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Nuje · 08-10-2006, 01:42 PM

As a former GM fanatic turned Nissan of all things, I can probably offer you info on the matter. For a casual car buyer, you've narrowed your cars down to two excellent cars. The G6 is from what I've driven, GMs best made North American car ever. The fit and finish was not GM-esque at all. I agree with the rearward visibility, it's less than it should be. Reliability should NOT be a problem. The engine (3500....same goes for the 3900 if you get that option) is based on a 60 degree V6 made in 1982. I've owned a car with a version of that motor with upwards of 325 000 on the clock. The person I sold that car to was shocked that it was the original motor. I do know that from 94 onwards they had a TSB (Technical service bulletin) for the intake manifold gasket. I assume they fixed the problem when the 3500 came in, but check first. It'll be a good few hundreds (up to a thousand in a minivan due to limited access) to repair. GM will not pay for this, but they do have an updated part to fix the problem. Now the Nissan. If you like this Altima, it's a great deal. I like it better than the one coming in as well, and they are very good cars. My Nissan has 285 000 on it as well....different motor, but it's insane how long these cars last. It just, FEELS much newer than a domestic of the same years too. The V6 in the Altima has won many awards, and is very very VERY durable. Do keep in mind that it requires premium fuel however. The feel of the Altima is more likely better, and my personal opinion, I would spend the extra 4 grand. You will get that back when you sell it (and then some) due simply to the badge on the car. Test drive both cars, and make sure there's nothing that'll annoy you in either. Good luck.

08-10-2006, 01:42 PM	#15
Nuje Powerplay Quarterback Join Date: Jul 2006 Exp:	As a former GM fanatic turned Nissan of all things, I can probably offer you info on the matter. For a casual car buyer, you've narrowed your cars down to two excellent cars. The G6 is from what I've driven, GMs best made North American car ever. The fit and finish was not GM-esque at all. I agree with the rearward visibility, it's less than it should be. Reliability should NOT be a problem. The engine (3500....same goes for the 3900 if you get that option) is based on a 60 degree V6 made in 1982. I've owned a car with a version of that motor with upwards of 325 000 on the clock. The person I sold that car to was shocked that it was the original motor. I do know that from 94 onwards they had a TSB (Technical service bulletin) for the intake manifold gasket. I assume they fixed the problem when the 3500 came in, but check first. It'll be a good few hundreds (up to a thousand in a minivan due to limited access) to repair. GM will not pay for this, but they do have an updated part to fix the problem. Now the Nissan. If you like this Altima, it's a great deal. I like it better than the one coming in as well, and they are very good cars. My Nissan has 285 000 on it as well....different motor, but it's insane how long these cars last. It just, FEELS much newer than a domestic of the same years too. The V6 in the Altima has won many awards, and is very very VERY durable. Do keep in mind that it requires premium fuel however. The feel of the Altima is more likely better, and my personal opinion, I would spend the extra 4 grand. You will get that back when you sell it (and then some) due simply to the badge on the car. Test drive both cars, and make sure there's nothing that'll annoy you in either. Good luck.