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RunItFast · #1 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 06:24 PM

Hello all,
I have been known to drive a VW for the last couple of years but am highly intrigued by the new Altima coupe.
Someone please sway me!

Ctrl-Altima-Del · #2 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 07:08 PM

What vDubs have you been driving?

RunItFast · #3 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 09:19 PM

I have a 2003 20th Anniversary GTI. Love the car but want to learn more about what Nissan has to offer.

ankit · #4 (**permalink**) 05-20-2008, 10:27 PM

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Originally Posted by RunItFast

Someone please sway me!

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Originally Posted by Wikipedia

The VQ series is the only engine to be honored by Ward's 10 Best Engines list every year since the list's inception.

Talking about the 3.5L engine available in the Altima coupe.

Ctrl-Altima-Del · #5 (**permalink**) 05-21-2008, 02:29 PM

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Originally Posted by RunItFast

I have a 2003 20th Anniversary GTI. Love the car but want to learn more about what Nissan has to offer.

Nice. The GTI was on my short list when I was buying a few years ago. I liked both the 1.8T and VR6 engines. In the end, unfortunately it didn't make the cut because I needed something with a huge trunk. My wife drives a Beetle and I have always been impressed by how solid it is and how well it handles. Unfortunately the AEG 2.0l engine in her car is very weak IMHO. I tried to talk her into a 1.8T, but there were no automatics available locally at the time.

I've been very happy with my Altima so far. In 3.5SE trim, it offers a great balance of handling and ride. The 3.5L V6 is sweet...smooth and LOADS of power. Sometimes I forget that I'm driving a mid-sized family sedan.

Drive an Altima Coupe 3.5SE and I'm sure you'll be impressed.