NissTech wrote:
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> "Paul" <Paul@[EMAIL PROTECTED]
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>> I rent about 2 cars per month and put on about 1000 miles each time.
>> Last week's car was an 08 Altima and without a doubt it is the best
>> car I have ever rented.
>> Very comfortable, 2.5 L, 8.5 sec 0 to 60, 30 mpg combined.
>> I am also looking for a car to buy and this is on top at the moment.
>>
>> A couple of questions though:
>> How reliable is the CVT compared to a "normal" trans?
> Very reliable, it's been a big secuess for Nissan
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>> The brakes were very touchy - Is that normal?
> maybe touchy to you but not much difference if you have driven Nissan
> vehicles before,just takes some getting used to
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>> The steering had no feel and no effort needed - Is that normal?
> Kinda like a Honda at low speeds eh ? very maneuverable, as the spped
> increases the steering stiffens.
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>> Torque steer was very noticeable. How is the 3.5 vs. torque steer?
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> Torque steer in normal to all front wheel drive vehicles
>> Especially in the smaller 2 dr. coupe?
>> Does the 3.5 have a stiffer suspension?
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> maybe a little , it has to carry a bigger engine
>> TIA, Paul
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Thanks NissTech.
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