Honda Accord or Nissan Altima/Maxima? (BMW, problems, year, model)

[Caleb Longstreet]

Originally Posted by johnfrisco

Camry.

Amen.....20 years of ownership and I can say they were the best two cars I ever purchased.....true value for you buck.

[Marv101]

The Maxima is also horrendously overpriced, on top of requiring premium fuel.

[southernnaturelover]

Camry and Accord are the two most reliable sedans out there, and have been for a long time.

Altima and Maxima, while still really great cars, are just a notch below the Camry and Accord. Nissans problems lately have been with their CVT transmissions, and is the reason I would not consider one.

[Spanky25]

Originally Posted by southernnaturelover

Camry and Accord are the two most reliable sedans out there, and have been for a long time.

Altima and Maxima, while still really great cars, are just a notch below the Camry and Accord. Nissans problems lately have been with their CVT transmissions, and is the reason I would not consider one.

I would agree! As the orig. poster, I narrowed it down to the Accord Coupe (have a 99 accord 4 dr.) and the Altima 2 dr or 4 dr (for a change).

Both redesigned for 2013

[HEATHER72]

Originally Posted by Marv101

The Maxima is also horrendously overpriced, on top of requiring premium fuel.

And you're basing this on MSRP or what people actually pay for the car? What I just paid for my new Maxima was no where near MSRP.

[PullMyFinger]

I would take the Altima in a heartbeat. What is more boring than a Honda Accord? Seriously, take anything but an Accord.

[PullMyFinger]

Originally Posted by HEATHER72

Just remember gas is a very small cost as compared to everything else. Premium gas is going to cost me an additional $5 on tank of gas.

Believe me, it's what I call one of those daily irritants that add up. Also, want to check on the insurance costs of the Maxima vs Altima.

Regardless, both are nice cars, I like the looks of the Altima much better than the Maxima myself.

[Marv101]

Heather72--- I do see your point; there are very few cars out there worth paying sticker price for, and as the very happy owner of a 2007 Elantra which I purchased for $4,500.00 under sticker in April of 2007 here in Los Angeles, I'm inclined to think that although very few automakers are pricing their cars as aggressively as Hyundai is, Nissan could be one of them for some of their products.

[catnip8056]

Originally Posted by KodeBlue

I'd say the Altima coupe. Speaking as a proud owner of an Altima coupe, the car is Built solid, love the CVT,love the exhaust note (sounds like a low budget Ferrari) very quiet; surprising considering its sport tuned suspension. And the power.....it definitely moves. You'll feel the torque pulling well over 100mph....or so i heard. Be aware however, you'll do 80mph and not even notice it because the engine is very quiet unless provoked.

I had an Altima Coupe and LOVED it. Great looking car, comfortable driving, great power, great gas mileage (if you get the 2.5). I only had mine 2 years because I traded it in for something roomier - a Nissan Rogue. No problems whatsoever when I owned it. I can't speak for myself, but I do know people that have driven them for 10+ years with no problems.

I think it's also a much nicer looking car and less expensive than the Accord. The Accord's ratings have also gone down recently.

[SoCalTwinkie]

Keep in mind, Honda has never addressed the issue of premature wear on brake pads....been having problems since the 80's. I had an Accord in the 80's and have a newer Accord now...same problem! be prepared to shell out $$ for brake pads.