Altima History
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Generation I
1993-1997 |
Generation II
1998-2001
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Generation III 2002-
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What is unique to the Gen III SE-R over base model 3.5 SE manual transmission?
- 10 extra wheel HP.
- 19kg heavier
- One extra speed in tranny - totals to 6. Only 1st has the same ratio.
- RPM hold during shifts
- Slightly smoother clutch action
- Bigger brakes, taken from 2004+ Nissan Maxima, requiring minimum 17" rims
- One extra inch rim diameter - totalling to 18" in forged Aluminum to save unsprung weight
- Stock tire is Potenza S03 (summer only), a performance upgrade from Turanza All Season
- Slightly more sport tuned suspension, lowered 5mm
- Front sway bar increased from 22.2 to 24.2mm
- Rear sway bar increased from 22.2 to 26.2mm
- SE-R tagged heated leather seats
- 3 extra gauges high up on center dash showing Volt, Oil and Fuel, taken from 350Z
- Steering wheel, taken from 350Z
- BOSE stereo (option on SE)
- Remodeled front and rear bumper covers
- Skirts under doors
- Smoked tail lights
- HID headlights (option on SE)
- Larger exhaust tips (cosmethic)
Canadian Buying Tips:
- Testdrive minimum 5 before purchasing! Get familiar with the sounds and feel of various Altimas.
- Engine - Have previous owner start engine cold while you look at exhaust.
Any sign of blue smoke is a sign of burnt oil from leaky valve seals.
An abused Altima with poor maintenance will have leaky valve seals, just like any other car.
Run away if you see excessive blue smoke!!!!