Used 2007 Nissan Altima 3.5 SL Sedan 4D

If you like CVTs as well as a choice of four-cylinder or V6 power, the Altima is an appealing, sportier contender when compared to the Toyota Camry and Honda Accord. Anyone who values firm control on winding and challenging roads, without a loss of ride comfort, should appreciate the merits of the Altima’s taut suspension – especially the sport-tuned setup of the 3.5 SE.

Naturally, if you simply cannot get used to the gearless operation of a CVT, the Altima isn’t likely to appeal to you unless it has a manual transmission – though the kickdown feature makes the CVT feel more like a conventional automatic. Reducing the availability of anti-lock braking (Nissan offers it as standard only on V6 models, and not available at all for the base 2.5 sedan), is an unfortunate choice that several automakers are making lately as a cost-cutting measure.