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Originally Posted by Gusteau
I drive a 2006 Nissan Altima that I love, love, love. The only negative thing I have to say about it is that the front is very round and longer than it looks so it can take some time to get a feel for where the car ends. Other than that I have had no issues, and really enjoy driving it.
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I have a 2007 Nissan Sentra and LOVE it. It's our main commuter car and has done road trips up to about 500 miles so far. Its hood is shorter than the Altima so you don't have that issue.
My favorite parts:
- Keyless Entry. Just have the key in your purse and push a button to unlock the door. Push it twice to unlock all of them. Push it once when you get out to lock. Push it under the trunk to open the trunk. Push in the ignition and turn it on. Seriously- it's amazing. I'm sure guys appreciate it too (my husband does), but it's huge for women with black hole purses! I never see my key anymore because I don't need to.
- Divide & Hide Trunk. The trunk is massive & deep, especially considering the size of the car. To avoid groceries sliding all over the place, there's a hard shell divider. I usually keep long term things in the "hidden" spot- road maintenance kit, extra towels for the dogs, reusable shopping bags, etc. Then when I open the trunk it looks incredibly clean, & I can fit groceries or shopping bags easily.There are little circle hooks on the divider to hang plastic bags from, but I use the big fabric rectangular ones so I barely use the hooks.
Otherwise- it drives well, and is fairly quiet. We also have a 2005 Ford Focus, which replaced a 1998 Ford Escort. I'm unlikely to buy a Ford again. After a few years, the road noise is very strong and the feel rattly to me. It handles nicely too. One of my tests is to go to a cul-de-sac and crank the wheel & spin around a couple of times. If the turning radius is too wide, we aren't getting that car. Good visibility, comfortable for backseat passengers (another of my tests).
We're likely going to get an SUV of sorts this year (to replace the Focus in hauling capacity and increase it, plus get something heartier for heavy weather & terrain). Ford will not be on my list to investigate, but I'd happily buy another Nissan. One of my friends bought a Nissan Versa (hatchback) after seeing ours and loved it, then traded up for a Nissan Rouge (crossover SUV).