2002 Altima 2.5S for $13900 *UPDATED*

[fredtam]

Oh yes NYSTrooper you have proven your point. InverseOfNeo forget everything I said. Don't buy an Altima because the style of headlights is popular among thieves. No way your insurance would cover it in the highly unlikely event that happened. As for the people complaining about interior I have not seen a car yet that people don't b!tch about something that the majority of the people think is fine. And under no circumstances buy any of the vehicles listed in this article or you will have the whole car stolen and not just a mirror or a headlight. Again NYSTrooper stay away from Google before you hurt yourself.

 

[alphatarget1]

BEWARE of the powertrain. some 2.5L QR engines in 2002 are known to consume a lot of oil... I'd think twice before buying one

new ones are really nice however

 

[NYSTrooper]

Originally posted by: fredtam
Oh yes NYSTrooper you have proven your point. InverseOfNeo forget everything I said. Don't buy an Altima because the style of headlights is popular among thieves. No way your insurance would cover it in the highly unlikely event that happened. As for the people complaining about interior I have not seen a car yet that people don't b!tch about something that the majority of the people think is fine. And under no circumstances buy any of the vehicles listed in this article or you will have the whole car stolen and not just a mirror or a headlight. Again NYSTrooper stay away from Google before you hurt yourself.

"The study is based on total losses from theft submitted to CCC by 350 insurance company customers during calendar 2002."

Next time you should read before you post, and perhaps not be so quick to insult since he is soliciting everyone's opinion, not just you who always has to be right.

 

[fredtam]

Originally posted by: alphatarget1
BEWARE of the powertrain. some 2.5L QR engines in 2002 are known to consume a lot of oil... I'd think twice before buying one

new ones are really nice however

The reason for this is known and a recall was initiated. If any damage was done they will replace the engine.

Make: NISSAN
Model: ALTIMA
Affected Year(s): 2002 2003
Units Affected: 30589
TC Recall #: 2003060
Manufacturer:
Campaign Code: R80

Recall Details:

On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine, the exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris from the road which could be ignited by contact with the main catalyst. Correction: Dealer will remove the protruding portion of the exhaust pipe hanger pin.

Also, certain operating conditions may cause the pre-catalyst to overheat and damage the catalyst substrate. If substrate particles enter the combustion chamber, they may score the cylinder walls, resulting in increased oil consumption. If the engine oil level is not checked on a periodic basis, engine damage may occur which could result in fire. Correction: Dealer will reprogram the engine control unit to prevent the possibility of the pre-catalyst overheating. If the conversion efficiency of the pre-catalyst has deteriorated, then the catalyst will be replaced. The original pre-catalyst will then be inspected for evidence of damage to the catalyst substrate. If damage is present, the vehicle engine will be replaced.

 

[NYSTrooper]

Originally posted by: fredtam

Originally posted by: alphatarget1
BEWARE of the powertrain. some 2.5L QR engines in 2002 are known to consume a lot of oil... I'd think twice before buying one

new ones are really nice however

The reason for this is known and a recall was initiated. If any damage was done they will replace the engine.

Make: NISSAN
Model: ALTIMA
Affected Year(s): 2002 2003
Units Affected: 30589
TC Recall #: 2003060
Manufacturer:
Campaign Code: R80

Recall Details:

On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine, the exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris from the road which could be ignited by contact with the main catalyst. Correction: Dealer will remove the protruding portion of the exhaust pipe hanger pin.

Also, certain operating conditions may cause the pre-catalyst to overheat and damage the catalyst substrate. If substrate particles enter the combustion chamber, they may score the cylinder walls, resulting in increased oil consumption. If the engine oil level is not checked on a periodic basis, engine damage may occur which could result in fire. Correction: Dealer will reprogram the engine control unit to prevent the possibility of the pre-catalyst overheating. If the conversion efficiency of the pre-catalyst has deteriorated, then the catalyst will be replaced. The original pre-catalyst will then be inspected for evidence of damage to the catalyst substrate. If damage is present, the vehicle engine will be replaced.

A very good example of why an independent inspection is a good idea.

 

[fredtam]

Originally posted by: NYSTrooper

Originally posted by: fredtam

Originally posted by: alphatarget1

BEWARE of the powertrain. some 2.5L QR engines in 2002 are known to consume a lot of oil... I'd think twice before buying one



new ones are really nice however

The reason for this is known and a recall was initiated. If any damage was done they will replace the engine.



Make: NISSAN

Model: ALTIMA

Affected Year(s): 2002 2003

Units Affected: 30589

TC Recall #: 2003060

Manufacturer:

Campaign Code: R80



Recall Details:



On certain vehicles equipped with the 2.5 liter engine, the exhaust pipe hanger pin may catch debris from the road which could be ignited by contact with the main catalyst. Correction: Dealer will remove the protruding portion of the exhaust pipe hanger pin.



Also, certain operating conditions may cause the pre-catalyst to overheat and damage the catalyst substrate. If substrate particles enter the combustion chamber, they may score the cylinder walls, resulting in increased oil consumption. If the engine oil level is not checked on a periodic basis, engine damage may occur which could result in fire. Correction: Dealer will reprogram the engine control unit to prevent the possibility of the pre-catalyst overheating. If the conversion efficiency of the pre-catalyst has deteriorated, then the catalyst will be replaced. The original pre-catalyst will then be inspected for evidence of damage to the catalyst substrate. If damage is present, the vehicle engine will be replaced.

A very good example of why an independent inspection is a good idea.

Dealers like doing warranty work. Not only are they reimbursed for the work + profit but the potential cost of not prforming recall work properly is not worth it. If he ask they will pull up the service records of the car by ViIn and it will show if the recall work is done and the extent of repairs needed. Paying and independant repair shop (these people are in it for the money too) to check something like that is useless especially if he doesn't know what he is looking for.