speedflex

I had one of those. It was, at the time, the best interior in the class if you count Accord, Camry and Mazda 626, IMO. I finally gave it to my brother some years ago. He's still driving it at around 200K miles.

mmarshall

Thanks for posting the image, Mike. You obviously are far more skilled at computer-work than I am. I couldn't find that image, even on Google.

LexFather

Bump...
I recently experienced this vehicle again and it truly is one of my favorite sleepers. I think its a great combo of looks, space, fun and since its now a used vehicle and been around I can forgive the interior. The seats are great!!!

The VQ really pulls in this light car. Reminds me a lot of a 95 or so Maxima SE but faster and better looking.

I8ABMR

I have driven the Altima SE-R as well and I agree with ytour review. I am happy to hear people praise the power and torque of Nissan 3.5 l VQ35de. In what ever version look drive it will be solid. The VQ35DE raised the bar for entry level luxury sports sedans in 2002 when the G35 was released. I only wish they would make the altima and the maxima RWD

mmarshall

Thanks for the bump and the update. I have always liked the Altima SE-R's dash.....the 3 round gauges in the middle, of course, give it the flair of the 350Z/370Z sports car, without the 350Z's otherwise-cheapness inside (the 370Z, of course, is a major improvement).

Did this car have the CVT....or was that before the Altima line started using them? In the picture, there's a dark shadow over the shift pattern, and you can't tell.

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LexFather

Pre CVT car Mike
Short C&D review on it

http://www.caranddriver.com/reviews/...take_road_test

I8ABMR

I love the torque and power of the VQ but 20 mpg sucks. I used yo get 22 mpg from LA to Phoenix. Open highway and only 22 mpg???