2010 NISSAN ALTIMA REVIEW, Is it still worth the price 12 years later? The best sedan for the money?

In this video Grumpy Monkey Garage Reviews the 2010 Nissan Altima.
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[@0966872628]

I am an original Nissan Altima owner just hitting 150k miles, the AC is still cold, music is loud, great handling and go about 23mpg. It takes me to snow trips ❄️ and camping 🏕 trips with no problem! Still going strong!

[@DonJulio510]

Nice. My 2012 altima ac went out after 4 years but other than that its still running like a champ. Only engine and transmission oil change plus brakes done to it. Hitting 110k miles.

[@ronrekay]

I needed this review because mine is exactly like this one and I'm at 200k miles and only replaced radiator, mounts and ac compressor. No issues fr but when I first got it the dealership was putting 93 gas in it but I swapped to 89 and it still ran great. Thanks for the video bro!

[@DonJulio510]

At what mileage did the radiator went bad? My 2012 is at 110k and only major maintenance have been brakes and ac compressor

[@josephkelleher8820]

I have a 12' Altima. I only use 87 octane gas in mine. That is what is recommended.

[@amine_d]

No transmission problem ?

[@ThePewdieslender]

Love the intro

[@wrenchinwithgrandpa4586]

Laughing my ass off from introduction! Fun video, maybe you should do one on my Volvo.🤔🤣

[@nick7813]

LOVE THIS CAR SO MUCH 😍 it’s special to me!!

[@nbatalk714]

Same here

[@edwardjohnson3808]

I love this car!!

[@yousefabdelwahed1156]

I have a 2012 Altima 2.5 SL, reaching 200k miles now. Im the 2nd owner, I got the car at 56k seven years ago. The interior is looking super clean, everything works and is still intact, only the dashboard got minor cracks in corners. The exterior and body is in great condition. Never had any problems in the QR25DE engine, just regular service and scheduled maintenance will do the job and keep everything working in excellent condition. I have pushed and drove super hard on the CVT, I reversed gears and always played with the tiptronic mode (it was not made for this type of driving) and never had any issues with it, just once in its life I replaced both CV joint axles due to aging with the CVT Fluid (NS-2). I would say this generation of the Altima if maintained and taken care of, can live for 20-15 years easily. Moreover, my Altima is used by the whole family on a daily basis, looking at other vehicles eventually they get broken quickly if driven by more than one user.

[@dawsongranger4940]

As long as you change the CVT fluid every 40k miles they are perfectly reliable vehicles

[@RavnerRavner]

My 2012 has 218,000 miles. Original engine & original transmission. If you take care of it, yes it will last. I'm proactive with maintenance. At 175,000 I replaced the alternator, starter and belts. O2 sensors and yes a CV axle. Still going strong.

[@hollowgonzalo4329]

@yousefabdelwahed1156 The CVT thing is a lottery. They're built/designed like shit compared to Th e competition but somehow you still get one on occasion that doesn't neck itself after 60k. Kinda like getting a KIA that never burns oil, it happens but isn't the predominant experience.

[@busywomenmomprojectfitness7976]

Nice thx u for making this video im.planning buy second hand altima2010❤

[@willieswift9580]

Can you do a 8th gen (2008-2012) Honda Accord? And maybe compare it to the Altima or Camry (or even all 3) of the same generation?

[@DisneyMusicVideos]

I had a gray 2007 2.5 S Altima & was fun to drive & was easily the best looking family sedan for its day IMO. It had some problems the four years I owned it, mainly the CVT being replaced at 54k miles, it had 36k miles when I bought it & 66k miles when I sold it. I'll never buy another Nissan as all of the other vehicles I've purchased have been Toyota's/Lexus' & none of them have ever had any problems as expected.

[@gegalvezge]

Love this video, everything u say is absolutley true, and i can proudly say im a 2010 Nissan Altima 2.5 owner. Thank you Brotha👍 PS Im from California and i cant seem to notice your southern drawl?? Great video anyways.

[@b_dogready3246]

I’m about to get my first car which is a Altima 2010 2.5 just like this, but it was actually taken care of. I appreciate the video and all the information provided.

[@garibaldyeliezerdelacruzva5045]

Just out of curiosity whenever you can make a review of the Nissan Sentra b16 (2007-2012)

[@joeyyseee4257]

I got a 2012 Nissan Altima 3.5 SR and mine has heated leather seats and the interior is still holding up good maybe it’s the owner who didn’t take care your car?

[@KamotoSam]

Seems like this guy didn't/doesn't take care of this car at all, it's all messed up

[@hollowgonzalo4329]

@KamotoSam It was probably used. Most Altima drivers that for them new weren't the type of people to care or know too much about routine maintenance so there's going to be wear and tear on almost any of them that are this old, however so long as Th e internals aren't too badly fucked up and it doesn't have the CVT you're fine.

[@aprilsundae7503]

Okay so I recently bought a black 2010 Altima and it was screaming loud on the fwy it slowed down and gave me problems. At the time I thought I had a bucket until I changed the CVT FLUID and it never ever gave me a problem after that I drove from Lancaster CA to Utah and back

[@williwonti]

Yep, they claim you never have to change it but you really should do it every 30k

[@abdeon2203]

How does the 09 Altima compare ?

[@ferndog1461]

What year did Nissan start with the automatic Transmissions that self destruct two years after the warranty expires?

[@Stingnu]

The moment Carlos Ghosn became CEO

[@shootretro8121]

My family has had a 2008 for 16 years. It became mine in 2015 and has been my daily for about 8 years (with the exception of an 8 month period when I thought a BMW was a good idea). Despite what everyone says about the transmission, this car was nothing but reliable for me. I still own it and it has 202k on the odometer. It left me stranded ONE time, and that was at 200k miles when the original alternator finally went. I would say right around 195k miles is when it started to really show its age. Valve cover gasket, spark plugs, and the big stuff.. like replacing almost the entire front-end suspension and steering between 195k and 202k. But it's taught me how to turn a wrench on a car. Right now, one of the wheel bearings is giving me trouble but given how cheap parts are, its really hard to say no to buying and replacing those too. Ours was well made, and considering all the things I mentioned replacing were the ORIGINAL parts that were sold with the car, I'd say we got our moneys worth.

[@marycoppin9040]

Thank you very much for your information. We are thinking of picking up one of these that the original owner thought was a 2010 but it’s a 2009- for a family member. I’ve been worried about the Nissan transmission. 😬 it is high mileage & very well maintained. how do I know if it has the torque converter. Would that have been after market or from the factory. The seller has all repair history.

[@og_lesk6218]

My 2010 is having problems passing smog. I don't know what to do. I can't put more money into trying to fix the problem.

[@hollowgonzalo4329]

That's a really good point about cheap replacement parts. So many CVT suckers probably biff their near mint condition Altamas in the junkyard after suffering repeat catastrophic failures with that thing that us manual chads can simply peruse the local scrap yards for a few minutes and salvage everything we could ever possibly need to keep our shitboxes zoomin until the engine blows up for free.

[@chrisper7527]

This was one of those cars that was designed to take care of you if you take care of it. I have a 2008, and had no problems with it other than things that wore out over time.

[@jerryplaza7359]

Mostly of these cars go more than 300k miles I’ve seen some in the 400k range

[@handsomeblackmuscle9845]

Sheesh! 😧

[@sid5417]

When do these need a Transmission replacement?

[@josephkelleher8820]

@@sid5417 I change my CVT fluid every 30,000 miles so i'm hoping to get at least 200,000 miles out of MY cvt.

[@sid5417]

@@josephkelleher8820 I am at 163k and I have never changed the CVT fluid since I bought it at 75k... Idk if I should change or let it run at this point... 2010 Altima SL 2.5

[@josephkelleher8820]

@@sid5417 I think the big question is: Was the CVT fluid changed before you bought it? If the answer is no then it has never been changed. If that is the case then if it was me I wouldn't change it because at this point it might do more harm than good.

[@landonkergan1858]

My ant has a 2011 altama and it is the best car i have rode in

[@hanwood1088]

Is that a good deal to get one 2010 altima 2.5S @111k at 6500? Surely this one looks better than that in the video.

[@sid5417]

Yes, barring any previous accidents or damage

[@sarajellison9594]

yes, i just bought one last week and it has been worth it

[@bubba3605]

@@sarajellison9594 just curious, how much did u pay?

[@MercedesAlluree]

The one I just bright was a 2015, 115k miles , and 1 owner for 2000

[@xDMOx29]

Just traded my 06 scion tc for a clean 2010 Altima with 140k, absolute steal

[@aprilsundae7503]

Okay so I have this car and it was giving me transmission issues up the ass until I changed the CVT FLUID I GOT FROM NISSAN it's BEAUTIFUL and AMAZING runs sooo good it's stupid lmao

[@HenryTitor]

I’m on my way to get this car, with 168k, next Wednesday. Hopefully the previous driver didn’t use it as race car, or at lease the CVT had been replaced.

[@orangepeel1366]

im about to get one in a day or two .. if its not up to par during the test drive then ill move on to something else

[@josephkelleher8820]

If you replace the CVT fluid every 30,000 miles the transmission should last longer than 168,000 miles.

[@HenryTitor]

@@josephkelleher8820 😂Turned out the last owner toke good care about the transmission but completely forgot rust issue. Looking for someone willing to do JD SteelStik or a cheap fuel tank at the moment

[@jamisonhughey4297]

Well I got a 2010 Nissan Altima and it's loaded down I got it from a grandma she took care of it and everything inside works so that's a good thing I just got a brand new motor in it that's my cousin burn the original motor up but it's fine it was good for me just some people don't know how those cars so sad

[@pdavis4436]

The used and abused 2010 altina 😂 thinking about purchasing one for 3k and am now watching this video

[@alejandroramos3251]

Mee too lol

[@pdavis4436]

@@alejandroramos3251 I ended up purchasing it. Few problems with front suspension noise but nothing a little work can't fix. I would advise doing a whole radiator flush as well as changing out spark plugs and adding on a good fuel cleaner to clean up any build up I did all of this and she sounds so much better then when I purchased.

[@iminnow123]

Bought an 2009 2.5 Altima new it's approaching 270k no complaints call me lucky .

[@charlesjaison2419]

I like the way how he makes references to the european cars

[@aprilsundae7503]

It's not the CVT it's the fluid

[@pjIVprez]

I love my Altima son 😂

[@cardiiiiii]

be a man

[@bankheads550buildtv6]

Just bought a 2011 2.5sl as a winter beater for $350 needing a transmission lol

[@bubba3605]

nice, did u add the transmission yet

[@cardiiiiii]

waste of money lol

[@mikemcmike6427]

looking at a 2010 with 100k for 7000 Canadian. what's everyone think?

[@juniorbonilla4796]

I think it’s good I got a 2012 with 140,000 miles and drives perfect and I kind of abuse it

[@williwonti]

Have you drain and filled the CVT fluid yet? If not, you should. While you're at it get a pan with a drain plug on it to make it easier next time

[@omegaman7241]

I like em so much I got two.. in a few yrs you won't be able to get any cars..

[@mismatchtownx]

bro is shitting on what is ultimately a pretty good car for the price.

[@edwardjohnson3808]

206k and counting!

[@sid5417]

Have you changed Transmission fluid at any point?

[@photovoltaicsnake8155]

@@sid5417 My dad has one with 208k mi and has never changed fluid since he bought it new but still drives it daily.

[@sid5417]

@@photovoltaicsnake8155 Great to know that, Mine is at 170k and I had my first fluid changed around 160k. Looking forward to driving it well past 200k! Had he has any repair work done on his car? if so what was it? Thanks for commenting!

[@DonJulio510]

@@sid5417 had my 2012 tranny fluid changed at 90k. It was making a whinny noise and once changed it stopped. Its at 110k now so far so good. Only owner.

[@TheSimplyJJP]

Jesus dude I've never seen that amount of exterior damage on any Nissan before. It was beat up deliberately. EVEN your key fob is missing buttons dude. I wouldn't trust an owner like this around something dirt cheap like a SATURN.

[@GrumpyMonkeyGarage]

You need to see a subreddit called R/Nissan Drivers and the vast majority of Altimas look like this or worse in Atlanta where we are at.

[@Michael-pp8lz]

Nissan Altima: a car for people who have slightly more brain cells and a slightly higher credit score than Dodge Charger owners, but with worse driving skills

[@starrsickk]

my brother just got a 2016 red charger and i just got a 2010 2.5 SL altima

[@mylesflynn277]

The car you are using for demonstration is a abused vehicle. Looks like a piece of junk. I have a Nissan Altima 2011 and it’s in perfect condition ,nothing broken inside or outside. 65,000 miles , never abused driving always did preventive maintenance .Always Garaged perfect condition car. Purchased new nobody ever sit in the back. I enjoy this vehicle very much, you have to respect the vehicle and it will respect you.

[@Outtapocket206]

😂😂😂

[@babuoman]

I have driven this car for 10 years in Dubai without much problems. As you said it is not a supercar, but it will cater to your daily commute ...

[@methuselahhoneysuckass]

perfect beater considering I got one of these handed for free from a friend

[@andrewtignor7443]

I'm reviewing your take on the altima. Nothing further from the truth..the altima 3.5 at least is the best smal car period, above Toyota, Honda, or anything else you can throw at it. Had a 07 334000 miles, perfect car. Bought a 2010 for my son, he put 257000 on it before wrecking it, also a 3.5. Nothing but a very reliable car opposite of your reviews. Maybe a little better research on your end perhaps

[@GrumpyMonkeyGarage]

11 year mechanic, you put multiple transmissions in that car for sure, and a Camry 2.2 or 3.3 would outlast any Nissan product. Also the accord 2.4 is pretty robust as well. I owned this car in the review, used it, constantly broken. They're no dodge avenger level of bad, but 334k miles is unheard of for these, and Camrys come in on the regular with 400k miles. Thanks for your comment! Love to hear high miles stories!