Altima or Accord?

[Dallas69]

Hi guys
Starting to get the new car itch after 10 yrs.
I'm looking at these 2 cars and need any experiences good or bad.
I tend to hold onto cars long after they are paid for so long term reliability is important.
I won't get the most loaded of either.
Just basic 4 cylinder.
Thanks in advance

 

[Colt]

Accord FTW.
Why not look at KIA and Hyundai?

 

[PimTac]

Originally Posted by Dallas69
Hi guys
Starting to get the new car itch after 10 yrs.
I'm looking at these 2 cars and need any experiences good or bad.
I tend to hold onto cars long after they are paid for so long term reliability is important.
I won't get the most loaded of either.
Just basic 4 cylinder.
Thanks in advance




Internet recommendations cannot tell you which car will fit you the best. You will have to drive both. In my opinion, both are good vehicles. If your choice is even then it will come down to which one you can get the better deal on.

 

[BBDARTZ]

NeitherðŸ¤ðŸ¤¢

 

[dblshock]

not looking at Camry? that's a mistake.

 

[4WD]

Between the two, the F150 …

 

[EA82]

Accord.

 

[Zee09]

If it was my choice I'd get the Accord hybrid as it doesn't cost much more and if memory serves
me right it is port injected while the other Accords are direct injected...

 

[StevieC]

I would go for the Accord as the first choice between your two options however if you are open to it, I would also consider a Hyundai Sonata.
They are really reliable and have great warranties and you will get more bang for your buck.

 

[JeffKeryk]

The Accords are wonderful cars. And all new. The Accord Sport is a great package.

 

[skyactiv]

I'm actually considering replacing my GTI with an Accord Sport 2.0 with a 6 speed manual.
Has Nissan made a reliable CVT yet?

 

[slacktide_bitog]

The Accord is much better than the Altima. And don't forget the Camry, either

The Mazda 6 is also worth considering

 

[benhen77]

Personally, I'd go with Accord. Fit and finish seems to be a cut above. Nissan's CVT issues make me nervous on the Altima. If I were in the market in this segment it'd be between the Accord and the Mazda6- test drive being the deciding factor.

 

[dogememe]

Originally Posted by skyactiv
Has Nissan made a reliable CVT yet?


NO

 

[tomcat27]

NO ALTIMA!!! we have had continuous problems with the CVT's in our two Nissans. In fact, we just dumped one of them; a 2015. these are not long-term transmissions.
The Sentra has been in 5X for the CVT and it is whining again. absolute garbage. so is the support from the dealer and Nissan. sentra fixed 2X for rust on the trunk. I have never owned any car that was so problematic.

 

[Johnny2Bad]

The words "Nissan" and "reliable" don't belong in the same sentence.

And if it's your expectation that this car will last you 10 years, run, don't walk, from all Nissan vehicles. You could throw in Fiat, Chrysler, Mini, and Alfa-Romeo in the same group.

Toyota is probably your best bet. The Koreans have made great strides in reliability, but not stretched to a 10-year timeline. 5, no problem, then sell. I am not a fan of Honda Civics (and thousands disagree with me) but their other marques are OK.

 

[Wolf359]

Originally Posted by 4WD
Between the two, the F150 …


With that kind of choice, why not the GLS550? Although I prefer the S560.

 

[Uphill_Both_Ways]

Accord. The farther away from Renault the better.

 

[Bud_One]

Personally I'd pick the Accord.

But go drive both and see what you think .

Remember that the 18' Accord has the 1.5 DI turbo and not the 2.4 naturally aspirated motor that the 17' had.

 

[Cujet]

I rent cars constantly. Often getting the Altima as it's a popular rental car and a reasonable choice for my needs. I've rented the 2018 Accord. Like 'em too.

I like the Altima, the way it drives and I feel it has a lot going for it, WHEN the price is very low. Around here in South Florida, dealerships can't give the things away at the end of the year. I feel the Altima is as large as the Accord, and drives/handles as well. Even the Altima's CVT has been upgraded for better feel. MPG is excellent, and a recent highway trip returned a very impressive 36MPG at um, well, ahhh, I won't say what speed...... Let's put it this way, I was impressed. The direct injection 2.5L engine is an efficient engine, and makes good power everywhere. The Altima's sheet metal is thin, so expect many door dings.

Yes, there are many high profile Altima CVT failures listed online. But just as many that have not failed. My brother has one with 140K++ miles without any signs of transmission problems.

The 1.5L Accord Sport is a fantastic deal and often can be had at the same price as the Altima's list price. $25K or so. The Accord sport clearly has a better interior, higher quality seats (not necessarily more comfortable) and seems considerably smoother in the NVH (noise vibration harshness) department. Probably due to the tiny engine. BTW, the Accord and the Altima are nearly exactly matched for power and overall MPG. Both feel adequate, but not fast. Both get good MPG, but fall short of the new Camry's excellent economy.

A word on the 2018 Camry, I find them to be cheap feeling like the prev gen Corolla and noisy. But they return 40MPG highway if driven carefully! I don't like the new Camry's feel, noise and utter lack of throttle response. And I don't find them as comfortable as the other two.

Bottom line: The Accord Sport 1.5L is a good step above the Altima in overall quality and class, hence it's my choice.




EDIT: The Altima simply has amazing and bladder busting range on a single tank of gas. Drove Savannah, GA to West Palm Beach and a good portion of the way back on one tank of fuel. I did run it quite low. But still, no other car that I typically rent can do 600 miles on a tank.