD has way better traction than a RWD ever will in the snow........ you wont spin out in a FWD. if you're talking wheel-spin at launch, a viscous limited slip will work wonders. RWD will always have better traction off the line on dry pavement, but definitely NOT in the snow.
and AWD tops them both as you said.
ComfortablyxNumb59 2 years ago 8
That's exactly why you have a car for the purposes of winter driving. RWD for a summer enjoyment car. AWD for winter.
hunginator 2 years ago
haha yeah I agree.. just don't underestimate some FWDs, there are plenty out there that are kicking ass lol
ComfortablyxNumb59 2 years ago
on a track RWD is the way to go. 0-60 is AWD and FWD is economical.
jabba12000 2 years ago
I agree but on the track lower powered porsche beat the viper over and over again because the viper with all that power to the rear wheels could not power into a turn without spinning out
msufan8854 2 years ago
@ComfortablyxNumb59 I also say FWD is better than RWD or AWD in the snow or ice because you can get better traction to the ground.
smashbrosfan13 1 year ago
i love my coupe!
MissesHipHop 3 years ago
very gooooood car
looove4you 3 years ago 4
The thing I noticed most was how the steering was really light and smooth. However the steering didn't feel that responsive for the first half-inch of so each way.
StriderTacticaL 3 years ago 2
im thinking about one of these, the steering was what i was worried about cuz im not a front wheel drive fan, does it ride good?
sWFMiKEzzMJC 3 years ago
I tested the one with automatic CVT so I can only speak of that one. It's pretty cool, the steering wheel is really light and smooth, the turn radius is alright. Acceleration is brisk without any delays. I actually ended up buying an 04 mustang GT because I found the exact one I wanted. Good luck with your hunt
StriderTacticaL 3 years ago
its funny that you got the mustang cuz im trying to chose between this and an 05 or 06 mustang!
sWFMiKEzzMJC 3 years ago
Lol get the Mustang. I only looked at this car because I thought I would never be able to find the pony I wanted. I wanted an 03-04 (prefer 04) black/black GT with leather, spd, low miles. I found the perfect one with less than 27k on it. So i'm real happy about that and have no regrets. I am quite a RWD person myself so trust me your gonna have more fun with the mustang.
StriderTacticaL 3 years ago
thnx for the opinion.
sWFMiKEzzMJC 3 years ago
yes, find a mustang gt online and supercharge that car xD
mcromance1 3 years ago
225 horses.... one little Pony! LOL
fueledbymusic3 2 years ago
mustangs are sexy cars, but if you want better gas mileage than, the altima coupe definelty is better
aurias91 2 years ago
There is a difference between muscle cars and sports coupes. The mustang and cameros are no doubt muscle cars, but I like how the Altima coupe is a sleek and classy ride. That's just my taste in cars though.
Chitex03 2 years ago
I test drove this car today with the V6 trim. It was really nice, the CVT was really smooth and responsive. The turn radius was not bad and the blind spots were very small. My only main complaint is the trunk space and I am more of a RWD person.
StriderTacticaL 3 years ago
dude im buying this fucking car. I trust nissan.. I got Nissan altima sedan 2006. nissan murano 2005 and I was planning to buy nissan 350z..now i know 350z got its own value but altima coupe doesnt look bad either plus cheaper than 350z. looks similar to g35. and best part front wheel drive. this car will get famous soon
Anas786 4 years ago
the only fault I see in it is that it's not rear wheel drive. -_- but is it true that it costs more to manufacture a rear wheel drive car than a front wheel drive?
anthonyT01 4 years ago
So you want a 3.5L V6 coupe with rear wheel drive? G35 coupe or 350z anyone?
If nissan made the altima coupe rear wheel drive, at the prices they are selling them, then they would lose tons of sales on 350z's. They have to worry enough about outside competition, so they don't want to create competition inside their own brand.
Just my $0.02.
B00STAH0L1C 4 years ago
well that answered my first question thanks!! but then my 2nd question. is it more expensive to build a rear wheel drive car than front wheel drive?
anthonyT01 4 years ago
da onlie g35 dat has 260 horsepwer is
da 2003 models sedan..from 04 it had 280..
den in 06 it had 298..and in 2007,it has 306..
so u should get ur fact straight..by da way..
nice car..
lilxkhmerpete 4 years ago
I want to lease this car for 24 months. Anyone leased it already? how much are you paying? what should I ask for at the dealship?
JartaMan 4 years ago
I have a 2.5 with the convience package and it has the 8-way power adjustable driver seat. It really is a great car.
MasterWashu 4 years ago
Just the fact it is a front wheel drive is a turn off . i still luv my G35
DannyJleo 4 years ago
G35 only has like 260hp compared to the 08 Altimas 270. G35 also has a horrible 0-60 time, plus the tacs in the G35 are hidious.
Altima coupe > G35 coupe
mcromance1 4 years ago
why doesnt the altima coupe have power seats, it looks cheaply deisinged off set g35
acuratlnigga 4 years ago
The 2.5 has 4 way manual driver... the 3.5 has an 8-way power driver standard.
Jack1300 4 years ago
Got that? so stop being a fucking hater, that obviously hates on Honda,, hey im a nissan fanboy aswell, i love Nismo,, but i respect Honda, Toyota, and Mazda, and i also do my research befor i say shit. Both the RSX and the Altima Coupe are cool, but id preffer my sexy S13 :P
hacknik 4 years ago
even the infiniti G35, and the new G37 are all wanna be race cars. the fact is that when a company creates a car whos sole purpose is to race, they out preform all other models. like the fairlady Z (350Z) the G35 STOCK could not stand up 2 a 350.
hacknik 4 years ago
an rsx type R would literally eat this altima alive, its not even qualified as a sports car, its a wanna be car for ppl like u that need to 'feel' cool.
hacknik 4 years ago
obviously your not talking about the Altima 3.5 SE, right?
only1mossberg 4 years ago
the 3.5 coupe has 270hp, which is 10hp over the G35. Also has a faster 0-60 time with manual transmission.
mcromance1 4 years ago
But if u knew shit about cars, you would have noticed the race ready version of that car, the Type R. which has a 2.0L engine, race ready, factory tuned suspension and a shit load more. it doesent even matter the size of engines, it all comes down to weight and power.
hacknik 4 years ago
The RSX or Integra has 3 versions of itself for different buyers. the most common seen in Canada and the United States would most obviously be the stock rsx, or the type S.
hacknik 4 years ago
ok,, listen.. im only saying this once,, the altima coupe is just a slower front wheel drive steet version of the 350z. You cant compare a DC5 (acura RSX) to an altima.
hacknik 4 years ago
whats up with all this hating on the rsx??..its pretty clear that the Nissan Altima Coupe 3.5 is way faster then the Acura Rsx Type-S, do u want to know why its faster?? cuz it has a way bigger engine then the 2.0L type-s!! duh, why do u think nissan had to make a 3.5 coupe?, cuz the 2.5s was getting its ass kicked by the Type-S LOL..if Acura made a 3.5 Rsx then i'm pretty sure "xWeaponOfChoicex" wouldn't take shit about the Type-s!!!LMAO
kusya30 4 years ago
Nissan Altima Coupe rocks acura rsx sucks
papaburrrrr 4 years ago
its still an altima. nissan should have made a maxima coupe. hindu people are the only ones that drive altimas.
markdiaries 4 years ago
fuck the maxima faggot
xWeaponOfChoicex 4 years ago
word
AcuraRSX05 4 years ago
looks just like the g35 coupe.
AcuraRSX05 4 years ago
IN 2001 I was a Acura salesman and I was banking left and right with the intro of the RSX, then I move on to Infiniti in 2003 and banked again on the G sedans and coupes. Now, the altima look way too much like the G-coupe, so who ever owns a G-coupe will definitely not be a happy camper right now. Acura was smart to stop production of the RSX because the altima coupe will simply destroy it. Same price as the RSX which one will you take ? STOP thinking, it's a no brainer. Peace out.
nxxi 4 years ago
acura and nissan are a different level.
acura is luxury, nissan is not
AcuraRSX05 4 years ago
Does ur Acura have a push button start or navigation. Or CVT or a 275 hp 3.5L engine? The RSX or RSX S dont even stand a chance against this.
xWeaponOfChoicex 4 years ago
push button start and navigation. you can add it into any car as a MOD.
stop bashing on a car you can never afford.
AcuraRSX05 4 years ago
I cant afford a 15000 Acura, I have more cars than your whole family and neighbors combined fuckdhead. Quit talking shit about a car you've never seen. The RSX is a piece of shit and thats why the fuck they stopped making it. The Altima completely destroys this piece of shit. At the same price as this car who besides ur stupid monkey ass would get a glorified Honda? And who would take shitty aftermarket ricer mods over factory installed parts engineered for this specific car????
xWeaponOfChoicex 4 years ago
you must be a 15 year old that dreams of owning something that runs on 4 wheels.
go ride your power wheels kiddo.
..and who would take shitty aftermarket ricer mods over factory? MILLIONS of people mod their fucking car with aftermarket shit.
yea sure im sure Acura thought RSX was a piece of shit, thats why they stopped making it. right.
then i guess the g35, toyota supra, nsx. were all pieces of shit then?
how about you shut your ass up and get your facts straight kid.
AcuraRSX05 4 years ago
You stupid fuc.king faggot how about I have a nicer car than you , ya dumb son of a bitch. Haha u called your own shit ricey. Your a dumbass bitch who can only afford a used 05 RSX not even a type S so shut the hell up.
xWeaponOfChoicex 4 years ago
RIIIIGHT.
AcuraRSX05 4 years ago
did he say its a front wheel drive car?
stevencheb 4 years ago
I drove the Altima Coupe 3.5SE today! I had to drop names just to get it off the lot (no really, they told me that the car was not to put a wheel outside the dealership). In short, it's fun, it growls like a 'Z' sorta, and it's a pain in the ass to get in the back seat. The CVT seemed powerful, although dealer man was ready to go ape-sh!t if I did anything to rash.
HalfBreedMix 4 years ago
dude im 12 and i drove this car and it was fast as hell and its hbuge dont be talkin about my dads car
ssprts456 4 years ago
haha no offense but you said it yourself, your 12, anything that goes faster than your bike seems fast as hell.
itchybalucha4561 4 years ago
LOL!
piranhaleg 4 years ago
I REALLY hope the coupe has a heftier steering feel than the '07 3.5 sedan. Sure, it has more grip but doesn't feel as sporty as the previous gen. 3.5.
Added weight + overboosted steering + longer wheelbase = Toyota Camry
(people drive the Altima so they don't have to drive boring Camry)
I'll stick with my '05 3.5 until I can test drive a six-stick Altima Coupe. CVT blows.
PatnTheHat 4 years ago
yeha thats why I like the previous gen altima the L30 (1998-2001) that car with a turbo is nice, nice feel, and great response, but with 280 hp on 4 cyl has some crazy as heck oversteer...with my car and its mods you better hold on to that wheel^^.
Tigeron1a 4 years ago
PatnTheHat, do you care to explain your claim of "CVT blows"?
HalfBreedMix 4 years ago
I wouldn't have to if you've ever driven one on a twisty section of road and tried to drive in any other fashion than "point and shoot". RPM control is poor when you need to dial in just the right amount of power not to upset the balance. Add that they don't emphasize a car's engine sound and they are a relatively unproven technology and you'll find that just about every other choice is a better one.
PatnTheHat 4 years ago
Hum,,,,I drove the '07 sedan; the only thing I noticed is that the car failed to shift a couple of times when I was using "manual mode". As for CVT being "unproven", I would say "new in the mass market", but not as bad off as "unproven". So let me guess, it's the stick shift for you (even though it's suppose to be slower than the CVT)?
HalfBreedMix 4 years ago
my father has a nissan altima 2007 and it is like the next future car
ssprts456 4 years ago
nice car looks even better than the seadan
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