Consider an Altima Hybrid - Advise?

Credits are still 100% at $2350.00

The general consensus is that the NAH looks better and is more fun to drive than a Camry. But might be slightly noisier in doing so. I can't say, not having driven a Camry.

If you need a 4 door mid size family sedan that can get upwards of 40mpg, this is your car. The Prius will get better mileage, but is not in the same class of car IMO.

I'm 50 years old, have driven everything from big pickups and SUV's to high performance Mustangs. (even had a 351 Cleveland in a 70 Stang not too long ago) and this car is just plain fun to drive. I look forward to driving it every day. And the fact that I fill the tank about once every 3 weeks makes it that much more enjoyable.

35 MPG is more realistic, and 100% of the credit is still available for Nissan, 0 for Toyota

sorry for the dp

I have one, IT's fine the true milage IS Urban / City No AC 34mpg. with AC 25mpg.

And I don't care what anyone says this is it, the rest is hype.

I bought my Altima hybrid on March 8 and LOVE it. My only concern is the trunk space. I did go on a road trip this past weekend with a passenger and we were able to fit our bags and gear in the trunk comfortably. I'm usually solo or +1, so I don't think the trunk space will be a big issue over time. The roomy backseat makes up for any space I might need.

Oops. Convenience pkg, NOT connection pkg.

Hi Oren,

I don't think you're going to be able to get a lease on that car for $280/mo. unless you're willing to part with many shekels up front. I just leased the exact same configuration: 2008 Altima Hybrid (in Winter Frost, blonde leather interior) with Connection package and moonroof. I got them to price it just below invoice (about $28,000) but really had to shop around for that deal.

I ended up getting it in New Jersey, near Newark (I live in Westchester County, NY). I'm picking it up on Thursday. By the way, Costco has a great auto buyers' program where they'll connect you with certain dealers who offer a Costco members-only price (usually invoice). This is how I ended up getting the car in New Jersey.

I got a 36 month lease (at 12,000 miles/year), but when I paid my taxes (about $1070) up front, they cut the lease to 24 months with an option to renew for up to one year (good deal). I put down $2750 on top of the taxes and will pay $355/mo. With Nissan's current lease rates and good credit, every additional $1000 you put down up front can bring the monthly payment down about $25-30.

I did a lot of comparison shopping and this was by far the best rate offered (many places were suggesting a range of lease payments in the low to mid $400s/mo. for similar money down (!) If you roll tax into the monthly payment it will be even higher. On the other hand if you put down $5000 I bet you could bring your payments to or just below $300.

Good luck and let me know what you think. And, anyone else out there, your thoughts on these numbers?

JEB

Oren,
With the rebates going on this month, I would ask for that vehicle at $25,000 non-negotiable and see what they say. Don't forget that you can't get the moonroof as a standalone option without the convenience package which has a retail price of $1,300.

I'm not an expert at this, but I'm guessing that $25,000 leased over 36 mo. is still going to wind up in the $300s / mo. unless you get an amazing rate and put some money down on top of fees & taxes to get your monthly down to $280. (For what it's worth we priced some Jettas that list at $21,000 and they still ended up with monthly payments of over $300/mo. unless we wanted to pony up more up front).

Good luck!
Jonathan

there should be some dealerships with hybrid mechanics throughout the US. If not, then maybe you would have to talk to Nissan and most likely go to a Toyota dealership