Altima Coupe Discontinued

ZBro16 · 04-11-2013, 10:54 AM

Nissan Altima Coupe Likely Discontinued: Exec Says | AutoGuide.com News

I really enjoyed mine when I had it. Once my 370Z entered the picture it was difficult to justify two coupes, and I had too many hobbies and just outgrew it for a daily driver.

I'm totally ok with the AC being a sacrificial lamb if it means that a BRZ fighter can enter the picture and the Z can be bumped up a bit. We shall see what happens.

6MT · 04-11-2013, 10:55 AM

Well.... there's always Honda...

No, seriously....that coupe was nice except for the front end styling. But, a nice coupe with the V6.

G37sHKS · 04-11-2013, 11:19 AM

Best decision Nissan ever made

Spikuh · 04-11-2013, 01:56 PM

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Originally Posted by G37sHKS

Best decision Nissan ever made

That would have been discontinuing the Sentra instead.

ZBro16 · 04-15-2013, 09:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Spikuh

That would have been discontinuing the Sentra instead.

I see that, and I raise you:

The Altima Coupe is a fantastic car. I had a feeling it would get dropped once they stopped offering the V6 and a manual transmission for 2013 (MY2013 only offers CVT+2.5).

I had a 3.5 6MT 2010 model. It was a tad nose heavy, but with upgraded coilovers and a LSD it was an absolute blast to drive daily. Not a Z (or a Z alternative, for that matter), but as far as a car that had great power, solid reliability, and excellent build quality to drive anywhere you wanted to go, I really didn't see much that could beat it. It was a car that was pretty quick in a straight line, but was comfortable enough to drive on long trips (neither my Z or my Mazda are really good for driving for 4+ hours, but I blame my Altima's comfort for the reason I dislike the Mazda for longer trips - I was spoiled).

Anyway - Nissan lost me when they said the car had "Z Inspired Suspension" in the marketing papers for MY2011. They didn't market the car properly. The FWD Grand Tourer Coupe segment is kinda dry these days - people in that market are likely going to buy the Accord Coupe if they want something like that, but then again, a nicely equipped Genesis Coupe can be had for the same price point as the AC and Accord, and I think the Accord nameplate will be the reason it survives in the market whereas a lesser established Altima Coupe is meeting its demise.

The Genesis has changed things up a good bit (Hyundai in general).

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-15-2013, 12:31 PM

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Originally Posted by ZBro16

I see that, and I raise you:

The Altima Coupe is a fantastic car. I had a feeling it would get dropped once they stopped offering the V6 and a manual transmission for 2013 (MY2013 only offers CVT+2.5).

I had a 3.5 6MT 2010 model. It was a tad nose heavy, but with upgraded coilovers and a LSD it was an absolute blast to drive daily. Not a Z (or a Z alternative, for that matter), but as far as a car that had great power, solid reliability, and excellent build quality to drive anywhere you wanted to go, I really didn't see much that could beat it. It was a car that was pretty quick in a straight line, but was comfortable enough to drive on long trips (neither my Z or my Mazda are really good for driving for 4+ hours, but I blame my Altima's comfort for the reason I dislike the Mazda for longer trips - I was spoiled).

Anyway - Nissan lost me when they said the car had "Z Inspired Suspension" in the marketing papers for MY2011. They didn't market the car properly. The FWD Grand Tourer Coupe segment is kinda dry these days - people in that market are likely going to buy the Accord Coupe if they want something like that, but then again, a nicely equipped Genesis Coupe can be had for the same price point as the AC and Accord, and I think the Accord nameplate will be the reason it survives in the market whereas a lesser established Altima Coupe is meeting its demise.

The Genesis has changed things up a good bit (Hyundai in general).

200%

I think the Z inspired suspension was the spring rates were equal so they took bumps kinda equal. For an enthusiast, you're thinking in terms of cornering and you're like "no way". But in a straight line. The Z and 3.5 altima feel very similar, thus, "Z inspired suspenson". Still not very precise considering cornering is everything in a suspension.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-11-2013, 11:39 AM

Underrated front-driver in the 3.5 guise. Manual option too, excellent build quality too.

Will be missed. Hopefully it will be replaced with an even more fun fwd/awd coupe

Waiz · 04-11-2013, 11:55 AM

Meh ugly car, good riddance

speedfreek · 04-11-2013, 11:58 AM

Bring back the Silvia/240SX!!!

Z-Girl 12 · 04-18-2013, 05:03 PM

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Meh ugly car, good riddance

My thoughts exactly

bdavis89 · 04-11-2013, 12:03 PM

Ugly, didn't really see a point to it. The inconvenience of a two door car without the performance of a sports car.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-11-2013, 12:32 PM

I wonder how many people criticizing the altima coupe have "truly driven one"?

kenchan · 04-11-2013, 01:00 PM

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I wonder how many people criticizing the altima coupe have "truly driven one"?

i havent and never wanted to... i dont think that's my problem, rather nissan's problem for not offering a coupe that i'd want.

UNKNOWN_370 · 04-11-2013, 01:06 PM

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i havent and never wanted to... i dont think that's my problem, rather nissan's problem for not offering a coupe that i'd want.

What do you call the Z?

The Altima coupe is a FWD commuter with some fun packed into it. It's a mainstream car with a bonus.

kenchan · 04-11-2013, 02:03 PM

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What do you call the Z?

The Altima coupe is a FWD commuter with some fun packed into it. It's a mainstream car with a bonus.

oh, i was only referring to the altima coupe. im happy with my G35C and 370Z.

04-11-2013, 10:54 AM	#1 (permalink)
ZBro16 Enthusiast Member Join Date: Nov 2011 Location: Huntsville, AL Posts: 370 Drives: A Z. Rep Power: 14	Altima Coupe Discontinued Nissan Altima Coupe Likely Discontinued: Exec Says \| AutoGuide.com News I really enjoyed mine when I had it. Once my 370Z entered the picture it was difficult to justify two coupes, and I had too many hobbies and just outgrew it for a daily driver. I'm totally ok with the AC being a sacrificial lamb if it means that a BRZ fighter can enter the picture and the Z can be bumped up a bit. We shall see what happens.

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6MT A True Z Fanatic Join Date: May 2009 Location: ITU Zone 2 Posts: 22,459 Drives: Reliant Robin Rep Power: 1791	Well.... there's always Honda... No, seriously....that coupe was nice except for the front end styling. But, a nice coupe with the V6. ZBro16 likes this. __________________ Andrew 2009 370Z Sport/Touring 6MT sold 2013 Honda Civic Si coupe D/D

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G37sHKS A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2010 Location: Dubai Posts: 1,183 Drives: 09 G37S Coupe 7AT Rep Power: 21	Best decision Nissan ever made XwChriswX likes this. __________________ G37 BUILD UNDER CONSTRUCTION

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	Underrated front-driver in the 3.5 guise. Manual option too, excellent build quality too. Will be missed. Hopefully it will be replaced with an even more fun fwd/awd coupe ZBro16 likes this. __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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Waiz A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Apr 2010 Location: SoCal Posts: 9,262 Drives: Z33 & GE8 Rep Power: 460	Meh ugly car, good riddance m4a1mustang, XwChriswX, kenchan and 1 others like this.

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speedfreek A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Feb 2012 Location: Huntsville,AL Posts: 1,724 Drives: '12 370Z PW 6sp Rep Power: 19	Bring back the Silvia/240SX!!! UNKNOWN_370, gomer_110 and ZBro16 like this. __________________ Tomei\|Berk\|Takeda\|ZSpeed\|Fortune Auto\|Swift\|Eibach\|SPL\|Carbotech\|Motul\|Powertrix\|Stillen\|Aerojacket\|Z1\|Forgestar\|Enkei\|Project Kics\|Nismo Ti\|Llumar speedfreek's journal

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bdavis89 Track Member Join Date: Oct 2011 Location: Jacksonville FL Posts: 586 Drives: '10 370Z PW Auto Rep Power: 15	Ugly, didn't really see a point to it. The inconvenience of a two door car without the performance of a sports car. cossie1600, XwChriswX and Haboob like this. __________________ 2010 Pearl White Touring Sport Package \| Navigation \| 7 Speed Automatic

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UNKNOWN_370 A True Z Fanatic Join Date: Jul 2009 Location: ny'r livn in tx Posts: 8,687 Drives: well over 130m.p.h. Rep Power: 14858	I wonder how many people criticizing the altima coupe have "truly driven one"? __________________ Favorite Quote. "I'm not gonna kill you... I'm just gonna Bash Your Face In" Jack Nicholson-"The Shining". 1980

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