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Is a Nissan Altima a good first car?

I just got my driver’s license a few months ago and have been shopping for a car I can use to get to and from school and my job. My neighbor just bought a truck and is willing to sell me his old car for cheap. Is the Nissan Altima a good first car?

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Reviewed by Shannon Martin, Licensed Insurance Agent.
In general, the
Nissan Altima
 can be a good first car. Of course, there are a lot of factors to consider when it comes to determining how “good” a car is, including its model year, mileage, and condition—-but most Altimas offer average or above-average fuel economy, spacious seating, and solid safety ratings.
However, you should keep in mind that Nissan is usually considered less reliable than competitors like
Toyota
,
Honda
, or
Mazda
—so your new Altima might need more repairs than a similar vehicle from another automaker would.
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