Long Term Test and Review: 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5S
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- čas přidán 12. 09. 2024
- Unbeknownst to many vehicle owners; most cars, SUV's and trucks are actually engineered to last ten years or more as long as the manufacturer-recommended maintenance routine is followed (and provided it's not a lemon). They are designed to be driven trouble-free for at least another decade after the typical 5-year car loan has been paid off. As a result, you will be driving a car that you completely own for a minimum of ten years - FOR FREE, without monthly payments. As a testament to that, here is my long term test and review of a 2006 Nissan Altima 2.5S - A car that is still in "like new" condition despite being driven over 225,000 kilometers on many major highways in the Western United States and Western Canada, and has endured fifteen harsh winters with sub-zero temperatures, rust-inducing road salt, and frost-created potholes.... A car that proves you don't have to buy a new car every 5 years, and throw away your money on car financing interest.
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I have a 2005 2.5 SL with 165,000 miles and it’s been incredibly reliable . I love this car .
If I had a 3-car garage, I would've kept mine too. Too bad I had to sell it 3 weeks after getting a 3rd vehicle.
Got 215,000 on my '06 Altima and she's still got more to go! Change that oil!
Nice!
Same here! I’m at 203,000 with great maintenance and regular oil changes etc.. only problem is the paint fading but that’s due to sitting in the driveway wayyy too much. But that engine is still running strong! Have yet to feel any performance dips.
It's in great shape for a 15 year old car!
I have a 2006 Altima as my first car and it is amazing to drive it
It's a great-driving car indeed.
Correction: I also meant to say "The valves open wider" not "The cams open wider"... The cams push the valves open, but they themselves do not open... Didn't want to redo the entire video just to replace two words.
I have this exact model. Great, reliable car.
Oh yeah! I have this same color, but with fog lights! Got 243k miles on mine, an Still goin strong! 💪👏🤙😎
Nice work! I really had a hard time letting go of this 15-year old car last summer. It was running perfectly with no issues at all and still looked very nice, but it was a 3rd vehicle with no purpose. It ended up parking in the streets since we can only fit 2 vehicles in the garage, so I felt it was best that someone else have it. I would have kept it another 5 years if I had the garage space for it. I felt so sad letting it go, I had to give it one last hug 😥
@@SnowRidaTravelsTheWorld how much can you get for this vehicle???
@@Slycoomer56 At the mileage that it had and its age, book value was at $2500.
Last week had the engine blow up in my 2006 Altima 2.5 S Special Edition but it’s in the shop right now getting new engine, exhaust manifold, and fluids and the new one is under 100,000 miles and I also before put a 3,000 new transmission so I’m very exited for its new leg of life :)
Less than a year after I purchased mine in 2006 there was an engine recall so the entire engine was replaced after 10,000 miles. The engine ran perfectly up until I sold it 15 years later 😊
just bought one for around 8k and it only had 60k on it. Only problems were a leak in the break fluid and one problem with the exhaust, but other than that it runs and looks great.
Yes, very reliable car indeed.
Nissan packs a good punch for the price.
You got that right. Keeping this car in good shape for 15 years saved me tons of money that I was able to use on other worthwhile things other than car payments.
@@SnowRidaTravelsTheWorld I had a Nissan Altima 2005 S Extra and it ran great until it got into an accident. The only issue I had was replacing the crankshaft sensor. Not too many cars in 2005 had automatic headlights and DOHC engines. This car was class leading in terms of interior storage and space. The Bose stereo system on these is mind-blowing.
@@marajevomanash You are correct. It had more legroom than the Accord and Camry of its day. The auto headlights were ahead of its time for a non-luxury car and the engine making 175 hp's was pretty powerful for a non-turbo four-cylinder.
@@marajevomanash definitely the stereo is everything. Even when the car finally breaks down, the BOSE system will still be A1 in that car.
I’m on 276k one owner on my Altima still clean
Great job👍
i bought mine used last year 2005 with 109k miles now it has 116k great transmission,still runs good... i think my oil leak is a bad valve cover gasket... ordered one today...did your valve cover gasket ever leak and need replacing??? thanks
I love this review! Keep it up. Unfortunately my old Altima's CVT died out on me (3.5SE) due to the previous owner not taking care of it. In the market again for one but w/ a MT :D I'm tellin ya'll there's jus sum special about these Altimas. Fun cars to drive.
Yeah, I still wish I didn't have to sell it.
This car don't have timing belt. It has timing chain usually last a lifetime of the car
Yeah, I meant to say timing chain not belt. Good catch.
That's a very good car.
I bought it on 2009 and it’s 2006 problem grinding sound wheel bearing and finally changed the hub cause it has a play front wheel bearing other than that nothing serious only head gasket from previous owner I’ve done it my self , changed front exhaust manifold to header to avoid front catalytic converter issue , two time alternator 3 times starter one time front shocks , rear replaced many times , coil changed every 100 k with spark plugs as regulator maintenance and yes deleted transmission cooler cause it mixed once transmission oil with coolant so bypassed that with external air cooled , air mass 3 times air intake boot 3 times and ac compressor 4 times regrease cv axle boots and changing boots of cv axle many times , oxygen sensor Afr 3 times other than that it’s good and still running well no electrical issue than one time it’s burning coils cause earth was disconnected and my brother washed the car that day with water pressure sprayer without plastic cover on the engine so I was frustrated for 3 days checking about 8 coils burned trying to find the issue and good that it’s saved other than that Iam planing to junkyard it
But it’s still better than new cars and I couldn’t find a good second hand car to get rid of this it’s 230k now it’s 2006 and we are now 2023 still using it as DD and having my family maxima for taking them on a tour or shopping
Or a picnic
And last car for only weekend my e39 to enjoy driving a car 😂
And sorry for the long comment 😅
It's crazy how well built this car is.
I thought they didn’t switch to cvt until 2007
Correct. The CVT did not become available until the 2007 Altima. This one has a traditional 4-speed auto.
Your car is in mint condition. I have the 3.5 2006 and it old compared to yours. If your olometer said 40K miles, I'd believe it.
Thanks. The car was "babied", garage-parked and washed often for most of its life.
Wow mine is 230 k and it’s still going strong but it’s drinking fuel like nothing 15 liter per 100 km everything done but still
Thumbs up 😙
How come your car give such a good mpg…. Goshh my car gives only 16.4
I try to drive with gentle acceleration and braking all the time. Both are beneficial for fuel mileage and vehicle longevity.
Yeah, I drive like a granny and get about 16.6 per gal. They are NOT fuel efficient.
@@squirrelcovers6340 cap ! . I have the 02 2.5 QR25DE and I get 21 mpg in city and 27 mpg on interstate drives . I never give it 100% throttle bc that burns gas but I do be giving it 60% throttle all the time and still get 21.9 mpg . Change your air filter , if not that then change spark plugs , or it could be your tires , make sure your not carrying hella unnecessary weight in the vehicle , I keep my tools , my spare , my Jack and that’s it . More weight = worse gas mileage
Now it's saying it not on here I just took pictures of it it's hard to find it looks more Sporter in the front
Where did you find those chrome exhaust tips?
I found them at a Canadian Tire store. If you don't have one in your country, try Napa Auto Parts or any car parts store.
wait this car doesn't have a port to charge your phone ?
It has one near the hazard lights button and he shows the other one in the video, it is in the center console
@@lazycheeto4801 I was looking to get this car but sold fast so I got a 2011 chevy malibu
Good car.
Totally!
The timing chain doesn't usually need replacing. Did something happen?
It was making noises so instead of waiting for it to get worse, I just had it replaced.
@@SnowRidaTravelsTheWorld mine is making noises too 😩 , at 83,000 miles . The noise isn’t loud yet so I assume it’s not bad yet lmao , really don’t wanna fork up the money for the timing chain yet bc I have to get my transmission rebuilt bc it’s slipping . It was slipping very lightly whenever I got it at 78,000 , my dumbass got a transmission flush thinking it would help it but now it shifts and flares so much worse ugh
@@elijahjones8351 I'd still have it looked at if I were you because you'll end up spending even more if that's an engine or transmission issue that has gotten worse due to neglect.
@@elijahjones8351 check your transmission fluid levels and if low add Lucas Transmission Fix. Follow on bottle directions.
@@elijahjones8351 also it might not be your transmission, it might just need a new torque converter.
This car does NOT have a timing belt 😒 🙄
I mispoke. That happens when you are speaking spontaneously while shooting a video. Obviously I meant to say chain, not belt.
I think you mean a drive (serpentine) belt.
I just bought one, can people with the car tell me how to maintain it? Thank you in advance 🙂
All I can say is follow the maintenance schedule to the letter, and have a good look at any noise that isn't normal. The secret is to repair any potential problem before it becomes a big issue. Also always pressure wash under the fenders, especially the rear fenders because accumulated mud and dirt are breeding grounds for rust. Without mud to hold water, rust will have difficulty forming.
If you just bought one take it to Nissan for a $200 diagnostic.
Usually what you want to do is get a synthetic oil change, transmission flush, upgrade if needed to iridium spark plugs (ngk or denso), new ignition coils, new fuel injectors, replace all filters and clean your throttle body and sensors.
If high mileage is a factor also consider new fuel pump, alternator, starter and motor mounts. (important)
I currently drive a 2006 2.5SL
Amazon for parts
Nissan for sensors
Change the trans fluid but DO NOT get a flush. DO NOT.
I'm getting this car soon. I have a doubt about it: Does it has Bluetooth stereo connection?
No it doesn't have Bluetooth.
There are things that you can connect into the car charger ports that works as a Bluetooth adapter for your car and most also work as car chargers at the same time.
They are rolling buckets of junk. Cheap interior. HORRIBLE seats. Motor mounts constantly going bad. Not reliable. Its fast. Thats it.
Your experience with this car is completely the opposite of mine and of those who commented on this video because it's normal for any car to have a few bad apples rolling off the assembly line... Unless it's a Ford Pinto, in which case the entire line is scrap, lol.
Tony Ark, you are the minority. You must have bought a junker😂
Dude . No offense but it’s an Altima , ofc it’s going to have a plastic interior , if you want the luxury part of Nissan you have to go with a maxima or an Infiniti model . And honestly , even with the cheap materials I still love this cars interior and it works . ( I have one Imao ) you can’t beat the Japanese cloth seats they are cheap and comfy