Nissan Altima Coupe is the most Underrated Tuner Car! | Gears and Tech

[@feverdreaminww]

bought a 08 3.5 se 6 spd manual for my first car and i am more than happy with it love the video

[@GearsAndTech]

Excellent choice. It really is a great platform.

[@discoonelove]

Same i live in Los Angeles this car is perfect 👌 I only use 6 gear ⚙ when I drive to Tijuana once a month

[@VCX3WSG]

Great choice I’m trying to find a blue3.5 2010 Altima I currently own an06 blue 4 door sedan love it but they didnt create coupes till 2008

[@jeffreyjordan9497]

It look like a salvaged title car

[@SINYSTOK]

craigslist ricer build

[@christopherhernandez78]

What about beat up civics?? 😂

[@renayivana4773]

Obviously youve never owned one . Mine looks like its been kicked to shit but the car runs so well you dont even remember what it looks like until you get out . Its a wonderful fun car . And you cant really beat the price . Honestly . Thats all the guy was trying to say .

[@NativeTexMexican]

​@@renayivana4773 Do you still have it?

[@guillermoaguirret]

My first car ever is a 2012 altima coupe SR 3.5 V6 with the 6ManualTransmission which is D-A bargain of the world! Love it! That one and the G35 are my absolute favorites. Thanks nissan!

[@GearsAndTech]

Couldn't agree more!

[@joelupa2558]

Whoever had that car before you definitely was on meth while ordering parts

[@ToneysReviews]

I actually own the first ever tranny swapped Altima Coupe. Unfortunately, my car is in horrible conditions atm. I left it with a family member and somehow they allowed water to get inside of it. All seats are peeling, dash is trashed, and etc. It'd be a lot to get her back up to shape, but I am thinking about stripping her on camera. She currently can do 0-60 in 4.9 without the turbo installed.

[@GearsAndTech]

thats very impressive

[@thekadoosh8926]

2.5 or 3.5?

[@GearsAndTech]

To do those kind of numbers I would have to be 3.5

[@ToneysReviews]

@@thekadoosh8926 It is a 3.5. I got it back to my house about a week ago and the entire inside is full of mold/rust. I am praying that when I pull back the carpet that there isn't rust on the floor pan. If so, my car maybe dead. It is also not starting, so there is some type of electrical issue.

[@marcusrice7136]

@@ToneysReviews Where did you get your trans swapped at

[@Larry-d1c]

I've had one for five years. Still love it. It is awesome. Biggest downside, engine bay is packed tight. Everything is twice a hard under the hood. Took me a month of weekends to replace the clutch.

[@GearsAndTech]

Yes, it's very tight under there

[@mustafahafeez411]

I've had one for a year. Imo, it was the perfect daily. Blast to drive, gets stares everywhere, the VQ sounds amazing, and overall, it was very satisfying to drive. Especially as a first proper "sports car"

[@GearsAndTech]

Couldn't agree more! Still love anything with the nissan 3.5 They have lost their way

[@rebeccaa9257]

I've been an eyeing a 2008 for a while and this video just convinced me to go for it. EDIT: I didn’t go for it. I read too much about them having too many problems. I ended getting a 2005 Honda accord.

[@GearsAndTech]

You won't regret it

[@discoonelove]

You do have to get manual avoid cvt trans unless you're willing to upgrade trans cooling system

[@guillermoaguirret]

Just don’t get the CVT transmission

[@jessebatt-xn1sq]

I’ve had a 2008 for three years now no problems with 210k miles

[@MERAKFIT]

I own a nissan altima 2011 for 7 years now and I had never a problem with it is so amazing really reliable car and is fast enough for sure

[@kennyjackson5887]

I have a 09’ 3.5 Altima Coupe that I bought in 2009. I have 445,000miles and still runs Strong! Have had No major engine work, just routine maintenance. Re-painted (Super Black) a year and a half ago. Original Color. The weakest area in the car is the Front End, replacing Half Shafts and Wheel Bearings, due to Front Wheel Drive. Clutch replaced once at 150,000 miles. Will need to replace Rear seal in engine at 500,000!! Replace Clutch and have Transmission serviced. Would like to Turbo-Charge but need Advise on what setup to use. Thanks! K-Jack

[@GearsAndTech]

For turbo you can always do eBay generic kit for low pressure setup. Check out our video of Subaru ice drift build. It has one of those setups

[@christopherhernandez78]

I own a loaded CVT model... I love it

[@GearsAndTech]

A lot to love

[@Dorelien144]

Just bought a 2009 Altima coupe 135k miles, what should I do to make it last 3000000 miles?

[@GearsAndTech]

Stay on top of oil changes.

[@yahhbishh3.047]

Trans cooler as well if it is a cvt

[@Dorelien144]

@@GearsAndTechI’ll learn to change it myself thanks

[@Dorelien144]

@@yahhbishh3.047I have that on my bucket list, any other mods? Thanks 🙏

[@cantsleephaha]

What he get done to his Altima

[@ivanarizmendi2011]

im starting to work on my nissan altima 3.5 sr but i dont know where to start, any suggestions?

[@GearsAndTech]

Always start with basic maintenance. If you don't know the plugs, oil, filters history then start there Then move onto tuning

[@ivanarizmendi2011]

@@GearsAndTech thanks man I appreciate it

[@dominickbrizendine]

Start with basic routine maintenance like oil change, spark plugs, brakes/tires, etc. make sure all the mechanics are running solid yk. Then go to engine/transmission tuning. You don't want to tune the engine all the way up without any work to the trans. Upgrade your air intake and forge the internals of the engine that will make it handle more HP, air induction, etc. from there if you want to do anything crazy to it, upgrade the tires/brakes/suspension, go FBO (full bolt on) and then you will be pretty close if not already able to put a supercharger/turbo/procharger on it

[@austingilbert5070]

I got a 2011 Nissan Altima 2.5 liter automatic but I’ve done a kn cold air intake

[@GearsAndTech]

Great start

[@austingilbert5070]

@ mines a 2 door so it’s kinda cool

[@alvied6223]

had my hope but realized mine is a 2.5

[@GearsAndTech]

thats too bad. You should sell it and look for a 3.5

[@c-haze2681]

Can we put the beef to the side and help the G25s😭

[@Dorelien144]

Same

[@mikestewart5401]

I love the 3.5 mated with a manual transmission….😅but why is this looking like a monster truck? Need more low bro

[@GearsAndTech]

Still had the factory suspension on it

[@SubieandFriends]

Its rated at 270hp stock….and it’s not a 3.6….it’s a 3.5…..

[@poncekiller4648]

I own one black i name it shadow ,cvt is starting to sleep ,so sad as i wanted to make it look like an gtr ,they kinda look alike ,,I still have it and it still runs great.. ☺️🤟

[@GearsAndTech]

Yeah, they are similar

[@AltimaV6SportsCar]

In where I live, the fastest car to buy with mint condition for under $5,000 is a V6 Altima.

[@GearsAndTech]

It's like that a lot of places. Great car!

[@cooltaylor6869]

What are the fenders on the sides?

[@GearsAndTech]

Amazon generic 2" fender flares

[@Upakothuru12]

How many miles should a used Nissan coupe have and still be a safe bet for me to buy

[@GearsAndTech]

Anything under 200k miles should be good The 3.5 is a great engine. But if it's neglected it will suffer issues

[@TheREALOC1972]

Idk about underrated, I see ALOT of them out here in Northwest Arizona/Vegas area. The hot thing out here now is taking the mid 90's and early 2000's American Subcompacts and building them into tuners because they are so cheap, I just bought a 2000 2 Door Grand Am for my soon to be 12 year grandson's first car that were going to build into a tuner ish style build. I got it as part of package/moving deal along with a 1976 Ford Ranchero that I was wanting, at first I didn't really want the Grand-Am but they threw me a price for both that I couldn't say no to, the Grand-Am is a running driving car and the Ranchero is more of a year-year and a half project car, So I'll drive the Grand-Am while I finish the Ranchero and then park it and start it working on the Grand-Am.

[@GearsAndTech]

Sounds like a blast It's funny, my friend had a grand am and so did my daughter. I thought it was cool in the 90s the first time

[@TheREALOC1972]

@@GearsAndTech They are good cars, atleast for a first car but were going to fix it up a little better than just a first car. There's enough of them still out there we'll be able to take parts and pieces we want from different years and different options to make it look good.

[@duckgaming8875]

What spoiler is that

[@GearsAndTech]

Link in the description

[@williambreeze2659]

These are cool cars!

[@robwilson2324]

Modified parts aren't as available as the G35 & or G37. You can still modify it as i did my 2011 Altima Coupe SR.

[@GearsAndTech]

True, but many of the parts are interchangeable. Especially if you're looking at engine parts

[@natevsdawrld]

I love Altima coupes but those transmissions aren’t it literally boutta be on my 3rd one as we speak

[@GearsAndTech]

really? This one has driven a LONG way on its first transmission. If we talk about the CVT then Im with you!

[@dominickbrizendine]

Fr I've heard so many bad stories about the CVT's but I got a 07 2.5 Altima as my 2nd car. I got it really low bc of the mileage and I didn't mind the mileage bc I only needed something short term to get to work and what not and was going to buy something new when I started my new job. I was 18 and didn't know how actually important it was to keep up on routine maintenance. My girl and I were having to live in it at the time so we were on the move 24/7 making money and trying to not solicit in the same spot for too long. Put 15k miles on it in 3 months maybe 4 and only changed the oil once, I put oil one other time but didn't drain it or change the filter, it already had 197k miles when I got it and I heard countless stories about the cvt in them blowing before 100k. Needless to say it shouldve been fucked by that point but surprisingly it was the one of the most mechanically sound vehicles Ive ever had. Never had a single problem out of it and would likely still have it if I hadn't traded it for an extended length for expedition worth at least 5k more than the Altima

[@muatazhizam9533]

What spoiler was on this vechile?

[@GearsAndTech]

Have a look at the link in the description.

[@nghunt6329]

Just got this car... person I bought it from said it just got a brand new transmission so now just got to make it look cool

[@nghunt6329]

Don't really know what I should add to this car though I guess just a wing and paint the rims black

[@GearsAndTech]

Do you mean you got this actual car. Like the one from the video. Or did you get one like it? Can't go wrong with a wing and rims.

[@nghunt6329]

@@GearsAndTech i meant to say just got this type of car... going to buy the wing you linked up... got any rim recommendations

[@GearsAndTech]

I got my rims from marketplace. On a budget car just get what's cheap and lks good

[@majerpwnage1]

I'm really new to performance upgrades and mods. I have an 08 Altima 3.5SL automatic CVT and 140k miles on it. Currently looking at a new exhaust, cold air intake, tune, and maybe a turbo charge. I've been warned about the engine with the miles i have on it and about the CVT if i'm gonna turbo it. What should I do to make my car as safe as possible while being able to do these upgrades?

[@GearsAndTech]

Stick with intake header and exhaust and enjoy the car

[@majerpwnage1]

@@GearsAndTech Awesome, thanks for your help

[@supercereal3582]

Why are 2 door cars more expensive to insure?

[@GearsAndTech]

People drive 2 door cars like they are race cars. So statistically they get in higher rates of accidents. That makes them dangerous, so they are in a higher insurance bracket

[@kevinsiguencia179]

he should be a car salesman

[@GearsAndTech]

Possibly missed my calling in life. Stuck doing youtube instead

[@Ju5Tice718]

3:43 you mean 2017 Cadillac Escalade. That’s not a Calloway..

[@GearsAndTech]

I mean a Calloway. Unfortunately my editor only showed a pic of an escalade

[@Daviejones00]

Only problem is the motet mounts are awful and the power steering is prone to go out fast

[@GearsAndTech]

This one had almost 400,000 km and was still going strong

[@DriggoYt]

The intro 😭😂

[@guillermoaguirret]

Totally agree with you on everything

[@GearsAndTech]

Its hard to hate on this car. Its really a great car that can be got for a cheap cheap price still

[@vaughngraves6723]

That car had great potential... and then you went and made it look like an Ali Express car parts ad.

[@GearsAndTech]

I was going for a specific look Fun!

[@officebusiness5587]

The best car people underrated I have been using the 2.5 2007 for 3 years plus and I really enjoyed the spotty energy in it fast and furious if compare to Camry of it class this car fogged ahead

[@GearsAndTech]

It's a good car

[@Foolish_Nick]

This car would look better if it did not have a universal wide body kit and if it was lowered to the ground.

[@GearsAndTech]

I liked the fender flares, but it did need to be lowered

[@michaelwido9383]

I've always loved this combination with the Altima seems very rare. You look like you're about my age so please get rid of the spacers in the spoiler so corny. My bone stock Volvo would Gap that thing though.

[@GearsAndTech]

There are very few bone stock volvos that can even come close to having a chance against this car There are far less bone stock volvos that can gap it I love my volvos. Had a few 850t wagons. Still love them all, but you gotta give it up for the performance specs of this thing

[@michaelwido9383]

@@GearsAndTech 2013 s60 t6 r-design 3.0 i6 will gap you sorry.

[@michaelwido9383]

If you're anywhere around Cleveland we should find out.

[@ethanhutson7758]

Why are u hating

[@michaelwido9383]

@@ethanhutson7758 because he really thinks that fwd Nissan is fast lol.

[@silentagony1019]

I’m not sure if your joking to make this car actually look cool or if your being serious 😭

[@GearsAndTech]

Probably a little of both

[@SINYSTOK]

fr it looks so trashy lmao

[@robwilson2324]

Damn bro! Lmao

[@yootoobed]

Too Real. Great vid. The 3.5 SR 6MT is the....BOMB. Little humans don't understand until they drive one. And all the little humans who don't know how to drive a MANUAL..... wow.... you need to be EDUCATED. YOU ARE 'NOT' IN THE 'KNOW'. CYA.

[@GearsAndTech]

Exactly

[@lTzImmortal]

Love my 6spd altima coupe. I've smoked a 2016 stock wrx from a roll and won in a 1/4th dig also beat a 2005 Rev up g35 and a 2011 g37 sedan. Maybe driver wasn't good on g37 but it was close and I won by a cars length. Awesome car

[@guitarjedi247]

BAE for life!

[@GearsAndTech]

Yeah

[@AndreePimpin]

I gotta 2.5

[@NotEchoes]

Would a conversion be possible ? 😳 asking for a friend. Would be awesome to see peoples faces once they find out.

[@GearsAndTech]

conversion is possible. it would be expensive though and really not worth it except for the shock value

[@Ryan_9660]

have 3.5se 2009 coupe

[@GearsAndTech]

Then you know exactly how awesome these cars are!

[@gustavosotelo4204]

My full-size truck would beat that no doubt

[@GearsAndTech]

Unless your truck is a Chevy syclone then I doubt it

[@SL-me5tb]

how tf did you get this for 1k

[@GearsAndTech]

It was a smoking deal! I had a real hard time selling it when I was done with it. It was a great car and a ton of fun

[@Arguematic]

Nice car man, but those wheels are really holding the car back, straight boomer wheels

[@GearsAndTech]

I like them

[@MAXXED_OUT158]

and not to be an ass your 5.5sec 0-60 is very flawed man. i timed it for you twice and 7.9-8 second bro...

[@GearsAndTech]

It's hard to get the rated 0-60 on the street. They take all day testing and trying stuff till they get the best numbers. Reality is other 5.5 second cars are going to be slower in real life too. So it's all relative.

[@MAXXED_OUT158]

@@GearsAndTech yeah... but dont say its a 5.5s car its a peppy daily driver but you're not beating anything

[@Mothagreat]

@@MAXXED_OUT158bluds never seen a Altima on the highway before 😭

[@lTzImmortal]

I have draggy. Best time on it was 5.2. I have a k&n intake with shield custom y pipe and full ss exhaust but stock headers still. I'm also a 6spd

[@ivanarizmendi2011]

2016

[@defaultname19315]

Seeing this video makes me question if god is real

[@GearsAndTech]

I don't see the connection

[@defaultname19315]

I believe that a truly loving and benevolent God would prevent such a heinous disease (this car) from contaminating our road ways. The fact that you have created this and driven without immediate divine intervention to prevent this from continuing shows me that god is not real.@@GearsAndTech

[@jdm2779]

These cars are great. This car is ugly as shit. My car is awesome. This car is roached. From a quick google search and some math I think only 7500 of these cars exist with a vq and a manual trans.

[@GearsAndTech]

Glad you love the cars. This one was really fun while I had it

[@MAXXED_OUT158]

i own a maxima this is sad...

[@GearsAndTech]

Maxima is just as awesome

[@davescott1803]

Those rims and the brush guards over the wheels are not a good look dude. I have the same exact car but in black. It looks like a mid-life crisist

[@GearsAndTech]

I liked the over fenders. The car looks good Just need to be lowered a bit

[@VCX3WSG]

#Experienced narrator

[@k5warrior115]

Rice af

[@GearsAndTech]

Thank you. Thays what I was going for

[@aiopm_lover_2588]

This is low key one of the worse reviews I saw it’s hard to convince something that’s this bad good looked super forced

[@GearsAndTech]

Weird, I actually like this car

[@mikemcmillion446]

It looks riced out

[@GearsAndTech]

It's perfect

[@llspacemonkeyll]

Cringe

[@GearsAndTech]

Oh, I know it's cringe, but in a cool way

[@freedomone776]

You are high. That Altima is nice but it's no where close to a Z or GT-R. Give me a break.

[@GearsAndTech]

Maybe not the same, but a guy can dream

[@troopfrmjagala]

Lol I have 2010 Altima coupe 3.5 6SPd as my winter beater. Although it's nice, comfy and very reliable with much better fuel economy than G,Z and other cars but don't get me wrong it's no tuner car 😂. I have had multiple G35s and 37s, 350Z, rx8s, A6 stang and you name it they all are far superior in terms of being a true drivers as tuner car

[@ma1375]

This car rules for value. #alexjones #timpool #russellbrand #projectveritas #wwe. Fck manual. I know how but wouldnt own one ever

[@GearsAndTech]

Thanks

[@yootoobed]

Manual is for REAL MEN. PERIOD. MANUAL GIVES YOU FULL CONTROL. LEARN!!!!!