My First Ride

[carcrazed]

Delivery date was September 25th.. I was waiting for nicer weather to take photos outdoors in sunlight, but I don't think I will see that day when the car's clean enough.

So here are some shots in my condo's parking garage taken on the delivery date.

I haven't been able to embed photos successfully in the past.. but I'll give it one more try:

[mrthompson]

Nice!  It's a great overall package.  I might consider a 2.5 Altima in the next few years.

[safristi]

Solid choice Carcrazed.........................and a nice safe parkin' spot protected from the DOOR BANGERS......

[overtakeyouintheleftlane]

Beautiful! My friend just got a 2009 Altima 4 cylinder. Fully loaded (leather, sunroof, 17" wheels and rims) except navigation ($2500... crazy... Tomtom's are $150). He got his in gray.

Enjoy!

[carcrazed]

Thanks, I thought about the SL package with the moonroof and leather, but I didn't want to pay $3,100 for moonroof since I am not a fan of leather seats.

I've already put on 1,800km on it and it hasn't even been three weeks.  AND I don't use the car for commuting.

Great car for the price, but I would like less engine noise on my next car.  Maybe it's the CVT, but the the noise isn't very pleasant when starting off the lights.  I've been in my friend's 08 Accord I4 and its 'noise' was nicer to my ears.

[overtakeyouintheleftlane]

I agree, I'm not a fan of leather myself. I gotta pay to sit on flesh? More maintenance in terms of cleaning.

Too bad the V6 takes premium gas... I'd get the V6 if it took regular. The 4 is already powerful at 175hp.... now 270hp at my disposal...= speeding tickets

[Wolverine]

Looks great, congrats.

[dr_spock]

Congrats. 

[Altima1]

Thanks, I thought about the SL package with the moonroof and leather, but I didn't want to pay $3,100 for moonroof since I am not a fan of leather seats.

I've already put on 1,800km on it and it hasn't even been three weeks.  AND I don't use the car for commuting.

Great car for the price, but I would like less engine noise on my next car.  Maybe it's the CVT, but the the noise isn't very pleasant when starting off the lights.  I've been in my friend's 08 Accord I4 and its 'noise' was nicer to my ears.

You'll get accustomed to that sound after a while, I must admit it was odd at first when I got my SL.  Now when I drive a traditional tranny in one of our fleet cars I find it odd, especially on kick down when passing or cars that can't make up their minds of what gear they want to be in

The CVT is nice on the pocket book, I average 8.0 and that's on my daily trek to work, for those who know the 417 speeds vary between 120-140.

Congrats on a great purchase, this car is now rated right at the top by CR.  Mine has been trouble free for 44000km to date.  I hope you got one with Michelins, I'm not crazy about the Continentals myself.

[Altima1]

I agree, I'm not a fan of leather myself. I gotta pay to sit on flesh? More maintenance in terms of cleaning.

Too bad the V6 takes premium gas... I'd get the V6 if it took regular. The 4 is already powerful at 175hp.... now 270hp at my disposal...= speeding tickets

I don't think I can agree on more maintenance for cleaning, drop a bit of coffee on cloth and you'll curse, on leather wipe, done.

As for the V6, oh that sweet sound of the VQ.  The suspension is stiffer on that car, the ride is not for everyone.

[Cudworthhab]

Looks great.

[Just Bob]

Cool car cc, looks great!

[articsteve]

lite tint job (35%) would suit that car very well.

[quadzilla]

Congrats on your new car!  Great choice and should serve you well for years to come.

[carcrazed]

Thanks, I thought about the SL package with the moonroof and leather, but I didn't want to pay $3,100 for moonroof since I am not a fan of leather seats.

I've already put on 1,800km on it and it hasn't even been three weeks.  AND I don't use the car for commuting.

Great car for the price, but I would like less engine noise on my next car.  Maybe it's the CVT, but the the noise isn't very pleasant when starting off the lights.  I've been in my friend's 08 Accord I4 and its 'noise' was nicer to my ears.

You'll get accustomed to that sound after a while, I must admit it was odd at first when I got my SL.  Now when I drive a traditional tranny in one of our fleet cars I find it odd, especially on kick down when passing or cars that can't make up their minds of what gear they want to be in

The CVT is nice on the pocket book, I average 8.0 and that's on my daily trek to work, for those who know the 417 speeds vary between 120-140.

Congrats on a great purchase, this car is now rated right at the top by CR.  Mine has been trouble free for 44000km to date.  I hope you got one with Michelins, I'm not crazy about the Continentals myself.

Thank you. I did get the one with Michelin tires.  I wasn't even aware that there was another kind.  The dealer had filled the tires with nitrogen, it was supposed to be $400, but got it for free since I didn't want it.  He said it's supposed to improve the ride, but I am not sure about that...

The fuel economy is very good indeed, I was averaging 7.5 on my trip from Niagara Falls to Toronto. 

lite tint job (35%) would suit that car very well.

I have ordered the tint film, I just need to pick a date to bring in my car.  Is 35% close to the legal limit?


Thanks everyone for congratulating me on my new ride.  It's been a long time since I have been contemplating about getting a car and I am glad I waited for this one

[carcrazed]

I agree, I'm not a fan of leather myself. I gotta pay to sit on flesh? More maintenance in terms of cleaning.

Too bad the V6 takes premium gas... I'd get the V6 if it took regular. The 4 is already powerful at 175hp.... now 270hp at my disposal...= speeding tickets

I wasn't aware that V6 takes premium.. I'd have to test drive the V6 before deciding whether it's worth the extra cost and gas.

I agree, I'm not a fan of leather myself. I gotta pay to sit on flesh? More maintenance in terms of cleaning.

Too bad the V6 takes premium gas... I'd get the V6 if it took regular. The 4 is already powerful at 175hp.... now 270hp at my disposal...= speeding tickets

I don't think I can agree on more maintenance for cleaning, drop a bit of coffee on cloth and you'll curse, on leather wipe, done.

As for the V6, oh that sweet sound of the VQ.  The suspension is stiffer on that car, the ride is not for everyone.

My wife wanted the leather seats for that reason; she was afraid that I'd curse if she spilled coffee on the fabric seat.  I'm planning to apply the 3M scotchguard fabric protector to repel some of the potential spills/stains.  But I like how the fabric seats hold me in place much better than the leather seats.

I love the sound of the VQ, too.  I'll have to test drive the V6 when I get a chance.

[Altima1]

Thanks, I thought about the SL package with the moonroof and leather, but I didn't want to pay $3,100 for moonroof since I am not a fan of leather seats.

I've already put on 1,800km on it and it hasn't even been three weeks.  AND I don't use the car for commuting.

Great car for the price, but I would like less engine noise on my next car.  Maybe it's the CVT, but the the noise isn't very pleasant when starting off the lights.  I've been in my friend's 08 Accord I4 and its 'noise' was nicer to my ears.

You'll get accustomed to that sound after a while, I must admit it was odd at first when I got my SL.  Now when I drive a traditional tranny in one of our fleet cars I find it odd, especially on kick down when passing or cars that can't make up their minds of what gear they want to be in

The CVT is nice on the pocket book, I average 8.0 and that's on my daily trek to work, for those who know the 417 speeds vary between 120-140.

Congrats on a great purchase, this car is now rated right at the top by CR.  Mine has been trouble free for 44000km to date.  I hope you got one with Michelins, I'm not crazy about the Continentals myself.

Thank you. I did get the one with Michelin tires.  I wasn't even aware that there was another kind.  The dealer had filled the tires with nitrogen, it was supposed to be $400, but got it for free since I didn't want it.  He said it's supposed to improve the ride, but I am not sure about that...

The fuel economy is very good indeed, I was averaging 7.5 on my trip from Niagara Falls to Toronto. 

lite tint job (35%) would suit that car very well.

I have ordered the tint film, I just need to pick a date to bring in my car.  Is 35% close to the legal limit?


Thanks everyone for congratulating me on my new ride.  It's been a long time since I have been contemplating about getting a car and I am glad I waited for this one

The dealer had filled the tires with nitrogen, it was supposed to be $400

Please tell us it was $40!! and not $100 per tire

[dr_spock]

My wife wanted the leather seats for that reason; she was afraid that I'd curse if she spilled coffee on the fabric seat.  I'm planning to apply the 3M scotchguard fabric protector to repel some of the potential spills/stains.  But I like how the fabric seats hold me in place much better than the leather seats.

I've been using 3M Scotchgard on my fabric seats since new.  It needs to be re-applied every 3 years.  They still look pretty good 11 years later. 

[DanYanoff]

Congrats! Looks great in black and warmer in winter too 

Thank you. I did get the one with Michelin tires.  I wasn't even aware that there was another kind.  The dealer had filled the tires with nitrogen, it was supposed to be $400, but got it for free since I didn't want it.  He said it's supposed to improve the ride, but I am not sure about that...

  I'm not sure if there is a dealer out there who tells truth and nothing but truth... Can you do us a favour and breath in from one of the tires? 

How great it would be if there was one Gary Oldman for every 100 of lying salesmen. too much to wish, good and fun movie though: http://www.imdb.com/title/tt0165832/

[overtakeyouintheleftlane]

"I have ordered the tint film, I just need to pick a date to bring in my car.  Is 35% close to the legal limit?"

When I got mine done, the tinter told me you must have a minimum of 35% light entering the front windows. The rear can go as low as 5%. Usual tint shades are 35%, 20% and 5%.

I got 35% on the front and 20% on all rear windows. Makes a difference with headlights and sunlight in the summer. No regrets with tinting.

I just met up with my friend who moved to Red Deer, AB, he just got a 2009 Altima, loaded with everything but V6 and Navi. He loves it. I confirmed he got heated seats, heated side mirriors. Block heater was no charge from the dealer.

He says the CVT is quiet and butter-smooth. Better than a 4 speed automatic. He said he gets about 800km on a  full tank.