Anyone own the 2005 Nissan Altima?

[IDENTITY]

Would like to hear what you think about it...

 

[Kiss1]

I love the car, especially the revised interior. I have the 2.5, it has plenty of power. I looked at several cars in the 20K price range, this was by far the best.

You won't be dissapointed.

-K1

 

[Noreaga+]

I don't buy foreign

BUY AMERICAN

 

[WildBill]

Noreaga,

Altimas are made in a plant just outside of Nashville. PT Cruisers are made in just outside Leon, Mexico. I have been on a tour of both plants for different reasons.

Which would you rather buy with this in mind?

 

[Noreaga+]

how dare you insult me like that..

 

[WildBill]

Sorry man, was thinking of Sherman for some reason...

 

[Noreaga+]

I buy GM and couldnt fathom buying foreign..

I have 3 family members who work/worked for GM...

 

[sherman]

Sorry man, was thinking of Sherman for some reason...

:monsters- can u guys clue me in? i don't understand where the insult about me is.....

 

[WildBill]

Well chances are about 50/50 you are buying American there. Most of Nissan's cars for the US market are made in the US because even with nominally Japanese ownership, they are a company that lives and dies with the North American market. They have little share in Japan, the bosses are mostly foreigners from every part of the world, and every bit of business worldwide is done in English; even the Japanese bosses must speak English 100% of the time.

Welcome to the 21st century, most of the big companies in the world will be just like this soon enough. GM included.

 

[WildBill]

:monsters- can u guys clue me in? i don't understand where the insult about me is.....

Sorry I originally repsoned with "Sherman", but edited it. Don't know why your name came to mind when I wrote the first reply.

 

[sherman]

I see.....NORE, take it as a compliment.......in fact nore, i think we have a few things in common once you put aside the bush thing and the fact you like to start trouble while i am just a friendly cat........


bill.........it doesnt say u edited it, how come?

 

[Noreaga+]

Bill

I live outside of Detroit.. I promise.. it's american I am buying.

 

[sherman]

oh and i'll buy whatever car i like no matter where it's made.......

do people that make cars in the US buy nothing that is foreign made?

 

[aceduecetrey]

I also have never owned a foreign car. I have always went with a American gas guzzler, that is horrible at holding any value and always have problems. But I am more stubborn than smart soemtimes.

 

[WildBill]

My point is simply American is a misnomer much of the time. Honda and Nissan both made a higher percentage of their cars sold in the US in the US last year than GM or Ford. So sure you could say you prefer supporting American companies, but maybe you should say I am supporting American factory workers and buying a Honda Accord or a Nissan Altima. Because that Ford or GM you buy very well might be made in Mexico or Canada with Mexican and Canadian parts.

 

[vinividivinci]

No disrespect intended to anyone, as I have found myself in the past to be in the same position. However, I find it very odd that guys who would pass on a $5000 wager over 1/2 a point would give no regard to thousands of $$ lost on the initial depreciation of a brand new automobile, regardless of the brand name or country of origin.



VVV

 

[Linz_IA]

Ok..back to the altima...I love it!!!!!!!! Stadium & I are actually thinking about getting the same car!!! Its awesome!!
-Linz

 

[Noreaga+]

if youre gonna get a jap car why wouldnt you get a nice one ? why a middle of the road car like altima?

get an acura TL

 

[vinividivinci]

if youre gonna get a jap car why wouldnt you get a nice one ? why a middle of the road car like altima?

get an acura TL

"jap car" ????


Is this acceptable at the RX? I know there are still a lot of hard feelings regarding the "jap slap" those guys put on us Dec. 7, but even The Tuna has been chastised for his reference.


VVV

 

[Noreaga+]

I am naive when it comes to this term.. for me jap is just an abbreviation for japanese.. im not old enough to relate it to pearl harbor.