Nissan Altima I4 or V6? 2013 (vehicle, Germany, sedans, fuel)
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Do the V6 models offer features that the I4 does not? Will you be towing anything, or loading the car with people and stuff for trips? Does the I4 model make more noise in the cabin at highway speed? Do you often need to merge at highway speed, where the V6 may be the better option?
"4 cylinder" does not mean V4. I don't even think a V4 engine exists?
There are a handful of motorcycles with V4's.
It's too bad there aren't more V4's out there. I-4's suck.
And now back to your regularly-scheduled thread: Unless you absolutely need to feel that big rush of power when you mash on the gas (and some drivers do), then go for the 4-cylinder.
cheaper by thousands to buy and cheaper to run on a day to day basis. Saving thousands over the life of the car just to not be able to merge at the speed of the v6? Are you kidding me?
BTW we load our 4wd Rav4 four cylinder with 5 people and it easily cruises at any speed we want effortlessly while giving up to 30 mpg on the highway. its a no brainer
"4 cylinder" does not mean V4. I don't even think a V4 engine exists? When people say "V6" or "V8" it means the cylinders are aligned in a V shape. The cylinders in a 4 cynlider car are usually aligned in a straight line, hence "Inline-4" or I-4.
No offense intended to the OP, but saying "V4" is a dead giveaway the person talking about it does not know much about cars. If it is a salesman, he's an idiot because he should know his products. And if it is a buyer, it just lets the salesman know you are not as well versed on cars, and consequently he might give you more BS about them to try and make a sale. As the customer, you should know a lot about a particular car when you go to buy it so you don't belive something that isn't true. I've respectfully disagreed/argued with a few before, and now a smart phone is great to pull up a company website or auto review to educate them about what they are trying to sell me!
Oh and I would get a 4 cyl unless you just need the extra power of the V6 or you just want the higher performace model that only came with a V6. In the past I've always said I would only drive a V8, but I can say now that getting almost twice the MPG is much smarter with today's gas prices.
It's too bad there aren't more V4's out there. I-4's suck.
And now back to your regularly-scheduled thread: Unless you absolutely need to feel that big rush of power when you mash on the gas (and some drivers do), then go for the 4-cylinder.
This. I love LOVE LOVE the sound of a V4 bike, most of 'em anyway.
If not having the extra pick-up doesn't bother you, go with the I4. Generally speaking, and these are very broad statements, an inline 4 will be cheaper to run (better mileage), cheaper to own (less/easier maintenance), cheaper to insure (less power = less risk), and last longer (inherent to the nature of an inline engine).
No offense intended to the OP, but saying "V4" is a dead giveaway the person talking about it does not know much about cars. If it is a salesman, he's an idiot because he should know his products. And if it is a buyer, it just lets the salesman know you are not as well versed on cars, and consequently he might give you more BS about them to try and make a sale. As the customer, you should know a lot about a particular car when you go to buy it so you don't belive something that isn't true. I've respectfully disagreed/argued with a few before, and now a smart phone is great to pull up a company website or auto review to educate them about what they are trying to sell me!
Oh and I would get a 4 cyl unless you just need the extra power of the V6 or you just want the higher performace model that only came with a V6. In the past I've always said I would only drive a V8, but I can say now that getting almost twice the MPG is much smarter with today's gas prices.
As the OP, Ohhhh believe me, I am prepared when I by my cars. My wife crawls under the table when i speak to these salemen. Hate to be that way, but I seen too many people get ripped off by THOUSANDS!!! When it comes to financing, price, negotiations, that no problem at all.
I just needed a simple opinion on the V4 or V6 (NO TO ALL: Do the V6 models offer features that the I4 does not? Will you be towing anything, or loading the car with people and stuff for trips? Does the I4 model make more noise in the cabin at highway speed? Do you often need to merge at highway speed, where the V6 may be the better option?)
My reason for the V4
BTW, I used the Penfed buying program. Saved over $3k From MSRP & .99% financing for 60 months.
I saved almost 2k just in financing. Dealer wanted 2.49%
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