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Old Feb 23, 2006 | 10:22 PM
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Well one of my friends is goin to be buying a new car for college it is between a 06 nissan altima 4cyl 2.5 or 06 legacy 4 cyl 2.5 (non turbo). thanks
 
Old Feb 23, 2006 | 10:49 PM
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The Altima would probably be the better bet, primarily for its better trade-in value.
If your friend is not too concerned about that though, I would say just say pick the one you like more.
 
Old Feb 24, 2006 | 02:40 AM
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All else being equal I'd go for the issan, too. If only because its engine is a more conventional straight 4, as opposed to a water-cooled boxer.
 
Old Feb 24, 2006 | 02:42 AM
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I like the Scooby, but its really just personal preference
 
Old Feb 24, 2006 | 05:50 AM
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They're both slow, semi-luxury, middle class econo-boxes with little to separate them besides the badge on the grill. Buy which ever one is at the closest dealer.

If you were talking about the 3.5 Altie against the Turbo Leg, then it might be different.
 
Old Feb 24, 2006 | 04:34 PM
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I am a big Nissan and Suby fan and like both cars, but I would go with the Legacy just for the AWD advantage. I'm sure both will last for many many miles and will be pretty damn reliable. Altima will hold its value a little better. Gas? Dealership? Personal preference really. I vote Suby.
 
Old Feb 24, 2006 | 04:45 PM
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I am a big Nissan and Suby fan and like both cars, but I would go with the Legacy just for the AWD advantage. I'm sure both will last for many many miles and will be pretty damn reliable. Altima will hold its value a little better. Gas? Dealership? Personal preference really. I vote Suby.
That pretty much sums up what I was thinking. If he doesn't have to deal with snow, I'd go with the Altima though.
 
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