Used 2004 Nissan Altima
Buying Guide for the Nissan Altima:
There’s simply no doubting the Altima’s claim that it delivers
exceptional performance. After all, the 3.5 SE uses Nissan's
VQ 6-cylinder engine, the same one that currently powers the
Nissan 350Z, Maxima, Pathfinder and Murano.
In itself, that fact is not a big deal. But when you realize
that Ward’s AutoWorld and Ward’s Engine & Vehicle Technology
Update have chosen the engine as one of the “Ten Best” for
nine straight years, it does prove quite a point.
The 2004 Altima doesn’t receive any changes after its big
redesign. It is offered in four trims: 2.5, 2.5 S, 2.5 SL
and 3.5 SE. The SE is the only model of them all to offer
17-inch wheels versus 16-inch ones. It also makes more options
available.
Under the Hood
2.5 models were given their name because of the 2.5-liter
inline 4-cylinder engine under their hoods. It gives the front-wheel
drive Altima 175 horsepower at 6000 rpm and 180 lb-ft of torque
at 4000 rpm.
The aforementioned engine under the hood of the distinct
3.5 SE model delivers up to 245 horsepower at 5800 rpm and
246 lb-ft of torque at 3600 rpm. Like most Altima models,
it can be mated to a 5-speed manual transmission or a 4-speed
automatic transmission.
All 2004 Altimas have a power steering setup that makes them
quite easy to handle. The SE gets upgraded suspension components
that translate into a much more comfortable ride.
Standard Features, Options Packages and Style
The four-door Altima is roomy enough to seat five passengers
without complaint. Nissan boasts that it has 103 cubic feet
of interior space—the result of which is good head and legroom.
The seating arrangement up front allows drivers and front
passengers to personalize their desired settings with ease.
The adjustments are 4-way manual on the 2.5 base model, 8-way
manual on the 2.5 S and an 8-way power driver's seat standard
on the 2.5 SL and 3.5 SE.
Up at the top of the 2.5 trim (SL) and standard with the
3.5 SE, the Altima is decked out with features. Leather upholstery,
heated front seats, a leather-wrapped steering wheel with
radio controls, heated power mirrors and a Bose AM/FM radio
with in-dash 6-disc CD changer are all included.
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